Moving to a new home in Portugal or abroad? Ship boxes, furniture, and personal belongings door-to-door — often cheaper than a removal van.
Hiring a removal company for a full house move can cost €800–€3,000. For people moving with a moderate number of boxes, furniture, and personal belongings, shipping items via Cargosender can be dramatically cheaper — especially when not everything needs to arrive on the same day. We handle everything from single boxes to multiple pallets and large furniture pieces.
Shipping 20 boxes via economy courier typically costs €150–€400 — vs €800–€1,500+ for a removal van.
Couriers collect from your current home and deliver to your new address. No hiring vans or carrying boxes.
Sofas, wardrobes, and large furniture handled by specialist freight with two-person delivery options.
Add full-value insurance for antiques, electronics, and other valuable household items.
Standard 60×40×40 cm moving boxes sent by economy courier. Most cost-effective way to move personal items.
Sofas, beds, wardrobes, and dining tables via specialist two-person freight with blanket wrap.
TVs, computers, and small appliances packed correctly and shipped with insurance.
High-value art, mirrors, and antique furniture with specialist packing and full declared-value insurance.
Bikes, golf clubs, kayaks, and gym equipment via specialist freight with appropriate packaging.
EU relocations (Portugal to Spain, Germany, France, Netherlands) handled with international freight rates.
Separate boxes (parcel courier) from furniture (specialist freight) from large items (pallet freight).
Use the quote form for boxes. Contact us for furniture and large items.
Ship boxes first (economy, 2–5 days). Book furniture delivery closer to move date.
Be at the new address on delivery day. Sign for each delivery.
The more items and total weight, the higher the cost. Prioritise what to ship vs. sell or donate.
Moving within Portugal is cheapest. Moving to another EU country requires international rates (but no customs for EU-to-EU).
Large furniture (sofas, wardrobes) needs specialist freight — significantly more expensive than box parcels.
Household goods have sentimental and financial value. Insurance is strongly recommended for moving shipments.
Having flexibility on collection and delivery dates (±2–3 days) reduces cost significantly vs. specific fixed dates.
Remote locations, narrow access streets, or addresses above the 3rd floor with no lift may carry surcharges.
Shipping boxes 5–7 days before moving day with economy service costs 40% less than express. Plan ahead.
Moving is a great time to sell heavy, bulky items (old sofas, wardrobes, books) and replace at the new destination. Reduces total shipping cost.
A disassembled wardrobe flat-packs into 3–4 parcels much cheaper to ship than an assembled unit via specialist freight.
Standard fuel surcharges apply to all home-moving shipments. For furniture and large items, access surcharges may apply for narrow streets, no lift, or rural addresses. These are shown transparently in your quote before booking.
For moves with fewer than 30–40 boxes and no large furniture, shipping individual boxes via Cargosender is typically 40–70% cheaper than hiring a removal company. For full house moves with lots of furniture, a removal company may be more practical.
Use double-wall boxes (not fruit boxes or thin supermarket cartons). Fill all empty space with bubble wrap or crumpled paper so nothing moves. Write contents on the side. Tape all edges with parcel tape.
Yes, if your new address is accessible. Many people ship boxes to a new home 2–3 days early so they arrive before the main move. Coordinate with anyone who will be at the new address to receive them.
Moving within the EU does not require customs clearance — goods move freely. International rates apply but no import duties for household goods between EU member states.
Vehicle transport is a specialist service. Cargosender can arrange RoRo or containerised car transport internationally — contact our freight team for a vehicle shipping quote.
Box shipping, furniture freight, and international moving solutions. Get your price now.