Before we discuss what is required of your international movers you should first understand what is an international move.
Appropriately enough if you are moving to another country this would be an international move, any move that cross any national border, like moving to through Canada get to Alaska is also considered to be an international move
International movers charge by the total volume of your belongings and the distance they will be shipped, international move are subjected to customs regulations and you should find an international mover that is experienced in the customs process
Now that you know what is an international move
Lets the discuses the licensure and insurance that international movers are required to have.
If you are moving internationally the issue of license and insurance can get a little tickly.
Since there is no standard moving regulation for every country, you need to be extra careful during your international move.
No matter what, your international mover should have a freight forwards permit or a federal maritime commission number you may also want to choose a mover that is a part of a federation like the FIDI global alliance.
It is also a good idea to find a mover that is listed with AMSA, the AMSA grant registered international movers certification and continually monitor international carrier.
As very few companies hold the certification, if you see an international mover that does have certificate they are more likely to be reputable.
Membership in the household good forwarder association of America is also a sign of a good international mover.
These are the basic of the proper licensure and insurance of international movers.
Note: moving to Alaska, Puerto Rico and Hawaii is considered is not a long distance move even when its in the US it is actually an international move since crossing international border.
