Relocating to the USA
Samskip encourages shippers of personal effects to prepare the move well, and fill out all necessary documents before the personal effects are delivered to Samskip.
Please note that Samskip does not transport less-than-container quantities to the USA.
Personal effects - Forms
Booking and contents list (packinglist) forms must be filled out while the personal effects are being packed. It is important to mark all boxes with the name, address and phone number of the receiver. It is advisable to examine the contents list before beginning to pack, and use it as a guide while labeling. Note: the list is in English or in the language of the destination country. Booking and contents lists shall be submitted to Samskip in Reykjavík before departure.
A bill of entry must be filled in:
Personal effects and personal vehicles
It is not permitted to transport personal effects in whole or part in an personal vehicles. Note: personal vehicles and personal effects must be transported separately.
It is important to have the personal vehicles insured during transport.
Before departure, the following documents must be submitted to Samskip in Reykjavík:
- Copy of the personal vehicles registration.
- Copy of an international insurance card (green card). It is important that the original card is in the possession of the person who receives the personal vehicles in the foreign harbor.
- Copy of passport or driver's license.
Payment options
Samskip in Iceland offers VISA or MasterCard monthly installment payments for up to 36 months. It is not possible to finalize such an installment plan except in Iceland.
Websites that provides further information about relocating to the United States:
