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MOVING TO BELGIUM • CALIFORNIA • BAY AREA • IAM MEMBER
Moving company to Belgium from California: CG Moving Company, Inc. coordinates international household goods shipments from the Bay Area and California to Belgium. As a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM), CG Moving Company works with a vetted IAM agent in Belgium for customs clearance and delivery at the Belgian address. Federal operating authority USDOT 3907428. California intrastate authority CPUC MTR 0190922. City and County of San Francisco approved vendor no. 96965. Free survey and written estimate before any commitment.
International Association of Movers
Federal operating authority
CA intrastate authority
South San Francisco, CA
International move insurance available
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Pacific. Moving to Belgium from California. IAM member. Free survey and estimate before booking.
CG Moving provides international moves from the Bay Area. IAM member. Free survey.
CG Moving Company coordinates moves to Belgium from California for Bay Area residents relocating to Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, Turin, and the Amalfi Coast, and other Belgian destinations. International household goods shipments to Belgium are arranged by sea freight from California ports. The IAM agent in Belgium handles customs clearance and delivery at the Belgian address. Every Belgium move begins with a free pre-move survey and a written estimate.
Moving from California to Belgium involves several steps that differ from a domestic move: export packing to international standards, an inventory list for Belgian customs, sea freight booking to a Belgian port (typically Genoa, Livorno, or Naples), Belgian customs clearance, and delivery by the IAM Belgium agent. CG Moving Company handles the California side. The Belgium agent handles the receiving side.
The full international moving hub covering Belgium, Belgium, Belgium, Belgium, England, and other destinations from the Bay Area and California.
Export packing to international shipping standards. Required for all household goods shipments to Belgium from California.
Bay Area residential pickup for Belgium moves. The California side of the Belgium move starts as a standard Bay Area residential move.
Specialty items in Belgium moves: pianos, fine art, antiques, and high-value items needing specialist packing and export documentation.
CG Moving ships household goods from California to Belgium. Belgian customs documentation provided.
CG Moving Company handles the following aspects of a California to Belgium move.
Most California to Belgium moves use sea freight via the Port of Antwerp, one of Europe's largest and most connected ports. Full Container Load (FCL) is a dedicated container for your household goods alone, typically used for households above approximately 800 cubic feet. Groupage (LCL) means your goods share a container with other shipments and is more economical for smaller volumes. The Port of Antwerp offers frequent connections from California ports, making it one of the most practical receiving points in Europe for transatlantic household goods shipments.
Household goods imported to Belgium from California qualify for duty-free importation under EU customs regulation when the importer is establishing primary residence in Belgium. Required documentation includes proof of Belgian registration (registering at the local commune or gemeente is required for residents), a valid passport copy, and a detailed itemised inventory of all items in the shipment with descriptions and declared values. The Belgian customs authority (Administration générale des Douanes et Accises, or AGDA) handles the customs declaration at the port. US citizens relocating to Belgium typically require a Type D visa before arrival.
Household goods from California arrive at the Port of Antwerp, which handles the majority of household goods transatlantic shipments to Belgium. Antwerp is one of Europe's busiest ports and has direct connections to California ports (Oakland and Los Angeles). From Antwerp, the IAM Belgium agent arranges delivery to any Belgian address: Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, Liège, or any other Belgian city or town. Transit time from California to Antwerp is typically 18 to 25 days.
All household goods shipped to Belgium from California must be export-packed to international shipping standards. CG Moving Company uses new double-wall cartons, custom crating for fragile or high-value items, and professional furniture wrapping. A room-by-room itemised inventory is created during packing with descriptions and approximate replacement values. This inventory is required by the AGDA for Belgian customs clearance and must be sufficiently detailed for matching at the port.
CG Moving Company picks up at the California address, loads the container or groupage shipment, and coordinates all export documentation with the freight forwarder. The shipment is transported to the California port (typically Oakland or Los Angeles) for loading on the vessel bound for Antwerp. Transit time from California to Antwerp is typically 18 to 25 days depending on the shipping route and vessel schedule.
The IAM Belgium agent meets the shipment at the Port of Antwerp, clears customs with the AGDA, and arranges delivery to the destination address. Standard delivery includes placement in the designated rooms. Belgium is a bilingual country: the IAM Belgium agent operates in French (Wallonia and Brussels) and Dutch (Flanders) depending on the destination region. CG Moving Company tracks the shipment throughout and keeps the customer informed.
CG Moving handles every step: pre-move survey, COI, loading, and placement at destination.
A California to Belgium move is coordinated in two stages: the California side, handled by CG Moving Company, and the Belgium side, handled by the IAM agent in Belgium.
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The survey confirms the household goods volume (cubic feet or cubic meters), the destination city in Belgium, the required delivery timeline, and the customer's Belgian residency status for the AGDA customs declaration. Volume determines whether FCL or groupage is recommended. Residency status determines what documentation is needed for duty-free importation. For US citizens, a Type D visa and registration at the Belgian commune or gemeente are part of the residency documentation process. The survey is completed in person or remotely.
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CG Moving Company packs the household goods at the California address, creating a room-by-room itemised inventory with descriptions and approximate replacement values for every item. This inventory is submitted to the AGDA for Belgian customs clearance. All goods are packed to international shipping standards. The shipment is loaded and a Bill of Lading is issued by the freight forwarder for the Antwerp route.
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The container is transported to the California port and loaded on the vessel bound for Antwerp. Transit time from California to the Port of Antwerp is typically 18 to 25 days depending on the route and vessel schedule. CG Moving Company provides the customer with the vessel name and Bill of Lading number for tracking. The IAM Belgium agent is notified of the expected arrival date at Antwerp.
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The IAM Belgium agent receives the shipment at the Port of Antwerp, clears customs with the AGDA, and arranges delivery to the Belgian address. The customer is notified when customs clearance is complete and given the expected delivery date. The Belgium agent contacts the customer directly for delivery scheduling and any unpacking arrangements. Delivery covers any Belgian address: Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, Liège, and beyond.
Belgium move costs depend on shipping weight, container type, and destination city. Free survey.
California to Belgium moving costs are driven by shipment volume, the destination city in Belgium, the shipping method. All are confirmed in the pre-move survey before the estimate is issued.
The primary cost driver. Volume determines whether FCL or groupage is appropriate. A two-bedroom apartment typically ships as groupage; a three-bedroom or larger house typically fills a 20-foot container. Volume is confirmed in the pre-move survey.
Destination City in Belgium and Port of Entry
Barcelona (north-east), Livorno (Tuscany), or Bilbao (north) are the main receiving ports. The destination city in Belgium determines which port is most practical and affects the final delivery distance from port to door.
Marine Insurance, Packing, and Specialty Items
Marine cargo insurance is available and recommended for all California to Belgium shipments. Export packing to international standards is included in the quoted scope. Specialty items (pianos, fine art, antiques) require custom crating and additional documentation and are quoted separately.
Common factors that affect a California to Belgium move estimate:
Shipment volume: determines FCL vs. groupage vs. air freight (quoted in the pre-move survey)
Destination city in Belgium: determines port of entry and final delivery distance from port
Belgian customs (DGDDI): duty-free franchise confirmed when residency documentation is in order
Export packing: included in the California-side quote; required for all shipments to Belgium
Marine cargo insurance: available and recommended for California to Belgium shipments
Specialty items: fine art, pianos, antiques requiring custom crating and additional Belgian customs documentation
CG Moving Company reviews the shipment volume, Belgian destination city, residency status, and specialty items before preparing a written estimate. The estimate covers the California side of the move. Belgium agent charges are confirmed by the Belgium agent separately. No charges are added after the California-side estimate is agreed.
CG Moving has served the Bay Area since 2005. CPUC MTR 0190922. SF vendor 96965.
CG Moving Company, Inc. has coordinated California to Belgium moves for Bay Area residents since 2005. As a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM), CG Moving Company has access to a vetted IAM agent network in Belgium for customs clearance and delivery at the Belgian address. Founded by Charlie Gonzalez in South San Francisco. Federal authority USDOT 3907428, MC 1441357. CPUC MTR 0190922. SF vendor no. 96965. CA small business cert. no. 1745559. CPUC MBE cert. no. 15050132.
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California
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CPUC MTR 0190922
CA DMV MCP 0426662
No. 96965
City and County of San Francisco
USDOT 3907428
MC 1441357
C61/D34 No. 987530
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Call 888-508-7838 to book a free move survey. Written estimate before your move date.
Tell us the origin address in California, the destination city in Belgium, your preferred move-out date, the number of rooms (approximate volume), and your Belgian residency status. Note any specialty items (pianos, fine art, antiques). The survey is completed in person or remotely. Belgium move estimates are confirmed within 48 hours.
CG Moving Company handles the California side: pre-move survey, export packing, itemised inventory for Belgian customs, loading and export documentation, and coordination with the IAM Belgium agent. The Belgium agent handles customs clearance and delivery at the Belgian address. Marine cargo insurance is available and recommended.
Free Belgium Move Survey across San Francisco and the Bay Area
CG Moving serves the full Bay Area. See all locations at /movers-near-me/california
CG Moving Company coordinates California to Belgium moves from any Bay Area or California address. Pre-shipment storage at 1755 Mission Rd, South San Francisco, is available before the Belgium sailing date.
San Francisco
Moves to Belgium coordinated from all SF neighbourhoods. IAM member. USDOT 3907428. Export packing and Belgian customs documentation included. SF vendor no. 96965.
Peninsula / San Mateo County
Moves to Belgium coordinated from South San Francisco, San Mateo, Redwood City, and the Peninsula. CG Moving picks up from any Peninsula address for Belgium shipments.
East Bay
Moves to Belgium coordinated from Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, and Alameda County. Bay Area pickup for California to Belgium household goods shipments.
Silicon Valley
Moves to Belgium coordinated from San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale. Silicon Valley to Belgium household goods shipments through Bay Area port.
Marin County / North Bay
Moves to Belgium coordinated from San Rafael, Mill Valley, Sausalito, and Marin County. Marin to Belgium household goods shipments.
Common questions about CG Moving services, licensing, COI, and costs answered below.
Sea freight from California to the Port of Antwerp, Belgium takes approximately 18 to 25 days on the vessel from Oakland or Los Angeles. The total door-to-door timeline from Bay Area pickup to delivery at the Belgian address is typically 6 to 10 weeks, including the pre-shipment preparation in California and the Belgian customs clearance process at Antwerp. Antwerp is one of Europe’s best-connected ports for transatlantic shipments, which helps keep the total timeline on the shorter end for European destinations.
To import household goods to Belgium duty-free from California, the importer must be establishing primary residence in Belgium. Required documents include proof of Belgian residency registration (registering at the local commune or gemeente after arrival in Belgium), a valid passport copy, and a detailed itemised inventory of all items in the shipment with descriptions and declared values for the Belgian customs authority (AGDA). US citizens relocating to Belgium typically require a Type D long-stay visa, which also is part of the residency documentation.
Household goods from California to Belgium arrive at the Port of Antwerp, one of Europe’s largest and busiest ports. Antwerp handles the majority of household goods transatlantic shipments arriving in Belgium and has direct connections from California ports (Oakland and Los Angeles). From Antwerp, the IAM Belgium agent delivers to any Belgian address: Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, Liège, and other cities.
US citizens relocating to Belgium for longer than 90 days require a Type D long-stay visa (obtained from the Belgian consulate in the US before departure) and must register at the local commune or gemeente after arrival. The visa and commune registration are part of the residency documentation submitted to the AGDA for duty-free household goods importation. CG Moving Company advises on the California-side export documentation; Belgian immigration and visa advice is outside CG Moving Company’s scope.
The IAM Belgium agent delivers from Antwerp to any Belgian city after customs clearance. The most common Belgium delivery destinations for California to Belgium moves are Brussels (federal capital and EU headquarters), Antwerp (Belgium’s second city and port), Ghent (Flanders), Bruges (Flanders), and Liège (Wallonia). Belgium is a small country geographically, so delivery distances from Antwerp are short regardless of the destination city.
Belgium has three official languages: French (Wallonia and Brussels), Dutch/Flemish (Flanders), and German (a small eastern region). The IAM Belgium agent handles customs and delivery in the appropriate language for the destination region. CG Moving Company’s California-side documentation is in English, which is accepted by the AGDA for the customs declaration.
Marine cargo insurance is not automatically included but is available and strongly recommended for all California to Belgium shipments. The insurance covers the declared replacement value of the household goods for loss or damage during the sea voyage to Antwerp. The premium and coverage terms are confirmed at the time of the California-side booking.
CG Moving Company sends the IAM Belgium agent the shipment details (itemised inventory, container details, Bill of Lading, and expected Antwerp arrival date). The Belgium agent contacts the customer directly for the AGDA customs clearance process and delivery scheduling. CG Moving Company remains the customer’s California-side contact and provides tracking information during transit. The Belgium agent handles everything from the Port of Antwerp through delivery.
Call 888-508-7838 to book a free move survey. Written estimate before your move date.
Whether you are moving from San Francisco to Brussels, from the Peninsula to Antwerp, from Silicon Valley to Ghent, or from anywhere in California to any Belgian destination, CG Moving Company coordinates the California side of the Belgium move from the pre-move survey through loading and export. The IAM Belgium agent handles customs clearance and delivery at the Belgian address.
CG Moving Company is a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM). Federal operating authority USDOT 3907428, MC 1441357. CPUC MTR 0190922. SF vendor no. 96965. Pre-shipment storage at 1755 Mission Rd. CA small business cert. no. 1745559. CPUC MBE cert. no. 15050132. Every Belgium move starts with a free California-side survey and a written estimate.
International moving services across San Francisco, the Bay Area, and California.
CG Moving Company, Inc.
1755 Mission Rd, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: 888-508-7838
CPUC MTR 0190922 | USDOT 3907428 | CSLB C61/D34 No. 987530 | GSA GS-33F-0063X
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Pacific. After-hours and weekend international moving services scheduled on request.