Guides
Practical guides to shipping, car imports and moving between the USA and Europe — from someone doing it since 1994.
How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to the USA?
Ocean freight is only part of the bill. We break down the full cost of shipping a container to the USA — from cargo pickup to US port clearance — and explain when FCL beats LCL.
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Household Goods Relocation: Documents and Moving Checklist
A step-by-step guide to duty-free household-goods relocation to Poland: eligibility rules, the full document set, a week-by-week timeline, and free downloadable forms.
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How much does moving from the USA to Poland cost?
There is no single price tag for a transatlantic move — but there are a handful of factors that genuinely shape it. Here is what makes up the bill, and how the transfer-of-residence exemption can remove duty and VAT entirely.
Read guideUS export documents: B/L, ISF, AES — what you need to know
Bill of Lading, ISF and AES explained in plain language — what each document does and what you actually need to provide. As a licensed NVOCC, Leśniewski handles every filing.
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FCL or LCL — which way to ship to the USA?
Full container or shared load? We break down the cost logic, transit and handling differences, and the volume threshold where FCL starts to pay off.
Read guideMoving from Europe to the USA — Step by Step
A complete guide to shipping household goods from Poland and Europe to the United States: planning timeline, FCL vs LCL, CBP customs basics and real transit times.
Read guideHow to send a parcel from the USA to Europe — options and tips
Sending a single parcel by courier from the USA can cost a fortune. Here's how to ship parcels — and purchases from US stores and eBay — to Europe more cheaply and safely.
Read guideUSA–Europe container shipping: how it works and how long it takes
From collecting your cargo in the USA, through loading the container and ocean freight, to clearance in Gdynia. Here's how container shipping works and what drives the time and cost.
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Household goods from the USA — how customs duty/VAT relief works
People moving their residence from the USA to Europe can import their belongings with relief from customs duty and VAT — if they meet the conditions. Here's how it works and how to prepare.
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How to import a car from Copart or IAA — step by step
Copart and IAA are open only to licensed dealers. Here's how the whole process works when we bid on your behalf — from picking a lot to delivery at your door.
Read guideHow much does it cost to import a car from the USA?
The final price is made of several parts — from the auction bid to customs duty, VAT and excise on arrival. Here's exactly what you pay for and where you can realistically save.
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