Nobel Relocation

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   Franklin G.

   Source: MoveAdvisor · Miami, FL

   5 Aug 20262-bedroomPaid $10,000

   Smooth and Stress-Free Local Move

   Nobel Relocations handled our local move within Miami, and the entire experience was smooth from start to finish. The team arrived on time, worked efficiently, and treated our furniture and belongings with great care throughout the move. They were friendly, professional, and easy to communicate with, making what could have been a stressful day much easier. Everything was delivered safely and on schedule, and their attention to detail really stood out. I would definitely recommend Nobel Relocations to anyone looking for a reliable and hassle-free moving company.

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   Lindsey W.

   Source: MoveAdvisor · Miami Beach, FL to Long Island City, NY

   30 Jun 20261-bedroomPaid $12,000

   Smooth process and excellent communication

   Nobel did our move from Miami back to Long Island. The entire process we smooth and the communication was excellent. Everything arrived on time and was packed very well. We would recommend Nobel Relocation for your moves out of Miami.

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   Christine M.

   Source: MoveAdvisor · Tampa, FL

   10 May 20263-bedroomPaid $20,000

   They knew the USVI isn't just a domestic move — and that made all the

   We had two movers tell us that shipping from Florida to St. Thomas was basically the same as a domestic move. It is not, and Nobel was the only company we spoke to who was straightforward about that from the start. The USVI is outside the US customs territory, which means AES export filing, BIR excise tax assessment, and a whole set of compliance steps that a regular domestic mover is completely unprepared for. Nobel's coordinator explained the excise tax situation clearly — because we had lived outside the USVI for more than a year, we qualified for the personal effects exemption, but the documentation had to be right. She walked us through exactly what the BIR needed and prepared everything through their local St. Thomas agent. We also had a lot of questions about hurricane season timing — we were moving in September, right in the middle of peak season. Nobel was honest that there is always some weather risk during that window but helped us select a sailing with the best available forecast window and strongly recommended comprehensive All Risk insurance, which we took. Fortunately the transit was uneventful. Our goods arrived at Charlotte Amalie, cleared BIR with the exemption applied, and were delivered to our home in St. Thomas within 4 weeks of leaving Florida. Everything was intact. The Lift Van made a real difference — our furniture was perfectly protected despite the humidity and the handling at the island terminal. If you are relocating to St. Thomas, St. Croix, or St. John, please do not assume this is a simple domestic shipment. Use a company that actually understands the USVI corridor. Nobel does.

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   Peter F.

   Source: MoveAdvisor

   4 May 20261-bedroomPaid $30,000

   Post-Brexit shipping done right — HMRC clearance was seamless

   I had heard from several expat friends that shipping to the UK post-Brexit had become significantly more complicated and that some people had received unexpected duty bills because their movers hadn't properly filed the Transfer of Residence application. That made me very careful about who I chose. Nobel's UK specialist was the most knowledgeable person I spoke to during the whole quoting process. She explained the difference between UK ToR relief and the Returned Goods Relief that applied to some of my items that had originally come from the UK, explained the HMRC Customs Declaration Service filing process, and was clear that the ToR application had to be approved before the goods cleared customs — not after. The packing was thorough and professional. My goods left Washington in a sealed Lift Van and arrived at Felixstowe about 12 days later. HMRC clearance came through without any issues or examination holds. The ToR relief was applied correctly — no import duty, no VAT on my personal effects. Delivery to my flat in North London was arranged by Nobel's UK partners, who were equally professional. The whole process took about 5 weeks door to door. For anyone moving from the US to the UK who is worried about post-Brexit customs complexity — Nobel has this completely figured out.

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   Nellie M.

   Source: MoveAdvisor · New York, NY

   28 Apr 20261-bedroomPaid $30,000

   Weekly sailings to Rotterdam and zero drama at Dutch customs

   We relocated from Brooklyn to Amsterdam for my husband's job and had about a 10-week window to get our household goods organized and shipped. We chose Nobel after speaking with three companies — they were the only ones who mentioned the EU Transfer of Residence relief under Regulation 1186/2009 by name, which told me they actually knew what they were talking about on the customs side. Our coordinator confirmed we qualified for EU ToR relief based on our years in the US, explained what documentation we needed, and managed the EU Customs Single Window pre-arrival filing through Nobel's Dutch customs agent. The whole process was genuinely well-organized. What I hadn't expected to appreciate as much as I did was the weekly sailing schedule. We confirmed our move date relatively late and were able to get onto a Rotterdam sailing within about 10 days of booking. The transit itself was 12 days from New Jersey. Dutch customs clearance was quick — I believe our coordinator mentioned something about Nobel's trusted trader status helping with that. Our goods arrived in Amsterdam in excellent condition. The Lift Van system meant everything was in one sealed unit from our Brooklyn apartment to our Amsterdam flat — no opportunity for anything to shift or go missing. We are very settled now and would absolutely recommend Nobel to anyone making the transatlantic move.

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   Wilbert P.

   Source: MoveAdvisor

   22 Apr 20263-bedroomPaid $50,000

   Transfer of Residence paperwork handled perfectly — not a rupee of unn

   I had lived in the US for nearly eight years and was finally returning to Bengaluru permanently. I knew about the Transfer of Residence provisions under Indian customs law but I also knew that getting the documentation wrong — or missing the six-month arrival window — could mean paying full import duties on everything. That risk alone made me want a specialist mover. Nobel's coordinator was immediately familiar with the TR process and the ICEGATE filing system. She gave me a clear checklist of what I needed — passport with visa history, proof of US residence for the past two years, the itemized inventory, employment records — and the Nobel team prepared the full submission package for their C&F agent at JNPT. My shipment sailed from Los Angeles and arrived at Nhava Sheva in about 22 days. ICEGATE processing and customs clearance took around 10 business days. The TR exemption was applied correctly and my total duty liability was nil on the qualifying items. Delivery to Bengaluru was arranged by Nobel's local partners. One thing I specifically appreciated — Nobel gave me a realistic picture of the timeline from the beginning. No promises of unusually fast clearance, just an honest explanation of how the process works. That honesty built a lot of trust. Everything arrived in good condition and I would use them again without hesitation.

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   Elliot L.

   Source: MoveAdvisor

   9 Apr 20263-bedroomPaid $40,000

   Finally, a mover who actually understood Brazilian customs

   I had been dreading this move for months. Everyone I spoke to warned me that shipping to Brazil was a nightmare — the Siscomex filings, the despachante requirements, the potential for goods to sit at Santos for weeks. I got quotes from three companies and Nobel was the only one who could actually explain what bagagem desacompanhada meant and how it applied to my situation as a returning Brazilian citizen. rom the start, my coordinator Melissa walked me through exactly what documents I needed for the exemption claim — my CPF, proof of my years living in the US, the itemized inventory. She was upfront that Santos has higher physical examination rates than most ports and that we should have everything airtight from day one, which I appreciated. y goods were packed into a Lift Van at their facility — I had no idea what a Lift Van was before this process but it made complete sense once explained. Everything was sealed and numbered. The container left Miami and arrived at Santos roughly 16 days later. Clearance took about 9 business days, which Melissa told me upfront was typical. No surprises, no hidden fees, no panicked calls from a customs broker I'd never spoken to. y furniture and boxes arrived in São Paulo in perfect condition. If you are moving to Brazil and you do not have a mover who knows Siscomex and has a licensed despachante on the ground at Santos, you are taking a real risk. Nobel does. Highly recommend.

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   John D.

   Source: MoveAdvisor · Tampa, FL to Puerto Real, PR

   3 Jan 2026Commercial movePaid $30,000

   Great service

   We finally found a dependable LTL carrier to Puerto Rico. We manufacture components in Tampa and ship to our facility in Puerto Rico twice a month, and after working with three different freight companies, Nobel has proven to be the most reliable by far. Their consolidation process is clear and straightforward, making scheduling and planning much easier. In over a year of shipping with them, we’ve only experienced one delay—and that was due to weather. Even then, they kept us informed every step of the way. Their documentation and customs support are also solid, which is critical when shipping to Puerto Rico on a regular basis.

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   Freda G.

   Source: MoveAdvisor · Miami Beach, FL to Jerusalem, JM

   13 Dec 20252-bedroomPaid $4,460

   This company is exceptional!

   Making an international move is stressful. However the crew sent to pack my condo was terrific. Very careful and respectful of my belongings. The crew leader Carleto was excellent and made it clear he wanted to make me happy! They were quick, clean and got the job done efficiently. Unfortunately at the very end one of the items dropped and cracked my floor tile. What followed was amazing. Nobel took responsibility immediately and knowing I had a closing in 2 days sent experts to repair the problem the very next day. I couldn't believe how responsibly this was handled by Adam from the Home office. Every person I interacted with including Shirly who coordinated the Estimate and contract , made it clear that they wanted me to be happy and confident about their service. I highly recommend Nobel...they are exceptional and exceeded my expectations!

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    Sharon S.

    Source: MoveAdvisor · Los Angeles, CA to Miami Beach, FL

    25 Nov 20252-bedroomPaid $2,600

    The very best movers, I have ever used

    I moved over 10 times in my life and my last move was with Nobel Relocation. I moved from Los Angeles to Miami and the last move was a terrible experience. I did some research and found Nobel through 1 of the most accredited moving organizations (FIDI). They were not as quick to quote as I thought they would, but they wanted to make sure all the details were correct before providing a price for the move. On the day of the packing & pick up everything went flawlessly, they even reduced the grand total since it was a bit less than the estimate. The communication was great, the service was great, the price was not the cheapest but also not the priciest option and the movers were great. I received my belongings in the same condition we shipped them in and I could not be happier. I will definitely be using Nobel for all my future moves and will gladly recommend them to anyone looking for the very best movers.