Balikbayan.us

Bahagi 4 · Companies

Companies that can help

Mga katuwang

Well-known options Filipino Americans use. Ratings come from Yelp, with the review count and the branch or location it applies to, so you can judge for yourself. App-only money transfer apps have no Yelp page. Listing is not an endorsement.

Box forwarders

Rates are estimates as of April 2026. All listed are BOC accredited — always get a written quote.

LBC Express

lbcexpress.com
Sea

Big Philippine network, sea and air

RATE
~$85
TRANSIT
30–60 days

2.2

Yelp · 59 reviews (Cerritos, CA)

No single Yelp page for LBC — branch scores run from 1.3 (Daly City) to 3.0 (Seattle), so check yours.

Atlas Shippers International

atlasshippers.com
Sea

Family box and remittance service since 1993

RATE
~$80
TRANSIT
28–56 days

2.1

Yelp · 271 reviews across 10 locations

Reviews vary by branch. Common complaints are delays. Not BBB accredited.

UMAC Express

umaccargo.net
Sea

Lowest listed door-to-door rate

RATE
~$70
TRANSIT
35–42 days

1.5

Yelp · 22 reviews (Paramount, CA)

Independent branches; check reviews for your local agent. Ask for the exact box size the rate applies to.

Manila Forwarder

manilaforwarder.com
Sea

Drop-off at its Los Angeles warehouse

RATE
~$73
TRANSIT
42–56 days

2.4

Yelp · 56 reviews across 6 locations

Pickup costs about $15 more. Air freight also available.

Forex Cargo / eShip

forexeship.com
Sea

Long-running forwarder with online booking

RATE
~$85
TRANSIT
42–84 days

1.0

Yelp · 6 reviews (Seattle, WA)

Thin Yelp sample — only its Seattle branch has reviews. Read local reviews before booking.

Johnny Air Cargo

johnnyair.com
Air

Air cargo by the pound, when time matters

RATE
$7.99/lb
TRANSIT
5–7 business days

4.3

Yelp · 38 reviews (Daly City, CA)

Its Queens, NY branch rates 2.3 on Yelp (43 reviews). Good Christmas backup when sea freight is too slow.

Container shipping to the Philippines

Moving a whole household, a vehicle or commercial cargo? These companies ship shared (LCL) and full 20ft or 40ft containers (FCL) from the U.S. to Philippine ports. Rates are estimates as of October 2026 — port-to-port prices exclude inland pickup, customs and delivery, so always get a written door-to-door quote.

Schumacher Cargo Logistics

schumachercargo.com/ph/moving-to-philippines-from-us.html

Household moves to the Philippines since 1977

Shared container20ft / 40ft FCLDoor-to-door
RATE
By quote
TRANSIT
4–8 weeks

Shared container lets you pay only for the volume you ship; exclusive containers are a flat rate.

UPakWeShip

upakweship.com

You pack, they ship — budget door-to-door moves

Self-pack crates20ft / 40ft FCLDoor-to-door
RATE
Instant online quote
TRANSIT
4–8 weeks

Packing yourself cuts labor fees; instant quotes on its website before you book.

iContainers

icontainers.com/trade-lane/us-to-philippines

Instant online FCL and LCL rates to Manila

LCL20ft / 40ft FCLPort-to-portDoor-to-door
RATE
Instant online quote
TRANSIT
3–6 weeks

Good for comparing prices fast; online booking platform rather than a traditional mover.

NEX Worldwide Express

shipnex.com/ocean-freight/Philippines

Ocean freight for household goods, vehicles and machinery

LCL20ft / 40ft FCL
RATE
20ft from ~$515 · 40ft from ~$748
TRANSIT
~31 days

Listed rates are port-to-port ocean freight only — inland pickup, customs and delivery cost extra.

BR Logistics

brlogistics.net/us/ship-a-container/to-philippines

Containers to Manila, Cebu, Davao and other ports

20ft / 40ft FCLVehiclesCommercial cargo
RATE
20ft ~$850–$1,530 · 40ft ~$850–$4,500
TRANSIT
Varies by route

Publishes price ranges by container size; request a written quote for your exact route.

Tip: used household goods can often enter duty-free under returning-resident rules — ask each company what documents your status requires before you book.

Money transfer companies

No Yelp listing — app-only service

Fast app transfers to GCash, banks and cash pickup

BankE-walletCash pickupDoor

Pay with: Bank, debit, credit

Express (faster, pricier) and Economy (slower, cheaper) options.

No Yelp listing — app-only service

Best for larger amounts at the market rate

BankE-wallet

Pay with: Bank, debit, credit

Shows its fee upfront and uses the mid-market rate. No cash pickup.

Xoom (PayPal)

xoom.com

No Yelp listing — app-only service

Convenient if you already use PayPal

BankE-walletCash pickupDoor

Pay with: Bank, debit, credit, PayPal

Compare its exchange rate carefully; the markup can outweigh a low fee.

Western Union

westernunion.com

1.5

Yelp · 538 reviews across 513 locations

Widest cash-pickup network, online or at a counter

BankE-walletCash pickupDoor

Pay with: Bank, card, cash in store

Paying with cash at an agent triggers the 1% U.S. remittance tax.

MoneyGram

moneygram.com

1.3

Yelp · 47 reviews across 22 locations

Cash pickup at many Philippine outlets

BankE-walletCash pickup

Pay with: Bank, card, cash in store

Yelp reviews cover its U.S. agent locations, not its app.