Secure Storage Services in Canada for International & Cross-Border Moves

Orbit International Moving provides secure, professionally managed storage services in Canada for international, cross-border, and domestic relocations. Based in Toronto, we operate and coordinate short-term, long-term, bonded, and overseas storage solutions designed to support complex moving timelines, especially when shipping, customs, and delivery dates don’t align.

Our storage services are most commonly used by families, professionals, returning Canadians, and corporate transferees who need reliable warehousing before, during, or after an international move. Unlike self-storage providers, Orbit’s storage is fully integrated with our moving and logistics operations, ensuring accountability, security, and proper handling at every stage.

Short-term storage is ideal when your move requires a temporary pause. This includes situations where move-in dates change, shipments need to be consolidated, renovations are ongoing, or travel schedules delay delivery.

Orbit’s short-term storage services are commonly used during international and cross-border moves and are available for periods ranging from a few days to several months. Storage-in-transit allows your household goods to remain protected and accessible while the next phase of your move is finalized.

Best suited for:

• International moves with misaligned delivery dates
• Cross-border shipments awaiting customs clearance
• Home staging or temporary downsizing
• Renovations or delayed possession

For extended stays abroad or longer transitions, Orbit offers long-term storage in secure, climate-controlled facilities across Canada. This option is frequently used by expatriates, corporate assignees, snowbirds, and clients relocating internationally for an extended period.

Our Canadian warehouses are designed to protect household goods from temperature fluctuations, moisture, and environmental damage. Long-term storage plans are flexible and can be adjusted as circumstances change.

Suitable for storing:

• Household furniture and personal belongings
• Office equipment and documents
• Vehicles and specialty items
• High-value or sensitive goods

Bonded storage is required when shipments arriving in Canada cannot be cleared by customs at the first port of entry. Orbit operates bonded warehouse space in Canada, allowing personal effects and household goods to be stored securely while customs documentation is reviewed and approved.

Bonded storage is a critical service for international moves involving incomplete paperwork, timing delays, or regulatory review. Once customs clearance is granted, Orbit can deliver your shipment directly or transfer it to standard storage if additional time is needed.

Key bonded storage benefits:

• Full compliance with Canadian customs regulations
• Secure, monitored facilities
• Ideal for inbound international shipments
• Seamless transition to delivery or standard storage

When relocating internationally, overseas storage may be required if your destination residence is not ready or if you are unavailable to receive your shipment. Orbit coordinates overseas storage through a vetted global network of trusted international partners.

These facilities meet professional storage standards and are commonly used for short-term holding at destination ports or inland warehouses until final delivery is scheduled.

Overseas storage is commonly used for:

• International moves with delayed housing access
• Temporary assignments abroad
• Shipment staging before final delivery

Orbit’s storage solutions are designed specifically for relocation — not general self-storage. Our facilities and partners are selected to meet the demands of international logistics, customs compliance, and long-term asset protection.

Our storage standards include:

• Climate-controlled, clean, and organized facilities
• Fire-protected and fully alarmed warehouses
• Professional inventory management
• Secure handling of high-value and sensitive items
• Access during regular business hours
• Clear, transparent billing

All storage services are coordinated by Orbit’s relocation specialists, who oversee both your move and storage plan as one integrated process.

If your relocation requires short-term, long-term, bonded, or overseas storage, Orbit International Moving can design a solution tailored to your timeline and destination.

Our team will review your move details, storage requirements, and customs considerations to provide accurate recommendations and transparent pricing.