Seems like you almost need something kind of in between "moving" and "shipping"... Unfortunately the company that I can personally recommend is in the North Bay, but I would still call them and see if they can either come down and help you themselves or recommend someone closer to you. They come very highly recommended by a lot of successful Marin County real estate agents and definitely offer "international moving. " They're called Johnson & Daly Moving, link below.
Number is 415-491-4444. Good luck and safe travels!
You should check out Pak Mail Fremont. They can pack and ship anything and send it anywhere around the world. PakMailFremont.com.
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