Move One
Move One is a Dubai-based private logistics company operating in 60+ countries with 1000+ employees, providing government logistics, humanitarian aid, remote-site supply chains, international moving, pet shipping, and relocations across conflict-affected and frontier markets in Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Move One does
Move One is a privately held Dubai-headquartered logistics and global mobility company founded in 1992 as AES Cargo in Moscow and Budapest. It operates six interconnected service lines: Government Logistics (military, diplomatic, and government program support including US Military, NATO, US Department of Energy, and NASA), Aid & Relief (humanitarian logistics for UN agencies, NGOs, and Red Cross in conflict and disaster zones), Commercial Logistics (remote site supply chains for energy, telecom, mining, and construction), International Moving and Pet Shipping, Relocations (expat mobility, immigration, and destination services), and International Courier (UPS Authorized Service Center in Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger). The company employs 1000+ people across 80+ offices in 60+ countries spanning East Europe, the Balkans, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, with a regional split of 18 offices in Africa, 16 in Europe, and 14 in the Middle East and Central Asia.
The company monetizes primarily through custom project-based, multi-year contracts with government, humanitarian, and enterprise clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by destination complexity, cargo type, security requirements, and contract length. Move One's go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales supported by active participation in defense, humanitarian, and project logistics conferences (ISOA, Breakbulk Europe, DIHAD, NATO Industry Forum, DIMDEX), alongside a growing direct-to-consumer channel for individual relocations through relocations.moveoneinc.com. Distribution partnerships include UPS (ASC), Harmony Relocation Network, Unigroup, FIDI, IAM, and EURA.
The underlying technology stack centers on a 24-7 global control center coordinating air and surface charter operations, real-time AOG (Aircraft on Ground) tracking systems, warehouse management platforms with SKU-level visibility, and a Dubai-based Procurement and Consolidation Center offering catalogue-based procurement with automated updates. Specialized ground-handling operations at Bagram, Kabul, and Kandahar airfields in Afghanistan process 40-60 aircraft per week including wide-body freighters. The company explicitly states it does not operate in the United States and is not FMC licensed.
Move One firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Move One
- Legal name
- Move One INC
- Website
- https://moveoneinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Move One is a Dubai-based private logistics company operating in 60+ countries with 1000+ employees, providing government logistics, humanitarian aid, remote-site supply chains, international moving, pet shipping, and relocations across conflict-affected and frontier markets in Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Move One industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Logistics Services
- NAICS
- Used Household and Office Goods Moving (48421), Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211)
- SIC
- Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cross-Border Moving (Neighboring Countries/Regional) (HSAKACAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pet Relocation & Moving Transport (HSANAIAH), Move Management (Office Relocations) (BPABAFAC)
Keywords
Where Move One is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dubai
- HQ country
- United Arab Emirates
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices5 records
Markets served
Move One business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Government Logistics Services: Comprehensive logistics support for government programs including US Military, NATO operations, and diplomatic missions. Services include air charters, multi-modal transport, warehouse setup, customs clearance, hazmat handling, and MRO support
- Humanitarian Aid and Relief: Disaster relief and humanitarian logistics services including rapid deployment, cold chain management, and coordination with aid organizations in conflict and crisis zones
- Commercial Logistics: Remote site supply chain development for energy, telecom, construction, and mining sectors. Services include project logistics, drill rig movements, and specialized freight handling
- International Moving and Relocations: Personal effects moving, expat relocations, pet shipping, immigration services, and destination consulting for individuals and corporations
- International Courier: UPS ASC partnership providing time-critical shipments and freight services, particularly to remote and challenging destinations
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing for government and enterprise clients |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Move One product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Move One provides project logistics, freight forwarding, and global mobility services specializing in challenging, remote, and conflict-affected regions. It serves government/military, humanitarian, and commercial clients with air/surface charters, customs clearance, warehousing, and cold chain logistics, plus expat relocation, moving, and pet shipping for individuals and corporations.
Product overview
Move One is a logistics, relocation, and global mobility company founded in 1992 (originally as AES Cargo) with operations spanning East Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Balkans, and CIS. The company operates as a single unified service offering across six interconnected service lines: Commercial Logistics (remote site supply chains for energy, telecom, construction, and mining), Government Logistics (supporting military, diplomatic, and government programs), Aid & Relief (humanitarian logistics for emergencies), International Courier (UPS partnership for time-critical shipments), Moving & Pet Shipping (international household goods and pet transport), and Relocations (expat mobility and immigration services). The company maintains 80+ strategically located offices across 60+ countries with a dedicated on-the-ground presence. A specialized Aircraft Handling division provides freight ground handling at Afghanistan airports. The portfolio is unified by Move One's ability to operate in challenging, remote, and conflict-affected environments with registered local offices and direct points of contact throughout their coverage area.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Moving & Pet Shipping International packing, shipping, and storage services for households and personal effects, including professional pet transport. Covers customs navigation, compliance with global shipping requirements, and coordination with relocation network partners (FIDI, IAM, EURA, Harmony Relocation Network, Unigroup). For individuals, families, and corporate relocations.
- Government Logistics Comprehensive logistics support for government and military programs including urgent air-charters, integrated logistics support, multi-modal heavy-lift and OOG transport, turnkey warehouse/depot setup, route planning, hazmat handling, FMS program logistics, customs clearance planning, demand forecasting, dry ice shipments, and MRO support. For US Military, NATO, diplomatic corps, and government agencies.
- Aid & Relief Humanitarian logistics for emergency operations including rapid deployment teams, 24/7 control center coordination, air and surface charter operations, and supply chain management for food, medical supplies, and vaccines to conflict zones and disaster areas. For UN agencies, NGOs, and aid organizations.
- Relocations Global mobility and relocation services including immigration assistance, destination consulting for housing, schools, and medical facilities, expat assignment management, and ongoing settling-in support across more than 50 countries. For expats and corporations relocating employees.
- International Courier Time-critical small package shipping via the UPS global network (as Authorized Service Center in Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger), with customs guidance for remote area deliveries and shipment visibility tracking to challenging destinations.
- Commercial Logistics Remote site supply chain solutions for energy, telecom, construction, mining, and exploration sectors. Includes project logistics, air charter, secure container movement, armed escorts, temperature-controlled shipping, customs clearance, and warehouse management with full SKU-level visibility.
- Aircraft Handling Full aircraft ground handling services at Afghanistan airports (Bagram OAIX, Kabul Military KAIA, Kandahar OAKN, Kabul OAKB). Largest freight ground handling operation in Afghanistan by tonnage, handling 40-60 aircraft per week including wide-body (B747) and smaller freighters (A300, AN12, IL76).
- Procurement and Consolidation Center Turn-key supply chain solutions including sourcing, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and outbound logistics from consolidation through last mile delivery. Offers catalogue development, direct-client ordering, and automated information updates. Based in Dubai serving government, military, and commercial clients.
Quantifiable outcome
- Successfully delivered 50 tons of emergency food supplies for 6,000 displaced people in Darfur across 500 kilometers of dirt roads in active war zone
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Companies that use Move One
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Move One technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Move One partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- UPS (Authorized Shipping Center)coreMove One represents UPS as ASC (Authorized Shipping Center) in Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Chad and Niger. This partnership ensures UPS global network for time-critical shipments and freight reaches some of the most remote and challenging addresses, combined with Move One's local expertise and ground handling capabilities.
- Harmony Relocation NetworkcoreStrategic alliance supporting moving and relocation needs globally. Part of Move One's network of relocation partners enabling service delivery in 50+ countries.
- Unigroup (United and Mayflower)coreStrategic alliance with major van lines supporting moving and relocation services. Part of Move One's alliance network for international moving.
- FIDI (Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs Internationaux)coreMembership in FIDI, the global federation of international movers, providing access to vetted partners worldwide and quality assurance standards.
- IAM (International Association of Movers)coreMembership in IAM providing global network of international moving companies and industry credibility.
- EURAcoreEuropean Relocations Association membership supporting relocation service delivery across Europe.
- Red Cross (Amman Gaza and Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Branch)minorMove One logistics partners including ROTEM LOGISTIC, PLASCOW LOGISTICS, and I.S KARNEY coordinated with Cogat, CLA, Customs department, and Jordan Valley airport authority to handle transport and delivery of armored vehicles for Red Cross operations supporting hostage/prisoner exchange.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Move One competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Amentum: Pure-play government services and logistics contractor formed from AECOM's management services business; directly comparable as a defense/government logistics provider operating in austere environments with embedded base operations analogous to Move One's US Military and NATO work.
- KBR Government Solutions: Major US-listed government services and logistics firm supporting military and humanitarian missions in remote theaters. Highly comparable to Move One's government logistics, humanitarian aid delivery, and expeditionary logistics in conflict zones.
- Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics provider with a strong Middle East and Africa footprint in project logistics, government services and freight forwarding – overlapping with Move One's commercial logistics and government logistics business lines in the same geographies.
- Crown Relocations: International moving and relocation specialist serving corporate and expatriate clients across emerging and frontier markets; closely comparable to Move One's Relocations, Moving & Pet Shipping service lines and overlapping coverage in EMEA and Asia.
- SIRVA Worldwide Relocation: Global relocation management company providing international household goods moving and expat services; direct comparable to Move One's cross-border moving, pet shipping and expat relocation offerings including in non-US geographies.
- GAC Group: Middle East-headquartered shipping, logistics and marine services group with strong presence in the Gulf, Africa and South Asia; comparable to Move One's freight forwarding, project logistics and government/energy customer mix in similar geographies.
- Cartus: Major corporate relocation management company owned by Realogy; direct comparable for Move One's Relocations and international moving services serving globally mobile employees across corporate and government clients.
Broad incumbents
- DSV (formerly Panalpina): Top global forwarder with deep project logistics and energy/mining capabilities built through the Panalpina acquisition; competes directly with Move One in oil & gas, mining and telecom supply chain to remote destinations, though at vastly greater scale.
- Caterpillar Logistics (now part of CEVA): Global 3PL with deep mining, energy and project logistics capabilities serving remote and resource-extraction sites; overlaps with Move One's commercial logistics work in the mining, energy and construction sectors.
Regional players
- Aramex: Dubai-headquartered courier and integrated logistics provider serving the Middle East and emerging markets; close geographic and service-overlap peer to Move One's UAE-rooted international courier, freight and relocation operations in the same region.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Move One leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Move One funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Move One M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Move One
What does Move One do?
Move One provides project logistics, freight forwarding, and global mobility services specializing in challenging, remote, and conflict-affected regions. It serves government/military, humanitarian, and commercial clients with air/surface charters, customs clearance, warehousing, and cold chain logistics, plus expat relocation, moving, and pet shipping for individuals and corporations.
Is Move One a public or private company?
Move One is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Move One founded?
Move One was founded in 1992. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Move One based?
Move One is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in the Middle East region.
How does Move One make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Government Logistics Services are the primary driver. The others are humanitarian Aid and Relief, commercial Logistics, international Moving and Relocations and international Courier.
Who are Move One's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Amentum, KBR Government Solutions, Agility Logistics, Crown Relocations, SIRVA Worldwide Relocation, GAC Group and Cartus. Broad incumbents are DSV (formerly Panalpina) and Caterpillar Logistics (now part of CEVA). Aramex is listed as a regional player.
Does Move One have an API?
No public API is recorded for Move One.
What industry is Move One in?
Move One's product category is Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAKACAL, Cross-Border Moving (Neighboring Countries/Regional), with a secondary code of HSANAIAH, Pet Relocation & Moving Transport. Its NAICS code is 48421 and its SIC code is 4731.