GAC International Moving

What GAC International Moving does

GAC International Moving is the relocation and international moving arm of the GAC Group (Gulf Agency Company), originally founded in 1956 by Swedish entrepreneur Bengt Lindwall in Kuwait. The company provides door-to-door international household moves, corporate relocations, domestic moves within the Middle East, storage, and destination services (home/school search, orientation, settling-in). It operates directly across seven Middle Eastern countries—UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia—with its headquarters in Jebel Ali, Dubai, and extends destination coverage globally through a vetted network of local partners in the USA, UK, France, India, Canada, and other countries.

The business is service-based and asset-light at the destination end, relying on traditional freight forwarding, customs clearance, packing, and logistics operations rather than proprietary technology platforms. The only notable digital capability is a Video Survey tool enabling remote pre-move assessments. GAC was the first company in the Middle East to receive FIDI accreditation (1989), and it remains the only international mover holding AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) status in Dubai, UAE, and Qatar, supporting faster customs clearance. It also maintains ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications and is a member of IAM and BAR.

GAC earns revenue on a per-transaction, quote-based pricing model tied to move volume, destination, shipping mode (sea/air), and service scope. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer for individuals and families, with a separate B2B corporate relocation service line targeting companies managing expatriate employee moves. Customer acquisition is driven by phone (800-668464), website quotation requests, SEO/content marketing via its Resource Centre, and referral/association trust signals (FIDI, IAM, BAR). The company is privately held, has 101-250 employees, and does not publicly disclose revenue.

Name

GAC International Moving

Legal name

GAC International Moving

Website

https://moving.gac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

GAC International Moving, part of the GAC Group founded in 1956, provides door-to-door international household moves, corporate relocations, domestic moves, storage, and destination services across seven Middle Eastern countries, with global destination coverage via a vetted partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. International Moving Services: Door-to-door international relocation services including packing, loading, shipping (sea/air freight), customs clearance, delivery and unpacking. Revenue generated on a per-transaction basis based on volume, distance, and service scope.
2. Corporate Relocations: Comprehensive relocation packages for corporate clients including employee relocation, orientation trips, finding home and school services, and destination services.
3. Domestic Moving: Local and regional moving services within the Middle East including packing services, office relocation, and storage of goods.
4. Storage Services: Short-term and long-term storage facilities for household goods during transitions when new home is not immediately available.
5. Destination Services: Post-relocation support services including home searches, school searches, orientation, settling-in services (utilities, plumbing arrangements), and community integration assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GAC International Moving provides door-to-door international and domestic household goods moving services, corporate employee relocation programs, and destination settling-in services for individuals, families, and corporate clients. The company operates as the largest independent mover in the Middle East with branches across the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, supported by a vetted global partner network covering more than 100 destination countries.

Product overview

GAC International Moving operates as a comprehensive relocation and moving services provider, offering a unified service portfolio organized around three core offerings: International Moving (door-to-door global relocations), Corporate Relocations (employee relocation programs with destination services), and Domestic Moving (local moves within the UAE and Middle East). The core services are supported by add-on modules including Professional Packing, Office Relocation, and Storage of Goods. Destination-specific services cover moves to major countries including USA, UK, France, India, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. The company also offers specialized services for pet relocation and virtual video surveys. The service architecture follows a hub-and-spoke model centered in Dubai with regional offices across the Middle East.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GAC PAC: Removals business brand operating in Bahrain under GAC Bahrain.

Products and services

• International Moving
• Corporate Relocations
• Domestic Moving
• Destination Services
• Office Relocation
• Pet Relocation
• Storage of Goods

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8 out of 5 customer rating based on 145 reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIDI (Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs Internationaux)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIDI is the largest global network of professional relocation and international moving specialists. GAC was the first company in the Middle East to achieve FIDI-FAIM certification, an independent audit requiring compliance with over 200 quality requirements. This partnership provides GAC with global network access and third-party quality validation.
• IAM (International Association of Movers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional trade association with members in over 170 countries dealing with all aspects of moving, forwarding, shipping and logistics. IAM motto is 'Moving forward, together' and provides members with training, events and networking opportunities for current industry information.
• BAR (British Association of Movers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAR promotes excellence in the removals industry for over 100 years with stringent Code of Practice. Membership requires adherence to criteria and annual audit for renewal. Qualifications are granted by QSS, the leading Certification Body for these Standards in the UK.
• Local Destination PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGAC maintains a network of vetted local partners across destination countries (USA, UK, France, India, Canada, and others) to deliver destination services including customs clearance, delivery, and unpacking. These partners have been vetted and selected in accordance with highest quality standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crown Relocations: Global international moving and relocation company offering door-to-door household goods moving, corporate relocations, and destination services across 60+ countries. Directly comparable to GAC in service portfolio and B2B/B2C dual motion, but with substantially larger global footprint.
• Santa Fe Relocation: One of the largest global relocation services providers offering international moving, corporate relocations, and destination services. Comparable to GAC through its Middle East presence and FIDI-FAIM accreditation, with broader geographic reach across EMEA, Americas, and APAC.
• SIRVA Worldwide Relocation: Global relocation and moving services company with owned operations across multiple regions, offering similar end-to-end service portfolio (international moving, corporate relocation, destination services). Comparable to GAC in customer segments and service scope, but with deeper owned-network asset base.
• AGS Worldwide Movers: International moving and relocation company with FIDI-FAIM accreditation serving corporate and private clients across multiple continents. Direct comparable to GAC in the FIDI-affiliated, multi-region mover category with both origin and destination services.
• Graebel Companies: Global relocation company offering international household goods moving, corporate relocation, and destination services. Comparable to GAC in customer segments (B2B corporate and high-net-worth individuals) and full-service operating model.

Regional players

• Asian Tigers Group: International moving and relocation specialist with strong Asia-Pacific presence and growing Middle East footprint. Comparable service portfolio to GAC (door-to-door moving, corporate relocations, destination services), with regional specialization that competes with GAC on Asia-Middle East corridors.
• Pickfords: UK-based international and domestic moving company with FIDI affiliation and BAR membership. Comparable to GAC in service scope and certifications; competes primarily on UK outbound/inbound corridors that intersect GAC's destination service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Allied Van Lines: Established North American-headquartered international moving brand under the SIRVA umbrella, with global agent network. Comparable to GAC through international household goods moving, but materially larger and broader in scope than GAC's regional Middle East focus.
• Compass Group (Mobility / Relocation): Mobility and relocation services arm of a broader services group, offering corporate relocation and moving coordination across multiple regions. Adjacent comparable to GAC's corporate relocation segment at a larger group scale.

Emerging players

• Trukkus Moving + Storage: Tech-enabled moving and relocation platform operating in the UAE with digital booking, on-demand storage, and standardized pricing. Comparable emerging competitor to GAC's domestic Middle East moving services, but with a technology-led, lower-touch model — relevant as a competitive threat.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gac_moving
• Facebookfacebook.com/Gacinternationalmoving

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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