Excess International Movers

What Excess International Movers does

Excess International Movers (legal name: Excess International Movers Ltd) is a privately held UK-based international moving and shipping company headquartered in London. Founded in 1983 according to firmographic records (with company narrative referencing 1993 and 'over 30 years' of operation), it provides door-to-door international removals for households, personal effects, vehicles, pets, and fine art, alongside baggage shipping, container shipping (LCL and FCL), and storage services. Customers engage primarily through the company website (quote forms, instant call-back), phone, and a smartphone-based video survey app introduced in August 2023; dedicated move coordinators manage each shipment from collection through customs clearance to delivery.

The underlying platform coordinates a global network of third-party road, sea, and air freight carriers and local delivery partners, enabling service to approximately 300 countries and 25,000+ cities without owning fleet assets. Differentiated features include LCL/groupage shared container pricing, FCL exclusive container options in 20ft and 40ft sizes, and a partnered foreign exchange service with three-day clearing. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and maintains memberships in FIDI (with FAIM quality commitment) and the British Association of Removers (BAR), with customer payments protected through Baxendale's Advanced Payment Guarantee.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional services: quote-based pricing per consignment, with revenue generated from collection, packing, shipping, customs clearance, and delivery fees; storage and FX revenue are ancillary. Primary customer segments are individual relocators (expats, emigrants, returning nationals) and students, with secondary segments in vehicle owners, high-value item owners, and corporate clients. The company is independently owned with no disclosed external investment or parent company.

Name

Excess International Movers

Legal name

Excess International Movers Ltd

Website

https://excess-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Excess International Movers is a UK-based, privately held international moving company providing door-to-door removals, baggage, vehicle, pet, and fine art shipping, plus storage and FX services, to individuals, students, and corporates relocating to and from approximately 300 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Moving and Shipping Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (48421), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Water Transportation (4400), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Door-to-Door Household Goods International Moving (HSAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Freight Forwarding (Air/Ocean) for Personal Effects (HSAKACAD), Household Goods Moving & International Shipping (THACALAE), International Vehicle Shipping & Import Assistance (HSAKACAJ), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• International removals
• Door-to-door shipping
• Excess baggage shipping
• Vehicle shipping services
• International freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. International Removals: Door-to-door international moving services for households and personal effects. Revenue generated from service fees including collection, packing, shipping, customs clearance, and delivery. Pricing based on volume/space occupied and destination.
2. Container Shipping: Container shipping services (LCL groupage and FCL options) for goods, furniture, and vehicles. Revenue from shipping fees, terminal fees, and customs clearance charges.
3. Excess Baggage Services: Unaccompanied baggage and luggage shipping services for individuals and students. Customers pay for shipping based on weight/volume of belongings.
4. Vehicle Shipping: International car and vehicle shipping services including roll-on roll-off, shared container, and dedicated container options.
5. Storage Services: Warehouse storage services with monitored facilities, flexible delivery scheduling, and direct debit payment options.
6. Foreign Exchange Services: Partnership-based foreign exchange and money transfer services providing currency conversion for customers relocating internationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Excess International Movers is a UK-based international shipping company that provides door-to-door household removals, baggage and luggage shipping, vehicle transportation, container shipping, pet relocation, fine art shipping, storage, and a partnered foreign exchange service. Services span road, sea, and air transport to 300+ countries, with flexible options including shared (LCL) and exclusive (FCL) containers, supported by an online quote system and a smartphone video survey app.

Product overview

Excess International Movers is a UK-based international moving company offering a comprehensive suite of logistics and shipping services. The core offering centers on international removals (door-to-door household relocations), supported by specialised services including vehicle shipping, pet transportation, fine art shipping, and corporate moving. The company provides freight options through shipping containers (LCL and FCL), shipping boxes, and baggage services, complemented by storage solutions and a partnered foreign exchange service. A video survey app enables customers to arrange surveys via smartphone. Services span over 300 destinations across road, sea, and air transport modes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Removals

Quantifiable outcome

• Transit times: Air freight 5-10 days, sea freight varies by destination
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIDI (International Federation of International Movers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in FIDI, the leading global federation of international moving companies. Excess International commits to FAIM quality standards, ethical behavior charter including anti-bribery policies, and highest professional standards in international moving.
• British Association of Removers (BAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of BAR, the UK's leading trade association for removals companies. Adherence to BAR Code of Practice, complaints procedures, and quality standards for international removals.
• Baxendale's APG (Advanced Payment Guarantee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustomer payment protection through Baxendale's Advanced Payment Guarantee scheme. Provides financial protection for customers' payments during the moving process.
• Movers Trading ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in industry trading organization providing business networking and trading opportunities within the removals sector.
• Foreign Exchange PartnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing foreign exchange and money transfer services to customers. Service includes best rate guarantee, FCO authorization, free service with personal account manager, and transfers clearing within three days.
• Global Freight Carriers and Delivery PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of international freight carriers and local delivery partners across road, sea, and air transport modes enabling global shipping services to 300 countries and 25,000+ cities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crown Relocations: One of the largest global relocation companies offering door-to-door international household moving, storage, and corporate mobility services. Directly comparable to Excess International in core international removals and corporate relocation offerings, but at a much larger global scale.
• Santa Fe Relocation: Global relocation and moving services company providing international household goods moving, storage, and destination services. Overlaps directly with Excess International's international removals, baggage shipping, and corporate mobility business, and is a FIDI peer.
• AGS Movers: International moving and relocation company operating across 100+ countries with door-to-door household moving, vehicle shipping, and fine art services. Directly comparable product set including specialty items, FIDI-accredited, and competes in similar UK-to-world lanes.
• Seven Seas Worldwide: UK-headquartered international shipping and moving specialist offering excess baggage, box shipping, household goods moves, and storage. Closest direct competitor to Excess International on the UK outbound small-parcel and small-move consumer segment.
• Transworld International Removals: UK-based international removal company offering door-to-door household moves, baggage shipping, and storage worldwide. Closely comparable in service mix, UK origin, and SME scale to Excess International.
• International Van Lines: US-headquartered international moving company offering household goods shipping, vehicle transport, and corporate relocation. Direct competitor in the international household moving category across UK-US and other key lanes served by Excess International.

Broad incumbents

• Sirva Worldwide Relocation & Moving: One of the largest global relocation platforms combining owned moving operations, logistics, and corporate mobility services. Competes with Excess International on international household moves but at significantly greater scale and with proprietary technology infrastructure.
• Pickfords: Established UK removals company providing domestic and international household moving, storage, and corporate relocation. Overlaps with Excess International on international removals out of the UK and competes for the same BAR-aligned customers.

Others

• Movehub: Online comparison platform for international removals and shipping that aggregates quotes from multiple moving companies. Represents the digital aggregator threat to traditional movers like Excess International by enabling transparent price comparison for consumers.
• Europcar Mobility Group (moving-adjacent): European vehicle rental and mobility services provider, included as a thematic adjacent for the vehicle shipping / car import assistance segment that Excess International offers internationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ExcessMovers
• Facebookfacebook.com/ExcessInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/excess-international-movers
• Instagraminstagram.com/excess_international_movers

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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