Gosselin

What Gosselin does

Gosselin Group is a privately held Belgian integrated logistics and mobility provider headquartered on the Albert Canal in Deurne, Belgium, founded in 1930. The group operates two core divisions: Gosselin Mobility handles international moving, relocation, and storage for multinational corporations, diplomats, military personnel, and private individuals, with FAIM 3.1-certified operations and a network of 56 offices across 34 countries; Gosselin Logistics provides freight forwarding, terminal operations, warehousing, multimodal transport (road, rail, inland waterway), and customs clearance for consumer and industrial goods, anchored on its own container terminal at the Albert Canal that connects Port of Antwerp and Port of Rotterdam to the European hinterland.

The technology stack includes the cloud-based Xynaps e-CMR platform (developed with Pionira) for paperless transport documents, multimodal optimization tooling (46% of shipments routed via water at a facility handling 90,000 containers per year), the CrossTrades OBL network platform with machine-learning-based route and cost optimization (via the Logit One partnership), and BREEAM-certified CO2-neutral warehousing. Subspecialty units include Heavy for heavy and project cargo, Archivault for records management and digitization, self-storage and container-storage facilities, fumigation services (PQF Group), and export packing.

Gosselin generates revenue primarily through professional-services engagements priced by quote: international moving and relocation services, B2B logistics contracts (multi-year), self-storage subscriptions, container storage, and niche heavy/industrial projects. Distribution operates via direct enterprise sales teams in 34 countries, complemented by the CrossTrades OBL network (70 partners, 200 offices) and FIDI Global Alliance membership. 2025 M&A activity (Doree Bonner, Mechels Verhuisbedrijf, Delcatrans, BSX majority stake, and the PQF Group JV) signals an active inorganic growth posture alongside founder-CEO Marc Smet's strategic direction, with reported revenue exceeding €450M and headcount over 1,500.

Name

Gosselin

Legal name

Gosselin Group

Website

https://gosselingroup.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Gosselin Group is a Belgian integrated logistics and mobility provider founded in 1930, offering international moving, freight forwarding, warehousing, multimodal transport, and customs services via 56 offices in 34 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Moving and Logistics Services

NAICS

Water Transportation (483), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Inland Water Freight Transportation (483211)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Household Goods Moving & International Shipping (THACALAE), International Intermodal Ocean-Rail (Port Rail Drayage) (TLADAFAB)

Keywords

• International moving services
• Freight forwarding logistics
• Warehousing storage solutions
• Customs clearance services
• Project cargo transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Deurne

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Moving Services: Gosselin Moving provides worldwide moving services for domestic, long distance and international moves for families, corporate assignees, diplomats and military personnel. Revenue generated from relocation services including packing, transport, and destination services.
2. Logistics and Freight Forwarding: Gosselin Logistics provides forwarding, terminal, warehousing, transport and customs services for consumer goods and industrial goods through main hub in Antwerp and network of offices.
3. Self Storage Solutions: Self storage facilities in Antwerp providing storage units for businesses and private persons ranging from 6 to 60 cbm for temporary or permanent storage.
4. Container Storage: Gosselin Container Hotel in Port of Antwerp providing storage capacity for logistics service providers, removal companies and private individuals.
5. Data Protection Solutions: Archivault provides tailored archiving solutions including data archiving, digitization and data destruction services for Belgian businesses and institutions.
6. Heavy Cargo/Industrial Projects: Heavy subsidiary provides logistics solutions for exceptional transport including storage of machines, complete projects, event logistics, and overseas projects with specialized lashing and securing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gosselin provides integrated international moving and logistics services through two main divisions: Gosselin Moving handles domestic, long-distance, and international household relocations for families, corporate assignees, diplomats, and military personnel, while Gosselin Logistics delivers freight forwarding, terminal operations, warehousing, inland and ocean transport, and customs clearance for consumer and industrial goods. The portfolio is extended by self-storage and container hotel facilities, data archiving (Archivault), and project-cargo/exceptional transport services (Heavy).

Product overview

Gosselin Group is an international logistics and moving services provider headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, operating since 1930. The company offers a comprehensive suite of integrated services through its two main divisions: Gosselin Moving handles international relocations for multinationals, expats, diplomats, military personnel, and private individuals; while Gosselin Logistics provides forwarding, terminal, warehousing, transport, and customs services for consumer and industrial goods. The portfolio extends to complementary services including Self Storage facilities, Container Hotel storage at the Port of Antwerp, and Archivault for data archiving and digitization. The group also includes specialized subsidiary Heavy for exceptional transport and heavy cargo logistics, along with Gosselin Export Packers, Pasec Port, and Seaco Shipping SA. With 56 offices across 34 countries, the company connects Europe, Asia, and Africa to global markets through its main hub on the Albert Canal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gosselin Moving: International moving services for domestic, long distance and international moves for families, corporate assignees, diplomats and military people
• Gosselin Logistics
• Gosselin Self Storage
• Archivault
• Heavy
• Gosselin Container Hotel
• PQF Group
• Doree Bonner International Group
• Mechels Verhuisbedrijf

Products and services

• Gosselin Moving
• Gosselin Logistics
• Gosselin Self Storage
• Gosselin Container Hotel
• Archivault
• Heavy (Heavy Project Solutions)
• Gosselin Export Packers (GEP)
• Pasec Port
• Seaco Shipping SA

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 75% reduction in administrative burden through e-CMR digitization
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• PQF GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Joint venture with EWS Group through Descroes acquisition. Provides specialized quarantine fumigation services for containerized goods in Belgium including BMSB treatments and phytosanitary export procedures.
• BSXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Gosselin Group acquired majority stake through subsidiary Heavy. Strengthens transport segment for heavy and complex cargo operations.
• Team Belgium (BOIC)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 September 2025Four-year partnership with Belgian Olympic Committee supporting Team Belgium athletes until after 2028 Olympic Games Los Angeles. Marketing and brand visibility partnership.
• Logit OnecoreTechnology or Integration · 15 December 2017Strategic partnership for digitized logistics networks. SaaS platform provides end-to-end supply chain visibility, adaptive planning & execution. Part of CrossTrades OBL network collaboration.
• AhlerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2017Joint winners of Lean & Green award for forwarders. Partner in CrossTrades OBL network. Ahlers operates logistics and maritime services with 950 people in Europe, Russia & CIS and Asia.
• Jas ForwardingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2017Joint winner of Lean & Green award for forwarders. Collaborating on CO2 reduction initiatives and modal shift projects in Port of Antwerp.
• PioniracoreTechnology or Integration · 10 October 2017Technology partnership for e-CMR digitization replacing paper transport documents with cloud-based application. Xynaps platform reduces administrative burden by up to 75%. First company in Belgium to receive e-CMR accreditation from FOD Mobiliteit.
• CrossTrades OBLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2017Network merger combining Ocean Bridge Lines and CrossTrades into CrossTrades OBL with 70 partners and 200 offices worldwide. Gosselin is a shareholder along with Syntrans and Ahlers. Provides central purchasing power, IT platform for network management, and collaborative logistics features with machine learning capabilities.
• Multimodaal VlaanderenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport partnership for multimodal transport solutions. Worked with Gosselin and Port of Genk on inland waterway transport alternatives reducing 150 trucks from road annually.
• Seaco Shipping SAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOcean carrier bunker rates partnership. Gosselin provides Seaco Shipping SA rates download portal for Maersk, APL, ARC, Hapag-Lloyd, Matson and AML Barge Hawaii routes.
• Crosstrades NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrican partner network with agents in 33 countries. Gosselin joined as shareholder in 2016. Network provides exclusive partnerships (max 2 agents per country) and helps members capture new business.
• SyntranscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop local freight forwarder in China with 680 staff and 19 offices across Greater China. Shareholder in CrossTrades OBL. Business partner for major companies like Alibaba, ThyssenKrupp, Amazon, Andritz, Midea & BYD.
• AhlerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics and maritime service provider founded in 1909 with 950 people. Focus on supply chain solutions, warehousing, value added logistics, and project cargo. Joined CrossTrades OBL in 2017.
• Heavy (Heavy Project Solutions)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner50% owned subsidiary (Heavy Project Solutions holding) providing exceptional transport logistics with 30 employees across three companies. Includes Heavy Import Warehousing, Heavy Logistics, and Heavy Pilots & Permits.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cartus: Global corporate relocation and moving services provider owned by Realogy, serving multinational clients with international household goods transportation and destination services comparable to Gosselin Mobility's corporate offering.
• Crown Worldwide Group: Hong Kong-founded international moving and relocation specialist with FIDI accreditation, operating across corporate, diplomatic, and private customer segments — directly comparable to Gosselin Moving's relocation and global mobility offering.
• Santa Fe Relocation: Global relocation services company serving multinationals, diplomats, and private clients with household goods moving and destination services, directly overlapping Gosselin's diplomatic and corporate-assignee segments.
• AGS Movers: France-headquartered global mobility and logistics provider offering international household goods moving, corporate relocation, and freight forwarding with similar dual business model to Gosselin across both Europe and emerging markets.
• SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving: Large global moving and relocation company with North American and European operations offering corporate relocation, household goods moving, and logistics services — directly comparable scale and scope to Gosselin's mobility division.
• Asian Tigers Mobility: Asia-headquartered international moving and relocation specialist with global FIDI-certified network serving corporate and diplomatic clients — closely mirrors Gosselin Mobility's service model and customer mix.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Denmark-headquartered global transport and logistics company with freight forwarding, road, air, and sea capabilities across Europe — broad incumbent directly competing with Gosselin Logistics on European freight forwarding scale and pricing.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global logistics provider with freight forwarding, multimodal transport, and warehousing across Europe — broader in scope but overlapping with Gosselin Logistics on European freight forwarding and multimodal capabilities.
• Kuehne+Nagel International: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics leader offering multimodal transport, customs, and warehousing — a much larger incumbent competing head-on with Gosselin Logistics in European freight forwarding and multimodal services.

Regional players

• Royal Wagenborg: Netherlands-based multimodal logistics provider specializing in inland waterway, short-sea, and road transport from Northern European ports — directly comparable to Gosselin's barge/multimodal logistics via Antwerp-Rotterdam corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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