Gosselin

What Gosselin does

Gosselin is a Belgium-headquartered international moving and relocation services company founded in 1930, operating as the international moving division of the privately held Gosselin Group (Antwerp, Belgium; CEO Marc Smet). The company provides full-service door-to-door relocations for multinational corporations, embassies and diplomatic missions, expatriates and private individuals, relocation management companies (RMCs), military personnel, and art and cultural institutions. Operations span 56 owned offices across 34 countries, with deep presence in Western and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, supplemented by reciprocal FIDI partner agents for global reach. Service lines include international household moves, professional packing, customs clearance, multimodal transport (road, sea, air), climate-controlled storage, fine art transport, custom crating, vehicle shipping, pet relocation, and handyman assembly/disassembly.

The business is built on a professional services revenue model with quote-based pricing determined by volume, distance, transport mode, and optional add-ons (insurance, storage, crating, pet/vehicle). Technology is operational rather than transformational: a smartphone-based Guided Virtual Survey supports accurate volume assessment, integrated logistics coordination handles customs and multimodal routing, and Pionira-powered digital transport documents have replaced paper. The company's value proposition rests on FIDI/FAIM 22 Top Performer certifications (UK, Italy, Belgium), AEO status in Georgia, 90+ years of brand history, and demonstrated capabilities in regulated verticals (diplomatic, military, fine art).

Gosselin has pursued an active acquisition-led consolidation strategy since 2017, acquiring DT Moving, Packimpex, Verhuizingen Meys, UniMove, Mechels Verhuisbedrijf, and most recently Doree Bonner International Group (April 2025), while opening greenfield offices in Berlin (2022) and Prague (2024). The most recently disclosed group turnover is approximately €450 million with a workforce of 800–1,500 staff; notable exposures include suspended Ukraine operations since February 2022 and an actively monitored Russia presence, partially offset by expansion in the Caucasus and Central Asia (Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Uzbekistan).

Name

Gosselin

Legal name

Gosselin

Website

https://gosselin-moving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gosselin is a Belgium-headquartered international moving and relocation company founded in 1930, serving multinational corporations, embassies, expatriates, and art institutions across 34 countries via 56 owned offices and a global FIDI partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Relocation Services

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Water Transportation (483)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

International Relocation Management (End-to-End) (HSAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Door-to-Door Household Goods International Moving (HSAKACAA), Household Goods Moving & International Shipping (THACALAE), Pet Relocation & Moving Transport (HSANAIAH)

Keywords

• International moving services
• Household goods relocation
• Fine art transport
• Customs clearance services
• Pet relocation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerp

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 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: Full-service international household goods relocation including packing, transport, customs clearance, and delivery. Revenue is generated through service fees based on volume, distance, destination, and optional services (insurance, storage, pet relocation).
2. Specialized Art Transport: Premium white-glove services for fine art, antiques, and high-value collections including custom crating, climate-controlled storage, and specialized handling for museums, auction houses, and galleries.
3. Vehicle Shipping: International car transport services via container or roll-on/roll-off shipping, including documentation, customs formalities, and coordinated destination delivery.
4. Pet Relocation: Specialized pet transport services including documentation management, regulatory compliance, and coordination with approved carriers for safe international pet moves.
5. Groupage Services: Shared container services for customers with smaller volumes, combining shipments to optimize costs and environmental impact while maintaining quality standards.
6. Multimodal Transport Solutions: Combined road, rail, and sea transport solutions including the Antwerp-Spain rail groupage route for sustainable international relocations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Gosselin provides end-to-end international household goods relocation services covering consultation, professional packing, customs clearance, multimodal global transport (road, sea, air), and door-to-door delivery. It complements these core moves with specialized services including fine art and high-value transport with custom crating, international vehicle shipping, pet relocation, climate-controlled storage, and moving insurance for corporations, diplomats, RMCs, and private expats relocating internationally.

Product overview

Gosselin is a full-service international moving company offering a comprehensive portfolio of relocation services. The core offering centers on international household moves with door-to-door delivery across Europe and globally. Supporting services include art transport, international car shipping, professional packing, custom crating, moving insurance, customs clearance, storage solutions, handyman services, and pet relocation. The company also provides a guided virtual survey tool for accurate volume assessment and quote generation. Together, these services form an integrated relocation solution for expats, families, diplomats, and corporate clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Moving Services End-to-end international household goods relocation including consultation, professional packing, customs clearance, multimodal global transport (road, sea, air), and door-to-door delivery. Targeted at multinational corporations, RMCs, embassies, and private expats relocating between Europe, USA, Canada, Dubai, Australia, and Singapore.
• Art Transport
• Custom Crating Purpose-built wooden crates designed to exact specifications for protecting fragile, valuable, and oversized items during international moves, including fine art, antiques, motorcycles, and oversized furniture.
• International Car Transport Secure vehicle shipping overseas by container or roll-on/roll-off, including documentation, customs formalities, and coordinated delivery at destination. Available to private and corporate clients moving vehicles internationally.
• Pet Relocation Safe, compliant international pet transport including documentation management, regulatory compliance, and coordination with approved carriers. Targeted at private pet owners relocating internationally.
• Short- or Long-Term Storage Secure, climate-controlled storage facilities available before, during, or after international moves for customers requiring temporary or long-term storage of household goods or high-value items.
• Moving Insurance Comprehensive insurance options covering household goods throughout packing, transport, and delivery for international moves. Available to both private and corporate clients.
• Professional Packing & Unpacking Professional packing and unpacking of household goods using export-grade materials, protecting belongings throughout the international move. Available to private and corporate clients.
• Customs Clearance End-to-end handling of customs formalities including documentation, regulations, and country-specific requirements to avoid delays or fines at international borders. Available to private and corporate clients.
• Secure Overseas Shipping & Logistics Professional shipment coordination across road, sea, and air transport modes, with multimodal solutions including the Antwerp-Spain rail groupage route, designed for secure and on-schedule international relocations.
• Groupage Services Shared container services for customers with smaller volumes, combining shipments to optimize cost and environmental impact while maintaining quality standards. Targeted at cost-sensitive private and corporate clients.
• Handyman Services Professional disassembly of furniture before transport and careful reassembly at destination, offered as an add-on to international household moves for private and corporate clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90+ years of experience in international relocation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Troostwijk AuctionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Cooperation with Gosselin Moving and Auction Logistics for CM (Christelijke Mutualiteit) furniture auction: moved 700 lots from Hasselt to ground floor level for online auction.
• Turkish AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2020Gosselin Baku began working as a Turkish Airlines agent in December 2020. This partnership expanded Gosselin Baku activities with over 90 new commercial customers and positioned them as a logistics company handling wide range of activities beyond relocation. Partnership renewed for additional year, with Turkish Airlines management expressing satisfaction with Gosselin's work.
• Interstate (Moving Relocation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing trusted partner for moves in America. Interstate contacts Gosselin to arrange moves for US military and government clients including the US Army Field Band. Relationship described as 'one of our biggest customers in the military moves segment' with years of great working relationship.
• Fracht GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked closely with freight forwarder Fracht Group alongside Interstate for transporting US Army Field Band musical equipment (40 cubic meters on tight schedule).
• Global Moving Company NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner network of other moving companies around the world enabling reciprocal service delivery for international relocations. Core to Gosselin's ability to serve customers globally beyond their 56 direct offices.
• FIDI Global AlliancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of FIDI (International Federation of International Movers) network of 600+ moving companies in 100+ countries. Enables global coverage through reciprocal relationships with certified partners.
• iO Digital (Accessibility Consultants)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal evaluation of website accessibility conducted by iO Digital accessibility consultants, auditing homepage and contact page.
• Lesy ČR (Czech State Forest Management)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Czech state-owned forest management company for tree planting initiatives to offset CO2 emissions. Petr Prochazka coordinated planting 1,000 trees in Liberec region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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