Focus Moving Services

What Focus Moving Services does

Focus Moving Services Inc. is a privately held Canadian moving and relocation services company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Pickering, Ontario, with a secondary office in Ottawa. The company delivers residential and corporate relocations across four service modes: local moves within Ontario, domestic moves across Canada, cross-border moves between Canada and the United States, and overseas moves to roughly 30 countries via air, sea, or land. Its product surface spans International Moving, Cross-Border Moves, Domestic Canada, Local Moves, Groupage Services (shared ocean freight), Corporate Move Management, three-tier Packing Services (Full, Partial, Self-pack), and climate-controlled Storage. Customer acquisition is hybrid B2C/B2B: individuals arrive through website quote forms, blog-driven SEO, and phone inquiries, while government and corporate relocation clients are pursued via a sales-led single-point-of-contact model.

The revenue model is professional-services, quote-based pricing that varies by move type, distance, shipment size, packing scope, and timing — local Ottawa moves averaging C$90–C$120 per hour and long-distance moves priced by weight. The go-to-market is direct, with no third-party resellers; all services are delivered by Focus Moving's own bonded, insured, and WSIB-compliant staff in Ontario. Channel emphasis is on content marketing (educational blog, testimonials), SEO for service-and-location landing pages (e.g., Ottawa, Spain corridor), and high-intent online quote requests. International capabilities are not built on proprietary technology but on trade-association memberships — FIDI-FAIM, IAM/IAMX, PAIMA, CAM — and a Better Business Bureau A+ rating, which together provide access to the global accredited mover network for door-to-door overseas coordination.

The company operates from a relatively thin technology footprint: no disclosed proprietary systems, no API or SDK, no mobile app, and no AI/ML capabilities documented in the available data. Operational reliance is on logistics management, packing expertise, and partner coordination. Reported scale markers include approximately 15 daily global shipments and 1,000+ lifetime customers served, against a stated headcount of 11–50 employees. No external funding, M&A, or revenue disclosure is evidenced; ownership appears closely held with founder/operator control and a single notable advisory relationship (Mark Oakeshott, a former SIRVA VP/GM of international moving services, appointed in December 2018).

Name

Focus Moving Services

Legal name

Focus Moving Services Inc.

Website

https://focusmoving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Focus Moving Services Inc. is a privately held Ontario-based moving company providing local, domestic, cross-border, and international relocation services to residential and corporate clients across approximately 30 countries, operating from Pickering and Ottawa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving & Relocation Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210), Used Household and Office Goods Moving (48421)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Moving for Homes (Single-Family, Townhome) (HSAKAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border Moving (Neighboring Countries/Regional) (HSAKACAL), Move Management (Office Relocations) (BPABAFAC), Local Storage-to-Home / Home-to-Storage Moves (HSAKAAAL)

Keywords

• Residential moving services
• International relocation services
• Corporate relocation management
• Cross-border moving
• Packing and storage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pickering

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Moving Services Revenue: Focus Moving Services generates revenue through professional moving services including local moves, domestic Canada moves, cross-border moves (Canada to US), overseas/international moves, corporate relocations, and groupage services (shared ocean freight). They also offer packing services as an add-on.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Focus Moving Services is a Canadian relocation company that plans and executes household and commercial moves across four service types: local moves, domestic Canada moves, cross-border moves (Canada to US), and international/overseas moves by air, land, or sea. It bundles this with professional packing services (full, partial, or self-pack), climate-controlled storage, and corporate relocation management, serving both residential customers and government/corporate clients through offices in Pickering/Toronto and Ottawa.

Product overview

Focus Moving Services is a Canadian moving company offering a comprehensive suite of relocation services across multiple service lines. The core offerings include International/Overseas Moving (air, land, and sea shipments globally), Cross-Border Moves (Canada to US), Domestic Canada Moves, Local Moves, Groupage Services (shared ocean freight for cost efficiency), and Corporate/Commercial Office Moves. The company operates two major office locations in Toronto and Ottawa, Ontario. Additional services include three-tiered Packing Services (Full, Partial, and No Packing options) and Storage Services with climate-controlled facilities. The company emphasizes full-service relocation with door-to-door coordination worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Moving (Overseas Moves) Coordinates and services shipments to and from anywhere in the world by air, land, or sea for residential and corporate customers undertaking overseas relocations.
• Cross-Border Moves (Canada to US) Facilitates cross-border relocations from Canada to the United States, handling all aspects of the international move including logistics and coordination.
• Domestic Canada Moves Carefully packs, wraps, and loads belongings for delivery to virtually any address within Canada.
• Local Moves Provides city-to-city moving services within the local area, helping customers settle into new homes quickly.
• Groupage Services Shares ocean freight costs among a group of customers heading to the same destination, making overseas moves more cost-effective.
• Corporate Moves (Commercial Office Movers) Assists government and corporate entities with relocation requirements, coordinating moves door-to-door from and to anywhere in the world, with a single point of contact for HR professionals.
• Packing Services Three-tier professional packing service: Full Packing (complete packing by movers), Partial Packing (movers pack fragile/large items only), and Self-Packing (customer packs non-fragiles; movers handle loading, transport, delivery).
• Storage Services Climate-controlled and secure storage units available at a facility with access during regular business hours, used by customers with early deliveries, renovations, or transitional housing needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 30 countries with 15 daily global shipments
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mark Oakeshott Consulting LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2018Mark Oakeshott, former Vice President and General Manager of SIRVA ($2 billion relocation company), joined Focus Moving Services in December 2018 in an advisory role. His extensive experience in the moving and relocation industry is expected to help take the business to the next level.
• International Association of Movers (IAM)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal trade association for the moving and relocation industry. IAM provides networking, standards, and certification for international moving companies. Focus Moving leverages IAM membership for industry credentials and global mover network connections.
• Canadian Association of Movers (CAM)coreTechnology or IntegrationNational trade association for Canadian moving companies. CAM provides industry standards, networking, and credibility for domestic and international moves within Canada.
• FIDI (Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs Internationaux)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal federation of international moving companies with rigorous quality standards (FAIM). FIDI accreditation demonstrates Focus Moving meets international quality requirements for overseas moves.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Van Lines: Atlas is a major North American household goods carrier offering local, interstate, and international relocation via agents. Comparable broader incumbent competing for the same corporate and individual move customers.
• SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving: SIRVA is one of the largest global relocation and moving services suppliers, with owned brands across van lines and move management. Comparable as a broad incumbent in international and corporate relocation; also contextually linked via Focus Moving advisor Mark Oakeshott's prior SIRVA role.
• Allied Van Lines: Allied is a large North American van line with broad household and corporate relocation services through an agent network. Operates as a broader incumbent spanning the same local, long-distance, and international categories Focus Moving serves.
• North American Van Lines: North American Van Lines is a large US-based international and domestic mover with corporate relocation programs. Operates as a broader incumbent with overlapping service lines in international and corporate relocation.

Direct peers

• AGS Worldwide Movers: AGS is an international moving and relocation company with FIDI accreditation and a global agent network. Comparable to Focus Moving on cross-border and overseas household goods relocation via air, sea, and land.
• AMJ Campbell: AMJ Campbell is a large Canadian moving company offering local, long-distance, and international household relocation with multiple branches across Canada. Directly comparable to Focus Moving on full-service residential and cross-border moving from Canadian metros.
• Two Men and a Truck: Two Men and a Truck is a large franchise-based residential local and long-distance mover with strong Canadian presence in Ontario. Directly comparable on hourly local moves and small-load residential relocations.
• Crown Worldwide Movers: Crown is a global relocation specialist with offices in Canada serving corporate, government, and individual international moves. Closely comparable to Focus Moving's international and corporate move management offerings.
• Premiere Van Lines: Premiere Van Lines is a Canadian-headquartered international household goods mover with agent networks in North America and overseas. Closely comparable to Focus Moving on international relocation and groupage-style shipping from Canada.

Regional players

• Let's Get Moving: Let's Get Moving is a Canadian residential mover concentrated in Ontario with hourly local and long-distance service. Comparable regional competitor for the local and domestic Canadian moves segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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