PSS International Removals

What PSS International Removals does

PSS International Removals is a privately held, family-run international removals and shipping company headquartered in Croydon, United Kingdom, founded in 1982 (company registration 01612367). It specializes exclusively in overseas moves from the UK to 100+ destination countries, with dedicated trade-lane coverage of Australia, Canada, the USA, the UAE, Cyprus, New Zealand, South Africa, and a broad set of European and Asian destinations (North Cyprus is the only geographic restriction). Core products are organized around door-to-door international household removals, supported by container shipping (shared/groupage or sole-use FCL, 20ft/40ft), international box and baggage shipping, air freight, vehicle/car shipping, furniture shipping with custom crating, a self-pack option, and ancillary services including UK and overseas storage, marine insurance via Basil Fry & Company, and currency transfer. The company sells on a per-shipment basis with published price points ranging from approximately £235 for five boxes to over £22,000 for a sole-use container, and requires a £350 booking deposit.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer inbound GTM: an online instant quote calculator, free home and video surveys conducted by International Removal Surveyors, a 0800 toll-free phone sales line, a UK depot branch network for collection, and a dedicated Move Manager assigned per customer from quote through delivery. Distribution is anchored by 40+ destination-specific SEO landing pages, Trustpilot social proof, and active social channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube). Industry positioning is reinforced by FIDI FAIM Top Performer status, BAR Overseas Group accreditation (with Advance Payment Guarantee Scheme), Trading Standards approval, IAM membership, Demeco and Euromovers (Top Booker four years running) network access, and Movers Trading Club membership for favorable freight procurement. No AI, no proprietary technology platform beyond the calculator, no app, and no public APIs are disclosed; technology stack is not publicly detailed.

Name

PSS International Removals

Legal name

PSS International Removals

Website

https://pssremovals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PSS International Removals is a family-run UK international removals firm founded in 1982, providing door-to-door household moves, container shipping, air freight, vehicle shipping, baggage/box shipping, storage, marine insurance, and currency transfer services from the UK to 100+ destination countries for individual relocators, students, and professional expats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Removals Services

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• International removals
• Overseas shipping services
• Household goods shipping
• International container shipping
• Vehicle shipping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Croydon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Removals Services: Core revenue stream from full household international removals services including professional packing, container shipping (shared/groupage or full container load), customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery. Pricing varies by home size, destination, and service level.
2. Container Shipping Services: 20ft and 40ft shipping container services for international relocations, available as shared (groupage/part load) or sole-use (FCL) options for household goods transportation.
3. Vehicle/Car Shipping: International vehicle shipping services for cars, motorcycles, motorhomes and caravans, either within the same container as household goods or separately.
4. Box and Baggage Shipping: Shipping services for smaller volumes including boxes, suitcases, and luggage via sea freight or air freight for students, backpackers, and expats.
5. Shipment Protection Cover: Marine insurance and shipment protection cover provided through Basil Fry & Company. Coverage costs approximately 3.5% for professional packing consignments, 5% for self-pack consignments, and 2% for vehicle shipments of declared value.
6. Storage Services: UK and overseas storage facilities available before or after shipping when customers need flexibility with delivery timing or do not have a delivery address ready.
7. Currency Transfer Services: Currency exchange services for customers transferring funds for property purchases or living expenses when relocating abroad.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PSS International Removals provides door-to-door international removals and shipping services from the UK to over 100 destinations worldwide. Core offerings include full household international removals with professional export packing, shared (groupage) and sole-use (FCL) container shipping, customs clearance, vehicle shipping, and box/baggage shipping for individuals, families, students, and expats relocating overseas.

Product overview

PSS International Removals offers a comprehensive suite of international relocation and shipping services as a family-run UK company with over 40 years of experience. The core offering centers on International Removals (full household door-to-door moving services) supported by specialized shipping products including International Box Shipping, Baggage/Luggage Shipping, Car/Vehicle Shipping, and Air Freight Services. Additional services include Shipping Furniture Overseas, International Container Shipping (with shared/FCL options), and Student Shipping Services. The company also provides supplementary offerings such as Self-Pack Options, Shipment Protection Valuation (marine insurance), Currency Transfer Services, and a free Home/Video Survey tool along with an online International Removals Cost Calculator for quotes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Removals Full-service international household removals providing door-to-door moving services from the UK to worldwide destinations, including professional export packing, container shipping, customs clearance, and final delivery for individuals and families relocating overseas.
• International Box Shipping Shipping service for boxes and parcels internationally, offering cost-effective solutions for smaller shipments typically of 1-20 cartons or suitcases, aimed at students, backpackers, and individuals moving smaller volumes overseas.
• International Baggage and Luggage Shipping Excess baggage and luggage shipping service for personal items, suitcases, and bags sent internationally via sea or air freight, targeting travelers and expats with limited personal effects.
• International Car and Vehicle Shipping Vehicle shipping service for cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, and caravans, either loaded in the same container as household goods or shipped separately via roll-on-roll-off, for customers relocating with vehicles.
• International Air Freight Services Air freight service for urgent smaller shipments, offering faster delivery times of 3-14 days compared to sea freight at higher cost, charged from £150 per cubic metre.
• International Container Shipping Container shipping service offering shared (groupage/LCL) or sole-use full container load (FCL) options using 20ft or 40ft shipping containers for household goods transport to international destinations.
• Student Shipping Services Specialized shipping service for students, backpackers, and expats with smaller volumes, typically 1-20 cartons or suitcases, with pricing tailored to budget-conscious movers.
• Shipment Protection Cover Marine insurance and shipment protection cover provided through Basil Fry & Company, offering flexible coverage for household goods, vehicles, and baggage during international transit, priced at 3.5% for professional-packing consignments, 5% for self-pack and baggage consignments, and 2% for vehicle shipments of declared value.
• Currency Transfer Services Currency exchange service for transferring funds for property purchases or living expenses when relocating abroad, offering competitive exchange rates to customers moving internationally.
• UK and Overseas Storage Services UK and overseas storage facilities available before or after shipping, allowing customers flexibility with delivery timing or accommodation when a delivery address is not yet ready.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of experience in international removals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIDI Global AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIDI Global Alliance is the worldwide moving association. PSS is a FIDI-accredited member and has achieved FAIM Top Performer status, indicating exceptionally high quality standards. This partnership provides access to a global network of trusted international moving partners and validates PSS's quality standards.
• British Association of Removers (BAR) Overseas GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAR Overseas Group membership provides PSS with BAR Advance Payment Guarantee Scheme, protecting customer deposits. BAR accreditation is recognised by Trading Standards and provides industry validation for quality standards.
• Euromovers (European Movers Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive membership in European Movers Partnership enables PSS to offer cost-effective and quality moving services to destinations across Europe. PSS has received Euromovers Top Booker Award for four consecutive years.
• Demeco InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in Demeco International network provides additional coverage for quality moving services across Europe and international destinations.
• Basil Fry & CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK's leading insurance broker for international removals and shipping. Provides flexible shipment protection cover policies to PSS customers with very competitive rates due to exceptionally low claims rate.
• International Association of MoversminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal association of moving companies. PSS holds IAMX Validated Mover status through this organization's mobility exchange platform.
• Movers Trading ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrading club that enables PSS to negotiate very favourable shipping and freight rates, which are passed on to customers as savings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Santa Fe Relocation: Global mobility and relocation services company handling international household moves, destination services, and immigration. Comparable in core international removals but operates at much larger enterprise scale with corporate B2B focus.
• Sterling Relocation: International moving and relocation provider with full household moving services across multiple continents. Comparable product offering with broader corporate relocation channel.
• Allied Pickfords: Large global removals brand offering international household moving services through agent network. Comparable product but with broader geographic footprint and corporate channels.
• Crown Relocations: Global relocation company offering international household moving, corporate relocation, and storage services. Directly comparable as a full-service international removals provider; differs in scale and corporate-program focus.

Direct peers

• Britannia Movers International: UK international removals specialist offering household moving, container shipping, and vehicle shipping services. Directly comparable in scale and service offering to UK outbound expat market.
• John Mason International: UK-based international removals company offering household removals, shipping, and storage to global destinations. Directly comparable business model targeting UK expat customers.
• Anglo Pacific International Movers: UK international removals company specializing in household moves, container shipping, and baggage services. Comparable in core offerings and UK-based customer base.
• Excess International: UK-based international shipping specialist offering box and baggage shipping, household removals, and student shipping. Highly comparable in service mix and customer segment focus.
• Movecorp Removals: UK international removals company providing household shipping, container services, and door-to-door moves. Comparable UK outbound expat focus and service portfolio.

Emerging players

• Skynet Worldwide Express: International parcel and excess baggage shipping service with door-to-door collection. Adjacent competitor particularly in box/baggage and student shipping segments overlapping PSS's secondary services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pssremovals
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcHvKYj8Bn__GS7slR_g2rQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/pssinternationalremovals
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pss-international-removals
• Instagraminstagram.com/pssremovals

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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