Transworld International Removals

What Transworld International Removals does

Transworld International Removals Ltd is a privately held, New Zealand-owned international moving company founded in 1993 and headquartered in Auckland. The firm provides door-to-door household goods and furniture removal services between New Zealand and destinations worldwide, covering at least 20 countries across Oceania, Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through four physical offices in Auckland (head office), Wellington, Tauranga, and Christchurch, and relies on a vetted worldwide network of partner movers for destination-side service delivery. The company also offers domestic removals within New Zealand, corporate relocations, secure warehouse storage, packing materials, vehicle and pet transportation coordination, moving insurance, and customs and quarantine assistance.

The core shipping offering comprises three methods — Full Container Load (FCL), Groupage shared-container (LCL), and Air Freight — supported by add-on modules including professional packing with specialised cartons, alarmed warehouse storage in sealed "Home Packs," GlobalSure in-transit insurance, and end-to-end customs handling. Technology is described as industry-standard logistics and quality-assurance tooling rather than proprietary platform IP; the company is FIDI-FAIM accredited, with its Auckland head office audited by Ernst & Young across 453 quality and financial-security areas, and holds memberships in NZOMA, IAM, BAR, AMSA, SAIMA, National Road Carriers, and PreQual.

Transworld monetises primarily through professional-services contracts for international and domestic moves, managed storage rentals, and ancillary sales of packing cartons and insurance. Pricing is quote-based for moves (varying by volume, destination, and shipping method) and unit-priced for cartons. The go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, with offices in four cities, phone enquiry lines, and a website-driven quote-request funnel, supported by SEO, content marketing, and reputation management on Google Business, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Name

Transworld International Removals

Legal name

Transworld International Removals Ltd

Website

https://transworld.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Transworld International Removals is a privately held New Zealand-owned international moving company, founded in 1993, providing door-to-door household goods removals between New Zealand and 20+ countries through four domestic offices and a vetted global partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Moving Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Transportation Services (4700)

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 moving services
• Household goods shipping
• Overseas relocation
• Furniture removal
• Domestic removals

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. International Moving Services: Full-service international furniture and household goods removal including professional packing, shipping, customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery to and from New Zealand worldwide.
2. Domestic Moving Services: Local and regional moving services within New Zealand through their network of offices in Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, and Christchurch.
3. Storage Services: Short and long-term secure storage solutions in New Zealand using alarmed, dry warehouses with specialized 'Home Packs' containers.
4. Packing Materials and Services: Sale of moving boxes and professional packing services for customers preparing for international moves.
5. Vehicle Transportation: International shipping of cars, motorcycles, and boats as part of household relocations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Transworld International Removals is a New Zealand–based international moving company that ships household goods and personal effects between New Zealand and overseas destinations. Its core offering is door-to-door international furniture removal, complemented by domestic NZ removals, corporate relocations, professional packing, custom-built crating, climate-controlled storage, vehicle and pet transport, customs and quarantine clearance, and moving insurance.

Product overview

Transworld International Removals is a New Zealand-owned and operated international moving company offering a comprehensive, door-to-door relocation service. The core offering centers on international furniture removal with three primary shipping methods: Full Container Load (FCL) for exclusive container use, Groupage (shared container/LCL) for cost-effective smaller shipments, and Air Freight for urgent essentials. These core shipping services are supported by integrated add-on modules including professional packing services (with specialized cartons and inventory documentation), secure storage solutions in New Zealand warehouses using sealed Home Packs, vehicle transportation coordination, pet relocation through specialist partners, moving insurance (GlobalSure policy), and customs/quarantine assistance. The company also provides corporate relocations and domestic removal services across Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, and Christchurch branches. The business operates as a unified service rather than a modular platform, bundling most offerings into all-inclusive door-to-door pricing while offering specific add-ons like storage and insurance as separate options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Furniture Removal Core door-to-door international moving service that packs, ships, customs-clears, and delivers customers' household goods and personal effects between New Zealand and overseas destinations. Shipping is executed via Full Container Load, Groupage (shared-container), or air freight depending on shipment size, urgency, and budget. Aimed at households and individuals undertaking an international relocation.
• Domestic Removals Local New Zealand home moving service covering moves within the country, with options for full packing services. Aimed at households relocating within New Zealand.
• Corporate Relocations Tailored relocation service for companies moving employees to and from New Zealand, providing managed end-to-end moves including packing, shipping, storage, customs clearance, and destination delivery. Aimed at corporate HR/mobility functions managing employee relocations.
• Storage Solutions Short- and long-term storage of household goods in Transworld's own climate-controlled storage facilities across New Zealand. Aimed at customers needing temporary or extended warehousing of their belongings during a relocation or other transition.
• Professional Packing Services In-house packing service using trained Transworld teams and quality materials, plus custom-built wooden crates for fragile and precious items. Aimed at customers who do not wish to self-pack for an international or domestic move.
• Vehicle Transportation International and domestic transport of customers' cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles as part of a relocation shipment. Aimed at relocating households needing their vehicles moved with them.
• Pet Transportation Coordination and transport of household pets as part of the relocation service, handling the specialist logistics of moving animals internationally. Aimed at relocating families who want their pets moved alongside their household goods.
• Moving Insurance Comprehensive transit insurance covering household goods and personal effects during international and domestic moves. Aimed at customers seeking protection against damage or loss in transit.
• Customs and Quarantine Assistance Full customs documentation and biosecurity/quarantine clearance handling for international moves, with destination-country partner support. Aimed at customers moving goods across borders who require specialist compliance handling.
• Moving Boxes and Packing Materials Retail sale of branded moving boxes and packing materials, with quantity-based pricing (5, 10, 20, 50, 100 units) across multiple carton sizes plus individual pay-as-you-go sales. Aimed at DIY movers and customers supplementing a partial-service move.

Quantifiable outcome

• 617 Google Reviews with 4.6 star average rating demonstrates consistent customer satisfaction

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Worldwide Network of International Removal PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransworld works exclusively with a carefully screened global partner network chosen for their service quality, ensuring smooth shipment movement from start to finish. Partners are vetted for quality standards aligned with FIDI-FAIM requirements.
• XE (Foreign Exchange)minorOthersXE is referenced as a partner providing foreign exchange services with competitive rates for customers managing international relocation finances.
• Ernst & YoungcoreOthersErnst & Young conducts regular audits of the Auckland Head Office, checking 453 areas for quality including staff training, removal resources and financial stability as part of FIDI-FAIM accreditation requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sirva Relocation: Large global relocation company offering full-service international household goods moving plus broader workforce mobility and destination services. A wider-portfolio incumbent that overlaps Transworld in international furniture removal and corporate relocations.

Direct peers

• Crown Relocations: Global household goods international relocation company offering door-to-door moving, packing, storage, and destination services. Closely comparable to Transworld across product offering, customer base (individuals and corporate relocations), and global partner-driven service model.
• AGS Worldwide Movers: International household goods moving specialist with global footprint and FIDI-FAIM-equivalent accreditations. Comparable to Transworld in serving private and corporate customers with international door-to-door moving services.
• Britannia Movers International: UK-based international household goods mover with global partner network serving relocations to/from NZ, Australia, and other destinations. Directly comparable to Transworld on UK-NZ corridor volume and door-to-door international household goods shipping.
• Santa Fe Relocation: Global relocation specialist providing international household goods moves, immigration services, and corporate relocation. Comparable to Transworld in serving both individual and corporate customers with end-to-end international relocation management.
• Kingfisher Relocation Services: International moving and relocation company handling household goods shipments, packing, customs clearance, and storage. Comparable to Transworld on core international door-to-door household goods moves with FIDI-grade quality assurance.
• Allied Pickfords: Worldwide international moving and relocation network offering international household goods shipping, domestic moving, and corporate relocation services. Directly comparable to Transworld on full-service international door-to-door relocations and multi-mode shipping (FCL, LCL, air).
• Grace Removals Group: Australia-and-New Zealand-focused household goods international mover and storage provider with Australian and NZ offices. Closest regional direct peer to Transworld given overlapping ANZ corridor demand and similar door-to-door product.
• NZ Movers Group: New Zealand-based household goods moving group offering domestic and international moving services with branch networks. Closest domestic comparison to Transworld in NZ market overlap, service mix, and customer segments.

Regional players

• Asian Tigers Mobility: Asia-headquartered international household goods mover with global reach. Comparable to Transworld in offering international moving services but primarily operating out of Asia rather than NZ/Oceania.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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