Highland worldwide

What Highland worldwide does

Highland Worldwide, operating under the legal entity Highland Van & Storage Ltd., is a family-owned full-service moving and relocation company founded in 1969 in Delta, British Columbia. The company provides local moving within Metro Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and Victoria; long-distance moving across Canada and cross-border to the United States; international door-to-door moving including sea freight and groupage container services; corporate and office relocation; climate-controlled, computerized storage with door-to-door transportation; and professional packing, crating, and packing materials sales. It operates from a head office in Delta and additional locations in Vancouver, Victoria (Dowell's Moving & Storage), and Langley (Summit Moving & Storage), serving residential and commercial customers across British Columbia and globally through partner networks.

The underlying technology stack centers on computerized inventory and estimate calculation systems that produce quote-based pricing after pre-move surveys, supplemented by a Virtual In-Home Walkthrough feature that uses consumer video-calling platforms for remote estimates, and a proprietary World Class Container (WCC) service that offers containerized long-distance transport with reduced handling and enhanced security. Highland operates as a sales-led business with a consultative GTM: customers reach the company via phone or web inquiry forms, consultants conduct virtual or in-home surveys, and quotes are generated based on time (local moves), weight and distance (long-distance), or volume and destination (international moves). Revenue is generated through six primary streams — local moving, long-distance moving, international moving, corporate/commercial moving, storage (managed services), and packing/crate sales — with deposits collected on moving day and on stored shipments.

The company has been an Atlas Van Lines agent for over 30 years (and an Atlas Canada Platinum Customer Service award winner), holds BBB A+, WorkSafeBC, and customs bonded warehouse certifications, and has maintained the highest level of FIDI/FAIM international moving certification for 25 consecutive years. Ownership rests with Alan and Robert Wiancko, representing several generations of movers; no external institutional capital, parent company, or M&A activity has been disclosed.

Name

Highland worldwide

Legal name

Highland Van & Storage Ltd.

Website

https://highland-worldwide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Highland Worldwide is a family-owned, full-service moving and relocation company founded in 1969 that provides local, long-distance, international, corporate, and storage services to residential and commercial customers across British Columbia and globally via its Atlas Van Lines partnership.

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 (No Local) (4213), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Interstate Full-Service Door-to-Door Moving (Pack/Load/Transport/Unload) (HSAKABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Loading/Unloading with Company Truck (In-Town Transport) (HSAKAAAJ), Residential Long-Distance & Interstate Household Moving (HSAKABAA), International Relocation Management (End-to-End) (HSAKACAE)

Keywords

• Residential moving services
• Long distance relocation
• International moving services
• Climate-controlled storage
• Office relocation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Delta

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Moving Services: Hourly or time-based charges for moves within the Metro Vancouver area, determined by the actual time taken to complete the move. Final charges based on factors including access conditions, services required, travel time, and level of customer preparedness.
2. Long Distance Moving: Charges based on shipment weight and distance for moves within Canada and cross-border to the US. Additional fees may apply for long carries, elevators, excessive stairs, parking permits, extra labour, bulky items, and shuttles.
3. International Moving Services: Door-to-door international relocation services including packing, shipping, customs clearance, and delivery. Pricing based on volume/weight and destination, often utilizing sea freight and groupage container services.
4. Storage Services: Secure, climate-controlled, computerized storage solutions. Door-to-door transportation included. Storage deposits required with charges based on duration and volume of goods stored.
5. Packing and Crating Services: Professional packing and unpacking services including fragile-item packing, custom crating, and full-household packing. Cartons, boxes, and packing supplies also sold separately.
6. Corporate/Commercial Moving: Office and commercial relocation services handling office equipment, furniture, and business assets. Includes corporate relocation management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Highland Worldwide is a full-service moving and relocation company offering local household moves within Metro Vancouver, long-distance moves across Canada and to/from the United States, international door-to-door overseas relocations via sea freight, climate-controlled short and long-term storage, and office and corporate relocation services. As an Atlas Van Lines agent, the company leverages a North American network while serving as the primary customer contact, supported by professional packing, custom crating, and computerized inventory-based estimating.

Product overview

Highland Worldwide is a full-service moving and relocation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services. The core offering consists of Local Moving, Long Distance Moving (including Moving Within Canada, Cross-Border Moving, and World Class Container Moving/WCC), International Moving (with sea freight and groupage container services), Corporate Services (Office & Commercial moving and Corporate Relocation), Storage (short and long-term climate-controlled storage), and Packing & Crating services. The company operates as part of the Atlas Van Lines network and serves the Vancouver, Lower Mainland, and Victoria areas of British Columbia. A notable feature is their Virtual In-Home Walkthrough service that uses video technology for remote estimates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Local Moving Professional moving services within Metro Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and surrounding areas including Greater Vancouver and Victoria. Priced hourly based on actual time taken, with charges reflecting access conditions, services required, travel time, and customer preparedness.
• Long Distance Moving Relocation services for moves within Canada and cross-border to/from the United States. Pricing is based on shipment weight and distance, with additional fees for long carries, elevators, excessive stairs, parking permits, extra labour, bulky items, and shuttles.
• International Moving Worldwide door-to-door overseas relocation services including packing, sea freight or air freight, customs documentation and clearance, and final delivery. Pricing is based on volume/weight and destination, with groupage container services available for smaller shipments.
• World Class Container Moving (WCC) An innovative containerized transportation service for long-distance moves featuring faster transit times, reduced handling, and enhanced security. Items are loaded into a single container at origin and delivered to destination with minimal rehandling.
• Corporate Services Office and commercial relocation services for businesses, including handling of office equipment, furniture, and business assets, as well as corporate employee relocation management programs. Designed to minimize business downtime during moves.
• Storage Short and long-term secure, climate-controlled, and computerized warehouse storage solutions with door-to-door transportation included. Pricing is based on the volume of goods stored and duration of storage, with deposits required.
• Packing and Crating Professional packing and unpacking services including fragile-item packing, custom crating for specialty items, full-household packing, and the sale of cartons, wardrobe boxes, packing paper, tape, and other packing supplies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years in business serving British Columbia
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atlas Van LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFor over 30 years, Highland Worldwide has been a proud member of the Atlas Van Lines network. As an Atlas Canada Platinum Customer Service award winner, they provide top-tier relocation services with access to a comprehensive North American network spanning both Canada and the United States.
• IAM (International Association of Movers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership providing access to international moving standards, best practices, and network of verified international moving companies worldwide.
• CAM (Canadian Association of Movers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational industry association for Canadian moving companies, providing standards, advocacy, and professional development resources.
• FIDI (Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs Internationaux)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal federation of international moving companies providing quality assurance program and network of vetted international movers for worldwide relocations.
• FAIM (Fédération Internationale des Activités de Déménagement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational moving industry federation supporting quality standards and professional development in international relocations.
• Better Business Bureau (BBB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBB accreditation with A+ rating demonstrating commitment to ethical business practices, customer satisfaction, and transparent operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crown World Wide Mobility: Crown is a global household goods moving and corporate relocation company offering international door-to-door services via its own infrastructure — directly comparable to Highland's international relocation services using the Atlas network.
• AMJ Campbell: AMJ Campbell is one of Canada's largest full-service moving companies offering local, long-distance, international, and storage services — directly comparable in service portfolio and scale to Highland Worldwide, and is a competing Atlas Van Lines agent.
• Premiere Van Lines: Premiere Van Lines is a Canadian-owned full-service moving company with global agent affiliations, offering local, long-distance and international moves plus storage — closely comparable in scope and Canadian operating base to Highland.
• Paramount Transportation Systems: Paramount is a US-based global household goods and corporate relocation mover with proprietary containerized services — similar to Highland's World Class Container (WCC) long-distance service offering for high-security, reduced-handling moves.

Broad incumbents

• North American Van Lines / SIRVA Canada: North American Van Lines is a major US-headquartered van line network offering household, corporate, and international moves through its agent operators — directly comparable as an alternative full-service van line option to Highland's Atlas model.
• Sirva Worldwide Relocation & Moving: Sirva is a global mobility and moving services group operating brands including Allied, northAmerican, and Global Van Lines, providing residential and corporate relocation services that overlap with Highland's full-service and corporate offerings.
• Atlas Van Lines (Canada): Atlas Van Lines is the underlying North American van line network of which Highland is an agent; it operates competing agent locations across Canada and the US, with overlapping service lines (local, long-distance, cross-border, international moving).
• United Van Lines (Canada): United Van Lines is a major North American van line network with agent operators offering full-service household and corporate moves domestically and internationally — directly comparable to Highland's Atlas-backed service model.

Emerging players

• Two Men and a Truck: Two Men and a Truck is a large franchised local and long-distance moving operator in North America serving residential and small-business customers — comparable to Highland's local moving business in target customer and service model.

Regional players

• Bekins Moving & Storage: Bekins is a long-established US moving and storage company with full-service household and corporate offerings, comparable in service mix though primarily serving US markets rather than the Canadian/Western Canada base Highland operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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