International Moving Services

What International Moving Services does

International Moving Services (IMS) is a private, specialist international moving and relocation company headquartered in Moscow with a Tallinn, Estonia registered legal entity. Founded in 1998, the firm serves individuals and families, corporate clients, diplomatic missions, and other moving companies on routes into, out of, and within Russia. Its core offering is door-to-door international relocation — packing, sea/air/road transport, customs clearance, storage, vehicle transport, and destination services — operationalised through local packing crews in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and other Russian regions, and a vetted agent network spanning 170+ countries.

The technology stack is conventional professional-services infrastructure: cloud-hosted servers in EU or adequacy-recognised jurisdictions, TLS/SSL encryption in transit and at rest, and a web-based online volume calculator (app.international-moving-services.com) that generates indicative estimates in roughly three minutes without requiring registration. The core IP is in process design and partner relationships rather than in software: each move is managed by a single assigned coordinator who acts as the single point of contact from initial inquiry through final delivery, and the B2B line products (origin/destination agent services, move management, customs and documentation, surveys and quality control, compliance consulting) are sold under multi-year contracts to other moving companies and corporate mobility providers.

IMS makes money through individually priced, quote-based professional services engagements rather than tiered subscription or per-unit pricing. Revenue comes from three primary channels: commercial proposals for individual/family relocations (largely sourced via the website and online calculator), direct corporate accounts for employee relocation programs, and B2B agent fees paid by other moving companies and relocation agencies using IMS as the in-country execution partner. The multilingual team (English, German, Spanish, French, Russian at native level) and the IAM, EURA MIM, and GMS-T (WERC) accreditations are positioned as the principal procurement-grade signals for corporate and B2B buyers.

Name

International Moving Services

Legal name

IMS, International Moving Services

Website

https://movers.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Moving Services (IMS) is a Moscow-based, Estonia-registered moving and relocation specialist founded in 1998 that provides door-to-door international and domestic relocation services — packing, transport, customs clearance, and destination support — to individuals, families, multinational corporations, diplomatic missions, and other moving companies via a 170+ country agent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Moving and Relocation Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (48421)

SIC

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
• Relocation services
• Household goods shipping
• Corporate mobility services
• Customs clearance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Moving and Relocation Services: IMS earns revenue by providing comprehensive moving services including volume assessment, packing, transportation, and logistics for personal belongings, vehicles, and other items. Revenue is generated through individual commercial proposals tailored to each move, based on volume estimates from the online calculator or in-person surveys. Services span domestic (within Russia), inbound (to Russia), and outbound (from Russia) relocations.
2. Relocation Support Services: Additional revenue streams include housing search assistance, school placement support, visa and migration documentation processing, banking onboarding support, and orientation tours for expatriates relocating to Russia. These are offered as part of comprehensive relocation packages.
3. B2B Agent and Partner Services: IMS provides origin/destination agent services, customs clearance coordination, move management, and quality inspection services to other moving companies, relocation agencies, and corporate mobility providers. Revenue is earned as fees for specific service components or full-service coordination on international moves routed through IMS's network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IMS provides end-to-end international and domestic moving and relocation services covering packing, transport (sea, air, road), customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery for individuals, families, corporate employees, and other moving companies. The offering spans three lanes — inbound relocations to Russia, outbound relocations from Russia to 170+ countries, and intra-Russia domestic moves — and is supported by an online volume calculator, personal move coordinators, and supplementary services such as storage, vehicle transport, insurance, and expat settling-in support.

Product overview

IMS operates as a full-service international moving and relocation company offering three integrated service tiers: inbound relocations (moving to Russia from abroad), outbound relocations (moving from Russia to 170+ countries), and domestic relocations (within Russia). The core offering is supported by an online volume calculator for initial self-service estimates, and each move is managed by a dedicated personal coordinator. Additional value-added services include professional storage with climate control, international vehicle transport, fragile and valuable item handling, and move insurance. A separate B2B product line serves corporate relocation agencies, moving companies, and corporate mobility services with agent services at origin/destination, move management, customs and documentation support, surveys and quality control, and consulting and compliance advisory — all delivered in five languages (English, German, Spanish, French, Russian). The global reach is enabled by IMS's own network and the IAM (International Association of Movers) partner network spanning over 170 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Moving to Russia (Inbound Relocations)

Quantifiable outcome

• Sea freight costs up to 60% lower than air freight for international moves
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Association of Movers (IAM)coreOthersIMS is a full member of IAM, the largest global industry association for moving and relocation companies. IMS is listed in the official IAM Mobility Exchange directory (service provider ID 996). IAM membership provides IMS with access to a vetted global network of moving companies and serves as a primary trust and credibility signal. IMS passes IAM's quality checks and displays the IAM validated carrier badge on its website.
• Global Partner Network (170+ Countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMS maintains a network of verified agent partners in more than 170 countries worldwide. These partners handle origin services (packing, export documentation) when clients ship from Russia, and destination services (customs clearance, delivery, unpacking) when clients move to Russia or elsewhere. The network covers all key international routes including Europe, Asia, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. IMS acts as the Russian partner for foreign moving companies and uses its own network when routing outbound moves.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cartus: Major corporate mobility and relocation services provider serving multinational employer clients. Comparable as a corporate-mobility and relocation services peer, though broader in scope and far larger than IMS.
• Allied International (Allied Van Lines): Large incumbent international moving brand operating through an agent network across hundreds of countries. Comparable as a household-goods international mover with a global agent model, though at materially larger scale and broader scope than IMS.

Direct peers

• Crown Relocations: International moving and relocation company providing door-to-door household goods moves, storage, and destination services across global corridors. Directly comparable as a full-service international mover with a similar partner network and corporate mobility focus.
• Arpin International Group: US-headquartered international household goods mover operating via an agent network worldwide. Comparable as a mid-sized international moving company with a similar network-based execution model.
• AGS Movers: International moving and relocation group with operations across multiple continents providing door-to-door household goods moves. Comparable as a mid-sized international mover with a network-driven, multi-country model.
• Santa Fe Relocation: Global mobility company offering international moving, relocation, and immigration services to corporate and individual clients. Comparable on full-service international relocation, customs handling, and B2B corporate mobility programs.
• SIRVA: Global relocation and moving services company offering international household goods moving, corporate mobility, and destination services. Comparable as a full-service international mover serving both corporate and individual clients with a partner-agent model.
• Asian Tigers Mobility: International moving and relocation specialist with strong Asia-corridor and global household goods moving capability. Directly comparable as a full-service international mover serving both corporate and individual customers.
• InterRelocation (Interconex): International household goods moving and relocation services provider operating across multiple corridors. Comparable as a full-service international mover with agent-based execution and corporate mobility programs.

Emerging players

• GAC Group (GAC Moving & Relocation): International moving and relocation services arm of a larger logistics group, providing household goods moving and destination services. Comparable as a network-based international mover, though part of a broader freight and logistics conglomerate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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