Internationale Spedition H. & C. Fermont

What Internationale Spedition H. & C. Fermont does

Internationale Spedition H. & C. Fermont GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held, family-owned German moving and logistics company headquartered in Hattersheim am Main, in the Frankfurt Rhein-Main region. Founded in 1893 and now in its fifth generation of ownership, the company operates a horizontally diversified service portfolio across five integrated lines: removals (Umzüge) for private and corporate clients, secure storage (Lagerung) including biometrically controlled vault storage for art, wine, and antiques, new furniture assembly (Neumöbelmontage), end-to-end relocation services (visa/permit, housing search, school enrollment, utilities setup), and supplementary services (IT relocation, electrical, caretaking, dry-ice cleaning, recycling, and transport insurance). Operations are run by a team of roughly 80 qualified removal professionals supported by 17 company-owned vehicles and approximately 4,000 square meters of video-surveilled storage infrastructure, serving residential and business customers regionally, nationwide across Germany, and internationally through partner networks covering 165 countries.

The business operates on a project-based, quote-driven revenue model with no publicly disclosed pricing. Customer acquisition is sales-led via the bilingual website (fermont.de), direct phone/email consultation, organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), regional brand sponsorships (Eintracht Frankfurt), and inbound referrals from industry associations (FIDI, OMNI, IAM, AMÖ, ProMovers) and the relogg corporate channel. There is no proprietary software platform, no public API, and no digital self-service layer — the company emphasizes personal consultation and bespoke project design over automation. Technical differentiation is concentrated in physical infrastructure: biometric access control, climate-controlled environments, and 24/7 video surveillance for high-value goods storage represent the only technologically distinctive capabilities in an otherwise traditional service-delivery model.

The company monetizes exclusively through professional-services fees per project, with revenue split across the five service lines and customer segments ranging from individual households to enterprise HR/relocation departments. Fermont's competitive positioning rests on its 130-year brand heritage, dense certification portfolio (ISO 9001 via ProMovers, ISO 14001 via MOVE GREEN, FIDI FAIM PLUS, FAIM Low Credit Risk by EY, AMÖ certified, OMNI financial security), and sustainability positioning through its ClimatePartner carbon-offset partnership and emissions-reduced vehicle fleet. The legal form is a GmbH & Co. KG, with Frankfurter Aero Express GmbH as general partner and Susanne Freifrau von Verschuer and Ines Lauber serving as managing directors (Geschäftsführer); no external investors, parent companies, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or fundraising rounds were disclosed.

Name

Internationale Spedition H. & C. Fermont

Legal name

Internationale Spedition H. & C. Fermont GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://fermont.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fermont is a fifth-generation German family-owned moving, storage, and relocation services company founded in 1893, headquartered in Hattersheim near Frankfurt, serving private and corporate customers regionally in the Rhein-Main area, across Germany, and in 165 countries through international partner networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (49311), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Waste, Recycling & Bulk Disposal Appointment Coordination (HSAKAOAJ)

Keywords

• Moving services
• Residential relocation
• Commercial removals
• Furniture storage
• International shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Hattersheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Moving and Removal Services: Core revenue stream from residential and commercial moves, including packing, transport, and unpacking services. Charged per job/service with customized quotes based on distance, volume, and complexity.
2. Storage Services: Revenue from secure storage facilities including safe deposit box/climate-controlled storage, pallet storage, container storage, and furniture warehouse services. Billed based on storage type and duration.
3. New Furniture Assembly: Professional assembly services for new furniture including kitchen installation, office furniture, and designer furniture. Charged as a service per project.
4. Relocation Services: Comprehensive relocation packages including housing registration, utility setup, permit assistance, school enrollment support, and apartment search coordination. Billed as bundled service or per individual service.
5. Additional Services: Supplementary services including caretaking, electrical work, IT relocation, dry ice cleaning, insurance for transport/storage, and furniture recycling/disposal.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Internationale Spedition H. & C. Fermont is a family-owned German moving and logistics company that provides private, commercial, and government removals, furniture assembly and disassembly, short- and long-term storage, and international relocation services. Founded in 1893 and based in Hattersheim, the company serves the Frankfurt/Rhein-Main area with 80+ employees, 17 vehicles, and 4,000m² of storage space, also offering ancillary services such as packing materials, cleaning, and disposal.

Product overview

Fermont offers a unified suite of integrated moving and logistics services centered on its core offerings: Umzüge (removals for private and corporate clients in Germany and internationally), Lagerung (secure storage with vault, container, and pallet options), Neumöbelmontage (new furniture assembly), Relocation (comprehensive relocation support), and Dienstleistungen (additional services including IT relocation, insurance, and sustainable disposal). These services are designed to work together—moving services feed into storage and assembly, while relocation encompasses all moving and settling support. The company also emphasizes sustainability through climate-friendly transport and recycling partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Removals (Umzüge)

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 video surveillance and biometric security for stored goods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Eintracht FrankfurtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial advertising partner of Eintracht Frankfurt football club. Supports regional sports and shares values of passion, team spirit, and engagement that also characterize their daily work. Regional sponsorship for brand visibility in the Rhein-Main area.
• AMÖ - Bundesverband Möbelspedition und LogistikcoreOthersMembership in the Federal Association of Furniture Removal and Logistics guarantees customers the highest industry standards, tested quality, and reliable transport services. Provides arbitration board access for dispute resolution.
• ClimatePartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCO2 compensation partnership for climate-neutral removals. Supports climate protection projects and enables the company to offer environmentally friendly transport and logistics solutions through carbon offsetting.
• FIDI - Global Association of International Moving CompaniescoreOthersGlobal network of international moving companies providing worldwide coverage. Enables Fermont to offer international moving services with highest security and quality standards. Includes FAIMplus quality certification and Environmental Guidelines compliance.
• IHK Frankfurt - Industrie- und Handelskammer FrankfurtminorOthersMembership in the Frankfurt Chamber of Industry and Commerce underscores commitment to strong economy, regional networking, and qualified continuing education. Provides training company recognition.
• OMNI - Overseas Moving Network InternationalcoreOthersGlobal network of leading independent international moving companies. Part of network providing seamless international moves through vetted partners worldwide. Includes financial security certification.
• ProMoverscoreOthersQuality assurance network in furniture logistics. Customers benefit from strict quality standards and certifications (ISO 9001, DIN EN 12522) in furniture and moving logistics.
• relogg - Digital Logistics & Office Space Management GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiservice provider for corporate sector. Partnership enables offering tailored solutions for business moving, logistics, assembly, and storage nationally and internationally.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Graebel Companies: Privately held international relocation and moving company serving corporate, government, and private clients. Comparable in scope (moves, storage, relocation services) and FIDI-affiliated network model.
• Crown Relocations: Global relocation and moving services company offering international household goods moving, storage, and settling-in services. Directly comparable to Fermont's international moving, storage, and relocation portfolio, though at much larger scale.
• SIRVA: Global moving and relocation company operating across 170+ countries with owned and partner capacity. Comparable to Fermont for international move coordination, corporate relocation, and global storage offerings.
• AGS Movers: International moving and relocation group operating in 90+ countries with FIDI membership. Comparable to Fermont for international household-goods moves, secure storage, and relocation support.
• Santa Fe Relocation: International relocation specialist providing moving, storage, and destination services to corporate and private clients worldwide. Closely comparable to Fermont's integrated international move + relocation bundle.
• Interdean (Intermove Group): European-headquartered international moving and relocation company with FIDI affiliation. Comparable to Fermont for cross-border household moves, corporate relocation, and storage services.
• Allied Pickfords: International household goods moving brand under SIRVA with presence across multiple continents. Comparable to Fermont's partner-based international moving model and corporate relocation services.

Emerging players

• Team Relocations: International relocation services company focused on corporate mobility programs, with moving and settling-in services. Comparable to Fermont for relocation services and corporate client segments, though operating primarily via partner network.

Broad incumbents

• Rhenus Logistics: Major German-headquartered logistics group offering warehousing, relocation, and moving services as part of a broader portfolio. Comparable to Fermont for storage and household-goods handling, but with vastly larger scale and multimodal scope.

Regional players

• Noerpel Group: German logistics and moving company with strong regional presence in southern Germany. Comparable to Fermont as a domestic competitor in the German moving and storage market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/InternationaleSpeditionFermont
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/internationale-spedition-h.-&-c.-fermont-gmbh-&-co.-kommanditgesellschaft
• Instagraminstagram.com/fermont_umzuege?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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