Hedley's

What Hedley's does

Hedley's Group is a family-owned, London-headquartered specialty logistics and handling company founded in 1973, providing end-to-end transport, packing, storage, customs clearance, and installation services for fine art, antiques, luxury furniture, and high-value residential and commercial contents. The company serves six primary segments — private HNW clients and residential relocations, galleries, museums and auction houses, interior designers and architects, antique dealers, and luxury yacht/marina operators — through owned hubs in London, Paris, Saint-Ouen (Paris Flea Market), Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Castagniers (Côte d'Azur), and New York, supplemented by a vetted global affiliate network covering South America, the Caribbean, the Arabian Gulf, East Asia, and Oceania.

Operationally, Hedley's runs an owned fleet of 50+ specialized climate-controlled vehicles on structured weekly European shuttle routes (Riviera Line, Northern European Link, Central Europe Line, Alpine Connection, Italian Gateway, Iberian Extension, Nordic Route) and delivers services across road, air, and sea freight. Its operational technology stack includes real-time GPS tracking with client-facing visibility, barcode-based inventory cataloguing and condition reporting, climate-controlled storage with continuous environmental monitoring, and tiered packing protocols ranging from Classic to Prestige. A dedicated Elite White-Glove Division (Hedley's Matrix) operates exclusive-use black-and-silver vehicles and bespoke crating for ultra-high-value consignments.

The business model is professional services with a quote-based pricing structure: revenue is generated per project, priced on item value, fragility, volume, destination, and service tier. The company carries a heavy regulatory moat with accreditations across BAR, IATA, BIFA, AEO, LAPADA, IAM, RHA, ARCS, PACCIN, and BIID. It remains privately held by the founding family with no external funding rounds and is structured as Hedley's Group in the UK and Hedley's Group SAS in France.

Name

Hedley's

Legal name

Hedley's Group

Website

https://hedleysgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hedley's Group is a family-owned, London-headquartered specialty logistics provider founded in 1973, offering end-to-end packing, transport, climate-controlled storage, customs clearance, and installation services for fine art, antiques, luxury interiors, and HNW residential relocations across Europe, the U.S., and via global affiliates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Art & Antiques Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Packing and Crating (488991), Used Household and Office Goods Moving (48421)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

High-Value / Fragile Bulky Goods Delivery (Art, antiques, pianos) (TLAAAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Furniture & Home Furnishings White-Glove Delivery (TLAAAKAA)

Keywords

• Fine art logistics
• Antique handling services
• Luxury residential removals
• Art transport services
• Fine art storage

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Logistics & Freight Forwarding Services: Hedley's Group generates revenue through comprehensive logistics services spanning road transport, air freight, and sea freight. Services are quoted and priced on a per-project basis, tailored to the value, volume, fragility, and destination of each consignment. Revenue is derived from both dedicated (exclusive-use) and consolidated (shared-load) transport options.
2. Packing & Crate Making: Tiered packing services ranging from basic protective wrapping (Classic) to bespoke museum-grade crating (Prestige). Revenue is generated through material and labour charges based on the complexity and level of protection selected.
3. Secure Storage & Warehousing: Short- and long-term secure storage in climate-controlled facilities, private vaults, and mobile containers. Revenue is earned through storage rental fees, with additional charges for inventory management, viewing room access, and retrieval/delivery services.
4. Specialized Installation & Hoisting: Expert installation services for fine art, antiques, furniture, and complex lifting/rigging operations. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for on-site placement, rigging, and hoisting services.
5. Customs Clearance Services: In-house and affiliate-supported customs clearance for UK, France/EU, and USA shipments. Revenue is earned through brokerage and documentation service fees, typically bundled within international relocation and freight projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hedley's Group is a family-owned logistics and handling specialist that provides end-to-end transport, packing, crating, storage, customs clearance, and installation services for fine art, antiques, furniture, and luxury interiors. It operates an owned fleet of 50+ specialized vehicles across European shuttle routes, supplemented by global affiliate partners, serving galleries, museums, auction houses, interior designers, antique dealers, and high-net-worth private clients. The company is structured around the Hedley's Humpers, Hedley's Fine Art, Hedley's Logistics, and the Elite White Glove (Matrix) divisions.

Product overview

Hedley's Group is a family-owned global logistics and handling specialist operating since 1973, offering a comprehensive suite of services for fine art, antiques, furniture, and luxury interiors. The company operates as a unified platform combining multiple specialized divisions (Hedley's Humpers for removals, Hedley's Fine Art for art handling, and Hedley's Logistics for freight forwarding) under one umbrella. Core offerings include Residential Services, Commercial Solutions, Logistics (road, air, sea freight), Storage & Warehousing, and Value Added Services. The Elite White Glove Division represents the premium tier of service with exclusive-use vehicles and climate-controlled transport. The company operates a network of shuttle routes across Europe and serves clients globally through affiliate partnerships, with dedicated offices in London, Paris, Provence, and Côte d'Azur.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue & Yellow Service: Standard residential and design logistics service - efficient, reliable, detail-driven solutions for residential relocations and designer installations.
• Black & Silver Service

Products and services

• Elite White Glove Division (Black & Silver Service) Premium-tier logistics service for private collections, museum-grade handling, and luxury projects requiring absolute discretion, confidentiality, and heightened control. Employs exclusive-use Black & Silver vehicles, climate-controlled environments, advanced condition reporting systems, and dedicated project teams.
• Residential Services Seamless moving experience for residential relocations including local moves, long distance moves, and international relocations with tiered service levels (Classic, Signature, Elite, Prestige) for city apartments, estates, and holiday homes.
• Commercial Solutions Logistics support for galleries, museums, auction houses, designers, and retailers including post-sale deliveries, showroom installations, large-scale rollouts, and exhibition transport.
• Logistics Services (Road, Air, Sea Freight) Worldwide transport solutions across road, air, and sea freight including dedicated and part-load transport, priority freight, and consolidated deliveries with complete oversight and care.
• Storage & Warehousing Secure, climate-controlled storage and fully managed warehousing for items of all kinds, featuring private vaults, racked climate control, viewing rooms, and containerized storage options with 24-hour security monitoring.
• Specialized Installation Expert installation services for fine art, sculptures, and high-value design pieces with museum-level handling including picture hanging, furniture assembly, and complex hoisting.
• Complex Hoisting & Lifting Services Expert hoisting solutions for large, heavy, or delicate items using cranes, gantries, exterior lifts and specialized rigging for artworks, pianos, furniture, and architectural elements.
• Customs Clearance Expert customs clearance services managing export and import documentation, tariff classification, and regulatory compliance across UK, France, EU, and worldwide.
• Crate Making & Tiered Packing Solutions Custom-crafted crates and tiered packing solutions ranging from protective blanket wraps to shadow boxes, premium coverings, and custom crating, designed to ensure safe transport and storage. Includes four tiers: Classic, Signature, Elite, and Prestige.
• Inventory Management State-of-the-art inventory control and condition reporting services providing total oversight with digital cataloguing, photography, and real-time tracking.
• Luxury Yacht Support Marina and port side logistics support for yacht outfitting, residential-to-dock transport, onboard placement, storage with phased release, and marina support services.
• Private Jet Essentials Discreet outfitting support and courier deliveries for private aircraft including home-to-hangar transport, aircraft outfitting, and high-value items handling.
• Antiques & Collectibles Services Tailored logistics for antique dealers including fairs and market logistics, onsite handling services, post-sale distribution, and international buying trips support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ cities serviced weekly with 50+ specialized transport vehicles across 10+ countries daily

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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