International Association of Movers

What International Association of Movers does

The International Association of Movers (IAM) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1962 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, serving the global moving, forwarding, shipping, logistics, and mobility services industries. It represents more than 2,220 member companies across over 170 countries, offering tiered membership (Premier, Core, Value) plus the subsidiary International Shippers Association (ISA) cooperative buying program for ocean freight. Its core product is the IAM Mobility Exchange (mobilityex.com) directory platform, which integrates the IAMX Validation system for credentialing members, an Issue Resolution System (IIRS) for trade dispute mediation, the Receivable Protection Program (RPP) for unpaid-invoice protection, and a real-time Alert System for alleged debtor information.

IAM monetizes through a combination of annual membership dues, ISA membership and preferred-vendor commissions, advertising in Portal Magazine (six issues annually distributed globally), the Annual Meeting & Expo, and training/certification revenue through IAM Learning hosted on PathLMS and the Global Moving Foundation scholarship program. GTM is sales-led with direct enterprise outreach for large corporate members and self-serve online enrollment for SMBs, augmented by a membership referral program. Recent product investments include an AI Chat Assistant for the IAMX directory (2026), IAM Data Solutions analytics services (2024), and a CMMC Resource Center for federal cybersecurity compliance. The organization is governed by an elected Executive Committee, is not externally owned or funded, and is led by President Brian Limperopulos (appointed 2024) with a disclosed management team of approximately 12 executives across membership, government relations, finance, sales, and operations.

Name

International Association of Movers

Legal name

International Association of Movers

Website

https://iamovers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Association of Movers (IAM) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1962 serving 2,220+ moving, forwarding, shipping, and logistics companies across 170+ countries through membership, directory, validation, dispute resolution, training, and cooperative buying services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Household Goods Move Management (Vendor Coordination) (HSAKAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Claims Handling, Documentation & Dispute Resolution Services (HSAKANAI)

Keywords

• Moving industry association
• International relocation services
• Household goods moving
• Freight forwarding services
• Membership trade association

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from moving companies, forwarding companies, and industry suppliers. Tiered membership structure includes Premier, Core, and Value tiers with varying benefit levels and fee structures. IAM members receive discounted ISA membership rates.
2. ISA Membership Fees: International Shippers Association membership with annual dues ($400 for IAM members, $750 for non-IAM members) plus initiation fees. ISA provides cooperative buying power for ocean freight rates through preferred vendor contracts.
3. Advertising & Media: Advertising opportunities across Portal Magazine (6 issues annually), IAM website, and eNewsletters reaching 2,220+ member companies in 170 countries.
4. Events & Conferences: Revenue from IAM Annual Meeting & Expo, including registration fees, sponsorship packages, and exhibitor booth fees.
5. Training & Education Programs: IAM Learning platform offering e-learning programs, live sessions, and professional development. Also includes Global Moving Foundation scholarships and industry training program awards (up to $500 per person annually for approved training).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The International Association of Movers (IAM) is a global nonprofit trade association that serves more than 2,220 moving, forwarding, shipping, logistics, and mobility services companies across 170+ countries. It delivers membership tiers (Premier, Core, Value), the IAM Mobility Exchange directory with IAMX Validation, member protection programs (RPP, IIRS), training through IAM Learning, certification via IAM Trusted Moving Company, industry advocacy, and an annual meeting and expo.

Product overview

IAM operates as a membership association offering a portfolio of interconnected products and services centered around its IAM Mobility Exchange directory platform and IAMX Validation system. The core offerings include member protection programs (Receivable Protection Program, IAM Issue Resolution System), professional development (IAM Learning, Portal Magazine, Country Guides), and trust/differentiation programs (IAM Trusted Moving Company, Code of Ethics). IAM also administers affiliate groups including the Global Moving Foundation (scholarships/training), IAM Young Professionals, Leadership Alliance, International Shippers Association, and US Domestic Asset-Based Movers group. The association hosts an annual meeting and expo for industry networking and education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IAM Mobility Exchange: The online directory and validation platform for IAM members.
• IAMX
• IAMTrusted
• IAM Learning
• IAM Issue Resolution System (IIRS)
• Receivable Protection Program (RPP)
• Portal Magazine
• Wohlstetter Academic Awards
• Industry Training Program

Products and services

• IAM Mobility Exchange IAM's primary online directory and member platform (mobilityex.com) enabling moving industry companies to search, qualify, and connect with verified partners globally. Features the IAMX Validation system for verified credentials.
• IAM Learning E-learning platform hosted on PathLMS providing professional development courses, webinars, and live training sessions for IAM members to advance careers and industry knowledge.
• IAM Trusted Moving Company (ITMC) Certification program validating moving companies that meet IAM's highest standards for professionalism, reliability, and ethical conduct, allowing members to differentiate services in the market.
• Receivable Protection Program (RPP) Financial protection program that safeguards IAM members against unpaid invoices from other member companies, mitigating business risk in agent-to-agent transactions.
• IAM Issue Resolution System (IIRS) Dispute resolution system enabling IAM member companies to file and manage trade issues efficiently, promoting amicable resolutions typically within 30 days.
• IAM Country Guides Comprehensive guides providing essential information on importing and exporting used household goods and personal vehicles across 170+ countries, helping members navigate global moves.
• IAM Alert System Real-time information dashboard providing global alerts about member companies, alleged debtor information, and transparency tools to support informed business decisions.
• Portal Magazine Official IAM publication distributed six times annually to members in 170+ countries, providing industry trends, member perspectives, and operational intelligence for the global moving industry.
• IAM Annual Meeting & Expo Annual flagship event bringing IAM members worldwide together for conferences, networking, education sessions, and industry collaboration, held at international locations.
• International Shippers Association (ISA) Nonprofit cooperative buying group incorporated in 1999 providing members with competitive ocean rates and volume-induced discounts through contracts with preferred vendors such as SEACORP and SEACO Shipping SA, plus military/government HHG group rates.
• Global Moving Foundation (GMF) Foundation (formerly the Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund) supporting professional development through scholarships and industry training programs for IAM members and students in transportation/logistics.
• Wohlstetter Academic Awards Scholarship program offering up to ten $5,000 USD scholarships to IAM members, their dependents, and student members pursuing transportation and logistics education.
• Industry Training Program Training award program providing up to $500 annually per person for approved industry training courses through partners including IAM Learning, FIDI, LACMA, EuRA, and WERC.
• IAM Code of Ethics Foundational code establishing ethical standards for IAM members, with enforcement procedures administered by the Members Ethics Council instituted January 1, 2012 to adjudicate Code of Ethics breaches.
• IAM Young Professionals (IAM-YP) Member engagement group for household goods industry professionals under age 40 (including C-suite executives), providing networking, professional development, and leadership opportunities.
• Leadership Alliance Collaborative initiative promoting leadership excellence through education, training, webinars, and networking for current and aspiring leaders in the moving industry.
• US Domestic Asset-Based Movers (DAB) Specialized member group serving U.S. domestic asset-based movers (independent movers or van line agents with trucks, crews, and warehouses), providing interstate compliance services and customer arbitration support.
• IAM Data Solutions Data management and analytics services for the moving industry providing market intelligence and operational data support to members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 136 merit-based scholarships of $5,000 each awarded since 2002 through Global Moving Foundation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEACORPcoreOthersISA Preferred Vendor for USA outbound commercial household goods FCL and LCL shipping. Contact: +1 (704) 732-6063. Provides competitive ocean freight rates for U.S. military or government HHG to and from the UK and North Europe or the Pacific Rim.
• SEACO Shipping SAcoreOthersISA Preferred Vendor contact: Patrick Vercauteren ([email protected], +32 (0)3 360 78 21) and Mike Connolly ([email protected], +1 (415) 927-6439). Provides ocean freight services for ISA members shipping to/from UK, North Europe, and Pacific Rim regions.
• FIDI (Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved industry training program partner. IAM Learning platform integration with FIDI Academy for professional development. IAM members can access FIDI training as part of industry training program awards.
• LACMA (Lettings and Catering Management Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved industry training program partner providing training programs accessible through Global Moving Foundation Industry Training Program awards. LACMA training courses available for IAM member employees.
• EuRA (European Relocation Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved industry training program partner through EuRA MIM Learning platform. IAM members can access EuRA training as approved industry training under the Global Moving Foundation Industry Training Program.
• WERC (Workforce Excellence through Certification Registry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved industry training program partner. WERC training programs accessible through Global Moving Foundation Industry Training Program awards of up to $500 per person annually.
• Mobility Exchange, LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partner for the IAM Mobility Exchange directory platform and IAM Learning system. Charlie Stewart previously worked at Mobility Exchange before joining IAM staff. Mobility Exchange designed the IAMX Validation system and learning content for IAM Learning.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• European Relocation Association (EuRA): EuRA is the European relocation industry association serving mobility and relocation management companies. It is both an IAM training partner and a direct competitor for European members and corporate relocation clients.
• American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA): AMSA is the principal U.S. domestic moving and storage industry association, overlapping with IAM's U.S. Domestic Asset-Based Movers segment. It serves a comparable advocacy, training, and member-protection function in the U.S. market.
• Worldwide ERC (formerly Employee Relocation Council): Worldwide ERC is the leading global association for corporate relocation management and mobility professionals, with overlapping membership among relocation management companies and corporate mobility buyers that IAM also serves.
• LACMA (Relocation Management Association, formerly LACMA): LACMA serves corporate relocation and mobility management professionals, with training programs that overlap IAM's Industry Training Program. It is both a strategic training partner and a competitor for corporate relocation member segments.
• FIDI (Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs): FIDI is the other major international moving industry association, with overlapping membership and FAIM quality standards. It is both a competitor and an IAM training partner, serving as the most directly comparable global moving association peer.

Regional players

• Canadian Association of Movers (CAM): CAM is the Canadian moving industry trade association, providing member services and advocacy for Canadian movers. It is comparable to IAM as a national trade association serving a specific geography.
• International Furniture Removers Association (NZ) / NZAM: Regional moving associations in markets like New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa serve comparable advocacy and member-protection functions domestically. They are comparable as country-level associations serving moving industry members in their geographies.
• British Association of Removers (BAR): BAR is the U.K. trade association for the removal industry, with a domestic focus on British movers. It serves a comparable member-protection and standards role for U.K.-based moving companies that may also hold IAM international membership.

Broad incumbents

• ASAE (American Society of Association Executives): ASAE is the broad incumbent trade association for association professionals. It is comparable as a peer organization operating in the membership-association space and serving overlapping professional development needs of IAM's own staff leadership.

Emerging players

• WERC (Workforce Excellence through Certification Registry): WERC provides workforce certification for the moving and relocation industry. It is comparable as an IAM training partner addressing professional credentialing needs and serving an adjacent niche within the moving industry talent ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iamovers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IAMVideoChannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/iamovers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iamovers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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