What Move Northwest does

Move Northwest is a privately held, Washington-State-based residential and commercial moving and storage company operating continuously since 1903 under the legacy Bekins Northwest brand before rebranding in January 2025. The company runs 11 office locations across Western, Central, and Eastern Washington (Tacoma, Seattle/Mountlake Terrace, Lakewood, Kent, Federal Way, Olympia, Bremerton, Spokane Valley, Richland, Yakima, and Walla Walla) and serves both consumer and enterprise markets. Core products include local hourly moves within a 55-mile radius, intrastate moves billed by weight, long-distance interstate and international relocations, professional packing, automobile transport, and storage — including a proprietary Vaulted Storage System using padded and sealed wooden container vaults across multiple climate-controlled facilities.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market with dedicated move coordinators conducting in-home or virtual consultations and providing personalized estimates. Commercial customers are served through relationship-based field sales, with the company holding IOMI Certified Office Mover and Office Moving Alliance memberships to support specialized office relocations. Distribution reach is augmented by an Interstate Agent relationship with North American Van Lines for national moves and International Association of Movers membership for overseas work. In January 2026, the company launched MoveLogistiX, a dedicated Commercial Logistics Division in partnership with Olympic Move Group, extending the platform into commercial freight, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain coordination.

Name

Move Northwest

Legal name

Move Northwest

Website

https://www.movenw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Move Northwest is a Washington State-based residential and commercial moving and storage company, operating 11 locations statewide since 1903. It serves individual households, healthcare systems, and businesses with local, interstate, international moves, packing, climate-controlled storage, and a new commercial logistics division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Storage Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Moving for Homes (Single-Family, Townhome) (HSAKAAAC), Local Moving with Packing/Unpacking Add-On (HSAKAAAH), Cross-Border Moving (Neighboring Countries/Regional) (HSAKACAL)

Keywords

• Residential moving services
• Commercial moving services
• Warehouse storage solutions
• Professional packing services
• Long-distance relocation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Moving Services: Move Northwest generates revenue primarily through residential moving services including local hourly-rate moves (within 55-mile radius), intrastate moves charged by weight and services, and long-distance/cross-country moves priced from consultation. Services include packing, valuation protection, and short/long-term storage as add-ons. International moves are priced as full-service packages.
2. Commercial Moving Services: Commercial revenue comes from office relocations, business moves, warehousing, delivery and installation services. Commercial clients include healthcare facilities (MultiCare, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health), hospitality businesses, and government/military. Services include packing, loading, transportation, project management, storage, and decommissioning.
3. Warehousing and Storage Services: Storage services include short-term and long-term options at multiple climate-controlled locations. The company offers both vaulted warehouse storage and portable storage through partner Jump Box. Revenue generated from storage unit fees and inventory management services for commercial clients.
4. Professional Packing Services: Add-on packing services where professional packers handle belongings using high-quality materials. Includes assessment, custom packing, labeling, and inventory creation. Packing supplies (boxes, bubble wrap, tape) are provided as part of the service.
5. Automobile Transportation: Vehicle transport service for customers moving across town or across the country, handling vehicles with care and professionalism during relocations.
6. Commercial Logistics (MoveLogistiX): Newly launched commercial logistics division (MoveLogistiX) providing full-service logistics solutions including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain coordination for commercial clients shipping commodities domestically and internationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Move Northwest provides full-service residential and commercial moving services across Washington State and beyond, including local/in-state moves (within 55-mile radius), intrastate and interstate cross-country relocations, international/overseas moves, professional packing, and short- and long-term storage. Commercial offerings include IOMI-certified office relocations, warehousing, delivery and installation, and commercial packing, with a new MoveLogistiX division extending into commercial logistics, transportation, and supply chain coordination.

Product overview

Move Northwest is a full-service moving and storage company operating in Washington State since 1903 (originally Bekins Northwest, rebranded January 2025). The company offers a unified suite of residential and commercial moving services built around core transportation and logistics capabilities. The residential portfolio includes local/in-state moves, long-distance cross-country moves, international overseas relocations, and add-on services such as professional packing and residential storage using the proprietary Vaulted Storage System. The commercial portfolio encompasses local business relocations, long-distance commercial moves, warehousing/delivery/installation services, commercial packing, and commercial warehousing/storage. In January 2026, Move Northwest launched MoveLogistiX as a new Commercial Logistics Division in partnership with Olympic Move Group, extending the company's capabilities into dedicated commercial and commodities logistics. All services are delivered through the company's own experienced staff, proprietary facilities, and a national network via the North American Van Lines agency relationship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MoveLogistiX: Commercial Logistics Division launched by Olympic Move Group and Move Northwest, focused on commercial and commodities shipping domestically and internationally, providing full-service logistics solutions including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain coordination.

Products and services

• Residential Moving Services Full-service residential moving covering local/in-state moves, long-distance cross-country relocations, and international/overseas moves; includes consultation, custom move planning, professional packing, valuation protection, and storage add-ons.
• Commercial Moving Services Full-service commercial moving for offices, retail, healthcare facilities, hospitality, government/military, and educational institutions; includes local business relocations, long-distance commercial moves, packing, project management, and office decommissioning as an IOMI Certified Office Mover.
• Warehousing, Delivery & Installation Comprehensive logistics services including flexible warehousing, reliable local and long-distance delivery, and professional installation of furniture, appliances, electronics, and fixtures across retail, hospitality, healthcare, office, and residential sectors.
• Residential Storage Short-term and long-term residential storage at multiple Washington locations with 100% climate-controlled units, top-notch security, flexible terms, and the proprietary Vaulted Storage System using padded/sealed wooden container vaults.
• Commercial Warehousing & Storage Flexible commercial storage including short-term and long-term options, climate-controlled storage for sensitive items, secure warehousing with 24/7 monitoring, storage-in-transit for relocations, and inventory management.
• Professional Packing Services Expert packing services using high-quality materials for residential and commercial customers; includes assessment and planning, professional packing with appropriate techniques, labeling, and detailed inventory; all supplies (boxes, bubble wrap, tape) provided.
• MoveLogistiX Commercial Logistics Division New commercial logistics division providing full-service logistics solutions including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain coordination for commercial clients shipping commodities domestically and internationally, backed by the companies' existing operational strength and national network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120+ years of service history demonstrates sustained operational excellence and customer trust in the Pacific Northwest market
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Olympic Move GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Strategic partnership to launch MoveLogistiX, a new Commercial Logistics Division. Combines operational strength and national network to provide commercial and commodities shipping domestically and internationally. Represents significant expansion into commercial logistics beyond traditional moving services.
• North American Van LinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMove Northwest operates as an Interstate Agent for North American Van Lines, connecting local operations to a national moving network. This partnership provides infrastructure for long-distance and interstate moves while maintaining local ownership and service standards. U.S. DOT No. 70851. The relationship dates to the Bekins Northwest era and continues post-rebrand.
• Jump Box (Portable Storage)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership for portable storage containers in Olympia and Tacoma. Jump Box provides 16' and 20' portable storage containers that jump onsite when needed and offsite when not. Serves automotive, manufacturing, heavy equipment and rigging industries. Also available in Spokane.
• International Association of Movers (IAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMove Northwest is a Proud Member of the International Association of Movers, providing access to global moving network and resources for international relocations. IAM is the leading global trade association for moving companies.
• Office Moving Alliance (OMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud Members of the Office Moving Alliance, an industry alliance for office moving professionals. Membership supports IOMI certification and provides resources for commercial office relocations.
• Seattle SeahawksflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Partner of the Seattle Seahawks NFL team and Official Mover of Seattle Seafair. Major regional sponsorship providing brand visibility, trust signals, and community connection. The Seahawks logo appears on company materials and website.
• Seattle SeafairflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Mover of Seattle Seafair summer festival and events. Regional partnership providing community visibility and brand association with major regional event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• North American Van Lines: National full-service moving and logistics carrier. Move Northwest operates as an Interstate Agent for North American Van Lines, leveraging its national network for long-distance and interstate moves while maintaining local ownership and customer relationships.
• United Van Lines: Major national van line offering local, long-distance, and international moving with a large agent network. Directly comparable to North American Van Lines and represents a parallel agent-network model for residential and commercial relocation.
• Allied Van Lines: National full-service moving company with extensive agent network covering local, interstate, and international moves. Directly comparable industry positioning; competes for both residential and commercial accounts through similar agent-based distribution.
• Atlas Van Lines: Major national van line with an agent network providing residential, commercial, and international relocation services. Comparable to NAVL/United/Allied in offering a federation model through which Move Northwest's parent network also operates.
• Bekins Van Lines: National van line and former parent brand of Move Northwest (formerly Bekins Northwest). Move Northwest retains cooperative agency relationships with both Bekins and North American Van Lines, making Bekins a direct corporate heritage peer and ongoing channel partner.

Direct peers

• Two Men and a Truck: Largest franchised moving company in the U.S. with strong local and intrastate focus, multi-unit franchise presence, and standardized service offerings. Highly comparable residential and small-commercial moving model with regional franchise density similar to Move Northwest's office footprint.
• International Van Lines: Full-service national and international moving company offering local, long-distance, and overseas relocations with packing and storage. Directly comparable in offering the same end-to-end residential moving services as Move Northwest.

Emerging players

• PODS: Portable moving and storage container company with national footprint allowing self-service moves. Move Northwest partners with Jump Box for portable storage in select Washington markets, making PODS a partial competitor and adjacent player in the same end-to-end moving + storage category.
• Bellhop: Tech-enabled local moving platform connecting customers with vetted movers via an online booking experience. Overlaps with Move Northwest's local residential moving service but with a digital-first, on-demand model rather than full-service relocation.
• 1-800-PACK-RAT: Portable moving and storage container company serving local and long-distance customers. Comparable to Move Northwest's Jump Box partnership and to its vaulted storage offering, representing an adjacent technology-driven alternative in the storage-in-transit segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/move-northwest

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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