Who We Are
We are the official online platform for three certified international moving companies based in the UK and Europe. Since 2010, they have trusted us to connect them with customers moving anywhere in the world.
We don't pretend to be independent. We don't pretend to search the whole market. We are upfront about who we are and who we represent.
You have probably seen other websites that promise to find you the best moving company. Most of them work like this: you fill in a form, and your details get sent to five, ten, or even more companies. Then your phone starts ringing. Your inbox fills up. It can feel stressful before your move has even started.
We are not a removal company. We don't own vans, pack boxes, or ship containers.
We are not a comparison site. We don't sell your details to dozens of random companies.
We are the dedicated platform for three international moving companies who have trusted us to represent them for 16 years.
When you contact us, we look at where you're moving to and connect you with the partner who specialises in that route. You get one quote, one point of contact, and one expert looking after your move from start to finish.
Our Expertise
We may not be the ones physically moving your belongings, but we are experts in this industry in our own right.
Since 2010, we have done one thing: connect people moving abroad with the right certified mover for their route. That's 16 years of learning which routes work best with which partners, understanding customs requirements for different countries, and knowing what questions to ask.
Our team is led by Darren Benjamin, who has run this platform since it launched in 2010. He also has over a decade of additional experience in the moving industry, including his role as Secretary / Manager of a removal company since 2013 (verifiable on Companies House).
Darren doesn't have formal industry certifications, his expertise comes from over 20 years in the logistic industry and 16 years of matching customers with the right movers and understanding what makes international moves succeed or fail.
Darren Benjamin — hands-on experience in international moving
What our experience means for you:
Route Specialists, Not Generalists
Where you're going determines which partner we connect you with. Each of our three partners has routes they know inside out, countries where they've moved hundreds or thousands of families, where they understand the customs process, and where they have trusted contacts on the ground.
This isn't random matching. It's informed matching based on 16 years of working with these companies and knowing their strengths.
How route matching works:
When you tell us your destination, we ask ourselves:
- Which of our three partners has the most experience with this route?
- Who has the best network and contacts in that country?
- Who can offer the best service for this specific move?
Even for difficult or unusual routes — destinations that many movers avoid, we can usually find a solution. After 16 years in this industry, we've handled requests for places most people have never heard of. If there's a way to get your belongings there safely, we'll find it.
How International Moving Really Works
Most removal companies will tell you they can move you anywhere in the world. The reality is more complicated.
No single company has the vehicles, warehouse network, shipping contacts, and local expertise to handle every route on the planet. It's simply not possible.
What typically happens behind the scenes:
When you ask a generalist mover to take you somewhere outside their usual routes, they often need to:
- Find a specialist who can actually handle your destination
- Subcontract your move to that specialist
- Add their own coordination fee on top
- You end up paying for two companies: the one you spoke to, and the one actually doing the move
This isn't dishonest, it's just how the industry works. Many customers don't realise this is happening.
What We Do Differently
We do exactly what those generalist movers do, find the right specialist for your route. The difference?
- Our service is free. You pay nothing to us.
- We've been doing this since 2010. We already know who the specialists are.
- We connect you directly. You deal with the expert mover, not a middleman.
- You pay one company, not two. No hidden subcontracting fees.
After 16 years of doing exactly this, we've built relationships with certified specialists covering routes all over the world. Finding the right mover for any destination is what we know best.
Why We're Different From Comparison Sites
Comparison Sites
- ✕ Sell your details to 5, 10, or more companies
- ✕ Work with whoever pays them
- ✕ Don't know the movers personally
- ✕ Match randomly, not by route expertise
- ✕ You get bombarded with calls and emails
Us
- ✓ Represent three certified companies only
- ✓ 16-year partnerships we trust
- ✓ Know our partners inside out
- ✓ Match by route expertise
- ✓ One quote from one specialist
Our Partners' Credentials
We only represent movers who hold proper industry certifications. Our three partners are members of AGM Group and hold memberships with the most respected organisations in international moving. These aren't just logos, they represent real standards that are regularly checked and verified.
International Quality Standards
FIDI-FAIM Certification
FIDI-FAIM is the gold standard for international movers worldwide. To earn this certification, a company must pass more than 200 quality checks covering everything from packing methods to customer service. Independent inspectors from Ernst & Young audit certified companies every three years to make sure standards are being maintained. Only around 500 companies globally hold this certification.
FAIM Plus
FAIM Plus is an advanced level of FIDI certification. Companies with FAIM Plus have demonstrated even higher standards of service, particularly for corporate and high-volume relocations. It shows a commitment to continuous improvement beyond the base FIDI requirements.
Industry Associations
BAR Overseas
The British Association of Removers is the UK's leading trade body for moving companies. BAR Overseas members specialise in international moves and must follow a strict code of practice. If something goes wrong, BAR provides a dispute resolution service.
IAM
The International Association of Movers is the world's largest trade association for international moving companies, with over 2,000 members in more than 170 countries. IAM membership means access to a global network of trusted partners.
FIDI
The Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs Internationaux (International Federation of International Movers) is the quality-focused global alliance of professional moving companies. FIDI members are committed to the highest standards in the industry.
Trade Networks
MTC (The Movers Trading Club)
MTC is a network of independent moving companies who work together to offer seamless international relocations. Members share resources and expertise, allowing them to handle moves to destinations where they might not have their own presence.
AGM Group
Our partners are members of AGM Group, which defines best practices in terms of operations and ensures compliance at every level. AGM Group member companies are focused on delivering first-class, specialist services.
What this means for you: When we connect you with one of our partners, you're getting a mover who has been vetted by multiple international bodies. Their standards aren't just claimed, they're independently verified.
How It Works
Tell us about your move
Where you're moving from, where you're going, and roughly when you want to move.
We match you by route
We connect you with whichever of our three partners specialises in your destination.
They contact you directly
One quote from one certified mover. You deal with them from start to finish.
Our Promise
Honesty
We're upfront that we represent three specific movers — no hidden agendas.
Quality
All three partners hold internationally recognised certifications.
Expertise
We match by route knowledge, not randomly.
Simplicity
One mover, one quote — no comparison site chaos.
Free service
You pay the mover directly — we charge nothing.
Difficult routes welcome
If there's a way to move you there, we'll find it.
Our Track Record
850,000+
Requests received since 2010
16
Years in business
3
Certified partner companies
7
Industry certifications held
We're Proud of Our Track Record on Google Reviews
In 16 years of connecting customers with certified movers, we've built a reputation we're proud of. We're transparent about who we are and who we work with — and we let our results speak for themselves.
Company Details
- Trading name: International Removals Companies
- Registered company: DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD
- Company number: 07425576
- ICO registration: ZB022743
- Registered since: 2010
- Email: followup@internationalremovalscompanies.co.uk
Ready to Move Abroad?
Tell us where you're going and we'll connect you with the certified partner who specialises in your route.
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Our company, DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, is not connected to any other businesses with similar names:
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International Removals LTD
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PSS International Removals
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Pickfords
A well-known removals company. No connection to us.