About us
Built on trust, driven by delivery
1st Move Logistics was founded to make complex shipments simple. Today we move furniture, precious metals, property and general freight for households and businesses across three continents.
Headquartered in London, 1st Move Logistics started as a specialist furniture-removal company serving families relocating within the UK. As customer needs grew, so did our capabilities — first into high-value cargo such as precious metals and antiques, then into cross-border property consignments and general freight.
Our South Africa branch in Cape Town and our European hub in Rotterdam now give us end-to-end control over three of the world's busiest trade lanes. Whether it's a single pallet to Paris or a household move from Pretoria to London, the same principles apply: careful handling, clear communication, and delivery at doorstep.
We invest in trained crews, vetted drivers, sealed vehicles and monitored storage so our customers can ship with confidence. Every move is backed by insurance, customs support and a tracking portal that keeps you informed from collection to delivery.
Our values
Trust
We treat every consignment as if it were our own, with clear communication and full accountability.
Excellence
From packing to final delivery, we follow strict quality standards and continuous improvement.
Partnership
We build long-term relationships with customers, insurers and customs partners worldwide.
Reliability
On-time collections, accurate ETAs and proactive updates are the minimum our customers expect.
Compliance & credentials
- Fully licensed UK haulage operator
- ISO 9001 quality management aligned processes
- Goods-in-transit insurance up to £50,000 per load
- Customs intermediary support for UK, EU and South Africa
- CCTV-monitored storage facilities
- Driver vetting and sealed-vehicle protocols for high-value cargo
Leadership team
James Barker
Managing Director, UK
Thandiwe Mokoena
Regional Director, South Africa
Pieter van Dijk
Operations Director, Europe
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