1st MoveLogistics

Our services

Shipping tailored to your cargo

From a single antique to a full house move, we have the expertise, vehicles and insurance to handle it.

Furniture & household removals
House and office moves with packing, loading and unpacking options.
  • Full or part-load domestic removals
  • Packing materials and professional packing service
  • Furniture dismantling and reassembly
  • Short and long-term storage
  • UK, South Africa and European coverage

Lead time: 3–14 days depending on route and load size

Insurance: Goods-in-transit cover up to £50,000; higher values on request

Precious metals & high-value cargo
Secure, discreet transport for bullion, jewellery and high-value cargo.
  • Sealed, tracked vehicles with vetted drivers
  • Dedicated or shared secure transport
  • Full chain-of-custody documentation
  • Confidential handling and plain-van options
  • Insurance for declared value

Lead time: Same-day to 7 days depending on route

Insurance: All-risk cover up to declared value; vault-to-vault service available

Property & estate consignments
Clearance, consignment and delivery for property sales and estates.
  • House clearance and inventory service
  • Antique and artwork handling
  • Auction and buyer-direct delivery
  • Probate and estate coordination
  • Cross-border customs support

Lead time: 7–21 days for international; 2–7 days domestic

Insurance: Itemised valuation cover for antiques, art and collectibles

General freight
Pallet, parcel and container freight across road, air and sea.
  • Pallet, parcel and groupage services
  • Full and part-load containers
  • Air freight for urgent cargo
  • Import and export customs clearance
  • B2B and trade distribution

Lead time: 1–5 days road; 5–21 days sea; 1–3 days air

Insurance: Standard liability or full goods-in-transit cover

Frequently asked questions

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