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Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited (APML) is an Indian logistics and relocation company headquartered in New Delhi, India. The organisation operates across the packing, moving, transportation, warehousing, storage and supply-chain sectors.
Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited (APML) is an Indian logistics and relocation company headquartered in New Delhi, India. The organisation operates across the packing, moving, transportation, warehousing, storage and supply-chain sectors.
The origins of Agarwal Packers and Movers can be traced to Agarwal Household Carrier, which was started in 1986 by Ramesh Agarwal, Rajender Agarwal and T. Vijay Kumar. The business initially focused on the transportation of household goods and subsequently developed into a broader relocation and logistics organisation.
In 1987, the business evolved into Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd., establishing the corporate identity associated with its present operations.
The company provides residential relocation, domestic moving, international relocation, corporate relocation, car transportation, warehousing, storage and specialised logistics services. Its specialised activities include ODC transportation, EXIM cargo, IT relocation, industrial logistics, data-centre relocation and fine-art relocation.
According to the company's published information, its network covers more than 1,264 service locations in India and extends to 182 countries internationally.
The organisation serves individual households as well as corporate organisations, government departments, public-sector organisations, institutions, banks, industrial businesses and other commercial customers.
Introduction
Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited (APML) is an Indian logistics, relocation and transportation organisation operating across multiple segments of the moving and supply-chain industry.
The company provides services covering packing, loading, transportation, unloading, delivery, storage and relocation. Its service portfolio includes household shifting, domestic relocation, international moving, corporate relocation, car transportation, warehousing and specialised logistics.
Over time, the organisation has expanded beyond conventional household shifting into commercial and institutional logistics. Its activities include third-party logistics, supply-chain management, EXIM cargo, Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) transportation, industrial logistics, IT relocation and specialised movement of sensitive or high-value assets.
The company combines transportation infrastructure, warehousing facilities, specialised vehicles and technology-enabled tracking systems to support relocation and logistics operations.
History and Background
The origins of Agarwal Packers and Movers are associated with Agarwal Household Carrier, which was started in 1986 by Ramesh Agarwal, Rajender Agarwal and T. Vijay Kumar.
The original business focused primarily on the transportation of household goods. As organised relocation services developed in India, the organisation expanded its activities to include packing, moving and broader transportation services.
In 1987, the business evolved into Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd., marking the development of the organisation under its present brand identity.
The company subsequently expanded its domestic network and developed capabilities in international relocation, corporate moving, warehousing, transportation and specialised logistics.
The organisation's development reflects the broader evolution of India's relocation industry from conventional household goods transportation toward integrated mobility, warehousing and supply-chain services.
Founder
Ramesh Agarwal is associated with the founding and development of Agarwal Packers and Movers.
Before entering the relocation and transportation sector, Ramesh Agarwal served as an airman in the Indian Air Force. He later entered entrepreneurship and established Agarwal Household Carrier in 1986 with Rajender Agarwal and T. Vijay Kumar.
The early business concentrated on household goods transportation. Over time, the organisation expanded into packing, moving, relocation, transportation, warehousing and specialised logistics.
Ramesh Agarwal has also been associated with initiatives concerning driver welfare, road safety and transportation-sector development. His role within the broader organisation has included founder, mentor and leadership responsibilities.
Corporate Development
Agarwal Packers and Movers developed from a household transportation business into a diversified logistics and relocation organisation.
The company's expansion has included:
- Household relocation
- Domestic moving
- International relocation
- Corporate relocation
- Commercial moving
- Car transportation
- Warehousing
- Self-storage
- Supply-chain management
- Third-party logistics
- EXIM cargo
- ODC transportation
- Industrial logistics
This diversification has enabled the organisation to serve residential customers as well as institutional, commercial and industrial clients.
Residential Relocation
Household relocation remains one of the principal services associated with Agarwal Packers and Movers.
The company provides services covering different stages of residential relocation, including pre-move assessment, packing, loading, transportation, unloading and delivery.
Residential relocation services include:
- Household shifting
- Domestic relocation
- Packing and unpacking
- Household transportation
- Car transportation
- Storage
- Self-storage
- Pet relocation
The company uses specialised packing materials, transportation systems and handling procedures to manage household goods during transit.
Domestic Moving
Agarwal Packers and Movers provides domestic relocation services for customers moving between cities and states within India.
The domestic moving process may include pre-move assessment, packing, loading, transportation, shipment tracking, unloading and delivery.
The company's nationwide network enables it to provide relocation services across multiple regions and destinations.
Domestic relocation forms an important component of the organisation's overall business and serves households, employees, businesses and institutions.
International Moving
Agarwal Packers and Movers operates in the international relocation segment and states that its global network extends to 182 countries.
International moving services are designed for individuals, families, employees and organisations relocating between countries.
Services include:
- International household relocation
- Overseas packing
- Transportation
- Storage
- Cargo handling
- Documentation support
- Destination coordination
- Vehicle relocation
International relocation forms part of the company's broader global mobility and logistics operations.
Corporate Relocation
Agarwal Packers and Movers provides relocation solutions for corporate organisations.
Corporate relocation may involve the movement of offices, employees, furniture, IT equipment, machinery and other business assets.
Corporate services include:
- Office relocation
- Employee relocation
- Corporate shifting
- IT equipment relocation
- Data-centre relocation
- Laboratory relocation
- Bank relocation
- Government employee relocation
- Public-sector undertaking relocation
- Commercial moving
Corporate relocation requires coordination between packing, transportation, storage and destination-delivery operations.
Car Transportation
Agarwal Packers and Movers provides vehicle transportation services as part of its relocation portfolio.
The service is intended for customers requiring transportation of cars between cities or other destinations.
Car transportation involves specialised vehicle handling and transportation arrangements.
Services include:
- Vehicle pickup
- Professional loading
- Secure transportation
- Car carrier services
- Vehicle delivery
- Shipment tracking
Car transportation complements household relocation by allowing customers to move both household belongings and vehicles as part of a relocation assignment.
Warehousing and Storage
Warehousing is an important component of Agarwal Packers and Movers' logistics operations.
The company provides storage solutions for households, businesses and other customers requiring temporary or long-term storage.
According to the company's published information, its network includes approximately 60 lakh square feet of A+ grade warehousing space across 30+ strategic locations.
Storage-related services include:
- Household storage
- Business storage
- Self-storage
- Inventory storage
- Long-term storage
- Pick-and-pack services
- Secure warehousing
The company also lists more than 30,000 home storage lockers within its storage network.
Logistics and Transportation
Agarwal Packers and Movers has expanded into broader logistics and transportation services beyond household relocation.
Its logistics portfolio includes:
- General transportation
- Bulk transportation
- ODC transportation
- Supply-chain management
- Third-party logistics
- EXIM cargo
- Warehousing
- Infrastructure logistics
The company operates a fleet of GPS-enabled vehicles and uses technology to improve transportation visibility and shipment tracking.
Its specialised transportation solutions include Smart Vehicles, Flexi Decker vehicles, Double Decker Trucks with Tail Lift and Steel LED/LCD Boxes, designed for different household, commercial and specialised transportation requirements.
Trucking Cube
One of the transportation concepts associated with Agarwal Packers and Movers is the Trucking Cube.
The Trucking Cube is designed as an enclosed and dedicated transportation space for household goods.
The system is intended to reduce unnecessary handling during transportation while providing additional protection to transported goods.
Features associated with the Trucking Cube include:
- Dedicated cargo space
- Enclosed transportation
- Shock-absorber padding
- Lashing belts
- Self-locking mechanisms
- Tamper-evident security
The Trucking Cube forms part of the company's efforts to use specialised transportation equipment and systems within the relocation process.
ODC Transportation
Agarwal Packers and Movers operates in the Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) transportation segment.
ODC transportation involves the movement of goods, machinery or equipment that exceed conventional transportation dimensions.
Such shipments may require specialised vehicles, route surveys, route planning and specialised handling procedures.
ODC services include:
- Route surveys
- Transportation planning
- Specialised trailers
- Heavy cargo transportation
- Oversized cargo handling
- Route coordination
- Secure cargo movement
The service is relevant to industrial and commercial customers transporting large machinery, equipment and other oversized cargo.
EXIM Cargo
Agarwal Packers and Movers also provides services connected with EXIM cargo.
EXIM refers to import and export-related cargo and logistics activities.
The company's logistics portfolio includes support for:
- Import cargo
- Export cargo
- Cargo handling
- Transportation
- Documentation
- Logistics coordination
EXIM services form part of the company's broader freight and supply-chain activities.
Specialised Relocation
Agarwal Packers and Movers provides specialised relocation services for sensitive, high-value and technically complex assets.
These services can cover:
- IT equipment
- Data centres
- Laboratories
- Industrial machinery
- Fine art
- Sculptures
- Defence equipment
- Banking infrastructure
- Government equipment
- Industrial equipment
Specialised relocation may require customised packaging, controlled handling, specialised vehicles, route planning and additional transportation coordination.
Third-Party Logistics
Agarwal Packers and Movers has expanded into Third-Party Logistics (3PL) services.
Third-party logistics allows businesses to outsource selected logistics activities such as warehousing, inventory management, transportation and distribution.
The company's 3PL-related logistics activities include:
- Warehousing
- Inventory management
- Transportation
- Distribution
- Order fulfilment
- Pick-and-pack
- Integrated logistics
The development of 3PL services represents the organisation's expansion beyond its original household relocation business.
Supply Chain Management
Supply-chain management forms another component of the company's broader logistics portfolio.
The organisation provides transportation, warehousing and distribution capabilities that can be integrated into business supply chains.
These services are intended to support businesses requiring coordinated movement, storage and distribution of goods.
The company's logistics infrastructure enables transportation, storage and distribution activities to be combined within an integrated service model.
Technology and Tracking
Technology plays an important role in Agarwal Packers and Movers' transportation operations.
The company uses GPS-enabled vehicles and online consignment tracking systems to provide visibility into shipment movement.
Technology-related capabilities include:
- GPS vehicle tracking
- Online consignment tracking
- Digital customer support
- Vehicle monitoring
- Technology-enabled logistics
- Digital communication
According to the company's published information, its fleet includes more than 1,800 GPS-enabled vehicles.
Technology-enabled tracking is used to improve transportation visibility and provide customers with information regarding the movement of consignments.
Safety and Security
Safety and security form part of the company's relocation and transportation processes.
The organisation highlights protective packing materials and transportation safety measures for household and commercial goods.
GPS-enabled vehicles provide visibility during transportation.
The company has also highlighted driver safety and defensive-driving training as components of its transportation practices.
Its safety-related approach covers both the protection of transported goods and road-safety considerations.
Certifications
Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited identifies itself as holding certifications including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 39001:2012.
ISO 9001:2015 relates to quality management systems, while ISO 39001:2012 relates to road traffic safety management systems.
These standards are relevant to the company's quality-management and transportation-safety processes.
Awards and Recognition
Agarwal Packers and Movers has received recognition associated with its activities in the relocation and transportation sector.
The company has highlighted recognition from the Limca Book of Records and the World Book of Records (UK).
Its recognition has included achievements associated with household goods transportation and relocation operations.
The company has also received various awards and industry recognitions during its operating history.
Network and Global Presence
Agarwal Packers and Movers has developed a domestic and international service network.
According to the company's published information, its network includes:
- 1,264+ service locations in India
- 182 countries worldwide
- 140+ branches
- 1,800+ GPS-enabled vehicles
- 3,000+ Trucking Cube containers
- 60 lakh sq. ft. of warehousing space
- 30,000+ home storage lockers
- 5,000+ trained professionals
- Approximately 1.6 lakh moves annually
The international network extends the company's relocation and logistics services beyond the Indian market.
Customer Segments
Agarwal Packers and Movers serves multiple categories of customers.
These include:
- Individual households
- Corporate organisations
- Government departments
- Defence personnel
- Banks and financial institutions
- Educational institutions
- Public-sector organisations
- Industrial businesses
- Commercial organisations
- International customers
The diversified customer base reflects the organisation's expansion from household relocation into commercial, institutional and industrial logistics.
Government and Institutional Relocation
The company provides relocation and transportation services for government and institutional requirements.
Such assignments can involve the movement of office equipment, household goods, IT infrastructure, machinery and other institutional assets.
Government and institutional relocation may require additional coordination, documentation, security and transportation planning.
The company has also listed services for government employees, public-sector organisations and institutional customers.
Driver Welfare and Road Safety
Driver welfare has been highlighted as an area of focus within the company's transportation operations.
The organisation has been associated with initiatives designed to improve access to basic facilities and support safer working conditions for long-distance drivers.
One initiative associated with the company is the APM Driver Seva Kendra.
The organisation has also highlighted driver training, defensive driving and road-safety practices as part of its broader transportation operations.
Business Expansion
Agarwal Packers and Movers has expanded from its original household transportation business into a broader logistics organisation.
Its business development has included expansion into:
- Relocation
- Transportation
- Warehousing
- Storage
- Supply-chain management
- Third-party logistics
- EXIM cargo
- ODC transportation
- Corporate moving
- Industrial logistics
This diversification has enabled the organisation to serve different customer groups and logistics requirements.
Current Operations
Agarwal Packers and Movers currently operates across the relocation, transportation, warehousing and logistics sectors.
Its service portfolio combines conventional packing-and-moving services with technology-enabled transportation and specialised logistics.
The organisation provides domestic and international relocation along with corporate moving, car transportation, warehousing, storage, supply-chain management, third-party logistics, EXIM cargo, ODC transportation and specialised relocation services.
Its network across India and international markets allows the company to serve residential, corporate, institutional and commercial customers.
Vision and Business Approach
The company's business approach focuses on providing integrated relocation and logistics solutions.
Its operating model combines:
- Professional packing
- Secure transportation
- GPS-enabled tracking
- Warehousing
- Storage
- Supply-chain management
- Specialised logistics
- Domestic relocation
- International relocation
The company's development reflects the broader evolution of India's relocation sector from traditional household transportation toward organised logistics and mobility services.
Significance in the Indian Logistics Industry
Agarwal Packers and Movers has developed from a household carrier established in the 1980s into a diversified logistics and relocation organisation.
Its operations cover residential relocation, corporate moving, international relocation, transportation, warehousing, storage, car transportation, third-party logistics, EXIM cargo and specialised logistics.
The company's combination of transportation infrastructure, warehousing capabilities, relocation services and technology-enabled tracking supports operations across multiple segments of the Indian logistics industry.
Its international network also connects its relocation and logistics operations with destinations outside India.
Future Direction
The company's continued development focuses on expanding its logistics and relocation capabilities while integrating technology into transportation and customer services.
Areas such as warehousing, furniture logistics, third-party logistics, international relocation and specialised transportation form part of the organisation's broader logistics portfolio.
The company also continues to develop its domestic network and international presence as part of its wider logistics strategy.
See Also
- Indian Logistics Industry
- Packers and Movers
- Household Relocation
- International Moving
- Corporate Relocation
- Transportation in India
- Warehousing in India
- Supply Chain Management
- Third-Party Logistics
- EXIM Cargo
- ODC Transportation
- Agarwal Movers Group
- Car Transportation
- Logistics Companies in India
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| Full Name | Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Birthplace | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Packing, Moving, Transportation, Warehousing, Relocation and Logistics Services |
| Known For | Packers and Movers Services, Household Relocation, Corporate Relocation, International Moving, Transportation, Warehousing and Specialised Logistics |
| Awards | Limca Book of Records and the World Book of Records (UK) |
| Website | https://www.agarwalpackers.com/ |
