Agarwal Packers and Movers
Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd. (APML) is an Indian logistics and relocation company operating in the packing, moving, transportation, warehousing and supply-chain sectors. Established in 1987, the organisation developed from a household shifting business into a broader logistics company serving individual customers, businesses, institutions and industrial organisations.
Operating under the Agarwal Packers and Movers brand, the company provides domestic and international moving, household shifting, corporate relocation, car transportation, warehousing, self-storage, logistics, supply-chain management, third-party logistics and specialised cargo transportation services.
Over the years, the organisation has expanded beyond conventional household moving into commercial relocation, industrial logistics, infrastructure transportation and specialised movement of sensitive and high-value goods.
According to information presented on its official website, the company has a network covering 1,264+ destinations in India and 182 countries worldwide. Its operations include more than 140 branches across India, over 1,800 GPS-enabled vehicles, approximately 60 lakh square feet of warehousing space and more than 30,000 home storage lockers.
History and Foundation
The origins of Agarwal Packers and Movers can be traced to Agarwal Household Carrier, a household shifting business established in 1987 in Hyderabad.
The company identifies Ramesh Agarwal, Rajender Agarwal and T. Vijay Kumar as the founders associated with the original business.
The organisation initially focused on household goods transportation and relocation. As India's urban population and mobility increased, the company expanded its operations to serve customers moving between cities and states.
Over time, the business developed additional capabilities in professional packing, transportation, warehousing and logistics. This expansion transformed the organisation from a household carrier into a broader relocation and logistics service provider.
The company subsequently developed a nationwide network and expanded its activities into international relocation and specialised logistics services.
Founder and Mentor – Ramesh Agarwal
Ramesh Agarwal is associated with the founding and development of Agarwal Packers and Movers and is identified by the company as its Mentor.
Before entering the relocation business, Agarwal served as an airman in the Indian Air Force. After leaving military service, he entered entrepreneurship and became involved in household goods transportation.
His business approach focused on organising the traditionally fragmented household-shifting sector through professional packing, transportation systems, logistics infrastructure and customer-oriented processes.
Under his leadership and mentorship, the organisation expanded its operations and diversified into multiple areas of logistics and transportation.
Ramesh Agarwal has also been associated with initiatives concerning driver welfare, transportation safety and professionalisation of the logistics sector.
Evolution of the Company
The organisation's development has followed the changing requirements of India's relocation and transportation market.
Beginning with household shifting, Agarwal Packers and Movers expanded into:
- Domestic relocation
- International relocation
- Corporate relocation
- Commercial moving
- Car transportation
- Warehousing
- Self-storage
- Transportation
- Supply-chain management
- Third-party logistics
- EXIM cargo
- ODC transportation
- Infrastructure logistics
The company has also developed specialised capabilities for relocating sensitive equipment, industrial machinery, information-technology infrastructure and other high-value assets.
Residential Relocation
Household relocation remains one of the principal services associated with Agarwal Packers and Movers.
The company provides services covering different stages of a household move, including packing, handling, transportation and delivery.
Residential relocation services include:
- Household shifting
- Domestic relocation
- International moving
- Packing and unpacking
- Car transportation
- Storage
- Self-storage
- Pet relocation
- Parcel delivery
The company uses professional packing materials and transportation systems to handle household belongings during transit.
International Moving
Agarwal Packers and Movers provides international relocation services for individuals and families moving between countries.
The company states that its network extends to 182 countries worldwide, supported by international operations and partner networks.
International moving services include:
- Overseas household relocation
- International packing
- Transportation
- Storage
- Documentation assistance
- Destination coordination
- Vehicle relocation
- Cargo handling
International relocation forms part of the company's wider global mobility and logistics operations.
Corporate Relocation
Agarwal Packers and Movers provides relocation solutions for companies and corporate organisations.
Corporate relocation can involve the movement of offices, employees, IT infrastructure, furniture, equipment and other business assets.
Services include:
- Office relocation
- Corporate shifting
- Employee relocation
- IT equipment relocation
- Data centre relocation
- Machinery relocation
- Laboratory relocation
- Bank relocation
- Government employee relocation
- PSU relocation
- Commercial moving
The company's corporate relocation operations are designed to support structured movement of business assets while maintaining coordination and transportation planning.
Warehousing and Storage
Warehousing and storage form an important part of the company's logistics portfolio.
Agarwal Packers and Movers provides storage facilities for household belongings, business inventory and other goods requiring temporary or long-term storage.
The company currently states that it operates approximately 60 lakh square feet of warehousing space.
Its storage-related services include:
- Household storage
- Business storage
- Self-storage
- Inventory storage
- Pick-and-pack services
- Long-term storage
- Secure warehousing
- Flexible storage solutions
The company also lists more than 30,000 home storage lockers within its storage network.
Car Transportation
Agarwal Packers and Movers provides vehicle transportation services for customers relocating within India and for certain international transportation requirements.
The company uses specialised transportation arrangements for moving cars between locations.
Car transportation services include:
- Vehicle pickup
- Professional loading
- Secure transportation
- Car carrier services
- Vehicle delivery
- Transportation tracking
The service is offered as part of the company's broader relocation portfolio.
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. According to the company's description, the system is intended to minimise unnecessary handling of goods during transportation while providing additional protection.
The transportation system incorporates features such as:
- Dedicated cargo space
- Shock-absorber padding
- Lashing belts
- Self-locking mechanisms
- Tamper-evident security
- Enclosed transportation
The Trucking Cube forms part of the company's efforts to introduce specialised equipment and technology into the relocation process.
Logistics and Transportation
Beyond household relocation, Agarwal Packers and Movers operates across several segments of the wider logistics industry.
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 provides consignment tracking facilities for customers.
Supply Chain and Third-Party Logistics
The company has expanded into Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and supply-chain management.
These services are intended to help businesses manage transportation, warehousing, inventory and distribution requirements.
The company's supply-chain and 3PL services include:
- Integrated logistics
- Warehousing
- Inventory management
- Transportation
- Distribution
- Order fulfilment
- Pick-and-pack services
- Logistics coordination
This expansion has broadened the organisation's business activities beyond traditional packers-and-movers operations.
EXIM Cargo
Agarwal Packers and Movers also operates in the EXIM cargo segment.
EXIM refers to import and export-related cargo movement and logistics.
The company's services in this area include support for:
- Import cargo
- Export cargo
- Cargo handling
- Transportation
- Documentation
- Customs-related coordination
- Logistics management
These services form part of the company's wider freight and logistics portfolio.
ODC Transportation
ODC transportation, or Over Dimensional Cargo transportation, is another specialised service provided by the organisation.
ODC refers to goods or equipment that exceed standard transportation dimensions and therefore require specialised vehicles, route planning and handling procedures.
The company's ODC services include:
- Route surveys
- Transportation planning
- Specialised trailers
- Heavy cargo transportation
- Oversized cargo handling
- Route coordination
- Secure cargo movement
The service is designed for industrial and commercial customers transporting large machinery, equipment and other oversized consignments.
Specialized Relocation Services
Agarwal Packers and Movers provides specialised relocation services for sensitive, high-value and technically complex assets.
The company lists services for moving:
- IT equipment
- Data centres
- Laboratories
- Industrial machinery
- Fine art
- Sculptures
- Defence equipment
- Banking infrastructure
- Government equipment
- Industrial equipment
Such relocations can require additional planning, specialised packaging, controlled hand