Removals from Osnabrueck with tradition - Our history

In 1900, Heinrich Koch from Glane laid the foundation for what is now KOCH International. With one horse and a wagon, he started his transport business in Osnabrueck. His reliability and dedication formed the basis for the company's long-term success. These values were later carried on by his son Franz and his wife Paula, who took over the business.A look back at 1904The company was still young, but already firmly established in the region. Transport was carried out by horse-drawn wagons – a symbol of the early days of the logistics industry and the changing times.

After completing his commercial training in 1939, Heinrich Koch joined the family business. During a time of great challenges, he took on responsibility and helped develop the transport business and prepare it for the future.When Walter Koch joined the company in 1941, the next generation of the family began taking on responsibility. Together with his brother Heinrich, he guided the business through challenging times and laid the foundations for further growth.In 1949, the company headquarters on Mühlenstraße were expanded to include the administration, furniture division and a workshop. At the same time, the forwarding business moved to Elbestraße – an important step in meeting the growing demands of the logistics industry.

In the early 1970s, Koch International laid the foundation for further growth by establishing a modern logistics facility on the BAB 1 motorway at the Osnabrueck-Hafen exit, together with a truck stop. Through targeted investments, the acquisition and leasing of additional logistics warehouses, the company continued to expand and prepare for the increasing demands of the logistics industry.Koch International moved into its new headquarters on Prof.-Porsche-Straße in Osnabrueck in 1974, and marking another important milestone in the company's history. The modern building provided space for further growth and reflected the transformation of the company from its beginnings with horse-drawn wagons into a forward-looking logistics service provider.

In 1985, KOCH Moving Logistics took its next step towards globalisation. As a founding member and shareholder of the UniGroup Worldwide UTS network, the company became part of an international network for modern moving management. This partnership enables KOCH to support customers worldwide with high-quality moving and logistics solutions.The company invested in the future by opening in 2007 a modern container warehouse with a crane system. The new facility enabled more efficient storage and handling of household goods and further strengthened the company's logistics capabilities.On 1 January 2010, the former moving division became an independent company: Heinrich Koch | International Moving and Archive Logistics GmbH. This move allowed KOCH to focus specifically on customised solutions in the areas of moving and archive logistics.

From 2013 Koch Moving Logistics became a member of AML - Archive and material logistics, a network for professional archive solutions and material logistics. AML offers customized concepts for file storage, archiving and library logistics. By joining, Koch Umzugslogistik is strengthening its expertise in the secure storage and management of sensitive documents and materials.

Koch Moving Logistics introduced a modern new logo in 2023 , and presenting the company as a contemporary and future-oriented service provider. The new visual identity reflects the company's continued development and its position as a modern specialist in moving and archive logistics.Also in 2023, Koch Moving Logistics became a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM)a global network with more than 2,000 members in over 170 countries. IAM stands for trust, reliability and high standards in the moving, forwarding and logistics industries.Koch Moving Logistics joined the Global Exclusive Movers‘ Network (GEM) gaining access in 2024 to an exclusive group of medium-sized international moving companies. The network enables close cooperation between members without direct competition and further strengthens KOCH's position in the global moving market.

With the ITMC certification in 2025 Koch Moving Logistics receives the quality seal of the IAM Trusted Mover Directory. This award confirms the company's high standards in the areas of service quality, compliance and reliability. The certification is based on an independent audit of the company's services and documents the international excellence of Koch Umzugslogistik.In the same year, Koch Moving Logistics joined the Pan American International Movers Association (PAIMA) , an exclusive network of international removal companies. PAIMA stands for the highest quality, personalized service and comprehensive door-to-door logistics solutions. This membership strengthens Koch's global network and underlines its commitment to first-class moving services.Effective 1 January 2026, KOCH Moving Logistics became an official member of the Asian Relocation Association (ARA). The ARA is an exclusive, internationally recognised association of moving and relocation service providers with a focus on Asia. By joining the association, the company has further strengthened its position in this key region.