
About
Lockwell International Ltd is a removal company providing high quality local, national, European and international removals from all areas of the United Kingdom. Our Overseas removal services are regarded as some of the best in the industry, whether moving out from or in to the UK.
We are a new dynamic company established in 2021 by a group of moving professionals with over 30 years of combined experience. The team at Lockwell International have pulled together as a synchronised team to offer customer excellence in moving and to ensure every customer receives the best service whether you are moving across the road or around the globe.Read more



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Reviews
29On 29 April, Lockwell asked me for a substantial extra payment for 'alternative routing' because of the regional situation. I paid this on 21 May, once they confirmed a new container was ready.
In June, Lockwell told me my goods were loaded into container HAMU 2305913. After that, communication stopped completely. Emails, calls and WhatsApp messages went unanswered for weeks. The British Association of Removers (BAR) also contacted them on my behalf and got no response. A visit to their Rainham office found that it appeared to have been vacated.
I contacted Hapag-Lloyd, the shipping line, myself. They confirmed the container was unloaded at Jebel Ali, Dubai, has not left the terminal, and needs a clearing agent to clear it. Lockwell has still not given me the Bill of Lading or the name of the agent handling my goods.
On 11 September, after I told Lockwell I had reported the matter to Report Fraud, they finally replied. They said they are unable to pay supplier and agent invoices needed to release current and incoming containers, and that customers must pay the agents directly. They promised instructions 'over the weekend'. None arrived, and they have gone silent again.
My household goods are sitting uncleared at the port while charges build up, and I have no Bill of Lading, no agent contact and no delivery plan.
If you are another Lockwell customer with goods stuck at Jebel Ali or elsewhere, please get in touch. Sharing information, especially the name of the agent in Dubai, may help all of us recover our belongings.
Until this is resolved, I would strongly advise anyone planning an international move to choose a different company.Read more
What’s strange is that I used Lockwell for another move a few years ago and they were fantastic, no issues. Something has clearly happened to the company and they have chosen to leave their customers in the lurch. I will pursue every avenue available to me to both get my possessions back and hold Lockwell accountable for their scummy behaviour.
It goes without saying but do not use this company.
I am writing this review out of sheer frustration as Lockwell International has completely cut off communication regarding my international move from London, UK to Dubai.
I sent 3 shipments separately, the first of which was organised in March 2026. The regional tensions broke out at an unfortunate time which delayed things but communication was poor during this time. Once the vessel was on the move in June, we have been tracking our items carefully and they are now in Jebel Ali, Dubai according to the tracking link. Despite being there for over 2 weeks we have not been contacted nor have we been able to get in touch with anyone at Lockwell to advise us of the process and next steps. I managed to speak to a third party who said they are awaiting clearance documents/payment and a Bill of lading from Lockwell, neither of which have been received.
We are ready to receive our items but the company has now completely stopped answering my messages despite numerous attempts, calls and voicemails.
Leaving a customer completely in the dark about their entire life's possessions is completely unacceptable and unprofessional. I have no idea where my items are or if they are even safe. I am tracking my second and third shipments closely however have very little faith that it will be a smooth journey for these boxes too.
If management is reading this, please contact me immediately regarding Job/Reference Number 20481.
Until this is resolved and my items are delivered, I strongly advise anyone looking to move internationally to look elsewhere.Read more
There is a reason why Lockwell do not have any reviews on Google. This was a red flag and I should have trusted my gut.
We chose Lockwell because they promised an end-to-end managed relocation with excellent communication. Unfortunately, once we had paid, communication became almost non-existent.
When you're moving your entire life internationally, you need a removal company that is responsive. Instead, emails went unanswered, phone calls weren't returned, and we constantly had to chase for updates. Even when urgent issues arose, there was little sense of ownership or proactive communication, which ultimately resulted in avoidable delays and additional costs.
When things go wrong, their sales people and directors hide behind switchboards, emails and what's app. Despite trying to call the company over 40 times and sending multiple emails, we have not received a call back or reply via email.
One final observation: I've noticed Lockwell responding publicly to other negative reviews with their version of events. As review platforms don't allow reviewers to respond to those replies, prospective customers only see one side of the story. I would encourage anyone considering Lockwell to look at the overall pattern of reviews and make their own judgement.
Based on our experience, I cannot recommend Lockwell for an international relocation. The worst organisation i've ever dealt with,.Read more




