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Crown’s History
The Crown Worldwide story began in 1965. A young American named Jim Thompson (then residing in Japan), recognized the need for a reputable international moving service. With only US $1,000 in his bank account, Mr. Thompson established a small company in Yokohama, Japan. In its formative years, Transport Services International (as it was then known) had only one office. The company soon prospered through hard work and a focus on quality service.
1970 saw its expansion into Hong Kong as success continued and thereafter into Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and other Asia Pacific locations. In 1975, Transport Services International became Crown Pacific, and by the early ’80s was established as the leading mover in Asia. The increase in mobility of the global population saw further growth for the company, and offices were established across America and Australasia, as well as in Europe. The expansion was accompanied by a new name, reflecting the company’s geographic scope. It is now known as the Crown Worldwide Group. Click here to read more about the history and evolution of the Crown name. Click here to read about a beautiful motorcycle that is a piece of Crown’s history.
In the following years, the Crown Worldwide Group has continued to grow and today is one of the most recognized and respected names in international moving. The company has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held group of international moving companies. With a commitment to providing consistent quality service throughout its worldwide offices, the group will continue to keep the "Crown" moving forward.
