The growing gig economy

The gig economy may be getting a bad press in 2017 but business managers at global companies are being urged to understand it better after research suggested the practice will only grow in future. Lisa Johnson, of Crown World Mobility, explains.

60% of removal companies are considering using video chat, finds survey

More and more movers are waking up to the value of video surveys, according to Buzzmove’s Damien Seaman.

PT Kellys Express Jakarta celebrates the first ten years

PT Kellys Express in Jakarta has recently celebrated ten years in business with a party held at a local restaurant attended by around 200 guests, customers, friends and members of staff.

Taking up the CMG reins

Steve Jordan talks to Nigel Shaw as he takes over the chairmanship of the BAR’s Commercial Moving Group (CMG).

Life in the garden

This year Britannia Bearsbys celebrated its 30th anniversary. Deputy Editor David Jordan took a trip to the Garden of England to meet its founder Paul Bearsby and discover how the business has grown to become one of the best known and respected movers in Kent.

You can ship pets too

Steve Jordan went to see Airpets at Heathrow to find out more about the business and how moving companies can use pet shipping as a profitable added-value service for their customers. 

Globally mobile workforce still a critical priority

Business leaders still view an international mobile workforce as key to meeting their strategic objectives, according to new research by Santa Fe Relocation Services. 

GINTER appoints Idalmir Luz to immigration and relocation

GINTER has announced the appointment of Mr Idalmir Luz to the company’s immigration and relocation departments

176 new Certified Relocation Professionals from Worldwide ERC

Worldwide ERC, the workforce mobility association, has announced that 176 of its members recently earned the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) designation—representing a 79% pass rate.

Burke Bros provides pedal power

Burke Bros Moving likes to play its part in helping fundraising initiatives for charities local to its Midlands-based head office.

FLTA seeks jurors for Excellence Awards 2018

Following the successful introduction of a jury-based voting system for the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Annual Awards for Excellence 2017, the FLTA is looking to recruit new jurors for 2018.

Cart marking 2017 – 500 years of transport history

The annual cart marking ceremony was held at Guildhall Yard in London on 12 July, 2017. This was the 500th year for cart marking: the first ever recorded system for taxing vehicles.

United Van Lines agents ‘ride for those who died’

United Van Lines agents in the USA have supported police officers who have died in the line of duty with their annual Unity Tour for Fallen Police Officers.

Employee relocation trends are changing shape

Cartus has released survey results on US Domestic Relocation Trends.  The US workforce is changing - and so are the ways employees are being relocated within the US.

Fire ravages industrial estate in north London

John Mason International's Moving gang gains a new member

John Mason International has extended its popular Moving Gang with a new family member – Lenny the Lion.

New eBook from Graebel helps mobility executives

Graebel has issued its Definitive Guide to Strategic Mobility, a document aimed at helping corporations make sure their mobility programmes are heading in the right direction. 

Cartus appoints Fiona Williams as director of strategic business solutions

Fiona Williams, a seasoned sales and business development executive with nearly 15 years’ experience in the relocation industry, has joined Cartus as director of strategic business solutions in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.