Data from Google Trends shows there has been a recent surge in enquiries for self storage. The reason is thought to be people making room for home offices, home gyms and family members while the UK is in lockdown.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has launched an initiative to bring together logistics and passenger transport operators in urgent need of supply chain resources.

Advice issued by the UK government on 26 March 2020 says that it is not necessary to pull out of moving transactions as long as the guidance to stay at home and away from others at all times, including the specific measures for those who are presenting symptoms, self-isolating or shielding, are met.

Live-chat service provider Yomdel has announced it will be cutting its charges by 25% during the coronavirus emergency.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the challenges posed by the COVID-19 virus will make the effective implementation of any new legislation impossible in the short term.

It’s easy in this modern, often over materialistic world, to overlook the really important things in life and how the seemingly mundane function of moving people and their stuff from one place to another will affect their lives forever.

Backhouse Jones Solicitors explains the finer points of new legislation that will affect every business in the UK.

The British Association of Removers (BAR) has issued advice to its UK members regarding the completion of work as the UK enters a period of lockdown owing to the Coronavirus.

Edinburgh-based family-run firm Broughton Removals is celebrating 50 years in business this year.

Guardian Moving & Storage in Edinburgh has started a guaranteed weekly household goods groupage service to and from London, and all points en route. The new service is part of the company’s ongoing business development plans.

Companies purchasing or hiring used forklift trucks are being urged to make sure that they see a valid Thorough Examination Report for every machine they bring on site.

More than two thirds of UK CEOs fear a cyber attack as just under half delete social media or virtual assistant apps, according to PwC.

FIDI's 2021 conference will be held in Osaka from 22-25 April, 2021.