On 13 July, 2022 OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International), held the third of its Sustainable Development Series of workshops. As previously, the workshop, hosted by consultant Johan de Kam, was open to all OMNI and FIDI members.

Lakelan Fennell, Network Development Manager for Suddath Government Services, looks at the role of the moving associations in helping you grow your business.

So I’m phoning my doctor, I’ve been asked to make an appointment for a routine blood pressure test. I’m advised, after a long preamble, that I am currently number ten in the queue; nice voice, at least she pronounces her words properly - although the music is enough to drive you bonkers!

Long-term demountable body detester James De-Machen explains why he had a change of heart.

Sustainability should be important to us all. Everyone has a responsibility to do what they can to minimise the effect of their actions on the environment. By now most companies, and individuals, have got the message.

Deputy Editor, David Jordan talks to McGimpsey’s Michael Dunbar about how he moved from being a porter to a member of the company’s management team, and a few of the trips along the way.

Steve Jordan looks at a service that might help private movers sell their homes more quickly and get the moving process started.

BAR Vice President Mike Andrews hosted a discussion at the BAR conference in Jersey to look at the future of the Association.

Cyber security can seem like a very dry subject, but Sam Parsons from the Regional Cyber Crime Unit of the South West Police made it anything but boring during the BAR Conference in Jersey.

Steve Jordan interviews Brian Limperopulos, IAM Vice President, as the world’s biggest moving association plans its 60th anniversary conference and asks whether the future will be more of the same, or not.

I don’t know about you, but after the rigours of the last few years I’m beginning to feel a bit frayed around the edges. I used to pride myself on keeping a reasonable fitness regime and a healthy diet, which of course leads to a healthy mind, but most of my good intensions seem to have gone out of the window, which incidentally needs cleaning.

When Alan Cartwright, Financial Director of EFM Global Logistics, decided to buy a cottage on the Isle of Wight as a holiday let, he had no idea that its original owner was very probably the inspiration for one of Charles Dickens’ most memorable and tragic characters.

A compelling argument from Chris Smallwood of Anchor Removals in Manchester.

Steve Jordan talks to an RMC that takes an alternative view of sustainability by helping suppliers calculate their emissions to secure more work and a healthier environment.

A look at the work of the FIDI Academy as it approaches 35 years as the industry’s leading training body.

Steve Jordan talks to Bengt Jönsson on his return to the industry

Steve Jordan interviews Laura Ganon, the new FIDI president, about the job, the initiatives and her own style of Board management.

A report by Steve Jordan on the first EUROMOVERS Conference in three years.

The British Association of Removers Conference is back. Steve Jordan reports on the event that took place on the beautiful island of Jersey, in May.

The Young Movers Conference in Dublin in April focussed mainly on relationship building rather than more traditional plenary meetings. However, one panel discussion took a close look at the relationship between movers and Relocation Management Companies (RMCs), exploring the strengths of each and how they work together to provide services to corporate clients.