Steve Jordan talks to people in the industry about the prospect of a virtual IAM, what they are expecting and, most importantly, will they be taking part?

During the past few months while the world has been transfixed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the once never-ending debate about Brexit has largely been forgotten. But as the transition period draws to an end, the stark realization that a satisfactory alternative to the UK’s 40-year relationship with the EU is far from settled, is rapidly snapping into focus.

Steve Jordan talks to Steve Lewis about his career in moving, the development of technology, training, consultancy and the IAM Hall of Honor.

The port of Sydney has imposed congestion charges as the container parks are full and vessels wait for days to be berthed.

ISS Relocations in Dubai has announced the appointment of Ms Amel Gaham to the role of Manager - Regional Business Development (Corporate & Partners/Agent).

Despite the economic downturn, US-based JK Moving Services has made a significant investment in the long-term future of its employees.

Volvo Trucks says hauliers and transport buyers are increasingly interested in reducing their CO2 emissions and costs through the use of refrigerated liquefied gas as a fuel.

Volkwagen UK Van Centres are now taking orders for the German manufacturer’s first all-electric panel van for the UK; the ABT eTransporter 6.1. Prices start from£42,060 + VAT, but no date has yet been given for delivery of the new zero emissions vehicle.

Following receipt of a letter from Michael Gove MP on 22 September detailing the UK government’s ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ planning, the RHA remains extremely sceptical about the UK government’s readiness for the end of the Brexit transition period.

I remember as a child how the last few expectant days before Christmas would seem like a lifetime. Of course now I have a much better understanding of what a lifetime actually is. Although the reality seems to have gone much more quickly than original childish expectation.

On 31 August the UK government launched an open consultation, ‘Pavement parking: options for change’, which will seek views on the often controversial subject of vehicles obstructing public footpaths in England. The consultation will close on 22 November, 2020.

Jean-Luc Haddad from Grospiron in Paris explains why he and his son, Axel, decided to expand into the fine art moving and storage business.

The optimism resulting from Michael Gove’s swift response to the RHA chief executive’s urgent request for a roundtable meeting to discuss the UK government’s preparedness for the end of the Brexit transition was at best misplaced.

DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) has announced how the roadworthiness testing of lorries and trailers in the UK will be managed in the coming months. From September 2020 to March 2021 a three-month extension will apply for all vehicles and trailers.

On 15 September The High Court handed down its judgment on the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) business interruption insurance test case.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt life around the world, many expats are returning home to weather the storm and take shelter in more familiar surroundings. For those with children there are the added complications of changing schools and the trauma of leaving friends behind, to say nothing of the family pets who may not be able to travel, at least not at the same time.

Helping international employees stay healthy, especially during a pandemic, is a major challenge for managers. Here healthcare specialist Towergate Health & Protection discusses some of the problems and how to protect overseas workers.

Ian Waters, General Manager of OMNI, married Valentina Semeraro on 25 July, 2020 at a small ceremony for family and friends at Hartsfield Manor in Surrey.