Toyota Motor Europe (TME) is beginning automated driving (AD) on public roads in Europe.

The Willis Relocation Risk Group (WRRG) has announced the appointment of Juan Herrera as its client services manager.

John Mason International has announced that it has become one of the first companies in the UK to receive approval from UK Border Force as a new External Temporary Storage Facility (ETSF). This was achieved on 30 April, 2019 just before the 1 May deadline set by the authorities.

Sterling Lexicon has announced the launch of its newly-redesigned website, sterlinglexicon.com, providing an integrated global platform for its customers in the global relocation marketplace.

The Czech-Slovak consortium CzechToll and SkyToll will take over toll invoicing in the Czech Republic on 1 December, 2019. Because this involves a new technology, forwarding and transport companies have to replace their on-board units (OBUs).

According to The Freight Transport Association (FTA), UK government plans to strengthen compliance with Operation Brock (the queueing system to be introduced for lorries in Kent in the event of a No-Deal Brexit) will place the responsibility to travel with correct documentation on haulage businesses, despite a lack of clarity on the actual paperwork required.

Cartus Corporation has announced the launch of its centralised mobility hub, MovePro360.

A new Protean Electric ‘corner module’ concept that integrates advanced powertrain, steering and suspension technologies within a single product will help next-generation urban transport vehicles better meet the needs of operators and users.

More than 2,000 thermal imaging cameras are to be installed on traffic lights and streetlamps in the city of Hamburg to collect anonymous, real time data to improve the control of traffic and long-term planning. The technology is expected to be operational by late 2020.

Matthew Somweber, Director of Operations, and Allyson Nordstrom-Geraghty, Director of General Services Administration at Arpin’s International Division, have joined The FIDI Charity Committee.

The RHA (Road Haulage Association) in the UK has called on Michael Gove, the Member of Parliament responsible for preparing for a no-deal Brexit, to act urgently so that goods can continue to flow across borders.

According to Atlas Van Lines, 2018 was another positive year for the relocation industry, with roughly 90% of organisations indicating relocation volumes and budgets either held steady or increased.

Rex Direct has launched a new shared moving lead platform for US moving companies to help increase their interstate and local moving business.

Last month we told of the launch of the Penuik Challenge, a new initiative from Walt Penuik from Canada who is hoping to influence members of the moving community to stretch themselves a little. As with all new things, it’s work in progress so Walt has asked The Mover to pass on the latest information.

Van Excellence’s initiative with the charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) which aims to increase awareness of, and conversations about, mental health among van drivers won the Innovation Award at the Company Van Today Awards at a ceremony held on Wednesday, 24 July.

Increased penalties for people not wearing seat belts while driving or travelling as passengers are being considered by the UK government as part of a 74-point action plan to reduce the number of deaths on Britain’s roads. Currently, offenders are given a £100 on-the-spot fine.

It was a fine evening of entertainment at the Gala Dinner of the BAR conference (British Association of Removers) in May. The gentlemen were dressed formally, some squeezing into suits that hadn’t seen much daylight since the previous year, and the ladies were elegant as always.

Highways England has started giving roadworks information in nine foreign languages on several of its portable electronic variable message signs.

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on the new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to ensure that borders between the UK and EU remain free flowing after Brexit.

Truck manufacturer IVECO is hoping to encourage truck drivers to keep fit during their rest breaks by introducing a micro in-cab gym to its future generation of trucks.