Fleet Removals Limited in Liverpool has recently purchased an Evashred EV60E paper shredding machine complete with infeed conveyor and semi-automatic baling press for its security shredding service.

On 1 September last year, the moving and storage industry lost one of its true gentlemen. David Malcolm Raynor, or simply Dave to those who had the luck to meet him, was managing director of Reason Global Insurance in the UK.

The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has appointed Tim Waples, one of the most experienced and best respected figures in the materials handling industry as its new chief executive.

Aires in the USA has announced that Lance Allen, GMS, has joined the company as general manager of the West Coast Region. In his role, Lance will be responsible for the continued growth and development of Aires’ business in the region.

A report from the unique ARA conference set in the mountains of Thailand, by Steve Jordan.

A report from the IMA conference in Bangkok, by Steve Jordan.

Jordan Panos in Australia has recently launched a new company called Ecoloads. The company aims to link up transport providers with customers to reduce costs for customers, help transport companies fill vehicles and cut the volume of traffic on the roads.

Thoughts on how to manage the seasonal rush from Ray daSilva from Mobility Exchange.

When my father (usually at Christmas) had consumed a little too much alcohol, he would always volubly produce the phrase “Life – what’s it all about?”

Stevens International Forwarders has announced the appointment of Andy Roller as international pricing and vendor supply chain manager.

Lexicon Relocation, from Jacksonville in Florida, has appointed Rachael Schepemaker as senior proposal manager.

John Heaton of Backhouse Jones Solicitors discusses some of the issues surrounding clandestine entrants and the current guidance in respect of the same.

FEDEMAC, the European Movers Federation, established in 1959 as a lobbying organisation dedicated to influencing the law-makers and authorities both in the EU and worldwide, has introduced a new level of Commercial membership.

Steve Jordan talks to Bill Graebel about the findings of his company’s State of Mobility Report 2018

Neil Bishop, Chairman and Business Development Director at Bishop’s Move, is celebrating his 25th year at Bishop’s Move.

David Jordan looks at the current trend for peddling fake news on social media.

According to a recent report in Seatrade Maritime News, the port of Singapore is planning to digitalise shipping documentation, such as Bills of Lading, by using Blockchain technology. This was a move predicted in The Mover two years ago (see The Mover, July 2017).

A report in the Australian Guardian recently says that the prices of houses in Australia, especially in Sydney and Melbourne, have slumped since their peak in 2017.

Norway’s largest shipping company, Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, is aiming to bring cutting- edge technology to the maritime industry following the launch of its subsidiary Raa Labs in November 2018.