Milton Keynes-based Ark Relocations recently helped The Mover’s Nikki Roberts when she and her husband Malcolm moved to a new home just a few miles down the road.

Marcel de Waal has been appointed as the new director of Mondial Movers BV. He is the successor of Tom Stuij who has been the director for the past 20 years.

Sterling Lexicon has announced the formation of a new innovation and change team focused on enhancing and optimising the mobility experience for its clients and their employees. Rob Giese has joined Sterling Lexicon to lead the team as vice president of innovation and change.

Van drivers are risking accidents by failing to leave enough distance to stop, according to research by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, which shows over half of van drivers don’t know how heavy loads impact braking distances.

Global risk management specialist Willis Towers Watson has announced the appointment of Boris Populoh to lead its Willis Relocation Risk Group (WRRG).

PM Relocations of Haryana, India recently celebrated 33 years in business by holding it’s annual staff party that sees management and staff come together in a special lunch party that includes performances of singing, dancing, acting and comedy from the company employees.

An All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Road Freight and Logistics is calling for those in the transport industry to give their views on tackling the driver shortage in the UK.

Gerson Relocation has congratulated Alastair Cowan as he celebrates 30 years’ service with the company.

AMR International in Singapore has recently opened a new office in Taipei.

The Innovation and Technology in Transport (ITT) Hub is a new two-day exhibition and conference, to be held on 13-14 May 2020 at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in the UK.

Jessica van Muijlwijk, from Sirelo (part of TriGlobal), offers five tips to help you get the best out of your online reviews.

Materials handling specialist Parrs, has announced the signing of a new dealership agreement to distribute the German-manufactured CargoMaster Stairclimber in the UK.

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.