Don Queeney, owner of Virginia-based Hampton Roads Moving and Storage, an agent of Arpin Van Lines, is helping Wreaths Across America, in its mission to ‘Remember, Honour and Teach’ by modifying a 48-foot trailer for use as a mobile educational theatre.

Following a successful first quarter in 2018, ferry operator DFDS has acquired the Turkish shipping company U.N. Ro-Ro and unveiled a substantial ship investment programme to drive continued growth in both trade and travel.

Arpin Middle East and DASA International Movers joined forces to support the Ramadan Sharing Fridges initiative at the Octane Car Service Centre in Al Quoz, Dubai.

Xeneta, the leading ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform, is launching a product that aims to transform the way shippers, freight forwarders and carriers conduct freight rate negotiations.

Deputy Editor David Jordan takes a trip down the M1 to Luton to visit Stephens Removals, one of Bedfordshire’s oldest family run moving companies.

On 8 September, 2018 Terry will be attempting to cycle the full length of the UK from the furthest two points, the iconic Lands’ End to John O’Groats.

The Nationwide reported that house prices rose 0.5% month-on-month in June, after falling in three of the previous four months.

phs Teacrate’s Cratelink system is helping Clockwork Removals improve its ability to satisfy two of the most important criteria of the moving industry: being in the right place at the right time; and knowing the whereabouts of customers’ property.

Freight forwarders that suffered operational damage and incurred significant additional costs as a result of the disruption to operations at the UK Port of Felixstowe following the introduction of a new operating system in June have been warned that they are unlikely to receive any compensation from the port’s owners.

Over 50 delegates from the world of global mobility gathered at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in London on 20 June for a morning seminar examining the challenges of managing workers and their families taking up assignments down under.

Premier Relocation UK Ltd has recently acquired a new warehouse in South London. Before the acquisition, Premier had to use storage space at multiple sites across South London and Essex, with long-term facilities over an hour’s drive from its head office in Sutton, Surrey.

Burke Bros Moving Group was pleased to sponsor this year’s annual Aberdovey Wales Charity Bike Ride.

Peter Sewell, Regional Director at Crown World Mobility, warns that some SMEs might run into trouble if they expand internationally too quickly.

In June of 2018, the IAM and FIDI Global Alliance made a joint announcement that it had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the use of the FIDI Professional Cooperation Guidelines (PCGs) (see page 19 of The Mover, August 2018). But what exactly does this mean and what are the benefits to the industry? Ray DaSilva from IAM explains.

On 26 June, 2018 the Panama Canal passed its two year anniversary since its expansion, the largest enhancement project in the waterway's 103-year history.

Steve Jordan talks to Patrice Faivre of Intermovers in Brunei to learn more about this tiny country and why, exactly, he’s there.

David Jordan, The Mover’s Deputy Editor, braved the delights of the Park Royal Estate in London to find out a little more about a new moving group that has emerged in recent years and is inviting new partners to join.

A new report - Container shipping: the next 50 years - has been issued by consultants McKinsey. The report predicts a period of disruption for the shipping industry and the potential total demise of the freight forwarding function.

Being on holiday at the moment, we spent a very enjoyable evening with two Dutch families. Apart from their almost superior knowledge of English, they also had a very good understanding of our sense of humour. Either that or they were very good at pretending ….