Advancing technology, sociological change, political upheaval and economic shifts are combining to make 2017 a challenging and fascinating year for those in the global mobility industry, says Crown World Mobility’s Lisa Johnson.

Using the Internet to its fullest advantage to generate enquiries is essential in modern marketing. In this article, Marco Maruccia, Sales Director of TriGlobal, discusses the top trends in Internet marketing and how moving companies should be making it work for them.

Deputy Editor David Jordan comments on the new rules for drivers using mobile phones and looks at some other distractions that put us all at risk.

David Jordan went to see a moving company in Buckinghamshire that, through no fault of its own, has been landed with an unfortunate name and is battling to maintain business despite prejudice against it.

Editor Steve Jordan takes a trip to Yorkshire to visit Simpson Packaging’s new purpose-built HQ.

Damien Seaman from Buzzmove offers advice and some tips from other moving companies on converting more of your online leads into hard business.

Steve Jordan visits Andy Mak from Asian Express, during a passing visit to Hong Kong, to hear his story and more about his position as the father of Hong Kong groupage.

Drivers and businesses will benefit from proposed cuts to Severn Crossing tolls following the return to public ownership, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling announced on 13 January during a visit to Wales with Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called for the government to give transport operators similar support to the car sector by providing significant financial support to help achieve more widespread industry take-up of green fuels and technologies.

According to a report by BBC News a camp housing 1,500 migrants close to the port of Dunkirk has been destroyed by fire. The blaze began during a fight between Afghans and Kurds; at least 10 people are reported to have been injured.

ISS Worldwide in Kuwait has advised that terminal handling charges and port fees for FCL sea shipments into Kuwait have increased.

The British Association of Removers (BAR) has announced a decision to leave FEDEMAC (Federation of European Movers Associations). FEDEMAC's main function is to express the concerns and needs of the moving industry at European level and to co-ordinate national activities with European impact.

Very few established or busy removals companies will not have experienced the hassle and nightmare of a delayed property completion but some may not know why this happens and what, as a removals company, you should do to protect yourself.

Bishop’s Move’s Edinburgh branch has embarked on a new charity partnership with Diane Janczyk and Clair McLaren, co-founders of ‘The Button Box‘, in the Midlothian area.

Just Homes Ltd is offering free removals leads to new customers for up to two months.

A £230,000 investment in the A1 in Northern Ireland will improve safety and keep traffic moving, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

In January 2016, Arpin Group completed a cyber security penetration test, administered by an independent firm, to evaluate the company’s defences against hackers.