For many movers, personal contact and physical in-home surveys are the cornerstone of their business: but is it time to think again?

Tad Zurlinden – Chief Executive of the Association of Relocation Professionals and the European Relocation Association (EuRA) - explains why relocation companies can expect continued growth, especially in repatriation support.

The latest findings of The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Ranking – which provides scores for lifestyle challenges in 140 cities worldwide – show that although Melbourne has retained its crown as the world's most liveable city, liveability has deteriorated in 29 of the 140 cities (20 per cent) surveyed over the last 12 months.

Deputy Editor David Jordan took a trip to Britain’s West Country to visit one of the UK’s most successful vehicle bodybuilders.

An interview with Charlotte Parslow and Keith Merrett, organisers of The Movers & Storers Show, as the 2016 event approaches.

Adam Chudley is one of the many thirty-somethings that are taking over from the previous generation bring new ideas and vitality just as their predecessors did. The industry is changing dramatically but, in Adam’s opinion, in vitally important ways, it stays the same. Steve Jordan visited him to find out more about him and his attitude to the industry.

Graebel in the USA has introduced a new product for its mobility customers: the Graebel Mobility Quotient Insight (MQ Insight); it’s a new diagnostic tool that provides a fast, in-depth analysis of the overall strategic health and maturity of a company’s mobility programme.

Drivers in the centre of Edinburgh face a £100 fine and three penalty points if they exceed the new 20 mph speed limit, the first phase of which came into force on 31 July covering much of the city centre, from Queen Street to the Meadows.

Graebel Companies has appointed Lars Lykke Iversen to its Board of Directors.

As of mid July 2016, there are 506 access regulations on the www.urbanaccessregulation.eu website.

Asian Tigers Mobility – Singapore has achieved ‘Secure Trade Partnership (STP) Plus certification’ by Singapore Customs.

APC Terminals has reported a smooth transition to the new Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Regulations.

The provisions set out in the Insurance Act 2015 impact all insurance policies purchased by removal and storage contractors who are based in the UK (including Marine policies).