On September 19, 2014, Crown hosted a cocktail reception for guests, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new facility in Dunedin, New Zealand. The Hon. Michael Woodhouse, newly appointed Minister of Police, officiated the grand opening.

Australia’s Kent Relocation Group, has expanded into the Tasmanian market by acquiring Watkins Removals and Storage which it intends to redevelop and modernise as part of Kent’s highly successful national network.

According to IGNIOS, a Portuguese risk management institution, Global International Relocation run by Jorge Da Costa, has become the Portuguese market leader in terms of international moving sales volume after just six years in the business.

The Graebel companies have launched a new website this week. The new site gives information about the company, its services, leadership, employment opportunities; events and participation at worldwide associations’ conferences, accreditations and awards, along with valuable industry and market intelligence documents.

A 13 and a 16 year old are celebrating after beating hundreds of others from across the country to be crowned the UK's Best Young Drivers - before they are even old enough to officially drive.

Central London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is due to come into effect in 2020, but the FTA believes that introducing congestion charge discounts to operators of Euro 6 vehicles now, could significantly improve air quality in the capital.

Jungheinrich has launched the latest addition of its hydrostatically driven 3s, 4s, and 5s series of engine-powered counterbalanced fork lift trucks.

Jean Mason, mother of Paul Mason and grandmother to Simon and Caroline Mason died peacefully recently at the age of 89.

The 2015 Corporate Relocation Conference & Exhibition is taking place on Monday, 2 February at Hotel Russell, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London and all international HR and global mobility professionals are invited.

On 15 October, 2014, Graebel Companies, Inc. announced that it entered into a formal agreement regarding the sale and acquisition of Graebel Van Lines, Inc., and the U.S. moving and storage operations of Graebel Movers, Inc.

reallymoving.com, a major supplier of online quotations for moving services, has reported an increase in interest in moving house throughout the UK of up 20% as a result of the recent stamp duty cut.

The Crown Worldwide Group has announced the launch of its 2014 Sustainability Report.

Graebel hosted its 14th Annual Relocation Alliance Conference on 13/14 October 2014 at the company’s world headquarters in Colorado.

Tammaro Movers, based in Etoy, Switzerland, recently celebrated 20 years in business.

Corporate Information Services (CIS) from Phoenix Arizona has presented the following household goods movers with ‘Best in Customer Satisfaction’ Awards.

The Association of Relocation Professionals (ARP) has voted Pickfords 'Removal Company 2014' in its annual awards.

Bishop’s Move has once again ensured that its largest vehicle has proved an obstacle for competitors at the 2014 Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) RoadBlock Run.

French truck drivers plan disruption on 18 and 19 December.

Moving day mayhem debate and Paul Evans shares his experiences.

Impasse in negotiations over pay could lead to disruption on roads and at distribution hubs.