A streamlined version of the GPS-powered Company Mileage Logger app has been launched for drivers who use their own car for business trips.

Roger Muir died recently aged 68 following a heart attack.

Mark Herrington, Network Sales Manager from Pickfords, has been appointed Vice President of BAR (British Association of Removers).

Construction is going to start on the M1 and M3 as part of 3 major schemes to cut road congestion.

The French International School (FIS) in Hong Kong recently organised a school fair to celebrate its 50th anniversary with UniGroup taking an active role.

Britannia Lanes of Somerset has sponsored Charlie Attwood, national and international swimmer as part of the Bridgwater College Elite athletes sponsorship scheme.

Tony Bailey has joined Bespoke Bodies in Warrington as the company’s Asset Management Director.

PPS Midlands Ltd has recently installed three fixed loading bays – each comprising a ramp, platform and dock leveller – to give the returnable transit packaging specialist an efficient logistics operation at its new premises near Uttoxeter. The loading systems were supplied by Thorworld.

The average time it takes to sell a property in Britain has reduced to 88 days, 16 days faster (15.38%) compared to the same time last year and the fastest selling time recorded since 2007, according to recent research from Move with Us, the residential property group.

UKWA – the United Kingdom Warehousing Association - has announced the appointment of Tony Mohan as the Association’s new chairman. Tony has taken over from John Maguire, who had held the role since 2011.

International road freight operators and union representatives have hit out against what they see as a protectionist new law in France preventing truck drivers sleeping in their cabs during rest times, claiming it was not thought through and has security, cost, and competition implications.

CR Magazine (Corporate Responsibility Magazine) in the US has chosen Bill Graebel, chief executive officer of The Graebel Companies, Inc. as a finalist for its 2014 Responsible CEO of the Year Award.

EU consumption of biofuel for transport decreased 6.8% in 2013 compared to 2012, according to data released last month. Analysts say the fall – the first since Europe legislated for greater consumption in 2003 – was largely due to regulatory uncertainty.

Reason Global Insurance, Lloyd's of London's only specialist broker solely dedicated to moving, self-storage and relocation industries, is a Platinum Sponsor for the FEDESSA (Federation of European Self Storage Associations) conference in Stockholm on 1 and 2 October, 2014.

The event at the Hong Kong Chapter of the Forum for Expatriate Management was entitled “Is your mobility policy considered basic, standard or premium?” and was intended to help companies understand the main issues and how other companies were reacting to them.

The Movers & Storers Show will take place at Silverstone once again this year on 21 and 22 October. As well as a number of visitor features including the Simpson Packaging Packer of the Year Contest, the Truck Competition and a Pit Stop Challenge, the Learning Zone is making a comeback.

Matthew James Removals and Storage Ltd has moved into new premises on the Crossways estate immediately adjacent to the QE2 bridge on the M25 on 27 July, 2014.

Roy’s Removals from the Isle of Man has recently become one of the latest recruits of AIM (Alliance of Independent Movers).

AIReS in the USA has made a number of staff changes and two new appointments.