Tony and Majella Oro are the owners of what is arguably Australia’s oldest removals firm, Whybirds Removals incorporating Whybirds International.

OSS World Wide Movers Australia has just celebrated the official opening of its new Sydney office and storage depot.

‘The Lucky Country’ – Australia has come a long way. In the 200 or so years since the first European settlers dropped anchor in Sydney Harbour in 1788, the country has progressed from being a British prison colony to a world leader in resource production. By Ed Roberts

Earlier this year, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) issued its long-awaited update to fork lift truck safety guidelines entitled: Rider-operated lift trucks. Operator training and safe use. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (L117). By Owen Delaney, Technical Manager, Fork Lift Truck Association

Last year the government introduced legislation designed to encourage employees to start saving for their retirement. The scheme, known as Auto Enrolment, requires companies to provide and contribute to a pension for their employees, and there are penalties for those who do not comply. The Mover asked Dena Al-Dossary, Work Place Pensions Co-ordinator for financial advisers the Charles Derby Group to explain what the new rules mean and how they affect your business.

It was back in 2011 that The Mover first reported on Anthony Walmsley, a young man just starting out in the business with his company Army Ants in Preston. Two years later, Steve Jordan braved the M6 to see how he is getting on building his business despite tough trading conditions.

The Edinburgh branch of Pickfords recently transported Pudsey Bear on a leg of his journey around Britain visiting 35 Haven Holiday parks as part of Haven’s effort to raise £200,000 for BBC Children In Need.

The Mover's Editor, Steve Jordan, is tashing up this month to take part in Movember, the global charity dedicated to men’s health.

Williams Moving & Storage has closed several branches but the company is still trading.

The FPB has welcomed today's (Friday) Q3 GDP figures showing a growth figure of 0.8% which follows the positive figures of last quarter, but warns of increasing costs to business.

Following severe weather warnings over the coming weekend, road safety charity IAM is advising on how to drive in windy weather.

Crown World Mobility has announced the appointment of Said Boskovic as Director of Global Immigration Services.

Team Relocations has announced that as a result of continued growth and expansion of the UK business, Angela Jackson and Susan Buchanan have, with immediate effect, been promoted to joint Managing Directors of the Company’s UK relocation activities.

AIReS team members in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania have recently completed a donation and fundraising drive to support US military personnel serving overseas.

ABP’s Port of Southampton has been ranked the most productive port in Europe and the number one performing container terminal in the UK, according to an independent industry study.

On the 1st of October, reallymoving.com launched a free Ombudsman service for use by registered companies and their customers for moves booked through its price comparison site. The scheme is free to all registered removal firms and to customers who register online for a quote.

Crate rental specialist PPS group has announced the appointment of Steve Penney as Business Development Manager.

In July, a team of brave employees from Britannia Leatherbarrows took to the sea to raise money for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

On 22 July the Logistics Guild, in conjunction with leading logistics company DHL, began an intensive 5-day residential Work Placement experience for 100 soldiers with C+E driving licences to prepare them for careers as civilian drivers.

AIReS has appointed Holly Maurer-Klein as Director of Human Resources at its Global Headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA.