The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen) plans to invest €10 billion (NOK 80 bn) in road building and tunnel upgrades from 2014-17, according to its new investment plan for the period.

A team from John Mason International’s Head Office in Liverpool has raised £1000 for the worldwide fundraising campaign Movember.

Estate agents, who sell houses, are common the world over. However buying agents, who buy them, are less so.

The 2014 Corporate Relocation Conference & Exhibition, held by International HR Adviser will take place on Monday 3rd February at the Hotel Russell, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London, from 10am – 5pm.

The average asking price for a home in Great Britain increased every month last year, rising by almost £11,500 since January 2013 and 5.12% up when compared to the same time in 2012, according to the latest data from Move with Us.

Burke Bros Moving Group was the winner of the Service Provider of the Year Award and one of the nominees for Continuous Improvement Award at the recent annual Black Country Chamber of Commerce business awards.

A range of forklift truck chains featuring plastic ‘flights’ and ‘guide’ attachments is now available from industrial chain supplier, FB Chain Ltd.

Santa Fe has announced the appointment of Joseph Pellicano to Relocation Services Manager.

PTV Group, the transport software specialist, has launched a free web-based search application to help truck drivers find suitable parking places.

Although most ocean carriers are predicting more slow sailing, P3’s members Maersk Line, MSC and CMA CGM intend to maintain and even improve average vessel speeds in their recently announced schedules.

Silverstone was a great venue for the Movers and Storers show where the whole Basil Fry & Co. sales team attended at some stage over the two day show.

The European Relocation Association (EuRA) will be heading north of the border to Edinburgh from 9 – 11 April, 2014 for its annual conference with a pithy title of Diversify, Specialise, Personalise (DSP).

According to a recent survey of UK drivers, over half would risk their lives and vehicles by driving through dangerous flood water.

Communities up and down the UK are set to benefit from government funding that will tackle pinch points that clog traffic flow on local roads.

Pickfords has won the coveted trophy for the International Moving Company of the Year in the European EMMA awards this year hosted by the Forum for Expatriate Management.

American Idol finalist Trenyce Cobbins has spent the last three years celebrating the music of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 in the cast of Thriller Live in London’s West End.

Recruitment specialist Red Recruit is offering advice on the tricky subjects of employment law and health & safety.

Driver Alan Cameron and colleague Derek Pickles had a lucky escape when their removals lorry burst into flames on the A31 a few miles from their destination of Weymouth.

The Freight Transport Association has said safety and compliance must come first for all freight operators using UK roads.