Bournes is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted for The Forum for Expatriate Management European EMMA awards.

Ayrshire-based Thomson Removals & Self Storage is adding two new Volvo trucks to its fleet to cope with rising demand and reduce the company’s impact on the environment.

Ward Van Lines of Santiago, Chile, has achieved ISO 9001:2008 – the international quality Standard.

From the beginning of July there has been a fresh, yet experienced, face in the role of Shipping Manager at Anglo Pacific.

Des started with Wridgways at the tender age of 16, 44 years ago, as a keen and enthusiastic warehouse worker. He would wake at 4am every morning and commute 2 hours across Melbourne to start a full day of packing, loading and moving furniture. Known for his quick wit, innovative ideas and no fear of saying it as he found it, young Des quickly made his mark and rapidly climbed the ranks. He later drove a removals truck, but his ideas for customer service were recognised and he secured a role in the office taking sales calls. He was subsequently promoted to sales manager, then state manager, general group manager for international services, company general manager then CEO.

The French Manitou Group has recently launched its new EMA II range of articulated site forklifts: a complete range of seven models which combine ease of use with efficiency to optimise storage capacity.

Crate hire specialist PPS Crate Hire has opened a new North West distribution depot in partnership with Manchester BAR member Britannia Anchor Removals.

The Department for Transport has increased fixed penalties for motoring offences from 16 August, 2013. The increases were introduced following a public consultation in 2012 and included road safety groups and police services.

AIReS’ Central Regional Office in Pittsburgh has announced the appointment of Rob Capiola as its newest account manager.

International removals company Anglo Pacific took its TV cameras to the recent Opportunities Overseas Expo organised by Working In. The event, held in London on 6 and 7 July enabled Anglo Pacific to capture on screen the value of meeting industry leaders in person before making any life-changing migration decisions.

The Alliance of Independent Movers is due to launch in October, but has actually been accepting members since August.

Industries in all parts of the world are now thinking of replacing traditional transport packaging solutions made of wood and plywood with almost equal products made of substantially lighter and easily recyclable paper board.

In 2012 the Road Haulage Association, in partnership with solicitors Backhouse Jones, formed RHA Legal Services to provide a comprehensive support, representation, legal advice and assistance service exclusive to members of the RHA.

O’Neil Data Tech, a wholly owned subsidiary of O’Neil Software, has announced its latest innovation for records storage and management: oneilCloud.

Bertrand Harsch, of Harsch in Switzerland, recently wrote to The Mover to introduce his new team, including his two daughters which, he says represent the future of the organisation.

ICM Gerson has announced it is to rebrand its company as Gerson Relocation.

Richard Healey Removals Ltd had a sweeping success at Truckfest Scotland 2013. The company attends the weekend festival every year and enters its trucks in to the competitions.

James Malia, Managing Director of P&MM Employee Benefits, explains what is on offer to help companies keep their best staff from moving on, and why they should be investing more in employee benefits.

In the intensely competitive world of moving, every commercial advantage, every efficiency can give you the edge. Here, Steve Jordan interviews Bespoke Bodies from Warrington, a company that believes its ultra-lightweight bodies can reduce costs and increase payload to help you make more money.