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.

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.