Agility won the MOD contract in 2010. At that time the company was still somewhat unknown in the UK and the industry held its breath. The contract comes up for renewal next year so Steve Jordan took a look at how Agility has performed and talks the agents who have operated the world’s biggest single-source household goods moving contract.

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Becky Adams is no ordinary keynote speaker, in fact she is unique. Her former profession as a brothel keeper is, even in these enlightened times, still a taboo subject that few would publicly admit to, let alone talk about on television and to business groups around the UK.

It’s unlikely that you, as a mover, will be investing in Jordan. But here Mohannad Al-Refai, Managing Director of Medex Express Service in Jordan explains some of the reasons that other companies might and, therefore, why you might get the chance to move their staff.

John Mason’s Gill Allward rescues lost dog!

In reaction to the recent announcement by the Highways Agency to upgrade the A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon, The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling for the industry to be closely involved in discussions about how the scheme will be funded.

O’Neil Software, Inc. has announced that David Holt, formerly Executive Vice President responsible for software development and support services, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer.

The latest development from Mitsubishi Fork Lift Trucks is an all-new pedestrian stacker series, AXIA ES which, it claims promises exceptional productivity in every setting.

DS Smith Plc has recently appointed Adrian Marsh as the company’s Group Finance Director succeeding Steve Dryden who has now left the company.

The Santa Fe Group has announced the appointment of John Rason as head of its new Consulting Services team to support clients across the globe.

MS Move Management in Switzerland has appointed Jose Carretero as an International Sales Executive.

Asian Tigers Mobility, Malaysia has announced the appointments of Dan Brod, Anusha Pillay and Raffi Cortanyan.

Crown World Mobility has announced the appointment of Joanne Danehl as its new Global Practice Leader, Intercultural & Language Services.

Suddath has announced the promotion of Chris Jenkins to Global Account Sales Executive.

It’s been busy, busy, busy here at The Mover office lately, so we’ve recruited a new pair of hands to help us cope with all the work.

After contributing to different departments at AIReS, Michael Midgley, CRP is currently moving to his newest position of account manager at AIReS’ Central Regional Office in Pittsburgh, PA.

France’s oldest mobility company, Paris-based Grospiron International has hired a new Managing Director, Mr. Phillippe Mirault.

Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive (run by the Institute of Advanced Motorists) is offering tips to drivers from its Training Manager, Simon Elstow.