McGimpsey Removals in Northern Ireland has recently purchased an 18-tonne Mercedes, five-container removals vehicle from Mac’s Truck Sales of Huddersfield to meet the firm’s growing business needs.

Arpin International Group has announced that Arpin International ASIA has been awarded the Weichert Workforce Mobility International Supplier-Partner of the Year award.

In a ceremony held in Yokohama, on 4 April 2024, the world's second large methanol-enabled container vessel was named Astrid Mærsk.

Many private customers are prevented from moving home, both locally and abroad, because they are unable to sell their homes. In most cases it is essential for customers to sell their homes before moving to provide the finances to cover expenses and to buy again at destination.

Expat Relocation Solutions in the USA has announced that Mary Ellen Tretina has taken on a new role at the company as director, account management. She will work from the company’s Chicago branch.

Grospiron International in Paris and its sister company Cosmopolitan Services Unlimited (CSU) have appointed Jean Christophe Cardot as Group chief operating officer for their relocation and moving operations.

A recent report by The Carbon Trust, an organisation founded by the UK government in 2001 to drive decarbonisation for businesses, governments and financial institutions, has said that one of the greatest obstacles for large businesses to achieve net zero is their ability to manage their supply chains.

Bulgaria and Romania became members of the Schengen area on 31 March, 2024. The Schengen rules now apply in both EU Member States, including the issuing of Schengen visas and the lifting of controls at the internal air and sea borders.

The Cartus Corporation has released its Global Talent Mobility Survey 2024.

In a strategic move to boost electric mobility across Spain, EAVE, a specialist in solar energy integration and electric vehicle (EV) charging systems, is to install 10,000 AC and DC charging stations in Spain.

In April the UK government brought into force new immigration rules intended to reduce the level of net migration into the country.

The Scottish government has launched its HGV Decarbonisation Pathway. Its aim is to understand and overcome the barriers to zero emission HGVs in Scotland. It is the result of 18 months’ work from the Zero Emission Truck Taskforce.

On 21 February, 2024, OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International) held the latest in its ongoing World Series educational webinars for its members.

Steve Jordan talks to Torben Taggaard about his trunking service from the chill of Scandinavia to the warmth of sunny Spain.

Ray daSilva, President of Mobility Exchange, offers some straight-forward advice to help moving companies become more sustainable.

Steve Jordan talks to Aaro Kõuts from Movemaster in Estonia about making a living in the country’s moving business and his thoughts on the country’s proximity to Russia.

But how will a result either way affect the moving and relocation industry? Steve Jordan asks what people think.

Consultant Vince Burruano throws some light on the competitive moving industry and what must be done to get it back on track.

Steve Jordan interviews Jane Riley from Grace in Australia about what makes her tick and how she manages others.

Intermark Relocations in Moscow has joined OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International). The company is also a member of IAM (International Association of Movers), One Group, and EuRA (European Relocation Association).