OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International) has reluctantly decided to postpone its annual conference that was scheduled for April in Marseille, France. The decision is intended to help maintain the quality of the event which is an important part of the OMNI business calendar.

A number of celebrities and sportspeople have moved house this year with the help of family-owned firm, Ballards Removals.

With Yembo’s software, Atlas enables its network of local movers to create meaningful operational efficiencies during local, long distance, corporate, government and military moves.

The EU General Court has rejected an appeal by Scania against the European Commission decision finding Scania was part of the trucks cartel.

Corporate accommodation market tech platform, AltoVita, has announced the appointment of industry veteran, Brian Friedman, as non-executive board adviser.

New statistics show that Volvo Trucks was the market leader for heavy all-electric trucks in Europe in 2021 with a market share of 42%. The company took orders, including letters of intent, for more than 1,100 electric trucks worldwide.

Venice van den Berg, Product Manager at one of Europe’s leading moving software providers, Move4U, has brought a different perspective to the challenge of introducing new working methods to an industry that has not always been willing to embrace change.

London-based Alexanders Removals & Storage won no less than four accolades at the West London Business Awards held at Twickenham stadium on 10 February. The gala event was hosted by former British tennis player Annabel Croft.

Africa Mobility Services (AMS) is marking its 10th year in operation with a new initiative aimed at helping children in Africa with their literacy studies.

Sir Alastair ​Robin ‘3rd Baronet and 9th Laird of Strathgarry’ Stewart, died peacefully, aged 96, on Sunday, 13 February at home in Walters Cottage with his beloved wife Patricia and his daughters Judith, Lucy and Catherine beside him.

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed The Department for Transport’s decision to pause the roll-out of all-lane smart motorways in the UK.

Altair Global, has announced the appointment of Sarah DeHayes as vice president of global consulting services.

Michelle Beiter has joined Suddath as its new chief people officer (CPO). Michelle most recently served as vice president of HR with ODW Logistics.

BGRS has declared Juneteenth, 19 July, also known as Emancipation Day, as a paid company holiday. All BGRS US offices will be closed in observance of the newest federal holiday that was introduced by President Joe Biden on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

The IMA (International Mobility Alliance) Conference will take place from 29 March - 2 April, 2022 at the Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, Phuket, Thailand. This will be the first IMA conference since Cambodia two years ago.

What ever happened to those good old days? You know, wake up in the morning, light a fire, nip out and kill a dinosaur for breakfast and then sit around amusing the family by whittling away at a large branch of a tree to form a cudgel to be used against the tribe of Neanderthals down the road before they become extinct.

At The Movers and Storers Show in November, Charlotte Parslow from Britannia Movers International offered some advice to moving companies on how to operate in a more environmentally sustainable way.

Neil Matthews, Relationship Manager for Pound Gates Chartered Insurance Brokers explains the approach taken by the company to supporting charitable causes both locally and overseas, the benefits the initiatives bring and how other organisations can get involved with their own fundraising activities.

Aires in Pittsburgh, USA has announced the promotion of Joleen Lauffer to become the company’s president. Current President, Jeff Wangler, will continue with Aires as chief executive officer.

Kika, an inventory-focused moving technology company founded in 2020, has launched its new platform designed to simplify the inventory workflow.