Atlas World Group has announced that Kelly Foreman has assumed the newly created position of chief diversity officer, while maintaining her current position as vice president of human resources, which she has held since March last year.

Family-owned removals firm, Ballards, has reported record turnover after four years of investment into its new headquarters close to the A1 at Markham Moor in Nottinghamshire.

In an agreement signed on December 29, 2021 by Gosselin Group CEO Marc Smet and the founding co-owners of UniMove bv, Gosselin has agreed to acquire 100% of UniMove’s share capital; the business will operate from its existing Rotterdam premises and trade alongside Gosselin’s existing Dutch moving branch.

So here we go again, another hole pegged on the crib board of life: and what a year it’s been!

Britannia Leatherbarrows of Bournemouth celebrated several important milestones in 2021. For David and Diane Trenchard it represented their 40th anniversary as owners of the business, and also marked 25 years of continuous service for four staff members.

IAM has been planning its 2022 conference for many years, intending to hold the event in Seattle, Washington, at the city’s new convention center.

Rising costs have led to an upsurge in both the sophistication and number of criminals offering shipping containers for sale with no intention of delivering them. Here Andrew Jones, Managing Director at S Jones Containers, outlines a number of ways to avoid being scammed.

Santa Fe Relocation has announced the appointment of Olivier Jourdan in the role of chief commercial officer (CCO). Oliver took over the role on 1 January, 2022.

German trucking journalist Jan Burgdorf recently tested a fully-laden 490kW Volvo FH Electric truck, with a combination gross weight of 40 tonnes, on Germany’s Green Truck Route.

From 2 February, the EU is introducing new rules that mean if you operate loaded goods journeys in and between European Member States (cabotage or cross-trade), you may need to register information digitally about your journeys on a new EU web based portal.

The Movers and Storers Show in November included the Seminar Theatre, giving attendees the opportunity to listen to industry speakers and join in debates on a range of subjects topical for the industry.

Moving industry consultant John Payne looks at how to plan as companies emerge from the COVID crisis.

Asian Tigers Korea has announced the promotion of Saenah Song to the role of chief executive officer.

DKV Mobility and Tolltickets, one of the leading providers of European tolling services, have announced a new partnership that will enable customers to access the Scandinavian tolling network with a one-box solution from January 2022.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has confirmed the proposed changes to the Congestion Charge, following a period of consultation.

Chris Mackley, from the UK, has been announced as the new general manager for OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International).

Aires in Pittsburgh, USA has announced that Radhika Gorsia, GMS, has joined the company as an account executive in the EMEA region.

Volvo has recently conducted extensive tests on its electric trucks during extremely cold weather, close to the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden.

Dubai-based DASA International Movers has announced the appointment of Stefania Sierra as general manager.

On 7 September, 2021 the UK government announced a new 1.25% Health and Social Care Levy to fund investment in the NHS and social care.