Investing in Self-Storage in Japan and Beyond

Dan Morisaku, Senior Manager, Ichigo Inc, shares his experience of moving into the self storage market

Ten vital UK moving statistics from 2019

Home move comparison site reallymoving has revealed ten statistics that together tell the story of UK home movers during 2019, including when people moved, how far they went, the most popular destinations and of course, what it all cost.

How will consolidation affect the global moving business?

A recent podcast issued by IAM Learning looks closely at the increasing consolidation in the moving industry and considers how it will continue and what affect it is likely to have over time.

IMA Conference, February 28 – March 3, Cambodia

This year the IMA Conference (International Mobility Alliance) moves to an exciting new location, the resort city of Siem Reap in the north-west of Cambodia. For many this will be their first time in Cambodia, so apart from the conference, what is there to do and see and what do you need to look out for?

Making the switch

Steve Jordan talks to Paul Fahey, a moving man who turned to self storage and found the road to success.

The fine art of diversification

An interview with Jean-Luc Haddad of Grospiron in Paris about how he diversified his business to make sure it could remain independent. By Steve Jordan.

Toyota to build prototype city of the future

Toyota has revealed plans to build a prototype ‘city’ of the future on a 175-acre site at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan.

No difficulty last month spotting the dynamic duo of Stewart Pack and Tony Squire, ex Trans Euro and 360. Well done to Mark Jeffery for being the first correct answer out of the hat. This time we have a thin disguise, but will it fool The Mover’s readers? If you know who it is, you could win a beautiful White and Company Red and Black watch.

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Allison Kemp takes the helm at FTA’s Road Freight Council

Logistics expert Allison Kemp, Managing Director of A.I.M Commercial Services Ltd, has been appointed chair of the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Road Freight Council.

Persistent drink-drivers not getting the message

The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has said it is disappointed at yet another year of stagnation in the annual drink-drive statistics announced on 12 February, saying the ‘hardcore’ of persistent drink-drivers are still not getting the message.

Self Storage Expo Asia 2020

Disruptive fine-art shipping newcomer announces €9m series ‘A’ funding

Digital fine-art forwarding specialist Convelio, has raised €9 million in Series ‘A’ funding led by European venture capital investor Acton Capital.

Volvo Trucks North America shows off electric heavy-duty trucks

At an exclusive event at the TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, California, Volvo Trucks offered a first look at its North American Class 8 battery-electric project trucks. 

lvin Ong returns to Vanpac

Vanpac GroupAsia has welcomed Alvin Ong back after seven years away. He has been appointed general manager/network director for Vanpac and will be based at the company’s HQ in Singapore.

UK ban on sale of diesel and petrol vehicles brought forward

The announcement by Boris Johnson on 4 February that the deadline for banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars and vans will be brought forward to 2035 has attracted comments from both the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Road Haulage Association (RHA).

Dora Sayegh joins Metropolitan

International moving company Metropolitan has announced the appointment of Dora Sayegh as its USA commercial representative.

Suddath appoints Scott Perry as president of Moving & Logistics

Relocation and logistics specialist Suddath has announced the promotion of Scott Perry to president of Suddath Moving & Logistics. He succeeds Frank Senatore who is retiring after five years on the Suddath team.

The Movers & Storers Show 2019

Last November, the 2019 Movers & Storers Show moved south to Coventry. Deputy Editor David Jordan took a trip to the English Midlands to check it out.