The Mumbai Maersk has set a new record for the deepest draft vessel to call at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe in the UK.

What has now become an annual event, for the last two years hosted by ReloAdvisor in The Netherlands (Rotterdam and Amsterdam), is now planned for Lisbon in Portugal.

New research from overseas property consultants highlights that Brits are coming to terms with post-Brexit restrictions, applying for visas and retiring to favourite European destinations in ever greater numbers.

UK moving company Ballards has helped international rugby players move house during this year’s Rugby World Cup.

Ballards Group companies, Steeles of Stamford and Ballards Removals celebrated their respective 75th and 45th anniversaries in 2023.

Logistics UK has announced that it has been approved by the Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR) and is now able to provide government-funded apprenticeship training.

Pamica Group, the majority owner of Alfa Mobility in Scandinavia, has announced that it has acquired Freys Express Group.

Frachtmeister International has announced that Ladislav Urban is to step down from his position as general manager.

John Mason International in the UK, has officially been recognised as a Great Place to Work.

Icon, the relocation company set up by CEO Simon Johnston in 2001, has launched a new website and corporate identity. The intention, according to the company, is to better showcase its enhanced service offer.

According to the HMRC (His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) monthly property transactions data for August, the number of completed sales of both residential and non-residential properties in the UK has risen by 1% compared with July, making it the third consecutive month to show an increase in transactions.

Bournes in the UK has announced that it has received the EcoVadis Silver Medal for Sustainability Performance in providing Moving and Relocation Services.

The Road Haulage Association in the UK has set out its vision to help the industry attract, train and retain a workforce for the future.

Cambridge City Council has dropped plans for a congestion charge in the city in which HGVs would have had to pay £50 to enter the city.

FERCAM is set to transfer its Distribution (groupage) and Logistics (contract logistics) divisions to a joint venture with Dachser under the name ‘Dachser & FERCAM Italia S.r.l.’. The transfer of control is still subject to approval by the relevant competition authorities.

Masons Moving Group in Wales provided logistical support to Woody’s Lodge, a charity dedicated to helping war veterans and their families.

Richard Ballard, Founder of Ballards Removals in North Nottinghamshire, has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement award. The ceremony took place on 8 September at the North Notts Arena.

Leading truck and trailer hire provider Grayrentals, as part of the TIP Group, has rebranded as TIP Trailer Services UK Ltd.

The company has invested in a new plant in Wrocław in addition to the existing UK production centre in County Durham.

According to the latest Nationwide House Price Index (HPI), the average price of a home in the UK fell by 0.8% in August. This means prices are now 5.3% lower than they were at their peak in August 2022.