Chris Green Manager of Premier Relocation in Yorkshire is a keen runner. He’s also very slightly barmy about rhinos. A little explanation needed? Thought so!

On 5 February, entries will open for a brand-new event in the logistics industry, FTA’s Transport Manager of the Year competition (Freight Transport Association).

North Virginia-based Paxton International has been given a gift of appreciation by the NOVA Relief Center for its long-term support of the Syrian Refugee Blanket and Coat Drive. The gift was accepted by Mary K Paxton on behalf of the company.

Italian international removal specialist Bliss Corporation has announced the appointment of two members to its team.

Netherlands-based moving companies Methorst Verhuizers and Schmidt Global Logistics have announced the completion of a merger which took place on 22 November, 2019.

Both the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) have responded positively to the news that an urgent government review will take place into the safety of so-called Smart motorways currently being rolled out in the UK.

New images showing plans for Britain’s longest road tunnel connecting Kent, Essex and Thurrock have been released as the project begins its next phase of public consultation.

Guardian Moving & Storage in Edinburgh has started a guaranteed weekly household goods groupage service to and from London, and all points en route. The new service is part of the company’s ongoing business development plans.

Éléonore Tomoro, AGS Bangui Manager in the Central African Republic, was presented with the Chevalier of the National Order Award for recognition by the CAR government on 1 December, 2019.

The Road Haulage Association has warned that charging truck operators £100 to enter a clean air zone (CAZ) in Bath will put firms at risk.

A maritime innovation project to install the world’s first ammonia-powered fuel cell on a vessel has been awarded €10m funding from the European Union (EU).

From 26 October, 2020, the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) scheme will require HGVs over 12 tonnes entering or operating in London to have a safety permit.

Ease The Squeeze’s Brighton Self Store Manager, Bob Baines, is celebrating his 25th year within the Bishop’s Move Group.

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems is helping to make truck loading bays safer with the introduction of its new DE6190AR Automatic Restraint System. The new restraint minimises the risk of accident and injury by preventing unplanned vehicle movement during the loading process.

The UK government’s proposal to bring forward restrictions on EU migrants deemed to be ‘low-skilled’ will worsen the severe labour shortage in the logistics sector, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

Relocate magazine is taking nominations in 17 categories for its annual Relocate Awards. The closing date in March 13, 2020.

DAF Trucks has introduced a new function to its DAF Connect fleet management platform - Remote Tacho Download – that transport operators can use to read, store and analyse the memory of driver cards and tachographs online and in real time. Remote Tacho Download helps the operator to maintain an accurate tacho administration system and to save time.

JC Payne (UK) Ltd and Otis Vehicle Rentals Ltd have announced the appointment of Stephen Horrocks as group finance director.

Removals price comparison site, reallymoving celebrated its twentieth birthday in November 2019, having grown from a ‘kitchen table’ start up to become a leading online resource for home movers.