Expat Relocation Solutions in the USA has announced that Mary Ellen Tretina has taken on a new role at the company as director, account management. She will work from the company’s Chicago branch.

Grospiron International in Paris and its sister company Cosmopolitan Services Unlimited (CSU) have appointed Jean Christophe Cardot as Group chief operating officer for their relocation and moving operations.

A recent report by The Carbon Trust, an organisation founded by the UK government in 2001 to drive decarbonisation for businesses, governments and financial institutions, has said that one of the greatest obstacles for large businesses to achieve net zero is their ability to manage their supply chains.

Bulgaria and Romania became members of the Schengen area on 31 March, 2024. The Schengen rules now apply in both EU Member States, including the issuing of Schengen visas and the lifting of controls at the internal air and sea borders.

The Cartus Corporation has released its Global Talent Mobility Survey 2024.

In a strategic move to boost electric mobility across Spain, EAVE, a specialist in solar energy integration and electric vehicle (EV) charging systems, is to install 10,000 AC and DC charging stations in Spain.

In April the UK government brought into force new immigration rules intended to reduce the level of net migration into the country.

The Scottish government has launched its HGV Decarbonisation Pathway. Its aim is to understand and overcome the barriers to zero emission HGVs in Scotland. It is the result of 18 months’ work from the Zero Emission Truck Taskforce.

On 21 February, 2024, OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International) held the latest in its ongoing World Series educational webinars for its members.

Steve Jordan talks to Torben Taggaard about his trunking service from the chill of Scandinavia to the warmth of sunny Spain.

Ray daSilva, President of Mobility Exchange, offers some straight-forward advice to help moving companies become more sustainable.

Steve Jordan talks to Aaro Kõuts from Movemaster in Estonia about making a living in the country’s moving business and his thoughts on the country’s proximity to Russia.

But how will a result either way affect the moving and relocation industry? Steve Jordan asks what people think.

Consultant Vince Burruano throws some light on the competitive moving industry and what must be done to get it back on track.

Steve Jordan interviews Jane Riley from Grace in Australia about what makes her tick and how she manages others.

Intermark Relocations in Moscow has joined OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International). The company is also a member of IAM (International Association of Movers), One Group, and EuRA (European Relocation Association).

The 9th of July, 2024 will see the return of the AltoVita Smart, Safe, Sustainable Summit, to Rose Court in London. This is the fourth such summit in London and follows the successful event in Singapore in 2023.

UTA Edenred has extended its European fuel acceptance network in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Larry Kruger from Customized Moving in Ottawa has announced the launch of a new training course - Sales Realignment - aimed at anyone working in the household goods moving industry.

According to research conducted by Towergate Health & Protection, a weighty 91% of companies still have employees currently hybrid working. Importantly, almost all companies have tried to encourage them to return to the office, with little success. ​