Masons Moving Group in Wales recently completed the moving and storage of beds, equipment and PPE to the new Lakeside Wing based at The University Hospital Wales. The company has played an integral role in the rapid response needed to combat COVID-19.

The Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund (AFWSF) is officially accepting applications for the Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Program.

From today, 20 April, a Kent Access Permit (KAP) is no longer required if an HGV is being driven to the EU from the Port of Dover or the Eurotunnel. The ‘Check if an HGV is ready to cross the border service’ will also be closed.

DKV expanded its charging network in 2020 throughout Germany, Austria, the Benelux countries, Italy, France, Nordics and several countries in Eastern Europe.

Young entrepreneur Michael McCreadie’s dream of growing his burgeoning students’ storage service, Kit Keeper, into the UK’s number one supplier, moved a step closer recently following the signing of a four-year contract with York University.

Miguel Florez, General Manager, Aviomar, Colombia, has said that his business has seen a number of shifts in technology, particularly in communication, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year’s International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX 2021) will be delivered as a virtual event with the physical show returning in September 2022.

The Self Storage Association Asia (SSAA) recently presented its Annual Survey for 2020. The survey was introduced to members by the Executive Director, SSAA, Andrew Work at an online conference on Thursday, 4 February 2021.

Scania (Great Britain) Limited has announced the appointment of James Armstrong as its new managing director. James will succeed Martin Hay who leaves the business at the end of June. James will officially take up this post on 1 July, 2021.

A somewhat sideways look at relocation speak, by Val Prinsep, Chairman of Worldwide Movers Africa Group.

An interview with Colin Wynn of Administer Software, by Steve Jordan.

Specialist international health insurance provider for expats, William Russell, has set up an introducer partnership for the moving and relocation industry enabling them to generate extra revenue through referral fees.

Business Moves Group (BMG) has joined Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK) as a corporate member. BMG believes membership will help it achieve its diversity goals by accessing the most diverse network of ethnic minority owned businesses (EMBs) in the UK. ​

JK Moving Services, North America’s largest independently owned and operated moving company, has named Dominick Simpson as Long Distance Driver of the Year.

CapRelo was recognised as Best for Quality of Service for the second year in a row in HRO Today’s 2021 Baker's Dozen Awards.

Volvo Group’s subsidiary, Renault Trucks, has said it will offer an all-electric truck for each market sector, namely distribution, construction and long distance, from 2023. To support this commitment the company is setting up an organisation dedicated to electric mobility and fossil-free transport. ​

DKV Euro Service has more than doubled its network coverage with the Circle K supply network.

De Haan in the Netherlands has advised that Gert van Engelenburg, the company’s Manager European Traffic & Partners, is to leave the company on 1 May, 2021. Gert will be staying in the moving industry but has accepted another position.

Last month marked the 40th anniversary of US-based relocation specialist Aires. The company was founded on 1 April, 1981 as an international freight forwarder, and has now grown into an industry leading, full service global mobility provider, with 10 offices worldwide delivering service in 176 countries.

An interview with Marc Smet, by Steve Jordan.