Information received from Tippet-Richardson has confirmed that the Canadian authorities have officially ended the temporary public policy that permitted visitors to apply for work permits from within Canada. The change became effective on 28 August, 2024.

Fleet transport and commercial insurance broker, McCarron Coates, has created its own board game to provide commercial HGV and van fleet operators with more food for thought about the legal framework in which they are operating.

Manchester City Council is to begin trialling cameras that automatically detect distracted drivers.

Bishop's Move in the UK, has announced the appointment of Janette Mackay as the company’s new sales director. Janette joins the sales team at the headquarters in Surrey.

Quality Service Standards Limited (QSS) in the UK, the company that audits and assesses moving companies against recognised Quality Standards, has achieved 25 years in business having been incorporated on 9 July, 1999.

Steve Jordan visits Voerman in the Netherlands, to take a look at the company’s new, purpose-built building, and explore its nine-year journey to get there.

In the second in a series of three articles, Ray daSilva from IAM Mobility Exchange offers more advice on selling for moving professionals.

Steve Jordan talks to Brian Loud from Planes in Cincinnati about how the company developed its unique culture and the way in which it affects the success of the business.

OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International) has two new members of its Board: Eric Tate from Aires in the USA and Ido Barner from Mobilitas.

Reflections on the gentle art of being different, by Steve Jordan.

Moving companies in England can now benefit from a bespoke apprenticeship scheme specifically designed for removals operatives.

A recent announcement for the United States Transportation Command has named Air Force Lieutenant General Randall Reed as the new Commander, US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM).

The Movers and Storers Show is almost upon us again, now in its 14th year.

According to the World Bank, Vietnam’s economic growth is expected to pick up in 2024, driven by a rebound in manufactured exports and tourism, and recovering consumption and business investment.

Atlas Van Lines in the USA has promoted Ryan Parmenter to the position of chief information officer.

Ocean container shipping demand from China to North America and North Europe continued to break records in June (the most recent month’s figures available) as importers rushed to protect supply chains amid the global disruption caused by conflict in the Red Sea.

The IMO Council (International Maritime Organization) has decided to live-stream its plenary meetings and make its documents accessible to the public, in a bid to boost transparency in the organisation.

Anthony Shipp, from M. Dyer in Hawaii, has announced the recent passing of his company’s founder, Medford G Dyer. ​

In 2024, Asia Relocation in the Philippines and Vietnam celebrates 13 years of growth, fuelled by the region’s economic success.

JK Moving Services in the USA has announced new appointments for its commercial and residential teams.