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Renault Trucks is stepping up its pace in what it terms the circular economy by regenerating, repurposing and recycling vehicles from its fleet and offering used vehicles through its network of specialised centres. Renault is responding in particular to the lack of certain types of used trucks in Europe and, more generally, to the shortage of raw materials that has …

A new material for wrapping furniture will be available to movers during the first quarter of 2022. The material, Pleatwrap, was first announced in The Mover in August last year. The supplier, Sofrapack, says that it is at least 25% cheaper than bubble wrap and US paper blanket (PAD) and only one layer is required when packing high quality furniture. …

Rotom, a total supplier of logistic load carriers for transport and storage, announced on 29 November that it is to take over Roldo Rent, the specialist equipment rental company for the moving industry. Roldo Rent will continue to operate as an independent organisation withinRotom Europe. “The acquisition of Roldo Rent will strengthen our portfolio as a full service provider and …

The European mobility service provider DKV Mobility has now added booking platform TRAVIS Road Services to its offering. DKV Mobility customers can now book a number of truck services – from washing, tank cleaning, parking and repairs – online at 1,062 service stations across twelve countries and make cashless settlement. The cooperation boosts DKV Mobility’s Europe-wide acceptance network for vehicle …

The US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has awarded the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC), worth an estimated $6.2 billion, to HomeSafe Alliance LLC, of Houston. HomeSafe is a joint venture between KBR and Tier One Relocation. “The strength of our service members starts at home,” said Air Force Gen Jacqueline Van Ovost, Commander, USTRANSCOM. “Change is required in order to keep …

On 31 August, 2021 the FIDI Global Alliance awarded the FAIM PLUS Certification to EUROMOVERS member Travelcargo International Removals based in Finland in recognition of full compliance with the stringent FAIM Standard requirements. The company achieved the standard without any non-compliances. Thomas Juchum, from EUROMOVERS commented: “After initial grassroots support, Travelcargo developed its Quality Management System (QMS) itself and has …

The European mobility service provider DKV Mobility has now added booking platform TRAVIS Road Services to its offering. DKV Mobility customers can now book a number of truck services – from washing, tank cleaning, parking and repairs – online at 1,062 service stations across twelve countries and make cashless settlement. The cooperation boosts DKV Mobility’s Europe-wide acceptance network for vehicle …

On 28 October, 2021 officials with the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach proposed that they intend to impose apparently punitive charges on shippers for cargo that is not cleared from the terminals. The charges will begin from the 9th day a full container has been awaiting collection from the terminal by truck (from the 6th day if it …

Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone is joining forces with EVBox Group and TSG to install 3,500 charging ports across Bridgestone’s European retail and service network in the next five years. The project will begin in France and Italy before expanding into the UK, Germany, Poland, Spain, and other European countries. The new charging network will consist of regular and fast charging stations …