The future of digitalised moving

Alvaro Stein is the CEO of Decapack in Chile and the chairman of the Data Solutions Task Force under the International Association of Movers (IAM).  In that role he is focussed on facilitating the seamless exchange of data within the mobility industry.  In this article, he explains the ONE Record Standard, how it can help and why you should get …

Atlas expands use of Yembo for AI-enhanced surveys

Atlas Van Lines, in the USA has announced a further strategic collaboration with Yembo.ai, a top SaaS technology innovator in the moving sector. After first engaging with Yembo’s software in 2022, Atlas will redefine how it conducts surveys and provides estimates by significantly improving accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in service delivery. Yembo’s advanced AI Workflow Companion will serve as the …

Spain to get 10,000 charging stations by 2025

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.  The company has chosen EVBox as a primary supplier. The plan is to establish a comprehensive, eco-friendly charging infrastructure in Spain by 2025.  Spain has a …

Bulgaria and Romania join Schengen

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. President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen said:“I welcome the lifting of internal air and sea border checks. This …

Atlas corporate relocation survey 2024

Atlas Van Lines in the USA has released its 57th annual Corporate Relocation Survey that looks at  corporate relocation policies, practices, and subsequent trends.  The survey includes results collected from 575 companies across various industries. It captures the driving forces behind employees’ relocation decisions and workforce mobility, providing valuable insights for transportation leaders and stakeholders. The survey shows that 70% …

Cyber gang taken out by UK and US crime agencies

The ‘dark web’ website of LockBit, the ransomware gang that caused so much disruption in the moving industry last year when it hacked into SIRVA’s data, has been taken down by international law enforcement.  It is believed to have been the target of an ongoing operation from the UK’s National Crime Agency working closely with the FBI.  The announcement was …

Class action brought against BGRS and SIRVA

According to press information released on 23 February by Charney Lawyers, a law firm in Toronto, Canada, a national class action has been commenced against the federal government, BGRS Limited and SIRVA (Federal Court file no. T-314-24-ID 1) on behalf of all current and former RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) members, members of the Canadian Armed Forces and other individuals …

Suddath rejoins Atlas

Atlas Van Lines has announced that Suddath Moving & Storage LLC has rejoined as an Atlas Agent. Atlas Van Lines, the largest subsidiary of Atlas World Group, is owned by its Agents. Suddath, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, serves corporate, military, and consumer customers domestically and internationally. With 15 locations and an extensive domestic and global partner network, Suddath Moving & …

DKV Mobility partners with Milence for electric truck charging

DKV Mobility, the on-road payment company, is expanding its charging network for eTrucks to include high-performance EV charge points with up to 400 kW charging power. The truck charging network is provided by Milence, a Dutch charging point operator based in Amsterdam. Milence and DKV Mobility subsidiary GreenFlux, which manages DKV Mobility’s entire range of charging services for electric vehicles, …

Invictus in Portugal joins OMNI

Euromovers member Invictus Relocation in Portugal has recently also joined OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International).  Invictus was started by Fábio Manuel in 2013 and has been a member of Euromovers for many years. “Joining OMNI was a very nice way to put a crown on our 10-year anniversary,” said Fábio. Adding that ever since he started the company he wanted …