Rosebrock in Poland becomes an IATA member

Wilhelm Rosebrock in Poland became a member of IATA (International Air Transport Association) in March 2025.  The company specialises cargo transportation and international removals by road, sea, air and rail. “Membership in IATA is a very important chapter in the history of our branch,” said  Paweł Fabiański, Sea and Air Forwarding Specialist at Rosebrock Poland. “The IATA certification gives us …

Atlas World Group most trusted

Atlas® World Group has been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025. The annual list recognises companies actively demonstrating transparent business practices and earning the trust of customers, investors, and employees. “Whether across the street or around the world, trust is engrained in our operations as our family of companies has built a reputation for providing exceptional services,” said Jack …

Jack Griffin receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Atlas® World Group in the USA has announced that its Chairman and CEO Jack Griffin, has won the 2025 Moving & Storage Institute Lifetime Achievement Award, issued by the ATA (American Trucking Association). This recognition aims to highlight longtime industry leaders for their significant contributions to advancement in the field.  “This recognition is a testament to the dedication of the entire …

Invictus opens in Madeira

Invicus Relocation in Portugal has opened a new facility on the Portuguese island of Madeira to serve its increasing number of customers wishing to make their home there. Fabio Manuel, CEO, explained that he had been considering opening in Madeira for some time. The said that there had always been a steady flow of traffic to the island, but it …

FMC talks tough on Panama Canal

Federal Maritime Commission Chairman, Louis E. Sola made a statement to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, examining the Panama Canal and its impact on US Trade and National Security.  His comments were posted on 28 January 2025. He said that the canal “remains a critical conduit for trade moving by vessel. The United States, more than any …

EU common charger rules

At last, the EU has standardised charging ports for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices with all new devices sold in the EU now required to support USB-C charging. As well as being more convenient for users, it is estimated that it will reduce waste with around 11,000 tonnes of e-waste being attributed to discarded chargers.  It will also …

Houthi attacks to stop in the Red Sea

According to a report in The Loadstar, the Houthis in Yemen have confirmed that they will stop attacking vessels in the Red Sea, other than those owned by Israeli companies or sailing under the Israeli flag.  The report says that the group has extorted over $2bn in ransom payoffs since the attacks began. It would, however, resume attacks on UK …

Possible 100% tax on Spanish homes

The Spanish government is reported to be planning to impose a 100% tax on non-residents, from outside the EU, buying homes in the country.  The country’s prime minister, Pedron Sánchez, has said that this is to prevent non-residents from buying property in Spain to let.  This has caused a shortage of property for sale in the country. It is not …

EU rules to improve Gender Balance on boards

The EU’s Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive, intended to create a more balanced gender representation on the boards of listed companies across all EU Member States, is set to come into force on 30 June, 2026.The Directive sets a target for EU large listed companies of 40% of the underrepresented sex among their non-executive directors and 33% among all …

New road tunnel in London

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the new Silvertown Tunnel will open on 7 April, 2025. The new tunnel, close to the existing Blackwall Tunnel, is expected to increase capacity in the area by up to 30,000 vehicles a day. Controversially, TfL is imposing a toll on both tunnels to cover the costs.  HGVs will be charged up to …