EU Entry/Exit System for the UK delayed

A recent press statement from Logistics UK says that the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) may be delayed again.  The organisation says that there is still no fixed implementation date and it is critical that the new systems and processes are fully checked before it goes live. Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade and Devolved Policy at business group Logistics UK …

Sirva deal helps its financial stability

On 20 August, Relocation Management Company Sirva Worldwide, Inc announced that it has completed a transaction with the support of its lenders and equity sponsors, Madison Dearborn Partners and Relo Group.  The company said that this transaction strengthens the company’s balance sheet and provides it new liquidity, supporting its continued growth and innovation and enabling further investment in its technology, …

Shipping from China to America and Europe at record levels

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 latest data shows 800,000 TEU (20ft equivalent container) were shipped from China to North Europe in June, …

Stephan Strauss becomes the new CEO of EUROMOVERS Worldwide Alliance

The EUROMOVERS Worldwide Alliance has announced that Stephan Strauss has succeeded Holger Thomas Juchum as Chairman of the Executive Board with effect from 1 September 2024. Holger Thomas Juchum, successfully led the Alliance for over 20 years and contributed significantly to the further development of the organisation. Stephan has extensive experience in the international logistics industry and has held management …

Parmenter promoted at Atlas

Atlas Van Lines in the USA has promoted Ryan Parmenter to the position of chief information officer. In his new role, Parmenter will oversee the Information Technology functions for Atlas® World Group and its 10 subsidiaries, including technology capabilities, resources, and assets. In a press statement the company said the Ryan’s primary focus will be on establishing the technology vision and roadmap …

UTA Edenred expands Europe-wide HVO100 network

UTA Edenred, the fuel card company, has expanded the availability of HVO100 fuel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) through its network of over 1,000 accepting fuel stations in 14 European countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Italy, Spain, Lithuania, Latvia, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. HVO100 and the HVO blends form part of UTA Edenred’s range of alternative …

QSS celebrates 25 years

Quality Service Standards Limited (QSS) was incorporated on 9th July 1999.As a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Association of Removers, itspurpose was to be an autonomous organisation with employees and/orconsultants qualified to install, give advice, audit and assess Members forthose Quality Standards developed with a specific relationship to theremovals and storage industry. Read the full story here: https://www.euromovers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/QSS-celebrates-25-years-as-an-incorporated-business-3.pdf

New China – Bangladesh service from Maersk

A P Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has launched a new ocean shipping service between China and Bangladesh.  The new service, called SH3, commenced service on 7 July, 2024 and adds more capacity to the ocean network between the two countries. The SH3 rotation starts from Shanghai Port in China, with calls at Xiamen, Kaohsiung, Nansha and Tanjung Pelepas on the way to …

German moving association AMÖ rejoins FEDEMAC

On 4 July, 2024 the Federal Association of Furniture Forwarding and Logistics (AMÖ) e. V., an organisation that represents 800 German furniture forwarding and special logistics companies with 25,000 employees, applied to rejoin the European association FEDEMAC e. V. with effect 1 September, 2024. Bertil Durieux, President of FEDEMAC remarked: “I am particularly happy that AMÖ decided to rejoin FEDEMAC. …

Anish takes over in Saudi Arabia

ISS Relocations in Dubai has announced the promotion of Anish D’Souza to country manager for Saudi Arabia. In a press release, Abhilash Nair, Global CEO for the company said Anish is a valued member of the ISS Dubai Sales Team. “Anish’s exceptional contributions and dedication have made him a standout leader, earning the respect and admiration of our team, private …