Europe will soon have a new tunnel that will link Germany to Denmark making transport between the countries much easier. The tunnel will consist of 89 pre-constructed elements, most of which will be 217 metres long, weigh 73,500 tonnes and be constructed to carry both road and rail traffic. Each element will take nine weeks to make in a new, …
Luis Amorim joins Invictus
Invictus Relocation in Portugal has announced the appointment of Luis Amorim as the company’s new supply chain efficiency manager. Luis has been in the moving industry for over 30 years and is a well-respected member of the international moving community. Fábio Manuel,Founder and CEO said that Luis’ profound knowledge, innovative strategies, and commitment to excellence have made him a unique …
Europe’s leaders in EV adoption
A recent study by electronic registration portal Vignettecroatia.com has shown that Norway has come out top of a list of countries with the highest number of electric vehicles when compared with its overall population. Germany and the UK have the most electric vehicles registered by number. The latest 2022 data from Eurostat shows that Norway is leading the way for …
Gemini Cooperation to achieve 90%+ schedule reliability
With the Gemini Cooperation, (an alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd planned for February 2025), Maersk plans to deliver a best-in-class ocean network with industry-leading reliability, reach, and speed. Key to achieving this ambition are the port terminals that will serve as hubs to connect the network’s 58 services and more than 6,000 port-to-port combinations. The key hubs have been carefully chosen for …
Thomas Juchum receives EUROMOVERS Medal of Honor
Thomas Juchum, General Manager and Executive Board Member for EUROMOVERS Worldwide Alliance, has been awarded the organisation’s Medal of Honor (Circle of the Distinguished) at this year’s EUROMOVERS General Meeting in Ibiza. The honour recognises Thomas’ outstanding contributions and tireless commitment to EUROMOVERS international. In a press release the organisation said that Thomas has become well known through his many …
Moving to the Greek Islands
Celeste Tat, Marketing Manager with KAE International Movers in Greece, offers some advice to moving companies with customers heading off for a new life in the Greek islands. An increased number of people are moving to the Greek Islands. They are mostly retirees or digital nomads. Surveys show that Greece is one of the top destinations for digital nomads. They …
New immigration rules for the UK
In April the UK government brought into force new immigration rules intended to reduce the level of net migration into the country. The key points of the changes include: the rising of the salary threshold for skilled workers from £26,200pa to £38,700pa (specific exemptions apply) – the minimum salaries for some roles are greater; the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) is …
Cartus publishes Global Talent Mobility Survey 2024
The Cartus Corporation has released its Global Talent Mobility Survey 2024. Subtitled ‘The great balancing act: optimizing the employee experience while controlling costs’, the report delves into key aspects of corporate mobility programmes with international (cross-border) move volume, exploring critical areas such as talent management strategy; employee experience; flexible mobility; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); and cost management. DemographicsThe survey encapsulates …
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 …