From 21 May, 2022 operators using light goods vehicles – for example vans, or cars and vans towing trailers – to transport goods from the UK to the EU, will need a standard international goods vehicle operator licence. The new rule will also apply to vehicles travelling to Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Those affected will need to either add …

DKV Mobility customers can now settle the Slovenian e-Vignette via the DKV CARD. The digital vignette, which replaces the current toll sticker, is mandatory for vehicles up to and including 3.5T driving on Slovenian highways and expressway. They are available with the DKV Card at petrol stations such as OMV and MOL in Slovenia and near the border. The e-annual …

Euromovers would like to congratulate Ladislav Holocsi from Frachtmeister International in Bratislava on his marriage last year to his wife Iveta Urbanová. Following the marriage, Ladislav changed his surname to Urban. He can now be contacted through his new email address: ladislav.urban@frachtmeister.com. Frachtmeister has also moved premises to Klincova 37, 82108 Bratislava, Slovakia. Ladi said that the new premises have …

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 …