Companies partner to improve Europe’s charging infrastructure

Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone is joining forces with EVBox Group and TSG to install 3,500 charging ports across Bridgestone’s European retail and service network in the next five years. The project will begin in France and Italy before expanding into the UK, Germany, Poland, Spain, and other European countries. The new charging network will consist of regular and fast charging stations …

Kristine Kelly joins EUROMOVERS member Atlas in USA

Atlas World Group, Inc., the parent company of Atlas® Van Lines, Inc., has named Kristine Kelly Director of Risk Management. Prior to joining Atlas, Kristine served as Senior Manager of Risk and Insurance for Equitable Holdings Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, Kristine will work closely with the Atlas Safety Department to communicate and implement training and incentive …

New fleet charging system for Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS) is now offering ‘CHARGE NOW for Business’, for charging EV fleets at public, residential, and workplace charging ports. With EVBox Group offering EVBox hardware and intelligent Everon software, as well as The Mobility House providing efficient and intelligent charging and energy management, fleet managers in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) can seamlessly charge …

Bishop’s Move joins EUROMOVERS

Bishop’s Move, one of the UK’s longest established moving companies with over 165 years of moving experience, has joined the EUROMOVERS network. Al Bingle, Chief Operating Officer of Bishop’s Move commented, “We are all very excited to be joining the EUROMOVERS family and to have the opportunity of working with like-minded international moving companies across the world.” “We are looking …

New e-TOLL system for Poland

A new e-TOLL system for Poland has been announced by DKV Mobility. Hauliers can now register via DKV Mobility for settlement of the new electronic toll, which is due to begin operating officially on 1 October. DKV Mobility customers have two options: they can obtain an on-board unit that can be used nationally in Poland, while customers who already use …

Atlas partners with Idelic for better driver safety

EUROMOVERS member Atlas World Group, Inc in the USA has announced a partnership between the Idelic Safety Suite® and its largest subsidiary, Atlas® Van Lines. With Idelic Safety Suite Atlas Van Lines plans to enhance its claims prevention practices, bring safety and driver development programmes up to today’s expectations and institute artificial intelligence to mitigate accidents. Atlas Van Lines is …

London Ultra-Low Emission Zone to expand

From 25 October, 2021 the existing central London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will expand to create a single larger zone up to, but not including, the North Circular Road (A406) and South Circular Road (A205). Cars, motorcycles, vans and other specialist vehicles (up to and including 3.5 tonnes), and minibuses (up to and including 5 tonnes) will either need …

New appointments at Atlas

EUROMOVERS member Atlas World Group, Inc – the parent company of Atlas Van Lines, Inc – has announced the appointment of two senior members to its team. Diane Anderson has been named director of safety. In her new role, Diane will direct the Atlas safety management process and provide overall support and guidance to the regional, area and local transportation …

Logistics Management Awards

EUROMOVERS member in the USA Atlas Van Lines has been recognised for its outstanding customer service and performance in Logistics Management’s 38th annual Quest for Quality Awards. The award is based on a survey taken by qualified readers of Logistics Management magazine, who evaluate carriers, third-party logistics (3PL) service providers and US port operators strictly on the basis of service …

FMC questions lines about shipping charges

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched an expedited inquiry into the timing and legal sufficiency of ocean carrier practices with respect to certain surcharges. Eight ocean carriers are being asked to provide the Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement (BoE) with details about congestion or related surcharges they have implemented or announced. BoE has given the ocean carriers until August 13, …