Christy Lewis appointed GM at Atlas

Atlas World Group International has announced that it has appointed Christy Lewis to the position of vice president, general manager. Christy joined the Atlas team as director of commercial operations in July 2019. “Christy brings many years of leadership experience to the general manager role both from her prior positions outside of Atlas and her five and a half years overseeing …

Atlas Canada acquires Orbit Brokers

Atlas Canada has announce that it has acquired Orbit Brokers, a family-owned provider of customs brokerage services founded in 1988. This strategic acquisition, effective January 1, 2025, will enhance Atlas Canada’s ability to provide customs clearance for its clients across Canada and the United States. “We are thrilled to announce that Orbit Brokers has been acquired by Atlas Van Lines,” …

Atlas joins USAA Perks Program

Atlas Van Lines.in the USA, the largest subsidiary of Atlas® World Group, has been introduced to the USAA Perks program as a full-service moving partner. The partnership enables USAA members to enjoy exclusive discounts and deals when they move state-to-state with Atlas Van Lines. USAA is a leading provider of insurance, banking, and investment services to members of the U.S. military, veterans, and their …

New toll system in Denmark

From 1 January 2025, a kilometre-based toll system replaces the Eurovignette in Denmark. The new CO2-differentiated toll is estimated to reduce CO2 emissions by approx. 0.3m tons in 2025 and approx. 0.4m tons in 2030. The kilometre-based toll is designed to ensure that the socio-economic costs, such as infrastructure wear, accidents, noise, air pollution, and contributions to traffic congestion, are …

Bliss in Italy joins OMNI

Long-standing Euromovers member, The Bliss Corporation in Italy has recently joined the OMNI network. The company was founded in 2008 by Francesco Argirò to specialise in worldwide moving, logistics, corporate relocation, immigration services and global pet relocation.  It has operations in Milan and Rome. Bliss remains a member of Euromovers International. The company joined FIDI in 2019 an The Harmony …

Invictus at eleven

This month, Invictus Relocation in Portugal has celebrated 11 years in business.  Founder and CEO, Fabio Manuel, said “It’s a milestone that speaks not only to our journey but to the journeys of every entrepreneur who understands what it takes to build something lasting, something meaningful.” Fabio also reflected on the recent passing of his father who, he said, was …

Schneider joins EUROMOVERS

Schneider & Cie. SA Transports Internationaux in Geneva has joined the EUROMOVERS Worldwide Alliance network.  The relocation department will be led by Reto Ackermann. Reto speaks three languages: French, English and German. Photo: Christian Altpeter (left) Reto Ackermann

Environmental awards for ISS in Dubai

ISS Relocations in Dubai has won the Arabia CSR & Sustainability Award and the PAIMA Juan Peralta Ecology Award 2024 for its efforts on Social Responsibility and Sustainability. Ther Arabia CSR & Sustainability Award is now in its 17th cycle.  It is presented by the Arabia CSR Network, established in 2004 to recognise and develop ESG strategies, policies and practices …

Conroy acquires Whybirds

The Conroy Group in Australia and New Zealand, has announced the official integration of Whybirds Removals & Storage in Brisbane and Darwin into the company’s services.  The acquisition became effective on 4 November 2024, with Conroy assuming operations at both branches. Conroy Co-Founder and Managing Director, David Conroy, said that this is an exciting move for the family business. “We …

Strengthened DVS requirements now operating in London

On 28th October, Transport for London (TfL) strengthened the requirements for its Direct Vision Standard (DVS).  DVS measures how much an HGV driver can see directly through their cab windows and sets minimum standards, to promote visibility and safe driving practices. TfL is now strengthening the minimum safety requirements for vehicles in the capital to reduce the level of risk …