EUROMOVERS member Travelcargo achieves FIDI membership

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 …

DKV Mobility partners with TRAVIS Road Services

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 …

US Ports to impose charges to help clear backlog from 15 Nov

On 28 October, 2021 officials with the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach proposed that they intend to impose apparently punitive charges on shippers for cargo that is not cleared from the terminals. The charges will begin from the 9th day a full container has been awaiting collection from the terminal by truck (from the 6th day if it …

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 …