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The Mumbai Maersk has set a new record for the deepest draft vessel to call at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe in the UK. The 20,568 TEU capacity ship arrived on 11 November from Bremerhaven with a draft of 16.8 metres and sailed 24 hours later with a draft of 17.0 metres. The record was set just four weeks after …

Harm Meierdirks, Chairman of the Overseas Shippers Association (OSA) and Director of Carl Hartman, has died, aged just 56.  He had been diagnosed with two inoperable brain tumours in March last year and, despite several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, he passed away on 30 December, 2023. He leaves behind his wife Janine and two sons Jakob and Jannis. As …

On the 125th anniversary of its foundation, Gebr. Van den Eijnden in The Netherlands was awarded the right to use the Royal Coat of Arms by the Dutch King Willem-Alexander.  The company will now be able to claim “By appointment to the court of the Netherlands”.  The certificate was presented to the company’s director Peter Lauret by deputy mayor Mieke …

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, establishing a robust online presence for your moving company is no longer optional; it’s essential. Whether you’re a local moving company or a large van line, the way you navigate the digital landscape can significantly impact your success. Below is a list of four ways to use search engine optimization (SEO) to grow …

Hakotrans International Movers has announced its relocation to a new hub in Málaga after nearly 25 years of being located in Mijas. The company said that its shift to Málaga represents not just a change in location but a strategic evolution as a response to the growth and expansion in recent years and its commitment to excellence. The new facilities …

Gosselin has unveiled what it claims to be ‘the world’s most eco-friendly moving box’. The box is called Notabrownbox.  It’s an unbranded moving box made from high-quality recycled cardboard that can be reused up to four times.  The aim is to encourage moving companies to use these unbranded boxes to help make the moving process more sustainable.  It is a …

New research from overseas property consultants highlights that Brits are coming to terms with post-Brexit restrictions, applying for visas and retiring to favourite European destinations in ever greater numbers.   The experts at Your Overseas Home have released new data which shows a return to pre-Brexit levels of interest in retiring to Mediterranean and southern European hotspots.  After ‘freedom of movement’ …

Invictus Relocation in Portugal is 10 years old this year.  Fabio Manuel started the company back in 2013 and has since built up the business and enhanced its image worldwide over the intervening years.  Fabio explained that intends to celebrate this milestone with a series of teambuilding events including hosting a dinner for the entire staff.  Fabio said that the …

Scania has updated its urban battery electric truck range and added a new combined electric motor and gearbox (the EM C1-4) to its line-up. The battery electric urban truck range, originally launched in 2021, has been given a major update in line with Scania’s regional battery electric line-up. They will now be fitted with an e-adapted chassis, new auxiliary systems, …

EVBox Everon, EVBox’s cloud-based EV charging management platform, is now integrated with Payter to support credit and debit card payments for fast charging. Contactless payments for EVBox Troniq Modular charging stations allow EV drivers to pay for their charging session with their credit and debit card or smartphones directly at the charging station, while third-party roaming authorizes accessible charging from …