Atlas® World Group in the USA has announced that its Chairman and CEO Jack Griffin, has won the 2025 Moving & Storage Institute Lifetime Achievement Award, issued by the ATA (American Trucking Association). This recognition aims to highlight longtime industry leaders for their significant contributions to advancement in the field. “This recognition is a testament to […]
Invicus Relocation in Portugal has opened a new facility on the Portuguese island of Madeira to serve its increasing number of customers wishing to make their home there. Fabio Manuel, CEO, explained that he had been considering opening in Madeira for some time. The said that there had always been a steady flow of traffic […]
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman, Louis E. Sola made a statement to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, examining the Panama Canal and its impact on US Trade and National Security. His comments were posted on 28 January 2025. He said that the canal “remains a critical conduit for trade moving by vessel. The […]
At last, the EU has standardised charging ports for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices with all new devices sold in the EU now required to support USB-C charging. As well as being more convenient for users, it is estimated that it will reduce waste with around 11,000 tonnes of e-waste being attributed […]
According to a report in The Loadstar, the Houthis in Yemen have confirmed that they will stop attacking vessels in the Red Sea, other than those owned by Israeli companies or sailing under the Israeli flag. The report says that the group has extorted over $2bn in ransom payoffs since the attacks began. It would, […]
The Spanish government is reported to be planning to impose a 100% tax on non-residents, from outside the EU, buying homes in the country. The country’s prime minister, Pedron Sánchez, has said that this is to prevent non-residents from buying property in Spain to let. This has caused a shortage of property for sale in […]
The EU’s Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive, intended to create a more balanced gender representation on the boards of listed companies across all EU Member States, is set to come into force on 30 June, 2026.The Directive sets a target for EU large listed companies of 40% of the underrepresented sex among their […]
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the new Silvertown Tunnel will open on 7 April, 2025. The new tunnel, close to the existing Blackwall Tunnel, is expected to increase capacity in the area by up to 30,000 vehicles a day. Controversially, TfL is imposing a toll on both tunnels to cover the costs. HGVs […]
The Department of Transport in the UK has advised that in 2026 the process of issuing ECMT Permits will be going digital. The ECMT permits travel to or through European Conference of Ministers of Transport member countries. From 2026, operators will no longer require a paper permit or logbook. Instead, they will receive a QR […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
