Latest news from the removals industry
Britiannia Movers: Migration Seminar: May 2011
The free Migration Seminar is just a few days away now, where you are invited to come along and find out everything you need to know about moving to Australia and New Zealand. With the Australian Government looking to open its doors again to UK citizens it is important to be prepared in advance.
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Abels Moving Services: US Senate Bill would suspend 100 per cent scanning deadline for containers: April 2011
The battle over 100 percent scanning of U.S. – bound ocean containers is taking another sharp turn in a partisan skirmish over maritime security.
A bill to reauthorize the 2006 SAFE Port Act includes a provision that would suspend the July 2012 deadline for scanning all containers before they board a U.S.-bound vessel. Its sponsors, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., authors of the original SAFE Port Act, filed a similar reauthorization last year, but it died at the end of the congressional session.
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Pickfords: launches home contents insurane price comparison website: April 2011
Pickfords the UK's leading removals and storage company launches a home contents insurance comparison website, which will be introduced to customers at the point of moving home.
Pickfords has negotiated a range of discounts and offers with insurance providers and can connect its customers to offers for home and contents insurance, lettings property insurance and vacant property insurance.
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John Mason International: New customs regulations in Argentina: April 2011
Additional customs regulations have now been introduced in Argentina. Last year, the Customs Agency in Argentina created a new operating control system for shipments being exported from Argentina. This new regulation has now been extended to cover imports, therefore shipments from the UK to Argentina will be affected by this.
All import and export applications will be x-ray scanned (in the case of a scanner not being available, narcotics detection dogs will be used instead. The container must be downloaded for this process).
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Pickfords: Move to support NSPC: March 2011
From this month Pickfords, the UK’s leading removals and storage company, will be printing the NSPCC’s Helpline number on the 1.2 million cartons used each year when Pickfords’ customers move home.
Pickfords will add the NSPCC Helpline number to its removal boxes, to remind as many people as possible that wherever they live, if they have concerns about the safety and welfare of a child, they can contact the free and confidential Helpline on 0808 800 5000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Last year over 68,000 people contacted the NSPCC Helpline either by phone or email.
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John Mason International: Vancouver voted most liveable city in the world: March 2010
The most recent Global Liveability Report has been published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) which may be of interest to anyone planing an International Relocation. Vancouver, Canada has retained the title of ‘Most Liveable City’ for the fifth year running. There has been a change in the top ten rankings: Vienna now has a slightly lower score than in previous years, meaning that Melbourne, Australia has now moved to second place in the table. V
ancouver scored highly in all five categories (Infrastructure, Education, Healthcare, Stability, Environment and Culture), with a total score of 98%. The only minor problem in Vancouver is petty crime which is common in the majority of large cities. The area recently benefited from a boost to infrastructure due to the hosting of the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Vancouver, which is British Columbia’s largest city, is also a popular travel destination and is often voted as one of the best places to visit in Canada.
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BAR Overseas Group: Freight rates increase from March 1: March 2011
Every year the shipping lines independently review their rates and adjust them in accordance with market conditions. Over the last few years there had been very little change in ocean freight rates. This year has seen an increase on most major routes and these became effective on 1 March 2011. This increase applies to all commodities and is not limited to household furniture. Your chosen removal company will be able to advise you of any impact this may have on recent pricing and you should contact them directly. The BAR is not involved in pricing, and only offers this information as confirmation of a general price increase by shipping lines.
Pickfords roll out BAR/OFT logo across entire fleet: November 2010
In October, Pickfords further embraced its support of the British Association of Removers by applying the BAR and OFT logo to the back doors of its national fleet.
Pickfords is the largest member of the British Association of Removals and is one of its longest standing members. For many years the company has used the BAR/OFT logo in its marketing materials including its Yellow Pages adverts, website and sales brochures but has always stopped short of displaying the BAR logo on its vehicles.
John Mason International: Couple from Devon set record for moving
A British couple from Devon have achieved what must be a world record for moving. In the 36 years since they met, they have moved house 87 times! More ..
BAR: Freight Rates on the increase: April 2010
Every year the shipping lines independently review their rates and adjust them in accordance with market conditions. Over the last few years there had been very little change in ocean freight rates. In 2010 there has been a dramatic increase on all major routes and these became effective from 1st March. More..
Doree Bonner: Doree Bonner awarded countrywide removals/portering service for hospitals: April 2010
Doree Bonner International has been awarded the Countywide Hospitals Contract by Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust for all professional movement and portering services throughout the Lincolnshire Teaching Primary Care Trust and Lincolnshire Community... More ..
Britannia: Domestic Mover of the Year 2010 nominee: March 2010
Britannia Lanes of Somerset have been shortlisted as one of nine companies to be nominated for the Domestic Movers of the Year competition 2010, by the British Association of Removers (BAR) and the office of Fair Trading (OFT). More..
Pickfords: Business Moving is Commercial Mover of the Year: March 2010
Pickfords Business Moving has been chosen from strong list of competitors to be a finalist of the British Association of Removals’ ‘Commercial Mover of the Year’. More ..
Abels Moving Services: Local business stalwart retires from Abels: March 2010
Robert Crosthwaite, 61, who lives in Saham Toney, Norfolk, has retired as financial director from Abels Moving Services after 22 years’ service. More...
Doree Bonner: Doree Bonner return their library books: March 2010
The completion of the new Newcastle City Library has allowed Doree Bonner International to complete the packing, relocation and re-shelving of the entire Newcastle collection for the second time in three years! More...
Bishop's Move: Help out The Haiti Hospital Appeal: February 2010
Following the recent disaster in Haiti, Bishop’s Move, the UK’s largest privately owned removal company, were proud to be able to answer The Haiti Hospital Appeal’s urgent call for help. More...
Clockwork: Bradleys Removals in Dundee joins the team: January 2010
Bradleys Removals in Dundee have joined the Clockwork team. All operations will be based out of our existing operational centre in Perth. More...
Arrowpak: Purchses external lift: January 2010
With ever increasing new developments of 3 storey town houses and properties with narrow stairways. Arrowpak decided to purchase a new external furniture lift to help both staff and customers deal with these difficult moves. Arrowpak believes this piece of equipment will allow customers greater flexibility when choosing there new home. More ...
