First Military Move Shipments Under New Private Management Set to Begin Next Month

HomeSafe Alliance will finally begin managing the pickup, shipping and delivery of personal belongings during moves to new duty stations after it received the DoD's estimated $6.2 billion Global Household Goods Contract in November 2021. The joint venture between KBR, a science, technology, and engineering company, and Tier One Relocation describes itself as a "move management service provider."

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The Annual Meeting Mobile App is Ready; Your Colleagues are Already Using it!

If you have registered for the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo, you can start using the EventScribe mobile app. Download it now for iOS or Android. Open the app and search for the event by typing "IAM" in the search dialog. Your login is your email you registered with and your password is your registration ID, which was given to you in your registration confirmation. With more than 400 users already, this is going to be a key tool in your arsenal for your trip to Toronto! If you have trouble logging in, contact IAM's Carl Weaver.

Tickets and Sponsorships Available for the DAB-Sponsored After Party!

Get your tickets for IAM's Official After Party, hosted by the Domestic Asset-Based Mover group and benefiting Move For Hunger and Street Line Percussion. It's an all-inclusive evening for all registered attendees! Tickets are $50 USD each. Lots of companies are already sponsoring, but there are some great opportunities left. Contact Christopher Lantz or IAM's Daniel Bradley.

You can buy tickets when you register for the Annual Meeting. If you have already registered, you can use the unique URL sent to you in your registration confirmation to edit your registration and add this important event. Contact IAM@mmsmeetings.com with any questions.

Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed

1. Panama Canal problems may prompt strategy re-think in shipper boardrooms
2. New York City Automates Truck Weight Enforcement on BQE
3. China trials giant new canal
4. Stranded MSC box ship leaves port of Odessa after 18 months
5. More blanked voyages and a 'newbuild elephant' approaching the room

Get more news like this on IAM's LinkedIn page.

Invisible Champions: Recognizing the Unsung Heroes Who Drive Organizational Success from Behind the Scenes

Sept. 12, 10 am EDT - Join us for an IAM Leadership Alliance Webcast that will highlight the indispensable contributions of employees who work behind the scenes in member companies. These unsung heroes play a vital role in the success of their organizations.

In this webcast, we will explore how these unseen employees contribute to their organizations and uncover what strategies their companies employ regarding talent development and training. Recognizing and investing in the professional growth of these employees is essential to unlocking the full potential of an organization.
Register now!

Resources to Build Your Business on IAM Learning

Between the free webcasts and specialized courses, IAM Learning is here to help provide you with the knowledge and information to drive the growth of your company. Check out what webcasts are coming up and what courses are available for you below (some are free):
 

Upcoming Webcasts

• Sept. 12: Invisible Champions: Recognizing the Unsung Heroes Who Drive Organizational Success from Behind the Scenes
• Sept. 13: U.S. Government & Military Affairs Update
• Sept. 21: Exploring Trends, Innovation, and Generational Dynamics
• Sept. 26: Protecting Your Move: Uncovering the Dark Side of the Moving Industry

Courses You May Have Missed

• Liability, Transit Insurance & Claims Management - Free, thanks to Reason Global Insurance, Ltd.
• IOMI - Certified Office Mover Training Course
• Leadership Training Program
• Lithium Batteries Transportation Course

Christina McCarte Appointed to IAM-YP Management Board

Christina McCarte, Director at AMJ Campbell International, was recently appointed to the IAM Young Professionals Management Board. In her current role, Christina is responsible for the day-to-day successful operations of the international business. This year, she celebrates her 19th year in the moving and relocation industry.

Christina remarked, “Thank you for this opportunity. I believe business success is the fusion of meticulous planning, unwavering service quality, and the cultivation of enduring relationships. Throughout my career, I am lucky to have worked with inspiring mentors and leaders who helped me propel and navigate successful opportunities. Today, I am grateful for the opportunity to pay it forward.

As a member of the IAM-YP Management Board, our mission is to provide global moving and mobility professionals under the age of 40 with professional development, networking, and philanthropic opportunities to prepare them to lead IAM and the industry in the future. How exciting, and truly a privilege.”

IAM Members Support World Central Kitchen

One Exchange - Infinite Connections - One World Community

IAM Mobility Exchange in partnership with IAM supports the work and initiatives of World Central Kitchen, an organization that provides freshly prepared meals in the aftermath of disasters across the globe. They've served tens of millions of meals and we are asking you to help us keep cooking!

IAMX has matched donations up to a maximum of $10,000. We are pleased to advise that we have met this goal and have raised over $20,000 together but let's keep it going. We are looking for corporate donor that is willing to step up and keep the matching program going. If you are interested, please let us know. Donors are listed on IAM Mobility Exchange. Many thanks to Jim Gargan, who donated $5000 directly to the WCK relief efforts.

Learn More and Donate Today

Portugal is the best European country for retirement

In a June report, Moving to Spain, a relocation company, ranked the best European countries for retirement based on several factors and Portugal is the best country in Europe for retirement. It is one of the most affordable European countries because of its low cost of living. On average, the cost of living, excluding rent, is almost 29% lower than in the U.S., according to SmartAsset.

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Get to Know Alan F Wohlstetter Scholarship Winner Louis Bowen

Louis Bowen is a student at Daytona State College and one of the recipients of this year's Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship. Learn more about Louis and the other recipients. Congratulations Louis!

IAM Podcast: Get the Inside Information on the CMMB Session at the 2023 IAM Annual Meeting

IAM's Morgana Somers and Matthieu Odijk talk about the Core Members session at the IAM Annual Meeting in Toronto. Listen now to learn more! A preview of topics:

• Rise of AI (Artificial Intelligence) like ChatGPT and how it benefits movers
• Embracing the Power of Gen Z: Unlocking Talent Retention Potential
• Building a Sustainable Future for the Moving Industry despite Climate Change
• Safely Transporting Lithium and Lithium-Ion Batteries: Challenges, Best Practices, and Industry Standards
• Protecting Your Shipments: Mitigating and Handling Costly Claims
• Revolutionizing the Moving Industry: Digitalization, Cybersecurity, and Immersive Technologies
• Identifying and preventing the transport of illegal items in household goods shipments
• Unlocking Success through Industry Education: Enhancing Your Company’s Growth and Expertise

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US existing home sales slide again, but prices up from a year earlier

U.S. existing home sales dropped to a six month-low in July as home owners who are locked into cheap mortgages refrained from selling their properties with the cost of new mortgages for another home at the highest levels in decades. That limited inventory, however, helped drive prices higher on a year-over-year basis for the first time since January.

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Portal Magazine

In every issue of the Portal, we invite our authors to share their experiences, success stories, learning experiences, and vision with others in the moving and forwarding industry. In addition to our regular columns, feature articles for each issue are united by a central theme.

The theme: "Think globally, act locally" chosen by the IAM-YP Management Board encourages considering global consequences and making a positive impact in local communities.

Submit your story today for the upcoming edition of the Portal Magazine. Contact Portal Editor Will Kohudic if you have any questions or want to send him your article.

Upcoming Industry Events

Is your calendar up to date? See IAM's Events Calendar to stay abreast of the various conferences and industry meetings. Want to add an event? Contact IAM's Carl Weaver.

Bongers International Movers Expelled from IAM

In accordance with Article VI, Section 4, of the IAM By-Laws, Bongers International Movers has been expelled from the International Association of Movers (IAM):
 
Bongers was expelled after it failed to resolve debts owed to other IAM Members in excess of the thresholds specified in the By-Laws. These debts are at least $10,000 USD and 120 days past due. Bongers International Movers will be unable to rejoin IAM unless these debts are resolved.

IAM Membership Updates

• New Members This Month
• Prospective Members for Next Month
• Alleged Debtor List
• Voluntary Cancellations List
• Companies known to be misusing the IAM logo

Member News

Crown Worldwide Group Appoints Jennifer Harvey as Group CEO

Harvey – who steps into the role immediately – joined Crown in 1993 from investment bank Shearson Lehman Brothers. She has held several key positions including sales management roles in the USA, Singapore and Japan, Global Marketing Director and Director of Corporate Social Responsibility. She was appointed Regional Managing Director of North America in January 2016, before joining the executive board in October 2016. Most recently, Jennifer has held the post of CEO, Americas.

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First Class Welcomes Chief Commercial Officer Mark Scullion

First Class Moving Systems, a full-service moving, storage, and logistics company, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Mark Scullion as Chief Commercial Officer. In this key leadership role, Scullion will lead the company's growth, diversification, and digital transformation, accelerating efforts under a multi-year strategy to emerge as the most customer-focused, dependable, and tech-forward moving provider in Florida and other strategic markets.

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Michael Midgley, CRP, Accepts the Role of Director, Marketing at Aires

Aires is pleased to announce that Michael Midgley has accepted the role of Director, Marketing. In this position, he will oversee the company’s marketing efforts, including strategy, branding, and marketing technology. Midgley began his career with Aires in 2011and held positions of successive responsibility in client finance and technology before joining the Aires sales team, where he has been integral to Aires’ sales and marketing efforts for the past decade. 
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