On December 4, the renewal invoice communication was sent to your company's billing point of contact on file. However, you can easily renew your company membership by visiting your IAMX company profile and following these steps to view and renew your invoice.

Remember to consider upgrading to Premier Membership for enhanced benefits. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at membership@iamovers.org.

The IAM staff looks forward to supporting you through another year of business growth and opportunities with IAM.

Sharing data in our industry is a challenge. There are many stakeholders and they all need access to information to perform their role. To solve this, IAM has organized its Data Solutions Initiative to provide our membership and industry with a forum through which we can develop solutions to overcome this challenge and pave the way for real-time, reliable, and protected data for all moving stakeholders. Learn More About the Data Solutions Initiative.

The protection of the personal information of employees is a priority for the Government of Canada. On October 19th, 2023, Brookfield Global Relocation Services (BGRS) informed the Government of Canada of a breach involving Government of Canada information held by BGRS and SIRVA Canada systems. The government has contracts with BGRS and SIRVA Canada to provide relocation support to employees. This message is intended to outline the steps the Government of Canada is taking to respond to this situation.

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Registration is now OPEN for the 2024 Dispatchers Convention at the beautiful Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale! This annual spring time event brings together the US moving industry for networking, building and strengthening relationships, and pre-peak season fun! Save the date and register early – the dates are March 20–24. 

IAM’s U.S. Domestic Asset-Based (DAB) Mover Group is helping to organize this event for the first time and will host optional interactive learning sessions starting Wednesday, March 20. These sessions will cover AI advancements, social media marketing tips, and cost accounting tips to know (and grow) your margins. Sign up early, as these limited spots will fill up fast!

Special thank you to the steering committee, as well as this year’s hosts: Conser Group (Jacksonville, FL) and Cornerstone (Fredericksburg, VA).

Ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck three commercial ships Sunday in the Red Sea, including a 4250 TEU container ship operated by OOCL. Meanwhile, a U.S. warship shot down three drones in self-defense, the U.S. military said.

The strikes marked an escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war, as multiple vessels found themselves in the crosshairs of a single Houthi assault for the first time in the conflict.

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Four new volunteer leaders have stepped up to take the reins of the IAM Leadership Learning Committee--please join us in thanking them for their commitment to high standards of leadership in the industry!

Anna Graf
ITO Mobeltransport Group

Maria Eugenia Mansur
Edelweiss Spedition SRL

Barbara Monnier
De Haan Relocation

Lorena Torales
Unirisc

Photographed (L to R): Gianluca Giglio, Christian Giglio, Pamela Maestri, Matthieu Odijk, Flavio Savalli, Nello Canfora

In connection with the recent AITI & FIM conference where our Director of Sales, Matthieu Odijk, participated in the two-day event, he also paid a visit to one of IAM’s Italian members. Because when in Rome…right?

Welcomed by Pamela Maestri and Gianluca Giglio, Matthieu was treated to not only great Italian coffee but also got a tour of their large facility. CD Traslochi, being an IAMTrusted moving company, reflects a high standard of organization and efficiency in its operations. We all know that moving families across the globe can be challenging, almost needing the movers and packers to be superheroes to deal with all the emotions, challenges, and all that is thrown at them. The trucks that CD Traslochi is using resemble this by having their superhero theme on the side, inspiring the children of the families, and acknowledging the value of having a great staff to do the job!

It was a warm welcome and showed the importance of IAM visiting its members whenever possible, as the value lies in the face-to-face meetings and directly hearing about their challenges.

1. MOL Installing AI-Based Fire Detection Systems on Newbuild Car Carriers
2. The Panama Canal Is so Backed Up Ships are Rerouting Through the Suez
3. ATA Criticizes Legislative Proposal on Trucker Compensation
4. Alaska Airlines Buys Hawaiian Airlines to Boost Air Cargo
5. Joe Dudek Leaves Rocket Mortgage

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DAB Hour : Winter Weather and the Impact to the Moving Industry

Please join IAM as we sit down with Phil Wahl, President and COO of Atlas Logistics, along side seasoned owner operators as we discuss winter weather and the impact it has on the moving industry supply chain.

December 4, 2:00 PM EST

Register on Zoom

U.S. Government & Military Affairs Update

December 19, 1:00 EST

Join Dan Bradley, IAM Director of Government Affairs, for the last  webcast of the year focused on issues related to the U.S. Government and Military. Registration will open soon.

Between 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 and courses are available for you below (most are free):

Recent Webcasts You Can Watch Now

• Networking Like a Pro! Maximizing Your Conference Investment
• Exploring Trends, Innovation, and Generational Dynamics
• Protecting Your Move: Uncovering the Dark Side of the Moving Industry
• Invisible Champions: Recognizing the Unsung Heroes Who Drive Organizational Success from Behind the Scenes

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

In every issue of the Portal, we invite our authors to contribute their experiences, success stories, learning experiences, and vision with others in our feature stories. We also encourage submission of your company's big news stories--see the Industry News column of the current issue for examples.

We are currently accepting contributions for our January/February 2024 feature story: "Who Do You Trust with Your Customers’ Goods? Best Practices to Find Reliable Partners." The full list of upcoming feature topics can be found in our Editorial Calendar.

Submit your story for consideration today to Portal Editor Will Kohudic along with your company news and any questions you may have about IAM publications.

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 Will Kohudic.

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

*Shipago Worldwide Logistics DMCC in Dubai, U.A.E has recently been added to the Alleged Debtor List. IAM cautions members on extending credit to companies listed on the Alleged Debtors List and suggest payment terms are adjusted accordingly upon agreement of services.

Enterprise Database Corporation (EDC) proudly announces that Diana Corona, President & Co-Founder of the company, has been honored as a 2023 Tech100 Executive by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC). This prestigious recognition celebrates Diana's exceptional leadership, innovation, and positive impact on her team & the tech community.

NVTC Tech100 Executive honorees are senior leaders in the U.S. National Capital Region who are driving innovation, implementing cutting-edge solutions, and leading growth, all while maintaining a high level of employee morale and making a positive impact in the tech community.

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Dave Graebel of Graebel led an illustrious career founding and establishing one of the most influential companies in our industry, Graebel.

Aldo Heinimann of Intermud was a beloved member of the Latin American moving community and served as President of the Latin American and Caribbean International Movers Association from 2005 – 2007.  

Manuel Medeiros worked for Invictus Relocations in Portugal, the company founded by his son, Fabio Manuel.

Alisha Crose

Aires is pleased to announce the promotions of Ryan Goulet and Alisha Crose to Regional Operations Managers in Aires’ Central Regional Office.

Ryan Goulet

Aires Vice President of Operations Barbara Overbay said, “Ryan and Alisha are talented leaders and have been providing outstanding customer service with Aires for many years. I am excited to continue working with them, and I look forward to seeing all that they will accomplish as Regional Operations Managers.”

The Arpin Charitable Fund announced that its Ninth Annual Arpin Strong Golf Tournament / Bob Sullivan and Mark Dearborn Memorial was a tremendous success, raising $27,509 for charity; an impressive $247,500 over nine years.

The Arpin Charitable Fund, also known as Arpin Strong, is a 501(c)(3) organization that promotes an ESG commitment that is global in scope. Its overarching goal is to advance transformative solutions to social and environmental issues.

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In a message circulated to its agents, SIRVA announced that Drew Coolidge, President and COO of Global Moving Services, was set to depart the company at the end of the year to pursue a new opportunity in the specialty transportation business.