Electronic Inventories Are Coming - See Six Different Tools at IAM’s Digital Inventory Demo Days

More and more clients are requiring electronic inventories including the world’s largest buyer of household goods moving services, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).  On April 26 and 28, IAM will be hosting six different digital inventory virtual demonstrations so you can see what is on the market and find the right inventory solution for your company. Maximize the value to your company by arranging to attend all sessions so your team can compare and contrast the strengths of each tool.

Digital Inventory Demo Days

Covid drives Shanghai shutdown: forwarders suggest alternative ports

Manufacturing and cargo transport in Shanghai is expected to grind to a halt this week, as China doubles-down on its zero-Covid policy and plunges the city into lockdown. This includes Pudong, and forwarders said they expected factories to suspend manufacturing, while transport to-and-from the airport and container terminals would be severely limited.

Thomas Gronen, head of Greater China at Fibs Logistics, said it would be “nearly impossible” to access Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), Yangshan and Waigaoqiao container ports and any surrounding warehouses.

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Upcoming Webcasts on IAM Learning

A number of sessions are currently scheduled and more are being planned to help IAM members learn what they need and to make connections to help them do business better. Currently in the lineup and ready for your registration:

• US Government & Military Affairs Update - April 13

And check out these sessions you might have missed:

• Introduction to the DAB Ally Program
• Electronic Inventories: Drivers Weigh In On Upcoming Requirement
• Diversifications - Professional Office Moving
• You Provided a Service - Now Make Sure You Get Paid
• What it's Like to Work for a Family-Owned Business
• US Government & Military Affairs Update

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Additional Infrastructure Funding for Ports and Waterways

On March 29, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it is committing "$321 million through the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand capacity at key ports and waterways to allow passage of larger vessels and further enhance the country’s ability to move goods. These waterside investments will compliment landside investments at our ports and across the goods movement chain such as the Port Infrastructure Development Grants announced in December."

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Member Cancelations

IAM recently published its list of members that have been canceled for non-payment of dues, as well as members that voluntarily canceled their memberships. Review these lists to see if your business partners might be among them. These former members are no longer covered by your RPP protections. Check the list frequently, as some companies are paying their late dues and being reinstated to membership.

Last Chance to Recognize Excellence: Nominate Someone Today to the Hall of Honor

The Hall of Honor was established in 2008 to pay tribute to those Industry leaders whose careers reflect exceptional and distinguished service to their companies or the Association, or who have worked to elevate the Industry as a whole. See all the Hall of Honor awardees and nominate someone in our industry to receive the award.

EU Adopts New Road Charging Rules

(The Mover) On 17 February, the EU adopted new rules on road charging aimed at creating more efficient and sustainable road transport. It will phase out time-based vignettes for heavy-duty vehicles on the core Trans-European Network by 2030, in favor of a distance-based system.

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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. 

Support Industry Education in Honor of IAM’s 60th Anniversary

Did you know that IAM is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2022? In honor of that milestone, IAM is asking for $60 donations to the Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund. IAM hopes to raise $60,000 USD in 60 days to support students and industry professionals worldwide. Read more about this important initiative.

Donate today!

IAM is currently accepting applications for college/university scholarships as well as industry training program scholarships. Be sure to visit the AFWSF Webpage for more information.

IAM Country Guides

IAM’s Country Guides provide customs information for more than 170 countries and territories around the world.

Find IAM Representatives at Upcoming Industry Meetings

We can't wait to start going to events again. If you are attending these upcoming meetings, find IAM staff and say hello.

• Julia O'Connor is at the International Mobility Alliance Annual Meeting in Phuket, Thailand
• Daniel Bradley is at the 46th Annual Dispatchers Convention in Clearwater, Florida
• Brian Limperopulos will be at the 2022 FIDI Conference in Cannes, France

Are you traveling to meetings yet? Keep track of events on IAM's Event Calendar, and let Carl Weaver know if there is anything missing.

Nine Companies Set To Join IAM on April 1

Every month, IAM publishes a list of prospective members. This is the list of your new potential business partners brought to you by IAM. Click on the map above to get a better view of where your new prospective colleagues are.

Alleged Debtor List

IAM keeps a list of companies that have been alleged to have unsettled debts with other member companies. Check the Alleged Debtor List frequently, as it is updated often. Also note that the Voluntary Cancellations List has been updated as companies opt to not renew their memberships. The list of members canceled for not paying their dues is also up-to-date. We provide this information to help you make informed decisions about which companies you do business with. Be sure to reference the list of companies known to be misusing the IAM logo, and let us know if you find others.

Member News

Help AMS Support Children’s Literacy in Africa

Africa Mobility Services is marking its 10th year in operation with a new initiative aimed at helping children in Africa with their literacy studies.

The project, called ‘The Right to Write’, potentially involves the whole of the global mobility industry. It aims to collect 10,000 pens or pencils (1,000 for each year of AMS’s business), donated by companies at this year’s IMA, FIDI, Harmony and IAM conferences.

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Kelsey Moseley Moves up at Mesa Moving and Storage

Mesa Moving and Storage is proud to announce Kelsey Moseley has accepted the General Manager position for our Whitefish, MT location. Kelsey has been with Mesa Moving & Storage in various roles over 9 years, starting as an Associate in our Salt Lake City office and most recently Sr. Director, Customer Experience and Agent Relations.

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Lisa Beranich Becomes MD at Humboldt

Humboldt Storage & Moving in Boston, Massachusetts, has announced Lisa Beranich as managing director of its International Business Unit. Lisa has 15 years of experience in the relocation industry and is well known in the industry, being a frequent attendee of conferences worldwide.

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De Haan: 245 Years on the Move

DeHaan celebrates 245 years in the moving industry this year. The company has set up a historic meeting room in their building on the Edisonweg in Alblasserdam, Netherlands. This includes a photo collage with eight generations of De Haan, a 100-year-old ship's lamp, a table made from an antique moving crate and a special coffee table book with inspiring photos, especially compiled by former director Wim de Haan (1941).

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