IAM Joins Forces With Five Prominent Global Mobility Associations to lead the industry toward a sustainable future

IAM is excited to partner with five other mobility associations to launch a global effort aimed at ensuring the industry is playing its part on environmental sustainability. As part of the launch, the group signed a joint agreement that provides the Global Mobility industry with a roadmap and common actions towards achieving greater environmental sustainability.

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Unite confirms new eight-day strike at Felixstowe will overlap Liverpool action

Unite, the second largest trade union in the UK, has confirmed a second wave of strikes are to take place at the Port of Felixstowe after the port’s owner/operator Hutchison “unilaterally” ended talks over a new contract.

The industrial action is set to run for eight days from 27 September to 5 October and, as reported by The Loadstar last week, will overlap with strikes taking place at the Port of Liverpool running from 19 September to 3 October.

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Jackie Stouffer Steps Away From The Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund (AFWSF) Board of Directors

JK Moving’s Jackie Stouffer will transition off the Board of Directors after several years of service to the AFWSF. The AFWSF Board seeks to enhance the professionalism of the global household goods moving industry by supporting the professional development and education of students and industry professionals worldwide. IAM’s President Chuck White remarked that, “We are grateful for Jackie’s service on the AFWSF Board and especially appreciate her contributions helping us to lead forward the development and launch of the new Industry Training Program.” To learn more about the Industry Training Program and the Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship, please visit our website or contact scholarship@iamovers.org.

FMC seeking public comment on proposed ‘unreasonable refusal to deal’ rule

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is seeking public comments in response to a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) issued yesterday implementing a requirement of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA) to define “unreasonable refusal to deal or negotiate” with respect to vessel space accommodation provided by an ocean common carrier.

IAM is reviewing the current developments from the FMC and taking steps to advocate for our members as it changes its regulatory approach. More information will be shared in the near future. 

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'Catastrophic' US rail strike could begin on Friday, as carriers prepare for shutdown

Despite efforts of the Biden administration, chances of an agreement in contract talks between US railways and labor unions appear increasingly slim as carriers prepare for a shutdown amidst calls for Congress to step in and mandate a settlement.

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Save the Date for IAM’s Official Opening Reception Afterparty, Nov. 2

Kick off this year’s IAM Annual Meeting & Expo with the Official IAM Afterparty benefitting Move For Hunger, presented by Cornerstone Moving & Storage. The Afterparty, hosted by the U.S. Domestic Asset-Based Movers (U.S. DAB) group will be held in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta’s International Ballroom from 9:00 p.m.–midnight following the Opening Reception on November 2. All proceeds benefit IAM’s charity partner Move For Hunger in their mission to end hunger and food waste.

Buy your tickets and learn about the available sponsorships today at the Afterparty website!

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Typhoon Muifa to shut China ports for second time in 10 days

Another typhoon has prompted the ports of Shanghai and Ningbo to close for the second time in 10 days, with forwarders expecting a “ripple effect” of shipping delays.

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Spoofed Emails can Cause You Trouble

Every year, we hear from IAM members about someone who appears to be from our staff but is actually someone pretending to be. It can be tricky to detect this, but if you ever get a suspicious email, treat it as such and be wary of the request. This is something that happens every year, especially as we get ready for the Annual Meeting & Expo. IAM's Carl Weaver recently posted an article about this on LinkedIn and has some great tips for how to detect this sort of scam.

The big thing to know is that if you are suspicious of an email you receive, feel free to contact our office or the person it looks like sent it, and see if it was legitimate. It is never a bother to us to answer your questions.

Chuck White Attends CERC Meeting

IAM President Chuck White attended the recent Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC) meeting in St. John's, Newfoundland and spoke on a panel about “Responding to the Challenges in the Global Supply Chain.” CERC is a membership organization whose goal is to provide leadership, services and assistance to members enabling them to effectively serve relocated families by addressing issues that impact workforce mobility both domestically and internationally.

FIDI announces Bangkok as 2023 Conference location

The FIDI Board has announced the 2023 FIDI Conference will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, at the end of March 2023 – exact dates will be announced shortly. This change in location was taken in light of the ongoing COVID-related restrictions for international travellers still in place in Japan.

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Coming Up at IAM Learning

As the peak season winds down, IAM Learning sessions are going to pick back up. Here are the next sessions you need to register for right now:

• U.S. Government & Military Affairs Update - Sept. 15
• Prepare your Asset-Based Moving Company for Claims Season; A commercial and DoD perspective - Sept. 21
• Effective Communication in a Global Team - Sept. 28
• U.S. Government & Military Affairs Update - Oct. 12

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. 

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.

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IAM Country Guides

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14 Companies Join IAM This Month

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

McCollister’s Global Services, Inc. Continues Company Legacy with Acquisition of Horseless Carriage Carriers, Inc.

McCollister’s Global Services Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Horseless Carriage Carriers, Inc, a nationwide enclosed vehicle, shipping, and storage company based out of Paterson, N.J.

Founded in 1975, Horseless Carriage Carriers, Inc. has provided discerning automotive enthusiasts with dependable and immaculate enclosed-trailer transportation for antique, classic, exotic, and everyday vehicles, to trucks, motorcycles, boats, airplanes, buses, and military vehicles.

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