Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed

1. Where’s the floor for container shipping?
2. Six Practices to Recruit Younger Truck Drivers
3. Young people earning $100,000 or more are fleeing California and New York—here’s where they’re going
4. CISA, NSA, FBI Warn of PRC state-sponsored actors using virtual private networks (VPNs)
5. Dramatic cuts to services as lines battle to hang onto 'super-cycle' profits

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What's On IAM's Radar

• IAM President Chuck White was on a recent episode of Love + Relo, talking with Ben Cross about the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo. Still have questions about the event? Likely Ben and Chuck covered them here.

By the Numbers

• 1584 - How many of your colleagues are already registered for the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo (Yes, we are trending ahead of 2018 and 2019).
• $1.050 USD - The low value of the British Pound on Sept. 26, and the closest the two currencies have been to parity ever.
• 11.3% - Drewry's predicted growth in shipping capacity in 2023.
• 1.9% - Drewry's projected growth in shipping demand in 2023 (yes, this number and the one above go together).
• 88% - Carl's Wordle score. Yes, even IAM's word guy can't always word well. What's your score?

A.P. Moller - Maersk continues green transformation with six additional large container vessels

Following the announcement that IAM has joined forces with five other leading global mobility associations to drive our industry’s efforts towards greater environmental sustainability, we learned this about new IAM member Maersk. We are proud to be in good company!

“A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) announces that it has ordered a further six large ocean-going vessels that can sail on green methanol. The six vessels will be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and have a nominal capacity of approx. 17,000 containers (Twenty Foot Equivalent - TEU). They will replace existing capacity in the Maersk fleet.”

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The IAM-YP Social Mixer

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If you are coming to the Annual Meeting in Atlanta, you will not want to miss this party, sponsored by Gridiron Forwarding! The YP Social Mixer will be held at Guardian Works on November 4 from 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM. (Transportation will be provided from the hotel.)
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Hundreds of friends and colleagues will gather to dance and socialize, make memories at the photo booth, and enjoy food truck pizza.

Those who have already registered for the conference can log back into their attendee registration to purchase Social Mixer tickets (Check your registration confirmation emails for instructions). If you have not registered yet, buy tickets when you register online. Again, many thanks to Gridiron Forwarding for sponsoring this event!

Five Big Tips for Success with Your International Team

When we think about conducting business in a multinational environment, cultural differences go far beyond how to exchange business cards or how to greet one another. Instead, managing an international business requires understanding the subtle differences in the types of communication, how we motivate employees, and what enables us to establish trust with a person from another culture.

Craig Chapman, a panelist in the Effective Communication in a Global Team webinar, offers five critical insights into effective communication within global teams.

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Meet the 2022 Excellence in Leadership Award nominees

The IAM Leadership Alliance Council has chosen to honor an individual for significant contributions in the area of leadership. This award recognizes an individual, regardless of their role within the organization, who demonstrates a commitment to professional growth; provides leadership to their team that is impactful, effective, motivational, and consistent; and provides an equitable working environment for all team members.

These individuals were nominated by their peers in the IAM membership community. The recipient will be recognized during Chuck White’s State of the IAM Address on Nov. 3 from 9:00 am - 10:30 am during the IAM Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. The nominees are:

• Vipin Babu (IMove Global Mobility LLP)
• Ben Cross (GLOMO)
• Rick Curry (IAM Industry Veteran)
• Simon Hood (John Mason International Limited)
• Tahir Mansoor (UTM Services)
• Laura McHolm (NorthStar Moving Corporation)
• Sudeep  Shah (Orient International Relocations)
• Job Thomas (Freight International Inc.)

Take the Liability, Transit Insurance & Claims Management Course at no Charge to You!

We are grateful to Reason Global Insurance, Ltd. for sponsoring our course on Liability, Transit Insurance & Claims Management, which allows us to present this valuable course without charge to IAM Member Companies. Units include these topics:

• Introduction to Liability, Transit Insurance & Claim Management
• Carrier Liability
• Transit Insurance - Introduction
• Transit Insurance Terms & Conditions
• Claims Handling

Register today to take the free course!

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.

IAM Country Guides

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

IAM Membership Updates

• New Members This Month
• Prospective Members for Next Month
• Alleged Debtor List
• Voluntary Cancellations List 
• Members canceled for not paying their dues
• Companies known to be misusing the IAM logo

Member News

Celebration of Life Details for Steve Lewis

The family of Steve Lewis would like to invite his industry friends to join them in Cardiff on Friday 21st October to celebrate his life. If it is not possible for you to travel to Cardiff, we hope to arrange a live link, or a recording of the celebration. Please RSVP to pcollins@voerman.com (Pauline Collins) by Friday 14th October indicating if you would like to attend or would like access to the link/recording.

There will also be an opportunity to pay your respects to Steve as well as JP Meiring at IAM in Atlanta. Mark Pitcher from The Moving Company Group, and Wiebe Van Bockel from Voerman will be hosting a ‘Toast to JP & Steve’ on Wednesday November 2nd.  This is an opportunity for friends & close colleagues to celebrate these two legends and to share memories and stories over a drink and nibbles. To express your interest in attending, please RSVP to pcollins@voerman.com to register, and further details will be provided.

New LNG-powered ship christened at Port of Long Beach’s Pier A

“This would be a very proud day for my dad,” President and CEO George Pasha IV said, fighting back tears during the ceremony for the ship named after his father. The Long Beach call marked the completion of the 774-foot-long vessel’s maiden voyage. The ship travels a 14-day loop from Honolulu to Oakland to Long Beach and back to the island state.

Pasha Group is a long-time IAM member and is in its third generation of faily ownership. George Pasha III, after whom the ship is named, is a member of IAM's Hall of Honor.

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Passing of Daniel McCollister

From Movers Search Group:

"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news with you that Industry Icon H. Daniel McCollister passed away this morning.

"Dan was a long time client.  In fact, if not for Dan's patronage during the early years of Movers Search Group I wouldn't be in the position that I am today.

"This is a guy who truly will be missed."

Van der Ent Group Turns 100 Years Old

On Sept. 23, the Van der Ent Group celebrated its 100th anniversary with a big party in the warehouse in Rotterdam, which was converted into a party room. About 220 guests, including all staff and many business relations, had a wonderful evening at the moving company. See the movie the company produced for this milestone.

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Target Logistics Int’l (Pvt.) Ltd. is 20 Years Old

Target Moving & Relocations proudly reports:

We are pleased to announce Target Logistics Int’l (Pvt.) Ltd. has completed 20 good years in business and celebrating the anniversary of the company.

Beltmann Relocation Group Acquires Ward northAmerican

From the Beltmann Integrated Logistics LinkedIn Page:

We are excited to share that our parent company, Beltmann Relocation Group, has acquired Ward northAmerican. We are thrilled to be expanding our national footprint and we look forward to providing more customers with industry-leading corporate relocation services.

UNF and Suddath Launch New Logistics IT Solutions Lab

The University of North Florida and The Suddath Companies are pleased to announce the launch of a new UNF Suddath Logistics Information Technology Solutions Lab. In a grand opening ceremony at the Coggin College of Business on October 11, 2022, UNF and Suddath leaders, other members of the business community, alumni and current students explored how the lab’s new technology access and design will enhance the learning experience of students enrolled in the Transportation and Logistics program.

IAM hopes that the students will avail themselves of the opportunity to apply for the Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship as well.

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Goedele Van Den Nieuwenhuysen Joins Compas

From the Compas LinkedIn Page:

Meet our newest member of the team, Goedele Van Den Nieuwenhuysen! It’s been a year of growth for Compas so we’re very excited to have Goedele on board to maintain and exceed our high level of customer service excellence.

Goedele is no stranger to the moving industry, having worked at Santa Fe, Hasenkamp and Gosselin.

She brings in a wealth of experience that will serve our clients well - but it's her sunny personality that makes her a pure joy to work with!

Welcome on board, Goedele!