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Five-part series on what IAM members can do to stop the spread of invasive pests and plants
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No one wants invasive pests or plants to travel where they are not supposed to be. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is now considering whether to implement voluntary or mandatory measures to address the role of sea containers in the spread of invasive pests. All parts of the shipping industry may be impacted. At a recent workshop, the North American Sea Container Initiative (NASCI) invited Brian Limperopulos to present the perspective of the International Association of Movers (IAM) and the unique challenges of the household goods industry.
Sea containers can be a vector for the spread of invasive pests and plants, both internationally and domestically, and IAM is committed to educating our members so that household goods shipments do not contribute to this issue. Over the next few weeks, IAM will provide a series of best practices for moving companies to consider to help prevent invasive pests transported by sea containers. Please watch this video from NASCI on steps you can take to stop the spread of invasive pests. For more information or to share your company’s best practices, please contact Angela DeConti at angela.deconti@iamovers.org.
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Verena Goetz Joins IAM Staff
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Verena has been in the moving industry for over 10 years. Hired straight out of college to help out over the busy summer months, she was told during the interview that she would either "love it or hate it." As it turns out, she loved being part of such a unique and international industry. Having friends all over the world is one her favorite parts.
She now lives with her husband and two kids in Antigua, Guatemala, enjoying a slower pace of life, the year-round good weather, and seeing volcanoes erupt daily.
Learn more about Verena and the other staff members
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Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
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Spanish tax on non-reusable plastic packaging
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De la Fuente International Movers, S.A. wants to inform to our clients and worldwide agents that new environmental taxes fall on non-reusable plastic packaging applicable starting Jan. 1. Due to the growing concern for the environment and the consequences of greenhouse effect, a new tax has been created in Spain with the purpose of promoting the prevention of the generation of waste from non-reusable plastic packaging and the promotion of plastic waste recycling, contributing to the circularity of this material.
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Don't Miss These Live Events On IAM Learning
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Growing number of Chicago Police officers are taking up Florida on invitation to move
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A new type of migration is happening in the U.S. Growing numbers of police officers are being incentivized to move from Chicago to Florida.
"We have this recruitment program in place," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said. "If you come and you're qualified from another a state and join any of our agencies - city, county, state sworn law enforcement - you get a $5,000 signing bonus immediately right off the top."
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IAM’s Country Guides provide customs information for more than 170 countries and territories around the world.
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Two Important Awards Now Open for Nominations
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Both of these awards are excellent ways to recognize your fellow IAM members. Both awards will be presented at the IAM Annual Meeting in Toronto. Deadlines are in early August.
The Rising Star Award will recognize an IAM-Young Professional (IAM-YP) member who embodies the mission of the IAM Young Professional community.
The Excellence in Leadership Award, given by the IAM Leadership Alliance Council, is given to the individual or group who has most positively affected the global moving and mobility industry and is attuned to current events of significance or relevance.
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Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Applications - Submit Yours Today!
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Don't delay and be left out. Other people are already applying!
The Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund (AFWSF) is the cornerstone of the International Association of Movers’ scholastic assistance initiative. Named for distinguished Association founder and General Counsel Emeritus Alan F. Wohlstetter, the fund benefits the employees of IAM member companies and their dependents, as well as students.
Since its launch in 2002, the AFW Scholarship Fund has awarded more than 110 scholarships of US$5,000 each.
Learn more and apply now!
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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.
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SeaCorp receives NWBOC Woman-Owned and Woman-Controlled Business Certification
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This year SeaCorp received the NWBOC woman-owned and woman-controlled business certification. The company was awarded this honor through the National Women Business Owners Corporation, the first national certifier of women's business enterprises. The application and verification process for this certification is lengthy and rigorous because it is such a highly valued certification. As required by law, a WBE must be at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. This certification ensures that a woman-owned business qualifies as a diversity business program supplier.
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Move One Assists with Emergency Response
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Move One's teams across Africa and Turkey have had a BIG week. Their Emergency Response teams have been busy procuring water tankers for their partners in Turkey and Syria, as well as all-terrain trucks for West Africa.
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Asian Tigers Lessens Environmental Footprint with Photovoltaic Cells
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Asian Tigers writes:
Jan 2023, we achieved yet another ESG milestone when our solar photovoltaics (PV) were commissioned. This notable investment brought us a total of 665 panels, covering 3,702 square meters of our roof area. The completed solar roof shall generate the electricity known as photovoltaics (PV) to charge the electric forklifts and supply power to our temperature-controlled storages, electric-powered carpentry, warehouse, and office. By this move, we will be committing to an annual avoided emissions of 188 metric tons of CO2e.
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