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USTRANSCOM Ramps Up Collaboration to Implement Global Household Goods Contract
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United States Transportation Command is gaining momentum on its efforts to begin a phased launch of personal property shipments moving under the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) in September of 2023.
The USTRANSCOM team, along with GHC prime contractor HomeSafe Alliance LLC, is conducting on-site and virtual events with leaders from the military services, Joint Personal Property Shipping Offices (JPPSO), and other U.S. Government agencies. Events include exercises to test and improve DOD’s information technology system, MilMove, as well as discussions about DOD roles under the GHC.
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Help Shape the Future of IAM
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In our ongoing effort to to deliver value and support to our members and advance the global moving and forwarding industry, the International Association of Movers (IAM) is administering a survey in partnership with McKinley Advisors to understand the needs and expectations of the global moving and forwarding community. Your insight will help ensure we continue to provide exceptional value to you in the years to come.
IAM initially circulated your personalized link on Wednesday, March 8. The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete, and it will close on March 20,2023. If you have not received a survey link and would like to participate, please contact reach out to us at membership@iamovers.org.
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Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
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Have You Seen the New IAM Supplier Directory?
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The new IAM Supplier Directory is now available. Built on the framework as IAM Mobility Exchange, the new supplier directory puts all suppliers at your fingertips. Just like with the larger Mobility Exchange system, IAM members are listed first, and you can choose to also display non-members. In addition, at the front page of the system, you can easily switch between all members and just suppliers. Go try it now!
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Stop the Spread of Invasive Pests in Sea Containers
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The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is 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, as sea containers can be a vector for the spread of invasive pests and plants. IAM is committed to educating our members so that household goods shipments do not contribute to this issue.
Here's one thing all IAM Members can ensure they are doing today. Just like at our homes, flying insects are attracted to lights and can enter our house when we open the door at night. The same can happen to sea containers; insects could enter the container and lay eggs. Thank you to the TT Club for sharing this video to raise awareness on this issue. For more information or to share your company’s best practices, please contact Angela DeConti.
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Learn What Your Colleagues Know about Credit Management
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Did you miss Tuesday's webcast? Watch it and take action now to make sure your finances are in the best possible shape.
In this informative session, we learned the key principles and best practices for extending credit to your customers. You'll learn how to evaluate creditworthiness, set credit limits, establish payment terms, and manage collections.
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Don't Miss These Live Events On IAM Learning
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Lorenz Amiet, Jeff Coleman and Andy Marshall Appointed to Hall of Honor Selection Committee
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Lorenz Amiet, CEO of Keller Swiss Group; Jeff Coleman, Chairman of Coleman Worldwide Moving; and Andy Marshall, President & Chief Operating Officer at Asian Tigers Group have been appointed to serve on IAM’s Hall of Honor Selection Committee.
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.
IAM President Chuck White remarked, “We are thrilled to have Lorenz, Jeff, and Andy on the Hall of Honor Selection Committee. With their extensive industry experience from all over the world and their leadership, the Committee is in good hands to select IAM’s future Hall of Honor recipients.” Nominations for Induction into the 2023 Hall of Honor are due April 1. Nominate someone today!
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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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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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Worldwide Removals & Storage Industry Sees Developments in Sustainability led by UK Moving Company Burke Bros Moving Group.
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International removal and storage company Burke Bros Moving Group has successfully become the first moving company to receive PAS2060 certification to become fully carbon neutral by measuring and offsetting all carbon emissions across Scope 1, 2 and all 15 categories in Scope 3.
The company have directed a strategy to improve their environmental credentials and take responsibility for their emissions as they work towards Net Zero. They have invested in ensuring that all the emissions associated with their business activity have been calculated to GHG (Green House Gas) Protocol and offset through the purchase of verified United Nations Carbon Credits. This not only neutralises their emissions, but also demonstrates positive humanitarian benefits to the less privileged in our world.
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