Newsletters

• ePortal July 8, 2020

  • IAM to Move to a New Office This Weekend
  • Early Bird Registration Discounts EXTENDED through July 31
  • New Process for Submitting an RPP Claim
  • IAM-YP Elections Open July 21
  • Female Leadership in Global Moving and Mobility: A Conversation With Industry Leaders
  • Curious About FMC Compliance, Navigating the “New Normal”, or Transforming the Transferee Experience?
  • New Members for July
  • Alleged Debtor List Updates
  • Contribute to the Portal magazine!

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: July 1, 2020

  • After Protest, DoD Upholds $7.2 Billion Military Moves Contract to New Jersey Company
  • Logistical Hurdles Could Slow Troop Withdrawal from Germany
  • IAM Extends Early Bird Registration Through July
  • USTC J9 Stop Movement/COVID-19 Call (30 Jun)
  • U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Completes Mark-Up of FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
  • 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, section 889
  • Special Opportunity for Governing Members
  • Get IAM Government and Military News in Your Email
  • USTC J9 Peak Season Call (25 June)
  • HASC Readiness Mark Issued
  • House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Begins Highway Reauthorization
  • USTC J9 Advisories Since Last eGov/Mil Newsletter

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• ePortal Newsletter June 24, 2020

  • IAM Opposes New Trump Administration Policy Suspending New Visas
  • Register Now! Early Bird Deadline is June 26
  • IAM Learning Webcast: Digital Transformation - The Customer Experience
  • Yembo, Inc. Implements ISO HHGs Inventory Standard
  • Introducing the 2020 Class of IAM Hall of Honor Members
  • New Functionality in the IAM Mobility Exchange Directory (IAMX)
  • Potential Impacts of 2019 NDAA Sec 889 on Your Business
  • June's Prospective Members: Where They Do Business
  • Alleged Debtor List Updates
  • ALAN Opens Nominations For 2020 Humanitarian Logistics Awards Awards Honor Extraordinary Hurricane, Pandemic And Other Supply Chain Relief Efforts

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: June 17, 2020

  • TRANSCOM pulls back $7 billion contract to privatize military household goods moves
  • New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Guidance Issued by the Treasury Department
  • Register Now for Early Bird Savings
  • Funding for Truck Parking
  • Change in AMC port
  • USTC J9 Advisories Since Last eGov/Mil Newsletter
  • Senate Armed Services Committee Passes and Issues FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Summary
  • House Surface Transportation Bill
  • Introducing the 2020 Class of IAM Hall of Honor Members
  • USTC J9 Peak Season Call (11 June)
  • USTC J9 Stop Movement Call (9 June)
  • USTC J9 Peak Season Call (4 June)

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• ePortal Newsletter June 10, 2020

  • Pentagon Reviewing Award of $7.2B Contract to Move Troops
  • What are You Doing in Response to COVID-19?
  • Let’s Talk About the IAM Receivable Protection Program (RPP)
  • IAM President Charles White Featured on Love & Relo
  • Last Chance to Nominate a Nonprofit for an AFWSF Donation
  • IAM to Move to a New Office
  • New Members for June
  • Alleged Debtor List Updates

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: June 3, 2020

  • FMCSA Releases Much-Anticipated Final HOS Rule
  • FMCSA Hours of Service: Times They Are A-Changing
  • USTC J9 COVID-19/Stop Movement Call (2 June)
  • Register now for the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo with IAM's No Risk Policy
  • USTC J9 Updates Since Last eGov/Mil Newsletter
  • Nominations are now open for YP Chair and Vice Chair - Deadline June 10
  • U.S. Military Stop-Movement Orders to Be Lifted Immediately at Some Bases
  • So You Have Your PPP Loan – Time to Get It Forgiven!
  • IAM to Move its Office in July

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• ePortal Newsletter May 27, 2020

  • IAM Annual Meeting & Expo Registration Now Open
  • FMC OTI Licensing and Compliance Video on IAM Learning
  • So You Have Your PPP Loan – Time to Get It Forgiven!
  • Nominations are now open for YP Chair and Vice Chair
  • IAM Member Input Needed: The Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund (AFWSF) responds to COVID-19 Crisis
  • Alleged Debtor List
  • May's Prospective Members: Where They Do Business
  • Next Issue of The Portal: A Focus on YPs

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: May 20, 2020

  • USTC J9 COVID-19/Stop Movement Call (19 May)
  • CSS Scores are in DPS
  • Recent USTC-J9 Updates
  • Recent USTRANSCOM and GSA Meeting Notes
  • Military Families Making Summer PCS Moves Will Have to Follow These Strict Rules
  • SecDef Keeps Military Stop-Movement Order in Place After Review
  • MARADMIN 285/30 details permanent change of station tier system
  • Army Delays Most Winter Personnel Moves, But Plans to Grant Exceptions

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• ePortal Newsletter May 15, 2020

  • Industry Leaders Panel: Opportunities During Challenging Times - This Thursday
  • Risk-Free Registration for IAM Annual Meeting to Start May 26
  • IAM welcomes FMC’s Final Interpretative Rule on Demurrage and Detention Charges
  • Your Input is Needed to Shape IAM's Future
  • New Members for May
  • Post Your Membership Certificate Online for all to See
  • Alleged Debtor List
  • Global Household Goods Contract Awarded
  • IAM Member Input Needed: The Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund (AFWSF) responds to COVID-19 Crisis
  • Move for Hunger Helps During Pandemic

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: May 6, 2020

  • USTRANSCOM Awards Global Household Goods Contract
  • Annual Meeting Website is Live
  • USTC J9 Stop Movement/COVID-19 Call (5 May)
  • USTC J9 Stop Movement/COVID-19 Call (1 May)
  • Military Movers Bleed Red Ink as Troop Transfers Delayed Anew
  • Army expects to PCS hundreds of high-priority soldiers with new exemption to stop-movement order
  • RPP Delivers More Than $300 USD Back to IAM Members
  • Membership Cancelations
  • First Weekly USTC J9 Peak Season Call (30 April)
  • USTC J9 Stop Movement/COVID-19 Call (28 April)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: April 22, 2020

  • Modification and Reissuance of DoD Response to COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
  • DoD travel ban amid coronavirus pandemic extended to June 30
  • USTC J9 Stop Movement/COVID-19 Call (21 April)
  • Protecting the Force During Personal Property Shipments
  • Online Petition: STOP the Privatization of Military Household Goods Move Distribution
  • Change 4 to the 400NG and International Tender (IT) Addressing the DOD Stop Movement Adjustment
  • USTRANSCOM J9 Non-Peak Season Call (9 Apr)
  • Call for Webinar/Round Table Topics
  • USTRANSCOM J9 Calls Last Week
  • Weekly GSA COVID-19 Impacts - Supplier Relocation Community
  • COVID-19 Resources for Members

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• ePortal Newsletter April 15, 2020

  • How Is Your Company Supporting Local Relief Efforts to COVID-19 Humanitarian Crisis?
  • COVID-19 Resources for Members
  • Online Petition: STOP the Privatization of Military Household Goods Move Distribution
  • When cash is tight, the Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Can Help
  • Call for Webinar/Round Table Topics
  • Alleged Debtor List Updates
  • April's Prospective Members: Where They Do Business

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: April 8, 2020

  • USTC J9 Teleconference with Industry Representatives (7 April)
  • USTRANSCOM J9 Personal Property Forum (PPF) Day 1 and Day 2 Notes and Slides
  • Updates from GSA’s Weekly Teleconference on COVID-19 Impacts with TSP Relocation Community
  • IAM to Host a Virtual Round Table Panel Discussion
  • Governing Members get Three Free YP Memberships
  • Government Accountability Office (GAO) Releases Report on DoD “Movement of Household Goods”
  • OSD Issues Guidance on Use of Cloth Face Coverings on DoD Installations
  • COVID-19 Relief Package Clarification
  • USTC J9 Teleconference with Industry Representatives (3 April)
  • Update on Reweigh Table Coming Soon to the International Tender (IT20)
  • IAM & AMSA Engage GEN Lyons on DoD Support for Financial Relief
  • Air Force Chief of Staff: Expect Military Movement Ban to be Extended
  • Coast Guard “Float Plan” and “Assist Team” will Support Members During PCS

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• ePortal Newsletter April 2, 2020

  • IAM's COVID-19 Information Page
  • 2020 IAM Annual Meeting & Expo Remains on Schedule
  • Stay Connected on IAM Learning
  • How Is Your Company Supporting Local Relief Efforts to COVID-19 Humanitarian Crisis
  • IAM and AMSA Working Together to Address Industry Funding Support from Congress and Designation of HHG Moving Industry as an Essential Function
  • Stimulus Package Includes $349 Billion for SBA Guarantees of Forgivable Loans for Small and Medium Sized Businesses
  • New Members for April
  • Alleged Debtor List Updates

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: March 25, 2020

  • Limited Seats Remain for Today's Virtual Roundtable Discussion on the DoD Stop Movement Order - ACT NOW
  • USTRANSCOM J9 Issues Updated Advisory #20-0058B Update (24 March) on Stop Movement Guidance
  • GSA Holds Teleconference on COVID-19 Impacts with TSP Relocation Community
  • USTRANSCOM J9 DP3 Industry Call - Stop Movement Order
  • IAM and AMSA Working Together to Address Industry Funding Support from Congress and Designation of HHG Moving Industry as an Essential Function
  • Military Times: Sudden halt on military moves due to coronavirus could cripple industry

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• ePortal Newsletter March 19, 2020

  • IAM Requests $187 Million USD in Relief Funds for Moving Industry
  • Charles White and Tim Helenthal Talk Coronavirus Industry Impact on Love and Relo
  • IAM's COVID-19 Information Page
  • How to Reach IAM Staff During the Pandemic
  • French Ports Stressed; Backlogs May Occur
  • Personalize Your Profile in the IAM Mobile 24/7 App
  • Canceled Industry Meetings
  • Alleged Debtor List Updates
  • IAM Here 2 Help: Moving Companies Respond to Tennessee Tornados
  • Donald Goldberg of Gridiron Forwarding Co. Appointed Fundraising Chair of AFWSF

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: March 11, 2020

  • USTRANSCOM Issues “Stop Movement” Advisory for Army DP3 Shipments to/from Italy and Korea
  • DHS Announces Availability of 35,000 Supplemental H-2B Visas
  • JPPSO-NC Volume Move Memo
  • Air Force Personal Property Activity (PPA) Releases 2020 Peak Season Special Interest Items (SIIs)
  • AMSA Cancels 2020 Conference
  • USTRANSCOM-Europe Cancels Personal Property Meeting
  • JPPSO-SC Industry Day Notes
  • USTRANSCOM Provides Input to Notification of Loss or Damage Forms
  • Military.com: 7 Military Move Changes Coming This Spring
  • Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) Industry Days

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• ePortal Newsletter March 5, 2020

  • IAM Learning Industry Trends: Financial Risks and How Your Company Can Mitigate This Exposure
  • Is your company's FMC Compliance properly displayed at IAM Mobility Exchange?
  • COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates from IAM
  • FIDI to Proceed Forward with 2020 Japan Conference
  • Submit Your Story for the May/June Portal Magazine
  • IAM Mobile 24/7 How-To: Country Guides
  • New IAM Members for March
  • Alleged Debtor List - Is Your Company Vetting its Debtors?
  • Joe Chu of Vanpac GroupAsia Joins IAM's Core Members Management Board
  • Move for Hunger Featured by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Recognize Your Industry’s True Leaders and Innovators

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: February 26, 2020

  • Amendment 4 to GSA’s 2019-2020 CHAMP RFO
  • Industry Pre-Personal Property Forum (PPF) Meeting
  • SDDC’s Electronic Transportation Acquisition (ETA) Portal to Sunset Soon
  • USTRANSCOM’s Review of Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Data
  • Round Two Rate Rejections and Traffic Distribution List (TDL)
  • USTRANSCOM Announces Spring Personal Property Forum (PPF)
  • Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) Industry Days

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• ePortal Newsletter Feb. 21, 2020

  • Help Improve and Update IAM's Country Guides
  • IAM Mobile 24/7 How-to: Read The Portal Magazine
  • February's Prospective Members: Where They Do Business
  • Members Welcome at the IAM Office
  • IAM Learning Podcast: Let’s Talk About Payments in the Industry
  • IAM Alleged Debtor List
  • AFW Scholarship Now Accepting Applications
  • Coronavirus Update
  • US Customs Is Blocking Car Exports From New York

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: February 12, 2020

  • General Services Administration (GSA) Provides US Flag Non-Availability Guidance
  • USTC Updates Non-Temp Storage Contract (NTSC) Details
  • IAM Teams with American Trucking Association (ATA) on Service Contract Act (SCA) Language
  • USTRANSCOM Announces Spring Personal Property Forum (PPF)
  • Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) Industry Days

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• ePortal Newsletter Feb. 7, 2020

  • IAM Visits U.S. State Department
  • IAM Visits U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  • Readers of The Portal Magazine Want to Hear from You!
  • IAM Cancels Memberships for Companies on Alleged Debtor List
  • New IAM Members for February
  • Your IAM Mobile App: IAM Mobile 24/7
  • Hall of Honor Call for Nominations
  • Coronavirus predicted to wipe 6m teu of Chinese box volumes in Q1

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: January 29, 2020

  • U.S. Transportation Command (USTC) Clarifies Inconvenience Claim Rules
  • ETA Portal to Sunset 31 March 2020
  • USTC Updates Rate Filing Advisory
  • Non-Temporary Storage Rate Rankings
  • Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) Industry Days

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• ePortal Newsletter Jan. 20, 2020

  • Upgrades to the IAM Mobility Exchange: Improved Search Capabilities and IAM Member Enhancements
  • Alleged Debtor List Updated; Members Canceled for not Paying Dues
  • AFW Scholarship Now Accepting Applications
  • Matthieu Odijk Joins IAM Membership & Programs Committee
  • What is Moving and Mobility Like in Africa Today?
  • Only 9 days left to register for the Young Movers Conference (YMC) at the early bird rate
  • January's Prospective Members: Where They Do Business

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• ePortal Newsletter Jan. 8, 2020

  • Are You Concerned About Consolidation in the Moving Industry?
  • Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of New California Law Affecting Moving Companies
  • Hall of Honor Call for Nominations
  • Ann Wohlstetter Appointed to Board of Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund (AFWSF)
  • New IAM Members for January
  • Have You Paid Your Annual Membership Dues?
  • Young Professionals Set New Strategic Direction

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• ePortal Newsletter Dec. 18, 2019

  • Are You Concerned About Consolidation in the Moving Industry?
  • December's Prospective Members: Where They Do Business
  • Annual Membership Renewal Due Jan. 2
  • The Professional Cooperation Guidelines Have Been Updated
  • IAM's Holiday Schedule

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: December 9, 2019

  • Non-Temporary Storage Contract Industry Day 
  • Seeking Signatures for an Industry Letter to Commander of USTRANSCOM
  • DP3 Rate Filing Message and Business Rule Changes for 2020 Due out Today
  • GAO Protest Filed on Global Household Goods Contract (GHC)
  • IT 20 Special Solicitation Details
  • Work-Around for DPS Analytics
  • USTRANSCOM Advisory on Annual Qualifications
  • CONTRIBUTE to the Portal Magazine's March/April Feature

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• ePortal Newsletter Dec. 4, 2019

  • Consolidation in the Moving Industry: What Are Your Burning Questions?
  • Annual Dues Notices Sent
  • Ebru Demirel Joins the Hall of Honor Selection Committee
  • Bentzel wins Senate confirmation to maritime regulatory post
  • IAM to Sponsor 2020 Young Movers Conference
  • 143 New Members in 2019 - Where They are

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• ePortal Newsletter Nov. 20, 2019

  • IAM Attends Canadian Association of Movers and Virginia Moving and Warehousemen’s Association Conferences
  • Changes in the YP Management Board
  • FIDI and LACMA collaborate on FIDI PCGs
  • Alleged Debtor List Updated
  • The Portal magazine’s 2020 editorial calendar is here!
  • Dues Season is Upon Us
  • IAM Office Hours During American Thanksgiving

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: November 14, 2019

  • FBO.gov Website is Retired
  • USTC Releases Proposed Changes to 2020 Defense Personal Property Program
  • Non-Temp Storage Contract Request for Information (RFI)
  • USTRANSCOM Personal Property Division Becoming its Own Directorate
  • USTRANSCOM Advisory on Annual Qualifications
  • The Portal magazine’s 2020 editorial calendar is here!

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• ePortal Newsletter Nov. 6, 2019

  • IAM Submits Comments on FMC Interpretative Rule on Demurrage and Detention under the Shipping Act
  • Are you Ready for the 2020 IMO Sulfur Cap?
  • New IAM Learning Course Free to IAM Members
  • Add Validation of Your IAMX Listing to Your Membership Dues Invoice
  • Dues Season is Upon Us
  • Wrap-up from the Annual Meeting

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: October 31, 2019

  • USTC Provides Updates to Global Household Goods Contract (GHC)
  • Supplements Issued to GSA’s 2019 HTOS and Domestic GSA500A-2019 Tariff
  • USTRANSCOM Advisory on Annual Qualifications

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• ePortal Newsletter Oct. 23, 2019

  • IAM Submits Comments on Proposed CBP Ruling
  • IAM Global Moving & Mobility Standards Summit Advances Data Discussion
  • Two IAM Members Claim Insolvency In Past Week
  • Gridiron Donates More than $8,400 USD to Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund
  • IAM Annual Meeting Survey - We Want Your Opinions!
  • Changes in Hall of Honor Selection Committee

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: October 17, 2019

  • USTRANSCOM Advisory on Annual Qualifications
  • USTC Provides Updates to Global Household Goods Contract (GHC)
  • Highlights from IAM Annual Meeting Government-Related Sessions
  • USTRANSCOM Commander Meets with DoD Household Goods TSPs at NDTA
  • Companies Begin Vying to Take Over All Military Household Goods Shipments

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• ePortal Newsletter September 26, 2019

  • The Biggest Conference in the Industry Set For Next Week
  • FMC Postpones Comment Deadline on New Rules
  • New Rule May Require Transferees to Verify ID
  • Passing of Jack McGrath
  • Cartus Launches Innovative Small Shipment Solution:MicroMove

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: September 19, 2019

  • USTRANSCOM Hosts Fall Personal Property Forum (PPF)
  • USTRANSCOM Deputy Commander Hosts DP3 Executive Working Group (EWG)
  • DP3 2019 Peak Season Hotwash

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• ePortal Newsletter September 12, 2019

  • Proposed rule would require brokers to verify importer IDs
  • IAM Learning Launches Military Move Coordination Training Course
  • FMC Approves Dye’s Final Recommendations on Detention and Demurrage
  • Know Before You Go - IAM Annual Meeting in Chicago
  • Get the Most From Your Exhibit Booth at the Annual Meeting
  • Make Sure Your Name is on the Attendee List
  • FIDI's "Blockchain for Global Mobility" webinar
  • Worldwide ERC® Announces Leadership Change
  • New Regulations in Australia Regarding Import of HHG/PP and BMSB (Stink Bugs)
  • PAIMA's 6th Annual Golf Tournament

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: September 6, 2019

  • GSA Posts HTOS, Domestic Tariff, RFO and Extended Storage TOS
  • GSA Amendment to 2019-2020 CHAMP RFO
  • GSA XTOS Cover Letter Amended
  • USTC’s Final Peak Season Call
  • IAM Learning Launches Military Move Coordination Training Course

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• ePortal Newsletter August 30, 2019

  • Travel Visa Requirements 2019
  • IAM Annual Meeting Conference Sponsor Announced
  • Become a Transportation Sponsor for the IAM-YP Social Mixer - Party With a Purpose
  • Is Your Name on the Attendee List?
  • CBP will introduce vessel manifest data confidentiality tool

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: August 23, 2019

  • USTC’s Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) Request for Proposal (RFP) Release Delayed
  • IAM Meets with Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD) for Sustainment and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) re: Global HHG Contract
  • 2019 Refusals Inputs for After Action Review (AAR)
  • Refusal End Date 31 August for the 2019 Peak Season
  • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference (22 Aug)
  • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference (15 Aug)

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: August 9, 2019

  • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference (8 Aug) Week 32
  • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference (1 Aug) Week 31
  • USTC Pre-Proposal Conference for the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC)
  • Increased Loss and Damage Liability Coverage for DPM Shipments
  • Jeff Coleman on Congress bid: ‘I’m all in’

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• eGov/Mil Newsletter: July 26, 2019

  • USTRANSCOM Weekly Peak Season Teleconference (25 July)
  • USTC Issues Personal Property Forum (PPF) Advisory
  • Reminder on Alcohol Shipments
  • USTRANSCOM Increases Loss and Damage Liability Coverage for Non-temporary Storage (NTS) Shipments Effective 1 October 2020
  • USTRANSCOM Leadership Updates
  • FOLLOW UP on Installation Access Update from Last eGov Newsletter

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