News & Events 
The IAM Newsroom is a place for the Association’s members, consumers and the media to view IAM announcements, industry news and events and updates from clients and stakeholders. These include U.S. military and government agencies, such as the Department of Defense, U.S. Customs & Border Protection and others across the world whose work is essential to our business and our service to our clients.
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May
03
Weekly Update of International Logistics Issues
Each week, IAM sends an update on logistics issues to Department of Defense, GSA, and Department of State Personal Property representatives. The report is put together by Pasha. Below is last Friday’s edition of that weekly report.
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Mar
02
U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Eases CDL Testing Requirements
In February, the U.S. FMCSA issued new guidance designed to safely increase the future available pool of CDL-qualified drivers into the marketplace. The guidance permits third-party testers to administer the knowledge portion of the CDL, without a state examiner needing to be present.
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Mar
02
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Initiates Rulemaking on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices
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Mar
02
Shipping Reform Efforts Takes Additional Steps, Moves Closer to Passage
On February 4, Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD), joined by 12 Senate co-sponsors, introduced the Senate companion to the House-passed Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (OSRA), H.R. 4996, which would improve fairness, establish boundaries and set metrics for fees often incurred by the household goods and global shipping community. IAM and other industry supporters were highlighted in the press release, which outlines the measures the legislation would take.
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Feb
15
Message from Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency in Light of Tensions with Russia
The National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) occasionally sends information of a broad transportation industry concern that IAM forwards for your use. The below message was provided to NDTA members for their consideration due to the mounting tensions with Russia.
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Jun
15
U.S. House of Representatives Sends Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) to President Biden
House Members Overwhelmingly Approve Senate Version by a 369-42 Vote
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Apr
18
IAM's Comments on Docket No. 22-04: Comments for the ANPR Regarding Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements
IAM is pleased to provide the following comments and responses to questions posed within Docket 22-04, which requests input on metrics, standardization, and information around detention and demurrage (D&D) billing practices. We are also providing additional perspective regarding the significant impact these charges have long had on the HHGs moving industry, which follow the relevant questions posed.
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Mar
22
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee to Mark up Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA)
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Mar
22
China Competitiveness Bills & Ocean Shipping Reform Act Set for Action this Week
Senate Set to Act on Key Privacy Legislation, Senate Commerce Committee to Mark Up Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA)
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Mar
09
U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Issues Rule to Reduce Reporting Burden
Earlier today, the U.S. FMCSA issued amended current regulations to eliminate the requirement that drivers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce submit a list of their convictions for traffic violations to their employers annually.
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Jan
14
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down OSHA ETS for Larger Private Employers
Decision Overturns OSHA's Vaccine and Testing Requirements for Companies of 100 or More Employees
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Nov
24
U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Signed Into Law
Of interest to IAM members, the approved legislation incorporated the INVEST in America Act, also known as the highway reauthorization bill. This five-year authorization program requires the Dept. of Transportation, along with their sub-agencies, to incorporate new programs, review opportunities and challenges within industry and to establish priorities moving ahead.
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Nov
04
White House Outlines Incoming Vaccine & Testing Requirements for Companies with 100 or More Employees
This morning, the Biden Administration released details on far reaching requirements surrounding mandatory vaccinations (or weekly testing) for private-industry covered employers with over 100 or more employees, beginning January 4th. The rule, which will soon be published in the Federal Register by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is the second Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to be issued regarding COVID-19 workplace requirements (the first set of requirements were generally limited to the healthcare sector).
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Nov
04
USTRANSCOM Appears Set to Announce Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) Today
It appears from multiple sources, that the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) will soon announce its decision to re-award the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC), this time to HomeSafe Alliance. Per their website, “HomeSafe was formed to become the exclusive move management provider to the Department of Defense (DoD) in anticipation of the GHC award.
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Nov
04
USTRANSCOM awards contract to improve the moving process for Service Members and their families
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Calendar Highlights
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Sep
17
IPATA International Conference
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Sep
20
Southwest Movers Association Annual Conference
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Sep
21
NJWMA 53rd Annual Convention
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Oct
17
NDTA Fall Meeting
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Oct
26
ERC Global Workforce Symposium
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Latest The Portal Issue
IAM's Portal Magazine is truly a global publication. Read by thousands around the world and mailed to over 160 countries six times a year, the Portal Magazine is our members' premier information, advertising and communication resource.
ViewPastIssues
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May
03
Weekly Update of International Logistics Issues
Each week, IAM sends an update on logistics issues to Department of Defense, GSA, and Department of State Personal Property representatives. The report is put together by Pasha. Below is last Friday’s edition of that weekly report. -
Mar
02
U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Eases CDL Testing Requirements
In February, the U.S. FMCSA issued new guidance designed to safely increase the future available pool of CDL-qualified drivers into the marketplace. The guidance permits third-party testers to administer the knowledge portion of the CDL, without a state examiner needing to be present. -
Mar
02
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Initiates Rulemaking on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices
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Mar
02
Shipping Reform Efforts Takes Additional Steps, Moves Closer to Passage
On February 4, Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD), joined by 12 Senate co-sponsors, introduced the Senate companion to the House-passed Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (OSRA), H.R. 4996, which would improve fairness, establish boundaries and set metrics for fees often incurred by the household goods and global shipping community. IAM and other industry supporters were highlighted in the press release, which outlines the measures the legislation would take. -
Feb
15
Message from Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency in Light of Tensions with Russia
The National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) occasionally sends information of a broad transportation industry concern that IAM forwards for your use. The below message was provided to NDTA members for their consideration due to the mounting tensions with Russia.
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Jun
15
U.S. House of Representatives Sends Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) to President Biden
House Members Overwhelmingly Approve Senate Version by a 369-42 Vote -
Apr
18
IAM's Comments on Docket No. 22-04: Comments for the ANPR Regarding Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements
IAM is pleased to provide the following comments and responses to questions posed within Docket 22-04, which requests input on metrics, standardization, and information around detention and demurrage (D&D) billing practices. We are also providing additional perspective regarding the significant impact these charges have long had on the HHGs moving industry, which follow the relevant questions posed. -
Mar
22
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee to Mark up Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA)
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Mar
22
China Competitiveness Bills & Ocean Shipping Reform Act Set for Action this Week
Senate Set to Act on Key Privacy Legislation, Senate Commerce Committee to Mark Up Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) -
Mar
09
U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Issues Rule to Reduce Reporting Burden
Earlier today, the U.S. FMCSA issued amended current regulations to eliminate the requirement that drivers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce submit a list of their convictions for traffic violations to their employers annually.
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Jan
14
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down OSHA ETS for Larger Private Employers
Decision Overturns OSHA's Vaccine and Testing Requirements for Companies of 100 or More Employees -
Nov
24
U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Signed Into Law
Of interest to IAM members, the approved legislation incorporated the INVEST in America Act, also known as the highway reauthorization bill. This five-year authorization program requires the Dept. of Transportation, along with their sub-agencies, to incorporate new programs, review opportunities and challenges within industry and to establish priorities moving ahead. -
Nov
04
White House Outlines Incoming Vaccine & Testing Requirements for Companies with 100 or More Employees
This morning, the Biden Administration released details on far reaching requirements surrounding mandatory vaccinations (or weekly testing) for private-industry covered employers with over 100 or more employees, beginning January 4th. The rule, which will soon be published in the Federal Register by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is the second Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to be issued regarding COVID-19 workplace requirements (the first set of requirements were generally limited to the healthcare sector). -
Nov
04
USTRANSCOM Appears Set to Announce Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) Today
It appears from multiple sources, that the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) will soon announce its decision to re-award the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC), this time to HomeSafe Alliance. Per their website, “HomeSafe was formed to become the exclusive move management provider to the Department of Defense (DoD) in anticipation of the GHC award. -
Nov
04
USTRANSCOM awards contract to improve the moving process for Service Members and their families
Calendar Highlights
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Sep
17
IPATA International Conference
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Sep
20
Southwest Movers Association Annual Conference
-
Sep
21
NJWMA 53rd Annual Convention
-
Oct
17
NDTA Fall Meeting
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Oct
26
ERC Global Workforce Symposium
Latest The Portal Issue
IAM's Portal Magazine is truly a global publication. Read by thousands around the world and mailed to over 160 countries six times a year, the Portal Magazine is our members' premier information, advertising and communication resource.