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Contact Details: Editorial U-MOVE’S NEW RECRUIT Contributions on all aspects of Deputy Editor David Jordan talks to the new general mananger, Nicola Mason YEAR 1 the removals and storage industry Let’s face it, who would open are welcomed, together with £5 PER CONTAINER up at 05:30 in the morning ... photographs if appropriate. 4 LEADER: Thinking about little things 32 REPORT: PER WEEK Please contact Steve Jordan, Editor James Backhouse from Tel: +44 (0) 7831 218028 6 UK NEWS: Backhouse Jones Solicitors (Applies to new clients only) E-mail: [email protected] London house prices 14.5 times average earnings delivered an important Deadline: RTITB in new Logistics 100 talk on the introduction of The deadline for article submission is the 8 PROFILE: General Data Protection 1st of the month preceding publication. OMNI member De Haan are one of a small Rules in the Seminar Theatre Contact Details: number of companies that can boast eight at The Movers & Stores Show Advertising generations of family ownership in November For all enquiries and bookings, please contact Nikki Gee 10 PROFILE: 34 ON THE ROAD NEWS: Tel: +44 (0) 7593 360200 Deputy Editor David Jordan Direct Vision Standards consultation E-mail: [email protected] visited Mac’s Truck Sales FTA Driver of the Year Deadline: at its impressive new Clearer guidance for drivers on sleep apnoea The booking deadline for advertisements premises on the outskirts DKV and Freshmile team up is the 1st of the month preceding publication. of Huddersfield Planned lorry park scrapped C Artwork for adverts is required by the ULEZ to expand London-wide in 2021 8th of the month preceding publication. M YEAR 2 14 INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Close at 20:30 Name change for AMJ Campbell 38 INSIGHT: Y £6 PER CONTAINER Disclaimer: at night ... Opinions expressed in The Mover Container database updated Matt Rhodes from Quiss CM PER WEEK are not necessarily those of its Technology explains MY publisher, unless stated otherwise. 16 RELOCATION: why the Cyber Essentials Lisa Johnson from Crown World Mobility certification is a good CY Published by: tells how international assignments are being way for your company CMY The Words Workshop Ltd 51 Fallowfield sold to young talent as ‘adventure moves’ to show its committment K Ampthill to data protection Bedfordshire 18 INTERNATIONAL NEWS: MK45 2TT First autonomous electric ship 40 PRODUCT NEWS: New Indian logistics company started Tesla announces electric HGV All rights reserved: Electric vans from Mercedes No part of The Mover may be scanned, 20 INSIGHT: New custom-design service from Sofrapack reproduced, stored or transmitted in any Ray DaSilva from IAM’s Mobility Exchange form without the prior written permission explains IAMX, a universal directory for the 42 PEOPLE NEWS: of the publisher. mobility industry CAM announces a new chairman and The Mover is designed on behalf a new president, an obituary for Arthur of The Words Workshop Ltd by 22 ON THE ROAD NEWS: Ziegler, Peter Sewell wins at the EMMAs YEAR 3 I Like Creative Driver CPC helps businesses to build and new appointments at Arpin and 6 days E-mail: [email protected] the UniGroup Board WE WON’T Tel: 01908 675854 28 REPORT: a week! The Movers & Stores Show 44 MARKETPLACE RIP YOU OFF! 2017 attracted over 750 visitors and was one of the 48 DIARY DATES best in its ten-year history 50 AND FINALLY ... Are we losing control?

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Thoughts about little things

Steve Jordan, Editor

he start of the new year has us all looking towards ● Visitors from Mondial Movers at the show. the future. Some might be contemplating a new Tventure, others might be planning retirement or wondering how to hold the business together for another year. But I started thinking at a much smaller level. Dutch delegation visits You see I recently heard a report by James Burke, the scientist and octogenarian broadcaster, about nano The Movers & Storers Show technology. That’s technology using atomic-sized particles. Nano technology is not science fiction, it’s delegation from Dutch moving company Mondial Movers paid a visit to The Movers & Storers Show in November to help keep abreast of current technology. Nano particles are used to create Athe latest developments in the industry. As well as enjoying the self-cleaning windows, clothes that don’t need washing, impressive display of trucks, members of the group found the new cosmetics, new materials and all kinds of other intriguing technology for video surveys particularly interesting and also attended a things. number of presentations in the Seminar Theatre. Mondial Movers has 27 family-owned branches in The Netherlands, But James let his mind wander into a world where some of which have been in business for over 100 years. The company nano manufacturing was the norm not the exception. In carries out moves within The Netherlands as well as internationally. theory, if it were ever possible to manipulate elements at the atomic level, it must be possible to make anything. Visit mondial-movers.nl. What’s more, the elements needed are all around us in the air, sea and ground – for nothing. Solar power too to provide the energy. If you put two atoms of hydrogen with one of oxygen you will end up with water. In the Ekeri side-loader widens service same way, if you put the right bits together at an elemental scope for Alexanders Removals level, you could make a cheese sandwich, a table, a pint of beer or a pair of shoes. lexanders Removals and unrestricted access with a loading To do this you’ll need a nano factory which should be Storage has taken delivery of length of 8,150mm and a height of able to construct anything you want – including another Aa side-opening 18-tonne 2,740mm.” nano factory. That done, it’s easy to ship them anywhere vehicle from Finnish manufacturer “We provide a comprehensive Ab Ekeri Oy. According to removals and storage service for in the world and make more nano factories (or maybe Alexanders, the new truck will domestic and commercial just beam them around). Just as we all have personal improve loading flexibility and customers throughout the UK computers now, in the future perhaps we’ll have little speed up handling times. and abroad,” added David. “Given factories in our garden sheds to make stuff. The rigid-sided body comes with the wide variety of items we carry, six doors, which open along the it’s essential to have a vehicle Sounds wonderful but, faced with the ability to make body length on the kerbside and which enables fast, secure and anything we like, from nothing, what do we all do? are centrally locked for added flexible loading. All in all the Ekeri People become useless, money is irrelevant, unbridled security. For secure loading, there body’s combination of loading abundance gives us everything for free and nobody has are lashing straps to the floor and flexibility, high security and on both walls. The Ekeri body speedy handling widens the scope any purpose in life. At least there’ll be no crime, as allows access to any part of the of the service we provide and goes everyone will have everything anyway. But it will be the load from the side or rear, which a long way to making sure we can end of the moving industry, that’s for sure. saves time and avoids having to provide the very best service – But it is just fantasy isn’t it? Well, no, not quite. The manoeuvre items around one whoever the customer, whatever thing is, it’s already been done. The technology is in its another or off-load through the job.” the rear. very early stages of development but the principles The GRP-skinned body is also have been established and the process works. And we equipped with side and rear ramps thought the Internet was a game-changer! 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NEW SCANIA FOR LEEDS’ OLDEST REMOVAL FIRM Britannia Turnbulls, Leeds’ oldest removals company, has invested more than £100,000 in a new Scania P250 truck as it looks to start its 16th decade in style.

ay Chapman, Office Manager for Britannia Turnbulls said, F“The chassis was supplied by Scania, and the body was fitted by ● The average house price in London is now £496,000. UVB (Unique Van Bodies), with whom we have a long-standing relationship. We chose the P250 because it’s reliable, economical, Euro 6 standard – and we know our drivers like to be behind the London house prices reach a record wheel, because it’s great to drive. It has additional seats, to allow 14.5 times average earnings three porters to accompany the driver, and there’s a sleeper cab The latest Hometrack UK Cities House Price Index has revealed that the gap between for two people if overnights are average earnings and house prices has reached an all-time high in London. required – including a night heater to make it a more pleasant experience!” he price to earnings ratio House price to earnings ratio, October 2017. Other benefits of the vehicle in the capital is now 14.5 x average earnings which is RATIO include ferry ties to the front and CURRENT AVERAGE CURRENT LONG RELATIVE TO rear to enable removals to offshore 42% higher than the CITY PRICE EARNINGS P/E RATIO RUN LONG RUN islands, a tow bar and air ride Taverage for the last 15 years. Behind suspension, meaning the vehicle London, Cambridge (14.3), Oxford London £496,000 £34,200 14.5 10.2 42% can be lowered if necessary. (12.6) and Bournemouth (10.1) have Cambridge £443,300 £31,000 14.3 10.1 42% Turnbulls began trading in 1887 also recorded double digit price to with a horse and cart and then earnings ratios, while strong house Oxford £412,300 £32,900 12.6 10.7 17% price inflation in Bristol has pushed steam powered vehicles, before Bournemouth £285,200 £28,200 10.1 9.1 12% the combustion engine had even its ratio to 9.7 x average earnings. been invented. The new Scania is In contrast there are three cities Bristol £278,900 £29,000 9.6 7.5 29% the latest in over 200 trucks the - Glasgow, Liverpool and Newcastle Portsmouth £232,400 £28,000 8.3 7.0 18% company has owned, clocking-up - where the current house price to a combined distance of more than earnings ratio is lower than the 15 Southampton £222,500 £28,200 7.9 6.8 16% 13 million miles. year average. Notably, in most cities outside the south-east the Edinburgh £216,900 £30,400 7.1 6.6 8% Visit www.britannialeeds.com. difference between average Cardiff £198,700 £28,100 7.1 6.6 8% earnings and house prices has remained largely unchanged over Leicester £165,700 £25,900 6.4 5.6 13% the past 15 years. Belfast £129,900 £21,400 6.1 n/a n/a During that time there has been a wide variation in city level house Aberdeen £169,700 £28,400 6.0 5.6 7% price growth. For example, in Leeds £164,800 £28,000 5.9 5.6 5% London and Cambridge prices are 60% higher than in 2007 while in Manchester £158,800 £27,100 5.9 5.2 13% Glasgow and Liverpool they remain Birmingham £155,600 £26,600 5.9 5.4 9% ● Turnbulls’ staff members Gary Collins (left) lower than a decade ago. In Leeds, and Martin Gardner with the new Scania. Manchester and Birmingham the Nottingham £144,700 £27,200 5.3 4.9 8% house price to earnings ratio is Sheffield £137,300 £26,500 5.2 4.9 7% SEND YOUR STORIES TO between 5%-13% higher than the 15-year average. Despite the recent Newcastle £125,200 £26,700 4.7 5.0 -7% increase in the base rate of interest, house prices in regional cities are Liverpool £117,700 £26,400 4.5 4.7 -4% likely to increase further, given E-mail: [email protected] Glasgow £120,200 £30,500 3.9 4.1 -3% their current affordability levels. www.themover.co.uk ● January 2018 ● The Mover 7 CONTAINERS C

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De Haan: eight generations of family ownership

There are very few family owned companies anywhere in the world that have survived into their eighth generation, but OMNI member De Haan can proudly claim to be one of them.

t was way back in 1777 when Adriaan Another milestone was the purchase of 70% of our work is international with de Haan started his transport service the company’s first truck in 1927 and its the rest made up of commercial, and a using a barge, pulled by horses, entry into the parcel delivery service, which small number of domestic moves,” said between the towns of Alblasserdam it maintained for several years. It wasn’t Leonard. “In this business trust is very Iand Rotterdam in The Netherlands. “In until after the Second World War that De important and I think our customers and those days there were very few roads in Haans entered the removal business. partners are reassured when they see Holland, but plenty of water,” said De “Before the war people didn’t move very we’ve been around for 240 years. Locally Haan’s Sales and Marketing Manager, often and when they did they tended to we’re very well known and often people Leonard Gort. “Back then people made do it themselves, probably with a horse say we moved their parents and even their own beer and Genever (Dutch Gin) and cart,” said Leonard. “After the war it grandparents when we go to see them. and it produced a lot of waste material was different. Families began to move to We are very proud of our company and that required disposal. Adriaan built up a other parts of the country and many its long heritage, but we always strive to healthy trade collecting the used grain emigrated to counties such as the US, make improvements and make things and hops and selling it to local farmers Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.” even better for our customers and the De for cattle feed.” Quite an entrepreneur! De Haan’s first removals truck was a Haans that will follow.” During the 19th century the company 1940s Dodge, bought from the Canadian extended its fleet of barges and operated army. “All the trucks had been taken or a freight service between Dordrecht and destroyed by the Germans during the the rapidly growing port of Rotterdam. war, so people had to start again,” said In 1902 brothers Willem and Abram de Leonard. Haan bought their first motorised barge, Today De Haan employs around 70 which was no doubt a major milestone in people and operates 15 trucks from its the company’s development. headquarters in Alblasserdam. “About “In this business trust is very important and I think our customers and partners are reassured ● Top: Wim de Haan with grandson Oliver; inset: Martin and when they see we’ve been around for 240 years.” Aad de Haan, Wim’s brothers, with the 1940s Dodge; above, left to right: Mieke de Haan, Wilco de Haan, Riet de Haan, Leonard Gort Michiel de Haan and Wim de Haan. www.themover.co.uk ● January 2018 ● The Mover 9

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MAC’S TRUCK SALES THE ROAD TO SUCCESS

Last August Mac’s Truck Sales moved to its smart new factory on the outskirts of Huddersfield. Deputy Editor David Jordan took a trip to Yorkshire to meet its founder Alex McDade to find out how the business grew from a one-man operation to become one of the largest suppliers of used removals trucks in the UK.

ac’s Truck Sales’ new I was met in reception by Business days was very different from today, as purpose-built site is so new Development Manager, Alexandra Alex explained. “If one of the porters its postcode doesn’t even Hepworth and taken to the boardroom didn’t show up Dad would take me off exist, according to my satnav. to meet the McDade family: Alex, the school to help on the vans. At the end of MThe shiny new four-million-pound company’s founder, son Adrian, daughter the day I was always the last one to leave factory, built on a green-field site just off Joanne and son-in-law Martin McDade- because I also had to fold all the blankets the M62, was completed in August, so Smith, who all work in the business. Over and wash the vans before I went home!” when I visited in October the paint was a welcome mug of coffee, Alex told me Despite his early introduction to the barely dry. As I walked towards the main his story. removals industry Alex had no interest entrance the glass doors glided apart “My father ran a removals business in in making it his career. “I was always automatically - a pleasant change from Walton on Thames in the 1950s; that was interested in cars, so when I left school I the usual squawk-box routine that greets where I first became involved in the got a job in a garage as an apprentice visitors to most businesses these days. moving industry.” Life in those pre-Ofsted mechanic,” said Alex. “One of our www.themover.co.uk ● January 2018 ● The Mover 11 PROFILE: MAC’S TRUCK SALES

● Alex McDade; left: Martin McDade-Smith; right: the workshop; below: experienced fitters at work.

Last August Mac’s Truck Sales moved to its smart new factory on the outskirts of Huddersfield. Deputy Editor David Jordan took a trip to Yorkshire to meet its founder Alex McDade to find out how the business grew from a one-man operation to become one of the largest suppliers of used removals trucks in the UK.

customers was comedian Tommy Trinder, to buy himself some very nice toys, “At the end of the day I remember him bringing in his Rolls including an E-Type Jaguar and a Rolleiflex Royce and giving me a £1 tip; about half camera! “I sold the Jag and the camera I was always the last one a week’s wages for a young apprentice and bought my first Bedford truck. That to leave because I also had in those days.” was how I started my first business, Mac’s “Later I moved on to selling cars, but I Transport,” said Alex. to fold all the blankets wasn’t very good at it, I was too young I During the next few years Alex built up think,” said Alex. “I really wanted to start a healthy trade hauling freight between and wash the vans before my own business, but I didn’t fancy the the north of England and London and I went home!” removals trade and decided to get into eventually established branches in Leeds general transport instead.” and Warrington. “After a while I began Alex McDade Even though modestly claiming he was selling trucks on, and quickly realised I not very good at sales, Alex did manage continues over 12 The Mover ● January 2018 ● www.themover.co.uk PROFILE: MAC’S TRUCK SALES

● The new premises; below: a Mac’s fitter, Martin McDade-Smith and some of the vehicles currently for sale.

continues from previous page are difficult to source, such as mobile McDade-Smith. “If not, we’ll build a truck could make more money selling them cranes and tippers, remains Mac’s USP. to order especially for them. We can than using them myself. I rented a place The factory now produces around 900 sometimes use the chassis from their not far from Tower Bridge from the local vehicles a year. old vehicle; it all depends on what the council and hired a chap we called ‘Old customer wants.” Boy Cyril’ to sell trucks in London. He I was keen to see the new factory and was selling them as quickly as we could “If we don’t have what as Martin showed me round the main get them down there.” someone is looking for production area fitters were busy Back in the early seventies removal preparing chassis ready for their new vans were particularly hard to come by, we’ll do our best to find bodies and a new lease of life. “The new so Alex started buying box vans and building has given us much more space converting them into proper removal it. If not, we’ll build a than we had in the old factory and means trucks, remembering the things he had that we don’t have to keep moving things learnt when he was in the trade. “It was a truck to order especially around to get the vehicles in and out. It busy time. After the mechanics had gone for them.” makes us a lot more efficient and it’s a home I was often working until eight or nicer environment to work in,” said Martin. nine o’clock at night welding and cutting Martin McDade-Smith Anyone visiting Mac’s Truck Sales will timber to get an order out on time,” be impressed by its modern new home. said Alex. While many businesses are nervous about In those early days Mac’s Truck Sales Notwithstanding Mac’s diversification, investment in these uncertain pre-Brexit Ltd – as the business was now called - the removals trade remains a major part times, the McDades have demonstrated only built removal vans, mainly because of the business and the company claims to their optimism about the future and they were in short supply and there was have the largest selection of used removals confidence in the continued success of a ready market. Since then the company vans over 7.5 tonnes in the country. “If we their company’s products. has diversified into other sectors, but the don’t have what someone is looking for principal of concentrating on vehicles that we’ll do our best to find it,” said Martin Visit www.macstrucks.co.uk. TRADE SERVICES

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● From left: Terri Masters, Ole Jensen, Janet Anderson.

mind and saves money,” said Terri Masters, Senior VP of Sales and one of Canada’s most successful international moving executives. Her 30-year collaboration with Ole Jensen has netted an enviable and stable roster of corporate clients. “Every day, the challenge for all of us, is to translate what the clients need into reality,” she said. “It’s about having the resources and staying ahead of the curve.” Janet Anderson is almost as ● Paramount Transportation Systems - Canada staff display the new logo. famous as Ole around the world, providing rate responses and auditing files. Her eagle eye misses little and together, the Anderson-Masters- Jensen trio remain committed to providing competitive and their Business as usual usual high-quality service all Canadian corporation, AMJ Campbell Inc., announced that it would not be renewing across Canada. Ole said that PTS-Canada is its licensing agreement with the international franchisee doing business under the well equipped to handle all moves name ‘1776963 Ontario Inc.’ with effect from December 31, 2017. to/from any location in Canada. “At the heart of our operation is quality and here, FAIM provides le Jensen has renamed changed,” he explained. “In fact, we the enduring backdrop. Our new his company, 1776963 “It’s about having the see a huge opportunity to attract name, PTS-Canada, does not Ontario Inc., Paramount resources and staying new business, particularly in the change anything with our FAIM Transportation Systems cross-border (Canada/US) market accreditation. It remains intact and O- Canada. Its employees and ahead of the curve.” which has previously been somewhat without interruption. Our last audit ownership remain unchanged. restricted to us.” was a year ago in November 2016 The parallel to Mike Keller’s US Terri Masters Many movers around the world and we had zero non-compliance firm, PTS is not a coincidence. who compete with the vanline issues. It’s a testament to what we PTS continues to expand its global Ole’s business is well-established system of blanket-wrapping and stand for, and for what we continue footprint and has been a partner within Canada and outside of it co-loading know very well that the to embrace as we move into this with Ole in the company for the thanks to a dedicated sales team and international model offers superior new and exciting chapter.” past five years. “The re-branding very little turnover in its operations wrapping techniques and faster to include Paramount in the name and coordination staff. “Our people transit time. “Control over the Please contact Ole at ole.jensen@pts-moves seemed natural,” said Ole. and core fundamentals have not delivery timing creates peace of .com for further information if required. www.themover.co.uk ● January 2018 ● The Mover 15

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Gap-year managers

The number of gap-year managers is on the rise with international assignments being turned into ‘adventure moves’ to attract young talent. Lisa Johnson, Global Practice Leader (Consulting Services) from Crown World Mobility tells the story.

he era of the backpack manager Branding the assignments as ‘adventure study found 71% say they want, and is on its way according to global moves’ or ‘backpack moves’ gives expect, an overseas assignment during mobility experts as corporations assignees a clear indication of what their career. turn international assignments they’re embarking on. Some businesses Turning that move into a backpack Tinto ‘adventure moves’. Spending six are already tweaking incentive packages adventure can be good for everyone months or a year abroad used to be to make moves more attractive to involved. However, an employer still has a the preserve of middle aged business younger assignees. duty of care to protect and look after staff managers, who were often handed One way of making the younger during that time abroad. Young assignees lucrative incentive packages to spend employee feel valued, even on a low-cost may not realise how important cultural time away from home. Now, however, in move, is to provide extras that, whilst training is to adjusting professionally a more globally-connected world and with cheap for the company, feel like a real and socially in a new environment and young people more used to travelling, bonus to the employee. This could be as they may not be prepared for all the things are changing. simple as language lessons, cultural challenges they face. Working abroad is training, flying in a friend to visit, or even very different from going on holiday and just an organised trip to local landmarks. they will still need significant support. Businesses are turning old-school These extras make the employee feel international assignments into valued, but crucially don’t cost businesses too much money. something more resembling a Younger assignees are looking for something fun and exciting and don’t gap year in a bid to attract young necessarily expect the luxury which their talent and reduce costs ... predecessors took for granted. In fact, the challenge for businesses in future years may not be how to persuade young Businesses are turning old-school talent to work abroad but how to ensure international assignments into something they don’t do too much for themselves. more resembling a gap year in a bid to Businesses are finding that young attract young talent and reduce costs: assignees are quite happy to organise there’s a real change in the air. All the much of their trip themselves – they are Lisa Johnson evidence is that many younger employees very used to travelling abroad and using see travelling abroad as a blessing, not a low-cost tools such as Airbnb. Lisa is Global Practice Leader, Consulting Services, curse, and international assignments are According to recent research, millennials at Crown World Mobility, a global company which increasingly in demand. are very open to a move abroad. In fact, it helps corporations manage global talent. As a result of this, lower cost alternatives is estimated that more than 80% are She has more than 20 years of experience in the to the traditional long-term assignment willing to relocate as long as they think industry and has been with Crown since 2012. are becoming more and more common. the position is worth the move. A separate Visit www.crownworldmobilitycom. PGI-006 - Pac Global Insurance ad_Layout 1 6/8/15 12:09 PM Page 1

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Norway. The Yara Birkeland will be a 120TEU, open top container ship, battery powered and prepared for autonomous and unmanned operation. Yara Birkeland will initially operate as a manned vessel, moving to remote operation in 2019. It is expected to be capable of performing fully autonomous operations from 2020. The new zero-emission vessel will be a game-changer for global maritime transport. Kongsberg was responsible for development and delivery of all key enabling technologies on Yara Birkeland including the sensors and integration required for remote ● A six-metre-long, 2.4-tonne model of Yara Birkeland on test at SINTEF Ocean’s 80-metre test tank facility in Trondheim, Norway. and autonomous operations, in addition to the electric drive, battery and propulsion control systems. Geir Håøy, President and CEO of Konsberg said, “By moving container World’s first autonomous electric ship transport from land to sea, Yara Birkeland is the start of a major he world’s first autonomous The ship was commissioned by emissions and improve road safety contribution to fulfilling national electric container ship, fertiliser manufacturer Yara and by removing up to 40,000 truck and international environmental Yara Birkeland is due to was named after the company’s journeys in populated urban areas impact goals. The new concept is begin operating in the founder, the famous scientist and when it begins shipping products also a giant step forward towards Tlatter half of 2018 according to its innovator Kristian Birkeland. The from Yara’s production plant in increased seaborne transportation Norwegian builders Kongsberg. new vessel will reduce NOx and CO2 Porsgrunn, to Brevik and Larvik in in general.”

Arpin International Group helps Puerto Rico hurricane recovery Arpin International Group has transported three 40-foot shipping containers filled with emergency supplies, food and bottled water to Puerto Rico to aid recovery efforts in the wake of hurricane Maria.

ylk Negron of Sylk Marti Studios - an be distributed throughout six municipalities: Arpin International Group client - grew Bayamon, Caguas, Utuado, San Lorenzo, up in Puerto Rico and along with her Yabucoa and Aguadilla. We hope Puerto Rico friend, Ivy Linares, led the call for rises again - together we stand strong.” Sdonations and a grassroots effort to provide Arpin Group donated one 40 foot shipping much needed relief to the island. container and coordinated the shipping effort “On 20 September, Category 5 hurricane to transport three of the four total containers Maria left 95% of the island without electricity, to Puerto Rico on behalf of Sylk and her team. gas or water, affecting 3.5 million people,” said Both Arpin and Glen Ellyn Mayflower had Sylk. “My friend, Ivy Linares of Parties and volunteers on site to help package and load Balloons E, contacted me and asked me if I the supplies. The supplies were scheduled to would join her in a relief effort for our friends arrive on 9 November. and families in Puerto Rico. What started as a Bridget Ritchie, Vice President of Global small effort with the two of us asking our Business Development at Arpin Group, provided friends to help send food, water and first aid, on-the-ground coordination of the packing ● Left to right: Sylk Negron, Bridget Ritchie, Richard Negron. ended up becoming a massive collaboration and shipping on behalf of the company. involving many supporters. We were able to “Having the honour and privilege of being get assistance from several companies, including involved with this has been truly heart- months to get to the point where they can Arpin, that gracefully donated a container for warming,” said Bridget. “Seeing the dedication rebuild. I’m so happy Arpin and Arpin Strong the goods collected. Another organisation of Sylk, Ivy, Julian and the many people were afforded this hands-on opportunity to help. named Puerto Rico Rising Chicago, led by involved was inspiring. It will take a long time We thank our partner, Chris Grigsby and the Julian Seda, joined us and helped us by donating for Puerto Rico to rebuild, so having basic needs team at Glen Ellyn Mayflower for the amazing two containers filled with goods. Supplies will will help them survive these initial weeks and job they did in assisting us with this effort.” www.themover.co.uk ● January 2018 ● The Mover 19 NEWS: INTERNATIONAL

Rupert Guiel: the youngest runner in the NY Marathon

ishop’s Move General recently took part in the Barcelona Manager David Guiel’s Marathon for his 50th birthday B18-year-old son Rupert, was and was pleased to mark another officially named the youngest special occasion in the family by competitor in the 2017 New York tackling another 26.2-mile course. Marathon. This was Rupert’s very David said, “To say I’m proud is first marathon, making it an extra something of an understatement. special occasion for him and his This was an occasion our family family as he completed the race will never forget. For Rupert, an alongside his father a day after his 18 year old from the small town of ● Left to right: Hari Sarma, Chief Technology Officer; Sanjai Kumar, Chief Marketing Officer; 18th birthday. Rupert is not the Arundel, West Sussex, to be the Roopa Venkat, Chief Financial Officer; Ajit Venkatesh, Chief Executive Officer. youngest person ever to compete youngest competitor in the world- in the New York Marathon famous run of the New York however. Before the 1988 ruling Marathon really is quite something. requiring runners to be 18 or over It’s an achievement that will never to compete, an eight- year-old from be taken away from him.” New efficiency for the Columbia completed the 1977 race in just over three hours! Indian logistics sector Rupert said, “It’s definitely an experience I’ll never forget Ajit Venkatesh from Globe Moving in Bangalore, India has being part of and something I’m started a new company: Mera Transport Exchange Pvt. Ltd. really proud to say I have done. A marathon is always something I’ve wanted to do, so I looked in he company aims to bring Sharma were also looking at advance what races were nearest organisation through entrepreneurship. They liked the to my birthday. As it turned out, technology to the Indian idea and we decided to start New York fell on the weekend transport sector that is Mera Transport.” of my birthday and it just went Tnotoriously unorganised. from there.” The company is split into two “The scale, potential For David, it was the 13th divisions: one which handles marathon of his career whilst intercity transportation (full truck and efficiency that helping raise thousands of pounds load only) for corporate customers for Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital, for moving their finished goods from could be reached with Westminster, London. David ● Rupert crossing the finishing line. their factories to their distributors; the other develops software and app technology was apps for the transport industry. “We develop apps for all the stake trigger enough ... holders in the transportation industry such as drivers and vendors; we decided to start rates are taken using apps, the Mera Transport.” orders are fulfilled using apps,” Ajit explained. “The orders are managed Ajit Venkatesh using the Order Management Software, etc. Once we have enough data, we will use the data for The team had realised that timely analytics and prediction. This will delivery, efficiency and transparency bring with it greater efficiency, cost were very important. The Mera reduction and better utilisation of Transport platform connects all vehicles. We are also working on stakeholders in the trucking systems for the moving industry.” business on both demand and The company was the brainchild supply sides. of Ajit and his business partner at The response from users has been Globe, Roopa Venkat. “We were positive and encouraging,” said debating this idea for some time Roopa. “Seeing the acceptance and and exploring the potential of the ease with which truckers, drivers and business,” explained Ajit. “The brokers were adapting technology scale, potential and efficiency that has reinforced our belief that the could be reached with app otherwise disorganised market is technology was trigger enough. ready for tech intervention.” That was around the same time Sanjai (Sanjai Kumar) and Hari Visit www.meratransport.com 20 The Mover ● January 2018 ● www.themover.co.uk INSIGHT: IAM’S IAMX EXPLAINED

DON’T COMPETE, COLLABORATE

Ray DaSilva from IAM’s Mobility Exchange explains IAMX, a universal directory for the mobility industry.

he International Association of benefit the respective association do it better and do it for less or get out Movers (IAM) has partnered with members. Ongoing discussions between of the way. Mobility Exchange to create industry associations are a hopeful sign. • Ever accelerating pace of change – IAMX, the universal service Unfortunately, these discussions, at longing for the past and appreciating a Tprovider directory for the moving, some point, reach a common roadblock personal, handcrafted service will always relocation and mobility services industries. which stops progress in its tracks: have its place but for most of us we are Any organisation, even an industry competitive advantage. competing with ‘Do it better, do it for less association, seeks to guard its competitive This concern is a very human and and do it now.’ advantage and its unique capabilities understandable reaction. ‘If I share this • Survival goes to the fittest – the days of to serve its members. In allowing non- resource, my competitor will also have comfortable margins may be over. We IAM member companies to be listed this advantage. Do I risk losing my slice to the bone and we take some margin in its directory, IAM has decided to customer?’ When that question rears its points back by continuously improving recognise and favour cooperation and ugly head, the bright vision of possibilities our quality and efficiency. collaborative leverage. turns dark and the discussions stop. I • The market is not expanding Collaboration is not a new concept in understand this guarded hesitation but dynamically – moving, relocation and our industry. Just look at the very long list at the same time believe that there is a mobility services are mature or maturing of industry associations at state, regional, strong case for reconsidering the potential industries undergoing transformation. national and international levels. We benefits of collaboration. Success belongs to those that can innovate, even have some associations of industry The case for an urgent reassessment of reinvent and diversify based on current associations. Why? Because we recognise collaboration between associations relates trends. There are opportunities. the advantages of collaborating to create to our current business environment: I suggest we must focus our attentions shared resources and services which • Relentless hyper competitiveness – with laser-like precision on the areas that will positively differentiate our product or service. We must look for ways to We must look for ways to collaborate with our collaborate with our colleagues, through our associations and even with our colleagues, through our associations and even competitors on non-core, common industry resources that will allow us to with our competitors on non-core, common become more efficient, improve quality industry resources ... and maintain our focus on our true differentiations. Nothing new here www.themover.co.uk ● January 2018 ● The Mover 21 INSIGHT: IAM’S IAMX EXPLAINED

Ray DaSilva from IAM’s Mobility Exchange explains IAMX, a universal directory for the mobility industry.

either, we just need to understand and listings, etc.) but it also has a voluntary information is to identify the partner’s: accelerate the pace to keep up. Validation Program. Companies that company name, address, contact details, IAMX is an effort to create the universal wish to upload scanned documentation staff details, and so on. If someone changes directory of service providers for the to validate their years in service, their phone number, for example, moving, relocation and mobility services membership, compliance and quality associations could collaborate by sharing industries. Most associations have an certification qualifications can do so. This this information as a common resource. online directory but the IAM has taken a documentation is reviewed, expiration What collaborative tools could we build bold step in allowing non-IAM member dates are recorded and each approved together to enhance efficiency on top of companies to also be listed. The directory qualification is marked with a current this infrastructure? is also collecting and curating directory green tick mark. If the qualification Here’s the good news. The discussions content for industry partners like furniture expires, it changes colour. have already started and there is great repair, appraisers, restoration specialists, IAMX Validation does not purport to be enthusiasm for the concept. There are and a host of companies that specialise in a quality certification. It is a very simple many bright visions of the possibilities destination services related to relocation. system which just seeks to validate certain if we collaborate. As we know from IAMX is a directory for professionals qualification claims made by service experience, the dark clouds of competitive that engage in the moving, relocation providers. But sometimes the simplest advantage will soon emerge. It will take and mobility services industries. It is not solutions are the most elegant. leadership and determination for the a consumer-oriented site. It features Where does the collaboration come in? industry to join this collaborative effort that powerful geo-location search facilities Each company that uses an automated the IAM has started to favour the benefits as well as comprehensive filtering operational system and each association of collaboration over the fear of taking capabilities. If you want to find a service that publishes a directory uses a database the risk of losing competitive advantage. provider in Beijing, China that has ISO of partners. The purpose of the database I am very hopeful. 14000 certification, English speaking staff and offers an Area Orientation service – you can filter your search right down to Here’s the good news. The discussions have the exact service providers that match. It collects all this information in one place. already started and there is great enthusiasm How can you trust the information that service providers list in a directory? IAMX for the concept. There are many bright visions relies on publicly available information of the possibilities if we collaborate. (company websites, association directory 22 The Mover ● January 2018 ● www.themover.co.uk NEWS: ON THE ROAD

drivers to reduce roadside risk and has been incorporated into Driver CPC training hours to ensure all drivers are trained by the end of the year.

Reduced damage Reducing product wastage and damage is an important objective for many businesses looking to control costs. Including a Load Safety module within Driver CPC training can help to meet this objective by educating drivers on correctly handling loads, and providing an understanding of how to appropriately secure different load types. Manual Handling training can also be included in ● Some employers treat Driver CPC Training simply as a tick box exercise. Driver CPC to help reduce wastage and damage. Contrary to popular belief, this training can cover more than just preventing personal injury. In fact, correct manual handling can Driver CPC training can help reduce product damage, therefore minimising associated costs. achieve business objectives By selecting the right Driver CPC training modules, vehicles and The Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB) is encouraging employers to rethink equipment can also benefit from their approach to Driver CPC Periodic Training to help achieve their business objectives. less damage. A safe and economic driving module helps to prevent accidents and undue vehicle wear s Driver CPC Training is fuel efficiency, driver behaviour also and tear, while a general Health a legal requirement, some plays a big part. By using the hours Drivers must and Safety module can cover the employers treat it simply allocated to Driver CPC to deliver a complete 35 hours skills and techniques that save as a tick box exercise - Safe and Fuel-Efficient Driving businesses thousands of pounds in Asomething that their drivers must course, drivers can not only benefit of training during a vehicle and site damage. do. However, according to RTITB, from the continued professional Employers that join the RTITB the largest Master Driver CPC development that Driver CPC offers, five-year cycle, but Master Driver CPC Consortium have Consortium in the UK, it can be so but also learn the specific skills to with proper planning access to the extensive library of much more than that. Drivers must be more fuel efficient. Driver CPC training modules, which complete 35 hours of training during After implementing this training, employers can use can be chosen to suit an employer’s a five-year cycle, but with proper one RTITB Driver CPC Consortium business objectives. RTITB can also planning employers can use this to member was able to meet their fuel this to their business create bespoke course content to their business advantage, while also efficiency goals, increasing their advantage ... meet the specific needs of businesses improving safety and professional average MPG from one depot by and drivers and incorporate the driving standards. 0.9mpg. The company is set to company values alongside RTITB’s Here are three examples of how extend this to 2.5mpg in the near can be challenging for employers high standards. CPC Periodic Training can assist future, which will deliver around in terms of both money and time. To help achieve maximum driver employers in meeting specific £60,000 savings. To overcome this while meeting a engagement, RTITB’s innovative business objectives. company-wide health and safety Driver CPC Periodic Training Improved roadside safety initiative, one RTITB Driver CPC modules can be delivered through Increasing fuel efficiency Maintaining safety is often a core Consortium member implemented quizzes, case studies, workshops, Many businesses are tasked with business objective for logistics and an existing JAUPT approved games and discussions, all in increasing fuel efficiency and haulage businesses. However, the roadside incident management manageable 35-minute topics. decreasing fuel costs. Although the time taken to deliver comprehensive training course. This covers the choice of vehicle is key in increasing first-aid training to a large workforce essential knowledge needed by Visit www.rtitb.co.uk/cpc-17.

Early benefits for Earned Recognition operators

rom 31 January, 2018 the DVSA (the UK’s Driver and Vehicle At the same time, DVSA will publish a list of operators taking Standards Agency) examiners will no longer routinely stop part in the Earned Recognition pilot on GOV.UK to recognise their Fvehicles of operators taking part in the Earned Recognition pilot commitment to meeting driver and vehicle standards. - saving the operators time and money. DVSA examiners will also UK fleet operators can still apply to join the pilot at www.gov.uk/ be less likely to visit their sites. guidance. Applications must be received by 28 February, 2018. www.themover.co.uk ● January 2018 ● The Mover 23

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Nicola’s back! David Jordan interviews Nicola Mason as she returns to the moving industry as general manager for U-Move Group.

isitors to The Movers & Storers Show last November may have noticed a new face on the U-Move Group’s stand – Nicola VMason, who has recently been appointed general manager. I’d met Nicola while reporting on the U-Move Group meeting the previous month and we’d arranged to meet for a chat at the show. Many readers will know Nicola from her days at TMI, the former training body of BAR, where she was chairman in the early noughties: the first woman to hold this prestigious office. Nicola, a former home economics teacher at Malton School – a specialist science school in North Yorkshire where celebrity chef James Martin first cut his culinary teeth - began her career in the moving industry in 1996 when she joined her father, Robin Mason, at his company Selles Removals & Storage, later Selles of Hull. I asked Nicola why someone with a promising career in teaching wanted to join the moving industry. “I’d become frustrated with the way my subject was being taught,” said Nicola. “When I started it was all about teaching the children to cook, and they really enjoyed it. It used ● Nicola with her colleagues from U-Move Group at The Movers & Storers Show. to be called Home Economics, but that changed to Food Technology, and later became part of Design Technology; hardly children was born, and spent the next any time was spent actually preparing “I’d been away from nine years working as a full-time mum. food. I hated it, so after five years as a the industry for nearly “Last September, out of the blue I had a teacher I decided to move on.” call from Andy,” said Nicola. “He asked “My dad was not particularly ten years and to be me if I’d be interested in joining them to encouraging about me joining the help promote and develop the U-Move company at first, due to me leaving a honest I did miss it. Group. I’d been away from the industry well-paid Head of Department post, but I for nearly ten years and to be honest I did managed to persuade him. I’d been I agreed to meet Andy miss it. I agreed to meet Andy and Mark involved in the business most of my life and Mark a couple of a couple of weeks later to discuss things, and spent time at Selles during my school and here I am!” holidays when I was younger. I left the weeks later to discuss The U-Move Group comprises five teaching job in the July and went to separate businesses, but Nicola will be Canada to get some work experience things, and here I am!” concentrating on developing the Group’s with a couple of removals companies Nicola Mason UK Moving Group and the MGI: the over there. When I came back I spent training arm of the organisation. time out on the vans and going out with “I’m looking forward to being back in the estimator before taking up my role as In 2004 Nicola organised a TMI study the moving business and helping Andy European co-ordinator at Selles.” tour to South Africa and it was here she and Mark grow their new organisation,” During the next few years Nicola worked closely with Andy Pearson and said Nicola. “It will also be nice to meet attended a number of BAR training courses Mark Ratcliffe, who subsequently founded some of my old friends in the industry and, partly because of her teaching the U-Move Group in 2016. and to help U-Move Group UK and MGI background, was invited to join the TMI Nicola left the moving industry in 2008, members get the most from their Council, becoming chairman in 2003. shortly before the second of her three membership.” www.themover.co.uk ● January 2018 ● The Mover 25 INTERVIEW: NICOLA MASON NEW YEAR NEW PLAN THE BEST NEW VAN REMOVAL VAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS Wishing all our customers a happy and prosperous 2018 THE LIGHTEST, LOWEST, BIGGEST, AND BEST EVER 3.5T LOW FLOOR LUTON VANS AVAILABLE IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY For the best deals call our Sales Team: 01673 863300 Visit us at www.maximover.co.uk

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● Andy Shotbolt impresses (or not)

Faye Jordan with his strength. The Movers & Storers Show 2017 A SUCCESSFUL TWO DAYS More than 750 people from the UK and overseas visited The Movers & Storers Show last November, helping to make it one of the best shows in the event’s ten-year history.

nce again, Bruntingthorpe’s Hanger 42 in rural Leicestershire was the venue, presenting a challenge for Onon-map-reading millennials and others relying on their satnavs to find their way to the former WWII RAF base. Once inside, visitors had the opportunity to explore over 50 stands and catch up on the latest developments in the moving industry, ranging from high-tech apps for remote surveys and estimating, to more ● Left: Britannia Movers’ Managing Director, Mark traditional products such as packaging Tresler congratulates strongman winner, Curtis Walker and, of course, trucks. from Britannia Thomas Casserly’s; above: strongman competitors Florin Baiciuc; Curtis Walker; Michael Cooney There was plenty of light relief too with and Andy Shotbolt. the return of the strongman competition to find Britain’s strongest mover, as well as the ever-popular Packer of the Year contest. Curtis Walker from Britannia For slightly less energetic visitors, several Thomas lifted the top prize in the exhibitors held raffles and competitions, strongman event with comparative so everyone had a chance to be a winner. veteran Andy Shotbolt from Britannia Insurance broker Pound Gates gave away Reeves taking a valiant second place, a BOSE speaker system to its lucky key narrowly ahead of Florin Baiciuc from competition winner Peter Gillette, while DBM Express, who took third. Irish moving specialist Careline presented a hamper full of Irish treats to Andrew Gent, the winner of its business card prize For slightly less energetic visitors, draw. Edwards Trade Storage’s business several exhibitors held raffles and card draw was won by Luke Majewski who received a £100 Amazon voucher competitions, so everyone had a while Dan Booth won a branded furniture skate from Evo Supplies. Lead generation chance to be a winner. company TwentyCi ran a competition for an Amazon Echo (Alexa) which was won Ten teams took part in the Packer of the by a delighted Amanda Walker. Year contest with the MGR team taking Matthew James Global Relocations, the title for the fourth year running with a who had a stand in the foyer, raffled a time of 8.42 and only one item remaining. rare model of a Matthew James road train The Removals Company team came in aid of charity Children with Cancer, second with the Gentle Giants in third. raising £400 for this very worthy cause. The contest was generously sponsored by The raffle was won by George Statham Britannia Movers with prizes presented from Marubbis Removals. by its managing director, Mark Tresler. continues over www.themover.co.uk ● January 2018 ● The Mover 29 REPORT: THE MOVERS & STORERS SHOW 2017

● MGR wins Packer of the Year.

● Packer of the Year competition in progress.

Ten teams took part in the Packer of the Year contest with the MGR team taking the title for the fourth year running ...

● Pound Gates gave awaya BOSE speaker system. 30 The Mover ● January 2018 ● www.themover.co.uk REPORT: THE MOVERS & STORERS SHOW 2017

● Dominic Marlow. ● Panel experts left to right: Trevor Kidd, Kidds Removals; Ian Studd, BAR; Ria Houston, Basil Fry.

continues from previous page Seminar Theatre benefits of adopting video survey This year the seminar theatre, sponsored technology, and the dangers of not doing by The Mover magazine, attracted a full- so. Closely related to Damian’s talk, the house for almost every session thanks to next speaker Charlotte Parslow from the high-quality of the speakers, a range Animo Events looked at Marketing to of interesting relevant topics, and a much- Millenials - who have now replaced Baby improved sound system in comparison Boomers as the biggest consumers of with last year’s show. goods and services - and the different ways they make their buying choices. Animo’s Charlotte Parslow The last session of day-one saw Graham Lomax from Janus International take to ● Graham Lomax. ended the show by explaining how the stage to talk about the still rapidly expanding self storage sector and how removal companies should consider many removals companies are well placed advertising their services without to get a share of the action. Day two began with a lively presentation using pictures of trucks! Charlotte by Emlyn Evans from Squab Group about how to survive the ups and downs of the used several examples from some housing market by not relying solely on removals to generate profits. Emlyn was of the industry’s top performers followed by solicitor James Backhouse to illustrate her point. from Backhouse Jones who delivered two excellent presentations, the first dealing with the approaching General Data Over the two days there were 12 Protection Regulation (GDPR), followed presentations beginning with Dominic later in the afternoon by an update on the Marlow from The Business Board who latest transport legislation affecting talked about how to value and sell your vehicle operators and drivers. business when the time comes to move After lunch the final two sessions began ● Andrew Carapiet. on or you want to retire. This was with a presentation by Andrew Carapiet followed by Danny Crowe from TwentyCi of PR company, Media Friendly who gave who looked at the housing market, how an interesting and entertaining talk about it compares with previous years and how how to handle the media when things go data can help with business planning. wrong in business. Alan Barnard from Euro 6 engine Animo’s Charlotte Parslow ended converter Green Urban explained how the show by explaining how removal the number of UK cities introducing companies should consider advertising Clean Air Zones is set to increase and their services without using pictures of how removals companies can cope trucks! Charlotte used several examples without replacing their fleet. Alan’s from some of the industry’s top performers presentation was followed by a panel to illustrate her point. “We sell removal discussion with industry experts Ian services, not trucks!” she said. Studd (BAR), Ria Houston (Basil Fry) All too soon it was time for exhibitors and Trevor Kidd (Kidds Removals) about and guests to head for home after what balancing customer care with the need had been an excellent two days. Next to maintain profitability. year The Movers & Storers Show moves After a short lunch break in the Maxi to Event City, Manchester, just opposite Mover-sponsored Cafe & Networking the Trafford Shopping Centre. The dates Lounge, visitors took their seats to listen will be 21 and 22 November, so get them to Damian Seaman from technology in your diary now and check out The company buzzmove as he explored the Mover for more details later in the year. www.themover.co.uk ● January 2018 ● The Mover 31 REPORT: THE MOVERS & STORERS SHOW 2017

● Damien Seaman. ● Emlyn Evans.

● Charlotte Parslow. ● Alan Barnard.

● James Backhouse. ● Left: Matthew James Global Relocations raffled a rare model of a Matthew James road train in aid of charity Children with Cancer; below: Dan Booth is presented with a branded furniture skate from Evo Supplies.

● Danny Crowe. 32 The Mover ● January 2018 ● www.themover.co.uk REPORT: THE MOVERS & STORERS SHOW 2017

GDPR: ● James Backhouse. GETTING READY FOR MAY 2018 The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), will replace the Data Protection Act on 25 May and will affect all businesses, large and small. Speaking at The Movers & Storers Show, James Backhouse from Backhouse Jones Solicitors gave a taste of what the new rules will mean and how businesses must prepare if hefty fines are to be avoided.

ather worryingly, when asked used was separate from any contract to leave it until the last minute to get what GDPR stood for, only one they were entering into and that it was processes in place. “You must be able to person in the Seminar Theatre not a condition of any transaction. It is demonstrate that you have robust audience of around 30 raised a also a requirement that it must be clear systems in place to comply with the new Rhand. Worrying, because in only six what the individual is signing up to and Regulation and that you are managing months’ time anyone in business will that they have the right to withdraw that your data properly. Document your have to meet stringent new rules on how consent at any time with immediate effect. procedures, but keep them simple and they gather and use data. If they don’t A system must be in place to do this. straightforward, that way they are more comply, they’ll face fines amounting to “It is likely that more customers will opt likely to be followed,” he said. “Having 4% of turnover up to an eyewatering not to give consent for their data to be done that, don’t give the job of managing limit of 20 million euros! used for marketing purposes, for example,” data to a junior member of staff. It is a Solicitor James Backhouse explained said James. “But you will be allowed to big responsibility and should be handled that although the GDPR is a massive EU have more than one tick-box so that people by someone at director or partner level.” tome, a great deal of it is likely to remain can choose to receive information on “You must document what data you in force after Brexit. “The GDPR will certain topics they ae interested in. Pre- have, where it came from and if you share replace the Data Protection Act but many ticked boxes will no longer be allowed, it, who you share it with. If you alter a of the rules within it will remain the same,” and you cannot infer consent by silence.” record you must inform the person you said James. “It was introduced to bring Individuals will have the right to see shared it with, so you must have a process things up to date particularly with regard any data organisations hold about them, in place to enable that to happen.” to the Internet, although the Regulation free of charge and to have records changed James concluded his presentation by applies equally to paper records, not just or deleted – the right to be forgotten. urging the audience to look seriously at those stored electronically,” he said. “The ICO has considerable powers. the security they have in place to protect James pointed out that the Regulation They can carry out audits, gain access to their data. “Make sure your electronic only applies to data kept about individuals, premises, issue reprimands, restrict access data is encrypted and password protected not companies, so B2B records which to data and so on,” said James. “However, and that your paper records are held do not identify individuals are not in my experience their approach is securely in a locked filing cabinet that only substantially affected. “It’s mainly about reasonable, they want people to get it authorised people have access to. There protecting what is termed the ‘natural right rather than come in with a big stick. are a lot of non-compliant companies out person’ their right to privacy and to But, if they do impose a penalty it will be there at the moment, by May 2018 you protect them from unwanted marketing substantial and will hit you very hard in don’t want to be one of them.” and to ensure personal information is the pocket,” said James. not being held by organisations without James was keen to emphasise the need Visit www.backhouse-solicitors.co.uk their consent. At present the Internet is to start making preparations now and not and www.ico.org.uk. largely unregulated and the law has been playing catch-up,” said James. The new GDPR is complex and James recommended visiting the website of the “It’s mainly about protecting what is termed government agency responsible - the the ‘natural person’ their right to privacy and to Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) - for more detailed information protect them from unwanted marketing and to than he was able to give in a 20-minute presentation. For many uses of personal ensure personal information is not being held data individual consent is required. One by organisations without their consent.” of the key elements was to make sure the process by which individuals gave James Backhouse consent for their data to be held and Untitled-1 1 21/12/2016 16:20 34 The Mover ● January 2018 ● www.themover.co.uk NEWS: ON THE ROAD

measures such as sensors, visual Have your say on new Direct warnings and comprehensive driver training. The Safety Standard Permit Scheme would evolve over Vision legislation from TfL time, taking into account advances Transport for London (TfL) has recently conducted a consultation on imposing in technology. Natalie Chapman, FTA’s Head of Direct Vision Standards (DVS) on all vehicles wishing to operate in the Capital. Policy for London, said: “Road safety is hugely important and one death on the roads is one too many. However, as trucks are manufactured for the whole of Europe, standards for vehicle design should be set at an EU level and not by individual cities. The narrow focus on direct vision was the wrong one and we are glad that the proposals now being consulted on recognise the technical solutions which are now available and the improvements companies have already made.” She continued: “Whilst the ‘safe system’ proposal is a move in the right direction, the new permit scheme has the potential to make the regulatory environment in London even more complex. The Safety Permit Scheme needs to be simple, reliable and enforceable and should focus on the vehicle only to match the Direct Vision Standard approach.” RHA Chief Executive Richard Burnett said: “It is not acceptable ● Submissions to TfL’s consultation must be made by 24 January, 2018. that the ratings will not be known until after the consultation ends. However, we welcome the Mayor’s fL says that the responses safe system approach that will vehicles would only be allowed if support for a comprehensive and were generally in support address a broader range of road they can prove compliance through international approach to vehicle of the principle and it is now danger risks. The proposed scheme safe system measures. By 2024 standards and we look forward to considering introducing a would require all HGVs over 12 only ‘three-star’ rated HGVs and working with the Mayor’s team in TSafety Standard Permit Scheme as tonnes to hold a Safety Permit to above would automatically be support of getting the best road a control mechanism. Between now operate in Greater London from given a Safety Permit. HGVs rated safety outcomes for Londoners and and April 2018, vehicle operators 2020. HGVs will be given a rating two-star and below would need to the rest of the UK.” have the opportunity of voicing between ‘zero-star’ (lowest) and demonstrate increased safety To take part in the consultation their opinions. ‘five-star’ (highest). Only those through progressive safe system go to www.gov.uk. Submissions The Safety Standard Permit vehicles rated ‘one star’ and above measures. must be made by 24 January, 2018. Scheme will widen the approach, would be allowed to enter or operate The safe system could include The final scheme proposals will be beyond direct vision, to include a in London from 2020. Zero rated specific industry recognised announced in the summer of 2018.

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inspire others to emulate them – and this is what Thomas does. CLEARER Throughout this year’s Driver of the Year competition we have been GUIDANCE ON overwhelmed by the quality and SLEEP APNOEA professionalism of the UK’s logistics

drivers, but Thomas has rightfully he DVLA in the UK has gained the top prize. His skill, recently amended its knowledge and understanding of regulations for drivers who the rigours of today’s logistics T suffer from Obstructive Sleep industry were a credit to him and Apnoea (OSA) (see The Mover, his employer, and we are delighted April 2011, page 42). The new to acknowledge his efforts with wording focusses on ‘excessive today’s award. He really is the sleepiness having, or likely to have, crème de la crème!” an adverse effect on driving’ and More than 100 drivers entered therefore whether a driver is safe the three categories of the FTA’s to continue to drive. Previously the Driver of the Year competition, which DVLA had used a measurement were sponsored by Mercedes-Benz made during a sleep study that ● Thomas Kent receiving his FTA Driver of the Year 2017 Award from FTA’s Director of Policy, Elizabeth de Jong. Vans (Van Excellence), Bridgestone does not always suggest that Tyres (18 tonnes) and Mercedes- sleepiness is affecting driving. Benz Trucks (44 tonnes). Contestants Obstructive Sleep Apnoea were assessed against a strict set of Syndrome (OSAS) – OSA with criteria which tested understanding symptoms - causes sleepiness Could one of your drivers be the of risk assessment, legislation and and can be a risk factor for road pre-use defect checks, as well as traffic accidents, as driver reactions next FTA Driver of the Year? driving style, manoeuvring and are impaired. It is of particular economical driving. concern with commercial vehicle homas Kent has been “Reaching the top of your Moving companies are renowned drivers who spend a long time at named as the UK’s top profession is something that many the world over for their pride in the wheel and tend to live a driver in logistics, after a of us strive for, but few attain,” their vehicles. Taking part in next sedentary lifestyle. nationwide competition said June Powell, FTA’s Director year’s FTA event could be a way of Following the introduction of Torganised by the Freight Transport of Operations. “From Olympic demonstrating a similar pride in the EU Directive in January 2016, Association (FTA). Thomas works for medallists to Oscar-winning actors, their driving standards. there was much confusion about Samworth Brothers Supply Chain successful business leaders and when a driver, thought to have in Derby. entrepreneurs, peak performers Visit www.fta.co.uk. sleep apnoea, had to notify the DVLA and this resulted in some losing their licences unnecessarily, albeit temporarily. Nigel Base, The Society of Motor Manufacturers DKV and Freshsmile cooperation and Traders (SMMT) Commercial Vehicle Manager, said: “This is good news for our industry and ● Guillaume Cunty, Director DKV France and Arnaud Mora, President, Freshmile . is a much clearer and fairer way to assess whether driving can continue.”

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he DKV Group and DKV Euro other French metropolitan areas. With the extension of its Service has announced the “We are extremely pleased with Europe-wide supply network to Tstart of a cooperation with this collaboration with Freshmile,” include public charge points, DKV French charge point infrastructure said Bernhard Wolters, Expert has taken into account the rising provider Freshmile Services. As a eMobility Services at DKV Group. proportion of electric vehicles result, companies using the DKV “For us, extending our public and the resulting increased CARD can now charge their electric charge point infrastructure into demand for cross-border supply vehicles at a total of 2,500 French France is an important milestone facilities. The charging points can ● The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders public charge points along the in our internationalisation be viewed in the DKV APP and has welcomed the recent amendment on reglations German-French border, in Paris and strategy.” the DKV MAPS route planning tool. regarding Obstructive Sleep Apnoea by the DVLA. 36 The Mover ● January 2018 ● www.themover.co.uk NEWS: ON THE ROAD

Stanford West lorry park scrapped In November Chris Grayling, UK Secretary of State for Transport, announced the withdrawal of the earlier decision to site a lorry park at Stanford West in Kent on the grounds that the government can no longer defend the judicial review.

e said that it had not to consult on the options in early the truck park at Manston and to been possible to “meet 2018 with a view to submitting a utilise two lanes of the M20.” our environmental planning application in 2019. Mr Burnett said that this ‘red- obligations”. Alongside this, I have tasked tape’ debacle is a complete disaster HThe intention was to find a solution Highways England with developing for hauliers coming over from the to Operation Stack that causes great an interim solution to be in place by Continent. “Two years ago we saw disruption around the M20 during March 2019. Highways England the misery of operators who, for busy periods. Mr Grayling said that have developed a number of many days, were caught up in the the government is immediately options that, while continuing to gridlock of Operation Stack. Even starting the process to promote a hold HGVs on the M20, would “... we will reassess the most basic requirements for lorry park through the normal allow non-port traffic to continue to the scope, scale HGV drivers such as toilet facilities planning process, including a full travel in both directions reducing and drinking water were non- environmental impact assessment, the levels of traffic disruption seen and location of our existent. And for the people and as a potential permanent solution in Operation Stack.” economy of Kent, the cost was to Operation Stack. RHA Chief Executive Richard solutions, taking enormous. As Brexit approaches “As part of this we will reassess Burnett said: “I find it beyond belief into account changes we are pushing hard for free- the scope, scale and location of our as to why the most basic of flowing customs border controls. If solutions, taking into account procedures, that of an environmental since the original we cannot achieve the right Brexit changes since the original concept assessment, was not undertaken deal, we could be looking at customs of the lorry park was promoted, in simply on the assumption that it concept of the lorry border queues which could particular the UK’s exit from the was not needed. This facility is of potentially cause misery for hauliers European Union but also the need massive importance to hauliers and park was promoted ...” and the residents and businesses of for ‘business as usual’ lorry parking the people of Kent. We understand Chris Grayling Kent. Can you imagine Operation in Kent. Highways England intend that the alternatives are to extend Stack becoming a daily way of life?”

Mayor plans to expand ULEZ London-wide in 2021 On 30 November, 2017 the Mayor of London launched a new public consultation on the next phase of his plans to tackle London’s toxic air by expanding the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

charge, but it will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The daily charge for non-compliant vehicles will increase from £10 to £12.50 (for cars, vans and motorbikes) and £100 (for buses, coaches and lorries). Now the Mayor has set out his plans for the third phase that will, he says, deliver the health benefits of ULEZ to millions more Londoners by extending the Ultra-Low Emission Zone in 2021. This could affect 100,000 cars a day, 35,000 vans a day and 3,000 lorries a day. Drivers of non-compliant cars, vans and motorbikes would pay the same £12.50 daily fee as the central London ULEZ seven days a week. Drivers of non-compliant lorries, ● Buses, coaches, lorries, cars, vans and motorbikes will all be subject to the ULEZ regulations. coaches and buses would pay £100 a day. Diesel vehicles that do not meet the Euro 6 he ULEZ standards would be applied Charge (T-Charge) in central London for standard and most petrol vehicles that do not London-wide for buses, coaches and the oldest vehicles. This runs alongside and meet the Euro 4 standard will have to take lorries from 26 October, 2020 and for on top of the £11.50 Congestion Charge action or pay, making the ULEZ the tightest cars, vans and motorbikes (with (C-Charge). emission standard adopted in any major Tlimited exemptions) up to the North and From 8 April, 2019 the Mayor is introducing world city. The area covered by the expanded South circular roads from 25 October, 2021. the second phase of his plans – ULEZ - 17 ULEZ would include all roads up to a limit The Mayor recently delivered the first phase months earlier than planned. It will replace the of the North and South circular roads, but of these plans by introducing the new weekday T-Charge and cover the same central area, not the North and South circular roads (7am–6pm Monday-Friday) £10 Toxicity alongside and on top of the congestion themselves. A4 Lost For words Advert:Layout 1 4/7/16 00:00 Page 1 Lost for ? words?

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CYBER ESSENTIALS PLUS: PROVE YOUR COMMITMENT TO CYBER SECURITY

nfortunately for businesses, A seal of approval Matt Rhodes from Quiss Technology cyber attacks are becoming There are currently two different suggests how you can prove to your more sophisticated as criminals certifications available to businesses – frequently use a range of the standard Cyber Essentials and the clients that you have done all you Umethods to breach IT security systems. Cyber Essentials Plus. can to protect against a cyber attack. It is for this reason that organisations of Cyber Essentials represents the most all sizes are now seeking government- basic level of cyber security, and only endorsed Cyber Essentials Plus badges requires companies to complete a short to show they are proficient in dealing cyber security questionnaire. This basic with potential threats. level of certification does not provide Once upon a time, organisations could assurance that systems are effectively simply claim they had strong security configured to defend against more controls in place, but now, potential sophisticated or persistent attacks. clients are demanding that companies Cyber Essentials Plus, however, requires prove it with certifications such as Cyber an organisation to undergo a more Essentials Plus. High profile cyber thorough assessment, based on internal attacks regularly make headline news, security assessments of end-user devices. and clients are adopting stricter vetting Using a range of specialist tools and processes to ensure their company’s techniques, the Cyber Essentials Plus sensitive information and reputation is assessment directly tests that individual not at risk of being damaged. controls have been implemented correctly, www.themover.co.uk ● January 2018 ● The Mover 39 INSIGHT: CYBER ESSENTIALS PLUS

and recreates various attack scenarios to the basic Cyber Essentials certification determine effectiveness. process. Once an independent assessor The Cyber Essentials Plus certification has reviewed your answers and performed requires your organisation to have five the basic tests on your security controls, technical controls in place, including: you will be awarded the certificate. • Boundary firewalls - these devices are Once you have received Cyber Essentials designed to prevent unauthorised access certification, you will then need to start to or from private networks, but require the compliance process by introducing good setup to achieve maximum the appropriate controls to your system. effectiveness; When looking for support to help you • Secure configuration - ensuring achieve Cyber Essentials Plus, it is systems are configured securely to suit important you contact an IT specialist the requirements of an organisation; with plenty of experience in helping • Access control - only allowing those clients achieve compliance. Remember, with authority to have access to systems; different suppliers will offer varying • Malware protection - ensuring the most levels of service and support, so make up to date virus and malware protection sure you select one that meets your has been installed; company’s requirements. • Patch management - ensuring the latest supported version of applications Finally … is used and all the necessary patches Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus have been applied. certification is a very important first step Only once a company successfully in your ongoing mission to improving passes these tests can they be awarded cyber security within your business. the badge, which can then be displayed However, for those organisations who on their website. are serious about cyber security, Cyber Essentials Plus is only the starting point, Staying vigilant – remaining protected and there are more in-depth tests that For serious businesses who are committed can help tighten security even further. to achieving strong cyber security, Cyber More sophisticated assessments are Essentials Plus is the only option worth available to companies who are looking considering. The Cyber Essentials Plus to push their security further than the scheme provides a well-defined standard Cyber Essentials scheme, including that is suitable for organisations across Penetration Testing and Simulated all sectors, including charities, schools, Targeted Attack and Response, which universities and local authorities. assesses specialist business functions While the basic Cyber Essentials with a market or country influence. certification is a necessary starting point If you think your organisation could for businesses, the extra checks involved benefit from these additional levels of with Cyber Essentials Plus make it the assessments, then contact an IT specialist best option, especially with GDPR coming and achieve total security for your into effect later in the year. business and clients.

Cyber Essentials Plus and the Once upon a time, procurement process organisations could Since 2014, Cyber Essentials Plus has been a mandatory requirement when simply claim they applying for government contracts, and it looks as though we are transitioning to had strong security a point where businesses must hold a controls in place, but badge to be considered for most public- sector work. Cyber Essentials Plus offers now, potential clients procuring organisations greater levels of Matt Rhodes assurance that required controls and are demanding that checks are in place. Matt is commercial services manager for Quiss companies prove it with Technology, an IT support company based in the Achieving compliance – next steps West Midlands. Matt’s primary role is to expand certifications such as If your company is serious about achieving the company’s hosted solutions division and to Cyber Essential Plus status, the first step liaise with software vendors to help them develop Cyber Essentials Plus. is to visit the official www.cyberaware. their Software as a Service (SaaS) offering. He is a gov.uk website, and select one of the regular commentator on industry topics, covering official accreditation bodies listed. subjects such as cyber security, hybrid cloud To successfully hold a Cyber Essentials solutions, new technology and the Code of Plus badge, you must have first completed Connection (CoCo). 40 The Mover ● January 2018 ● www.themover.co.uk NEWS: PRODUCT

market, with a reinforced battery that shields the Semi from impact and gives it an exceptionally low centre of gravity. Its windscreen is made of impact-resistant glass. Jack-knifing is prevented by the Semi’s onboard sensors that detect instability and react with positive or negative torque to each wheel while independently actuating all brakes. The surround cameras aid object detection and minimize blind spots, automatically alerting the driver to safety hazards and obstacles. With Enhanced Autopilot, the Tesla Semi features Automatic Emergency Braking, Automatic Lane Keeping, Lane Departure Warning, and event recording. The Tesla Semi can also travel in a convoy, where one or several semi trucks will be able to autonomously follow a lead semi. ● Tesla claims its Semi is capable of 0-60mph in 20 seconds with a full 80,000lb load. Reliability With far fewer moving parts than a diesel truck – no engine, transmission, after-treatment Electric HGV from Tesla system or differentials to upkeep – the Tesla Semi requires The Tesla Semi is due to be launched next year in the USA. significantly less maintenance. Its battery is similar in composition he company claims it for smooth acceleration and and electronic data logging. Built- to the batteries of Tesla energy will deliver a far better deceleration, and its regenerative in connectivity integrates directly products and is designed to support experience for truck drivers, braking recovers 98% of kinetic with a fleet’s management system repeated charging cycles for over a while increasing safety and energy to the battery, giving it a to support routing and scheduling, million miles. Tsignificantly reducing the cost of basically infinite brake life. Overall, and remote monitoring. Diesel cargo transport. the Semi is more responsive, covers trucks today currently require Lowest cost of ownership more miles than a diesel truck in the several third-party devices for All-in, the Tesla Semi delivers Unrivalled performance same amount of time, and more safely similar functionality. massive savings in energy costs, Without a trailer, the Tesla Semi integrates with passenger car traffic. Megachargers, a new high-speed performance, efficiency and achieves 0-60mph in five seconds, DC charging solution, will add about reliability. compared to 15 seconds in a Driver experience 400 miles in 30 minutes and can be The biggest immediate cost- comparable diesel truck. It does Unlike other trucks, the Semi’s cabin installed at origin or destination advantage comes from savings in 0-60mph in 20 seconds with a full is designed specifically around the points and along heavily trafficked energy costs: fully loaded, the Tesla 80,000lb load, a task that takes a driver, featuring unobstructed routes, enabling recharging during Semi consumes less than two diesel truck about a minute. Most stairs for easier entry and exit, full loading, unloading, and driver breaks. kilowatt-hours of energy per mile notably for truck drivers and other standing room inside, and a central and is capable of 500 miles of range travellers on the road, it climbs 5% driving position for optimal visibility. Safety at GVW (gross vehicle weight) and grades at a steady 65mph, whereas Two touchscreen displays positioned The Tesla Semi’s all-electric highway speed. a diesel truck maxes out at 45mph symmetrically on both sides of the architecture is designed to have a Reservations for the Tesla Semi on a 5% grade. The Tesla Semi driver provide easy access to higher safety standard than any can be made for US$5,000 per truck. requires no shifting or clutching navigation, blind spot monitoring other heavy-duty truck on the Production is due to start in 2019.

Operators use TruAnalysis for Earned Recognition pilot

ruTac has announced an meet driver and vehicle standards. relevant to vehicle maintenance significant deviation, DVSA will enthusiastic take up of its Pilot participants voluntarily agree and drivers’ hours. work with the operators to rectify Trecently introduced Earned to regularly share performance To take part in the voluntary the issue. Recognition reporting features. information with the DVSA and in pilot, operators must have an IT TruTac’s new software, The company believes that this return, their vehicles are stopped system which can monitor the TruAnalysis, comprises reporting is because they do not charge less for inspections. set parameters and report back to packages which allow operators customers any extra fees for Earned Recognition will be the DVSA every 4 weeks to inform to easily monitor and manage being part of the pilot. accredited to operators who record if any KPIs (Key Performance all compliance aspects for Earned Recognition is a new way and submit data which satisfies Indicators) have been missed. tachograph data, including for vehicle operators to prove they key performance indicators In turn, in the event of any Earned Recognition. www.themover.co.uk ● January 2018 ● The Mover 41 NEWS: PRODUCT

New custom-design service from Sofrapack

rench packing materials supplier Sofrapack has Frecently announced a new service that allows customers to design their own packing cases online. The company offers delivery anywhere in Europe within three days. Sofrapack manufactures heavy- duty cardboard packing crates widely used by the moving industry as an alternative to wood. Sofrapack crates are commonly used for storage, or for packing motorcycles, pianos, antiques, works of art, etc. They are strong, lightweight, easy to store and do not require ● The mid-size eVito is now available to order and further model ranges will follow, starting in 2019. fumigation (ISPM15 free). The new service allows users to log onto the Sofrapack website (www.sofrapack.com), provide the required crate specifications, Electric vans from Mercedes contact details and delivery address, and receive an immediate Mercedes-Benz Vans plans to offer all its commercial quotation as a pdf by e-mail. The company says that it can supply van model lines with electric drive. ● Guillaume Rochman, General Manager any size and there is no minimum of Sofrapack, demonstrated the strength order quantity. of the Sofrapack cartons. his will start with the mid-size of 1,073kg and a maximum load eVito, which is now available volume of 6.6m3. Installation of the Tto order, with deliveries battery beneath the vehicle commencing in the second half of contributes to the unrestricted 2018. Further model ranges will usability of the entire load space. follow, starting in 2019. The maximum gross vehicle weight “We are convinced by the stands at 3,200kg. necessity of electric drive in our vans, especially in city centre applications,” said Volker Mornhinweg, Head of “The eVito is the Mercedes-Benz Vans. “The eVito starting point and is the starting point and will be followed by the new generation of will be followed by our Sprinter as well as the Citan.” Mercedes-Benz Vans plans to the new generation electrify all its commercial model ranges over the next few years, of our Sprinter as starting with the eVito. well as the Citan.” With an installed battery capacity of 41.4kWh, the range of the new Volker Morhinweg eVito will be around 150km. Even in unfavourable conditions such as low outside temperatures and with a full load, it will have a range of 100km. The battery can be fully charged in around six hours. When it comes to top speed, the customer can choose between two options: a maximum speed of 80km/h for city use; or up to 120km/h for more rural work. Initially, it will be possible to pre- order the eVito with one of two wheelbases: total vehicle length of 5,140mm or 5,370mm. It can accommodate a maximum payload 42 The Mover ● January 2018 ● www.themover.co.uk NEWS: PEOPLE

New president and Arthur Ziegler dies chairman for CAM Ziegler Relocation in Brussels has announced the death of Arthur Ziegler, described by the company as a figurehead he Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) has a new chairman and a new president. Nancy Irvine became the Association’s president and of the European transport world. TCam Carswell its chairman last month. Nancy has extensive experience in association management, media and communications, rthur Ziegler was born in In doing so he left a profound logistics and household goods moving. Cam comes from a long line of 1921. He joined the family footprint on the company, movers and now runs Country Wide Moving & Storage, the largest firm that was founded by his demonstrating far-sighted vision, moving company in Saskatchewan. A father in 1908, in 1943. He took outstanding work capacity and over the lead of the company with leadership. He always considered his brother Robert in 1958. the Group to be part of his family. Both brothers expanded the company in Belgium and internationally, organically and through acquisition. Following his brother’s death, Arthur Ziegler took sole responsibility as executive chairman of the Group, which he always wanted to keep within the family with the support of his children and of his selected high-level managers. ● Nancy Irvine. ● Cam Carswell. For the past 74 years, Arthur worked to build the small family business into a unanimously ● Arthur Ziegler. Bedford • Bournemouth respected international group. Dunfermline • Farnborough Forres • Jersey & Guernsey Knaresborough • Lancaster Leeds • Plymouth Not just in Portsmouth • Southampton Humboldt CEO elected to Southsea • Telford London, but... Winchester UniGroup Board of Directors Contact: [email protected] We cover the UK in umboldt Storage & Moving’s Chief Executive Officer, Howard Goldman, www.whiteandcompany.co.uk our OWN vehicles was recently elected to a two-year term on the Board of Directors of HUniGroup, the parent company of United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit, and other transportation related companies. The election took place during the company’s recent annual Shareholders meeting in

White & Co Ad.indd 1 10/02/2012 Seattle, 13:10 Washington. Howard is the third generation to run the family business. Working his way through the ranks, he held positions as a mover, move consultant, operations manager, sales manager, and general manager - accumulating over 35 years of moving experience. Since taking over the business, Howard has tripled the company’s size while diversifying its service mix. Howard also serves on the Associated Industries Board and Executive Committee. He also co-chairs the Canton Association of Business and Industries Annual Road Race Committee, which has raised over $500,000 in donations to local non-profit organisations.

The White & Co Mystery Mover

Identifying Ray Slemmings from C. Bain of Upminster proved very tricky for most of you last month. Only a few got it right including our winner, Chris Marshall from Bishop’s Move (then again he is Ray’s nephew!). Ray was a true gentleman who is no longer with us. He was also a loyal supporter of BAR and the Secretary of the BAR East Met Area. This time we have a pair of likely lads to identify. Two names please to [email protected] for a chance at winning the White and Company Red and Black Watch. ● Howard Goldman. www.themover.co.uk ● January 2018 ● The Mover 43 NEWS: PEOPLE/PUZZLES

Peter Sewell wins at EMMAs On Friday, 10 November, the winners of the 2017 FEM EMEA EMMAs were announced at a glittering gala dinner at the InterContinental London - The O2. Puzzles

1234 56 7 ll submissions were judged by a daily basis. We at Crown are a panel of independent experts consistently impressed by his against a set of strict criteria, achievements, so it’s fantastic to see A 89 who noted that the standard of them recognised on a wider level.” entries was very high yet again. Peter expressed his gratitude, Santa Fe Relocation took both saying, “I love what I do and the the International Moving Company daily challenges and opportunities 10 11 of the Year and the Relocation that it brings. Thanks go to all the Management Company of the Year colleagues that I have worked with 12 awards. Peter Sewell from Crown and the people at Crown who are World Mobility received the 2017 going the extra mile to make a Outstanding Contribution to Global difference.” Mobility award. 13 14 15 Peter leads the strategic ● Peter Sewell. development of Crown World 16 Mobility in Northern Europe, 17 reviewing and developing mobility

processes and leading project 18 19 reviews with clients. Curt Smith, Group Vice President, Crown World Mobility said: “Peter has proven himself a real asset to Crown since 20 21 joining us in 2013. This award demonstrates the hard work and ACROSS 19 Form of humour (5) 12 Affecting only dedication he puts into his job on 1 Movie idol (4,4) 20 Call to mind (4) the appearance (8) 5 Spheres (4) 21 Simplified drawings (8) 13 Small flower (6) 8 Island in the 14 Type of sandwich (6) Mediterranean Sea (5) DOWN 15 ___ borealis: Northern 9 Residence of the Pope (7) 1 Equitable (4) Lights (6) 10 Master of ceremonies (7) 2 Linger aimlessly (6) 17 Extras (cricket) (4) 12 Flower arrangement (7) 3 Astronomer (9) Arpin International Group 14 Appease (7) 4 Tips and instruction (6) 16 Tropical disease (7) 6 Spacecraft (6) promotes Michael Johnsen 18 Stations at the ends 7 Prison term (8) of routes (7) 11 Raiding and plundering (9) ichael Johnsen has been Region, we look forward to seeing promoted to vice president, him bring his talents to the broader MAsia Pacific Region, of Arpin market and work to expand our International Group’s corporate account base there.” 8 2 3 division. Michael is fluent in Mandarin In his new role, Michael will Chinese. He joined the company’s oversee corporate business Shanghai office in 2013 and served 2 6 4 development, growth strategies as vice president of business and planning for Arpin’s Asian development. Today, he lives in 6 9 8 offices in China, Singapore and Singapore. He is a former US Hong Kong – as well as the APAC Marine and holds an MBA from region. He will also continue to ESCP Europe in Paris. 9 5 be responsible for the overall performance of Arpin China, working closely with the Arpin 3 9 2 China team to deliver world-class Arpin services to multinational 4 5 corporations and their transferees. “Under Michael’s leadership for the past four years, our offices and 9 7 1 operations in China have seen incredible growth,” said Bob Sullivan, Senior Vice President of 1 5 8 Corporate Accounts of Arpin International Group. “With Michael 7 3 6 now in charge of our Asia Pacific ● Michael Johnsen. Leatherbarrows

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ARE YOU STARTING OR EXPANDING A SELF STORAGE FACILITY? We specialise in providing ISO containers as cost effective, secure self storage units. Available for sale, rental or lease purchase. Call Freephone 0800 988 7350 or 0207 350 1940 and ask for Lendon or Joanna. Email: [email protected]. Visit www.lendoncontainers.co.uk for more information. Lendon Containers Limited, London SW11 6SE REMOVAL, STORAGE & SHIPPING BUSINESS COLOUR FOR SALE 2 UNIT AD £300 PER QUARTER Independent, continually owned and family operated for 55 years.

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Turnover £120k-125k per annum. For more details contact William Fox on 07454 004 537. MONO 2 UNIT AD £240 PER QUARTER COLOUR MONO 1 UNIT AD 1 UNIT AD £150 PER QUARTER £120 PER QUARTER 48 The Mover ● January 2018 ● www.themover.co.uk MARKETPLACE/DIARY DATES

Puzzle Advertising solutions DiaryDates E-mail your Diary Dates to [email protected] Booking advertisements E-mail [email protected] or contact Nikki Gee on F I L M S T A R O R B S A O T D O E IMA2018 +44 (0) 7593 360200 for more information or to make a booking. (International Mobility Alliance Conference) All prices are subject to VAT at the current rate. I B I Z A V A T I C A N 28 February – 3 March, 2018, Bangkok R T R I K T IMC WORLD Convention Overseas subscriptions E G C O M P E R E The Mover is distributed free of charge to UK movers. Annual 23 – 25 February, 2018, Dubai C O R S A G E A T N subscriptions are available in Europe and the rest of the world at a OMNI Conference 2018 O Z R C cost of £100 per year. E-mail [email protected] or contact 19 – 23 March, 2018, Palm Beach, Florida, USA Nikki Gee on +44 (0) 7593 360200 to subscribe. S F E P L A C A T E FIDI Conference 2018 M A L A R I A U U 25 – 28 March, 2018, San Diego, California, USA Copy dates E O N D R B LACMA Convention 2018 Booking of adverts: 1st of the month preceding publication. T E R M I N I I R O N Y Artwork for adverts: 8th of the month preceding publication. 3 – 6 April, 2018, San Juan, Puerto Rico I E N N R E C I T E D I A G R A M S EuRA Conference 2018 Enquiries 24 – 27 April, 2018, Dubrovnik, Croatia All enquiries to: Nikki Gee, The Words Workshop, 51 Fallowfield, Ampthill, Bedfordshire MK45 2TT BAR Conference 2018 5 4 8 1 2 7 3 9 6 16 – 19 May, 2018, Bournemouth, UK Tel: +44 (0) 7593 360200; E-mail: [email protected] 2 1 9 6 8 3 5 7 4 EUROMOVERS International Conference 24 – 27 May, 2018, Prague, Czech Republic PLEASE NOTE: 7 6 3 4 5 9 2 8 1 Advertising rates cover the cost of advert insertion only. IAM 56th Annual Meeting Advertisers should provide their own advertising artwork. 9 5 4 8 7 2 1 6 3 4 – 7 October, 2018, Washington DC, USA The Mover can generate new or amend existing artwork for an additional charge. All advertising must be paid for in 6 3 1 5 9 4 8 2 7 The Movers & Storers Show 2018 advance by credit card. 21 – 22 November, 2018, Event City, 8 7 2 3 1 6 9 4 5 Manchester, UK For details of advertising opportunities 3 9 5 7 6 8 4 1 2 call Nikki Gee on +44 (0) 7593 360200 or e-mail [email protected]. 1 2 6 9 4 5 7 3 8 4 8 7 2 3 1 6 5 9

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Scania Pantechnicon Mercedes Actros Pantechnicon 18,000kg GVW down rated 18,000kg GVW to 15,000kg GVW March 2004 registration LinkedIn profile: March 2004 registration October 2018 MoT Steve Jordan, Editor and Publisher at March 2018 MoT 249,890 miles The Mover Magazine 265,888 miles Double sleeper cab, Vancraft body Double sleeper cab, Marsden Van Plan Price £9,000 + VAT 4 container body Like us on Facebook: Price £8,000 + VAT Tel: 01489 774916 www.facebook.com/The Mover Magazine [email protected] Tel: 01489 774916 [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: @The_Mover_Mag www.themover.co.uk ● January 2018 ● The Mover 49 FREE LINEAGE ADS

LOOKING TO SELL YOUR REMOVALS 3.5T DRIVERS & PORTERS REQUIRED AND STORAGE BUSINESS? Sheerness Kent. Family run company. West Midlands or surrounding area. Smart, good communicator, team FreeLineageAds Contact Andrew Hordern player and can work under pressure. Removals: 07545 046533 e-mail [email protected] Lineage ads up to 20 words for sales and wants are free in The Mover. or phone 01795 485463 E-mail your advertisement to [email protected]. PANTECHNICON 1999 DAF, VANPLAN SIX-CONTAINER VEHICLE FOR SALE 1 years’ MOT, LEZ compliant, DAF XF410 4x2 Tractor Unit, Super £8,500 + VAT ono. Space Cab, MOT Jan 2018, 61 Reg, LOOKING TO SELL YOUR REMOVALS FOR SALE: Contact Bob at Britannia Neeves: 228,000kms,£18,000 + VAT ono. AND STORAGE BUSINESS? Heavy duty stair-crawler sack trolley, 01362 820020 or 07810 540405 E-mail: [email protected] PLEASE CALL 07831 255986 IN FULL Ingersoll security padlock, CONFIDENCE FOR A QUICK transit blankets. Southwest London. EXPERIENCED WAREHOUSE MERC ATEGO DECISION. Tel: Rick 07831 152026 SUPERVISOR 5 pallet removals truck, 2000 plate, working within a team of 6, any trial welcome, £6,500 o.n.o. Tel Neil: 07932 589428. LOOKING FOR CLASS 1 OR 2 DRIVER HGV DRIVER WANTED. required for well-established FOR FULL-TIME JOB Experience essential. Local and long family run removals and storage 7.5T RENAULT MIDLUM Local and long distance work. distance work. Family run firm in company in HP5 Postcode. long MOT, LEC compliant. 08 reg, Call Scott on 0208 892 8931 or Romford, Essex. Please email e-mail [email protected] [email protected]. ready for work. £4,950 o.n.o. Tel: 01708 722277 Phone Dave: 07831 236278. REMOVAL/LIGHT TRANSPORT OFFICE-BASED EXPERIENCED BUSINESS LOOKING TO RETIRE - SELL? P/TIME TELE SALES EXPERIENCED HGV/7.5T Est 20yrs. Retirement sale, netting Removals & Storage companies DRIVERS & PORTERS REQUIRED 45k includes Iveco Hi Cube, asking wanted Hampshire, Dorset, West required for well-established removals and storage company in In Luton area. 30k, Dorset. Sussex. Discretion assured. Call Emma on 01582 572967 Call 07500 337560 Call: Gavin 07779 007913 HP5 area to chase up quotes. Please email or e-mail CV to emma@ stephensremovals.com. EXPERIENCED REMOVALS STORAGE SITES WANTED [email protected]. PORTER/DRIVER Anywhere south of Kings Lynn and TRANSPORT MANAGER/ SALE DUE TO SEMI-RETIREMENT with CPC theory wanted for East of Northampton, with minimum ESTIMATOR REQUIRED Sheffield company. 1 acre of freehold land. Containers (250 cu ft), Fork Lift, For busy family owned removals Call 07932 589428 Contact [email protected]. Atego 12-ton truck. company in Dorset. Must have Tel: 07702 382439 relevant certs/documents WANTED 250FT3 WAREHOUSE LOOKING TO BUY REMOVAL 01258 858564. CONTAINERS STORAGE DEPOT 2005 ATEGO, 12-TONS GVW Any quantity, good condition, collect within 50 miles south of Manchester. 3 Container + Space, Tail Lift, 7.5 TONNE DRIVER/REMOVALS anywhere. 01223 833777 or Contact [email protected] Double Sleeper. Immaculate. £12,750: [email protected] PORTER 0034 619 247 823 [email protected]. Full-time or part-time.

EXPERIENCED HGV DRIVERS Family run business in BH25 area. 3 SEEKING EMPLOYMENT & PORTERS REQUIRED WANTED: 250FT USED WOODEN Call 01425 612364 9am-4pm. For busy Fine Art company in RM8. WAREHOUSE CONTAINERS, IN THE NORTH WEST Excellent rates of pay! Devon and Cornwall area. 38 years’ experience at all levels, CARDIFF REMOVALS Please call Graham on 07984381502 Call Peter on 07790 498507 National and International CPC BUSINESS FOR SALE holder wanting to relocate. Established and netting £40k BUSINESS GETTING YOU DOWN? 2008 7.5T RENAULT MIDLUM References available. includes 64 plate 50K Mercedes DEBT PROBLEMS? DON’T CLOSE 273K, Euro4, LEZ, MOT Sep 2017, Contact 07943 702772, Luton, website and phone number, DOWN. We buy/invest in struggling new Ad-Blue pump and injector. [email protected]. huge potential - £40K. removal businesses. Turnover £500k+ £18,500 + VAT. Call 07855 555544. www.hahnbeck.com 07913 505084 Call Jamie on 01902 714555 for info 2014 SDC BOXVAN Tandem BPW axle, 4.0m overall MOVING MASTERS HGV1 REMOVALS DRIVER 2001 MERCEDES SPRINTER 616 CDI, height, furniture van spec. LIMITED FOR SALE Required by BAR Company in BN8 2 Pallet Luton Body, GVW 6T, Call Terry Taiani on 07855 258861. Trading since 2005. Company, name for Scandinavian work. Mileage 270K, recon engine. and movingmasters.co.uk domain Top rates of pay. OIRO £6,000 + VAT. MOVE MANAGER – now no longer required. Tel: 01825 880040 Call Jamie on 01902 714555 for info RUISLIP, WEST LONDON Contact [email protected]. Excellent customer service, INDOOR WOODEN STORAGE 250FT INDOOR WOODEN STORAGE communication and administrative LIDDED PLASTIC CRATES CONTAINERS WANTED skills, ability to work under pressure. £5 + VAT per crate. Any amount, top prices paid. CONTAINERS WANTED Contact either Ian or Malcolm CALL JOHN 01269 860248 Good condition. Contact John Morris: Call Jack 07508 152552. [email protected]. on 01388 661701/01388 661051. REMOVAL LORRIES FOR SALE Email: [email protected]. Several available, 7.5 & 18T. EXPERIENCED REMOVALS DRIVER/ WANTED 18 TONNE 5 CONTAINER CALL JOHN ON 01269 860248 PORTER REMOVAL LORRY EXPERIENCED REMOVALS Banbury Area. No older than 2001, contact PORTER/DRIVER VOLVO FL6 CAB AND CHASSIS Call Jack 07508 152552. Mark on 07973 623157. Required for international mover P Reg 1997. Current M.o.T. with based in West London, competitive 5 demount ground loading bodies in 5 PALLET/2100 CUFT DE MOUNT ON EXPERIENCED REMOVALS STAFF salary and great career prospects need of attention, £9,000. REQUIRED NOW! DAF CF75 310 CHASSIS e-mail [email protected]. Call 01255 220095/0797 1864585 3 man sleeper, 655km, New 1 year Aldershot-based family business. MOT, 52Reg, £4,500. E-mail: [email protected] or WOULD YOU LIKE TO E-mail: [email protected]. telephone David 01252 328841. EXPERIENCED IMPORT/EXPORT MOVE TO DORSET? MOVE COORDINATOR(S) 7-5 ton and Class 2 drivers wanted. INTERESTED IN SELLING? EXPERIENCED HGV/7.5 DRIVER required for international mover Phone Sandy’s Removals Removal & Storage Companies required full-time for based in West London, competitive Gillingham 01747 822077 in Central & Greater London. Kent-based company. salary and great career prospects Cash available for instant decision. Contact [email protected], REMOVAL PORTER REQUIRED e-mail [email protected]. for Merseyside-based removal firm, Call in full confidence 07971 577 997. 01732 359043. contact Mark Brook on 07976 811 635 RETIREMENT SALE IVECO EUROCARGO 7.5T 2004 ARCHIVE STORAGE KITS FOR SALE Well established removals & storage, Approx 50 available to collect Aluminium Luton body, 1,450 cu ft REMOVAL DRIVER WANTED 3 vans, over 30 years’ experience, lots Tooting London, immediate start , from Essex, £40 each. approx, LEZ compliant, 183,800km £18k to £23k. Ois Removals Ltd. 01621 868882 approx, £3,500 ono. of goodwill. Skegness, Lincolnshire. Contact Oisin 020 89449713 Taxitruck Removals Ltd. Call 0208 464 9811. Tel 07770 964952.

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Tony Allen: And finally … Are we losing control?

n acquaintance of mine loves people queuing to be my friend. Most of doing crosswords. Now I should them I don’t even remember but I just A point out at this stage that the hope that they don’t all turn up at my only iPad that I’ve ever had was when I house at the same time. I now know how once played the part of Long John Silver lovely and talented their families are; in a local am-dram pantomime; but my where they are at any particular moment friend has an iPad within which he enters and what a wonderful experience they the appropriate clue, plus the word are currently having and I even receive a ‘crossword’. The answer then appears relevant and informative map to make on the screen and is duly entered in the things easier for me. Now whilst it might applicable grid location, and so on until, be exhilarating to know the precise with a self-congratulatory flourish, the location of somebody whom I can’t even puzzle is duly completed. He thinks he is remember, or in addition to learn that being very clever - I think he is bonkers! they have achieved a maximum score in There is really no difference between a particular on-line quiz set by one of my what he is doing, and simply waiting other friends in Indonesia – probably by until the next day’s issue and then filling looking up all of the answers on Google in all of the answers. I did inform him of – I still wonder whether they would be my opinion - although I must confess better off sending this information to that he wasn’t really listening as he was someone else, especially when I’ve just busy looking up the etymology of the discovered that my roof is leaking. word ‘bonkers’. We hear talk about artificial intelligence What about at a dinner party (hate the but is it not fair to say that it’s our term)? At one time you could raise a intelligence that is becoming artificial? contentious subject, get all of your guests All we have to do is to look for the answer engaged in a lively and sometimes on one our electronic sources. To put it animated discussion, and then you could another way, somebody asks you a difficult nip out to do the washing up or update question; you create a diversion such as yourself with the results of Strictly Come breaking into a fit of coughing whilst you Dancing. Not anymore, for they will all are looking up the answer under the table merely reach for their mobiles, browse and then you reply. They then tell you Google, find the definitive answer and how clever you are. You in turn tell all of there the discussion ends. Next subject! your friends on Facebook, who go on It’s like an invasion! I’m trying to get replying for days, and then the artificial through life without a vehicle satnav; I cycle is complete. refuse to spend a long journey being told what to do by Homer Simpson. The only I refuse to spend a long journey being problem is that I am constantly getting told what to do by Homer Simpson. lost, but that’s beside the point. Oh, and in case you’re wondering; the point is that The only problem is that I am constantly we are increasingly allowing ourselves to getting lost, but that’s beside the point. be controlled by electronic gizmos. In fact it’s worse than that, we are actually collaborating in this process. We now even have politicians stating Go to a restaurant and whereas, at one that they don’t need to know anything time, young children would be very anymore because the answer is available demanding and energetically noisy, they on their iPad. We’ll arrive at a point now all sit in quiet acquiescence whilst where original thought no longer exists, they indulge themselves with electronic competitors on Mastermind will be allowed gadgets. In the meantime the parents to use their mobiles and so it becomes a carry on with the selfish act of enjoying question of speed and not knowledge. themselves unencumbered by their young So finally we come to Twitter – or ‘Twit’ offspring. Mind you, it’s very frustrating for short. This has I’m afraid lead to a to see quite how dextrous a three year situation where we have individuals who old can be under these circumstances. think they can rule the world in a mere I’m quite convinced that the next digital 140 characters. Call me old-fashioned breakthrough will be made by a five but, whichever way you look at it, this is year old who will be a billionaire within nothing more than a vehicle for three months. pontification. Don’t get me wrong and, This brings me to Facebook - which my before you say it, I know that this new family insisted that I join in order to electronic world has many advantages. enhance communication - and I must I feel I could write so much more, but I confess that I had no idea how popular must finally conclude as Homer Simpson this would make me, I have hundreds of has just told me that my bath is ready!

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