Great Places to Move in the United States
- Posted on 06/07/2016
There are thousands upon thousands of great cities in the United States. From Salt Lake City, Utah to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the diversity and opportunity is endless. If you don’t know where to start, here are some great places to consider: Austin, Texas Forbes Magazine named Austin the fastest-growing city for 4 years running. It […]
National Moving Tips and Tricks
- Posted on 06/01/2016
If your next move is out of state, you might be feeling overwhelmed. After all, there is only so much you can do at a distance. Luckily, the experts at Global Van Lines are here to help. They are experienced in moving people long distances, including moves overseas. To help you with your relocation, here […]
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to host Summit in May
- Posted on 04/06/2016
Supply Chain Innovation Teams to be Launched May 3 by FMC The Federal Maritime Commission will officially launch its supply chain innovation team initiative May 3-4 at FMC headquarters in Washington, D.C. This new type of collaborative team effort, led by Commissioner Rebecca Dye, will provide a forum and structure for direct engagement among supply […]
Stay Informed, Stay Connected, Stay Safe!
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Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) U.S. Citizens traveling abroad in advance of a permanent move or for personal travel might consider utilizing a free service that allows U.S. citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Benefits include: Receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions […]
Air Transport delays expected as a result of Brussels Blasts
- Posted on 04/05/2016
New security measures are being implemented after the Brussels blasts and on top of border controls imposed in European countries due to the migrant crisis, exacerbating the impact of delays and other disruptions. The Brussels Airport was closed and all incoming flights were diverted to other European destinations, after two blasts were reported at about […]
Holy Month of Ramadan
- Posted on 03/19/2016
The Holy Month of Ramadan will commence on September 1, 2008. During Ramadan, all government departments in each of the Islamic countries in the Middle East Region will be operating shorter hours each day and this will have an adverse effect on clearance time-lines for shipments arriving in the region. Customers moving to these countries […]
Notice to all customers moving to Switzerland
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Following recent Swiss legislation, the Federal Customs Administration has implemented a series of measures to control importation of household goods shipments into the country. The Legal Reference is: art.8 – alinéa 3, de l’ordonnance de l’AFD (Administration fédérale des douanes) du 04.07.07 (OD-AFD RS 631.013) In order to avoid import duties and taxes it is […]
Port Congestion in UAE
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Date: September, 2008 The United Arab Emirates has reported that the largest container terminal in the country, Jebel Ali Port, is experiencing heavy congestion due the volume of traffic.