All the latest news from OMNI

HM Queen Elizabeth 1926 – 2022.
9th September 2022

The management and Board of OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International) wishes to express their profound sadness at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Throughout her reign of over 70 years, she commanded absolute respect whilst showing kindness, compassion and understanding to everyone she met. In so many nations around the world she was known simply as The Queen and was held in unique esteem wherever she went. No other head of state has ever, or probably will ever, be treated with such justified admiration the world over. Our sympathy and thoughts go out to her family at this difficult time. We retain, however, the certainty that the British monarchy, as the second Elizabethan Age passes, will remain as a beacon to guide its people, and others across the globe, as it has done in the past.

God save King Charles III.

Steve Lewis dies aged 56
31st August 2022

The Voerman Group has announced, with great sadness and disbelief, the passing of Steve Lewis, a dear friend and colleague, who died yesterday (30 August). Steve was 56 years old.

Steve joined the Voerman Group in 2015 after a long career in the international moving industry working for some of the leading global companies. Throughout his career at Voerman, he managed strategic clients, trained the team, and mentored young talent. He set up the Voerman presence in Asia with Asian Mobility Services and was working to grow the talent in the area as well.

The company said that Steve will be remembered for his commitment to the industry, his sense of humour, his warm personality, and the way he could tell stories. “His loss leaves a tremendous void and he would want us live life in the spirit that he lived life,” the announcement said. “Our thoughts are with his sisters, his family members and all his many friends around the world.”

Roeland Delfgaauw joins Mudanzas Gou in Mexico
2nd August 2022

Roeland Delfgaauw joins Gou in Mexico

The Gou Group has announced the appointment of Roeland Delfgaauw as its Commercial Director. Roeland brings 25 years of experience in the moving industry and is a familiar face to many as he frequently attended many industry conferences and has been a PAIMA Board member. Roeland will be responsible for overlooking all sales for the Group and will report to Patrick Ohara and Eduardo Gou.

Graebel launches new DEI consulting service
1st August 2022

Entrenched in global cultures and charged with enabling a highly engaged workforce, mobility professionals are ideally suited to inspire, guide and even lead organisation-wide DEI initiatives. That’s why Graebel Companies, Inc., has launched Graebel^® DEI Consulting Services. With Graebel’s guidance, built from years of DEI mobility experience and its people-first philosophy, global mobility professionals can structure and level-up their DEI initiatives to empower a highly engaged workforce, drive bottom-line results, and produce lasting cultural change at a time when the workplace and company cultures are being challenged and redefined.

Juan Romero promoted at Brytor
25th July 2022

Juan Romero has been promoted to Western Regional Manager for Brytor International Moving in Canada.

Protests cause disruption in Panama City
20th July 2022

Canal Movers in Panama has advised on 19^th July 2022 of a series of protests in the country that could disrupt services in the future.

Eric Lim to enter the IAM Hall of Honor
19th July 2022

Asian Tigers Singapore has revealed that its Chairman, Eric Lim, has been selected to enter the International Association of Movers (IAM) Hall of Honor. This prestigious award is in recognition of Eric’s many contributions over his 47 years in the moving industry.

Return to customs normality in Costa Rica
4th July 2022

OMNI Member Grupo Mudanzas Mundiales in Costa Rica has announced that as of Friday the 24th of June the Virtual Tax Administration (ATV) and Information Technology for Customs Control (TICA) platforms of the Costa Rican Ministry of Finance are restoring their usual service.

Asian Tigers and Silk Relo are first with D&I Standard
4th July 2022

Asian Tigers Singapore, and its sister company, Silk Relo, have become the first companies in the international relocation industry to have earned certification from the Human Resource Standards Institute in alignment with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 30415:2021: Human resource management (HRM) – Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) standards.

Gerson Relocation BV appoints new operational director
29th June 2022

Gerson Relocation BV appoints new operational director

Gerson Relocation BV has announced the appointment of Marco Bongers as operational director. Marco’s primary role is to oversee the operational matters for all corporate, private and trade customers. He will also be focussing on the development of trade business and building these relationships.