Gerson Relocation promotes Nikki Browne to Supply Chain & Agent Partner Relationships Manager

Gerson Relocation are delighted to announce the promotion of Nikki Browne to Supply Chain & Agent Partner Relationships Manager. With immediate effect she will be responsible for managing agent relationships for international moving and relocation services.

Nikki’s role focuses on nurturing relationships with our agent partners, managing performance and costs, and ensuring service continuity worldwide.

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Because it’s there

Ian Waters from OMNI argues that, for the mobility industry to continue to thrive, change needs to be more than embraced, it must be driven.

When George Leigh Mallory, a British mountaineer, was asked 1923 why he wanted to be the first to climb Mount Everest he answered: ‘because it’s there’. It was that drive, that ambition that made him extraordinary. Perhaps it’s time the moving industry had a little more of the Mallory spirit. Let me explain.

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Vehicle imports to Peru

The Peruvian Government has approved on February 3rd 2020, the Decree 005-2020-MTC that regulates the importation of used vehicles to Peru. It states that  new or used vehicles can only be imported if:
1. It is no more than 2 (two) years old. Only models 2019 or 2020 will be accepted.
2. It must not have more than 32,000 Kms.
3. Vehicle with Diesel Motors are not allowed.
NOTE.- It has not been clarified yet how this Decree will affect Peruvian Diplomats returning from Official Missions.

Bulletin regarding the Novel Coronavirus outbreak and the impact on travel to Australia

The following information has been published by the Australian Government regarding travel and entry restrictions into Australia.

A consequence of these restrictions could be that any transferees that have been in China in the 14 days preceding a proposed entry to Australia may have to review their travel and moving plans. We recommend that any person traveling to Australia consider this information and plan accordingly.

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Paxton International receives gift of appreciation for refugee help

North Virginia-based Paxton International has been given a gift of appreciation by the NOVA Relief Center for its long-term support of the Syrian Refugee Blanket and Coat Drive. The gift was accepted by Mary K Paxton on behalf of the company.

Paxton has been actively involved in this humanitarian effort, providing a range of support including donations of boxes, time, manpower, trucking, storage, consolidation and transportation, since 2013.

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Suddath Announces Scott Perry as President of Moving & Logistics

Suddath have announced today the promotion of Scott Perry to President, Suddath Moving & Logistics.

In this role, Perry will oversee multiple lines of business at Suddath, including interstate household goods, global logistics, commercial moving and local moving. He will have full responsibility for Suddath’s branch network and distribution center operations across the country, keeping the organization focused on improving overall operational effectiveness, growing corporate revenues and maintaining a safe and high-quality experience for customers, employees and the local communities Suddath serves.

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Gerson Relocation Welcomes Claire Skillett

Gerson Relocation are delighted to announce Claire Skillett has joined their Client Services team.

In her role she will be supporting relocating assignees and carrying-out global move management for our corporate clients.

With a career of almost 20 years in the relocation business, Claire is highly experienced in both international moving and client relationship management. She joins as a great addition to Gerson Relocation’s growing Customer Services team.

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Metropolitan appoints Dora Sayegh USA Commercial Representative

Metropolitan would like to proudly announce that as of January 2020 Dora Sayegh has been appointed as USA Commercial Representative.

Dora has worked in the mobility industry since 1998 and has a vast knowledge of relocation, immigration and customised solutions for multinational companies and RMCs.

Dora will be responsible for liaising and working closer with Metropolitan’s USA clients and partners.