RELOCATION BLOG

As most of you will know the shipping industry has faced significant challenges since the start of the pandemic which has had a major impact on the cost and service levels from Shipping Lines for container shipments for relocating employees.

The way in which we buy services in any industry, not just global mobility, has evolved. Buyer/Seller relationships are much more consultative on both sides and there is huge value in investing in creating a vendor relationship that is not just ‘fit for purpose’ but at ‘peak fitness’.

With an increasing need to offer the best packages to attract and retain top talent, what should you be considering to deliver a VIP relocation experience?

FIDI, the leading professional association for International Household Goods Movers, has written to its members around the world to update them on the impact on the moving industry of the significant rises in energy costs. 

As most of you will know the shipping industry has faced significant challenges since the start of the pandemic which has had a major impact on the cost and service levels from Shipping Lines for container shipments for relocating employees.

The British Association of Removers (BAR) have issued updated guidance (October 2021) regarding the current state of the shipping market and expectations for 2022. 

The British Association of Removers (BAR) have issued updated guidance (September 2021) regarding the current state of the shipping market. 

Bournes Moves has announced its acquisition of local Removals and Storage Company Robinsons of Aylesbury. The move adds strength to Bournes coverage of South East UK and brings the expertise and extensive resources of Bournes to a wider audience. 

Bournes are proud to offer all clients the opportunity to incorporate sustainability into relocation services by offsetting the carbon emissions generated by household goods moves, through the ecolegIT sustainability program.

A few years ago we changed our customer satisfaction scoring system to try and find out more than just ‘if’ the assignees we relocated were happy, but also why. We wanted to know what it was about their experience that made it a positive one; what made them delighted or when they didn’t feel that way, where had we got it wrong and what could we do to fix it?