The Moving Company Partners with Save the Kiwi
27th May 2025

The Moving Company in New Zealand has announced its sponsorship of Save the Kiwi, a leading conservation charity dedicated to protecting New Zealand’s most iconic native bird. As a sponsor, the company is helping to ensure the survival of the kiwi for generations to come. Save the Kiwi is the only national charity dedicated solely to protecting New Zealand’s beloved kiwi. Their mission is simple but powerful: to grow kiwi populations and return them to safe places in the wild, where they can live and thrive without the threat of predators.

Through the development of predator-free habitats, partnership with iwi (the indigenous Māori society), and a network of passionate volunteers, Save the Kiwi has helped give thousands of kiwis a fighting chance. There are currently fewer than 70,000 kiwis left in the wild and their numbers declining. A spokesperson for The Moving Company said that the company is proud to sponsor Save the Kiwi. “As a New Zealand-owned and operated business with a strong connection to our heritage, we’re passionate about supporting initiatives that make a real impact. Our sponsorship directly supports kiwi conservation projects and contributes to long-term goals of increasing kiwi numbers and returning them to the wild. We’re excited to be taking part in meaningful, future-focused work that aligns with our company values and our connection to New Zealand.”

The Moving Company has its own kiwi (called MC), aligned with its sponsorship, seen hatching in the photo. The company will track the growth of MC through to its release into a predator free sanctuary for kiwis.

Photo: MC hatching

  

New environmental certification for New Zealand Van Lines
27th May 2025

New Zealand Van Lines has announced that it has achieved Toitū carbon reduce certification — a first for the New Zealand moving industry. The company said that the achievement reflected its long-term commitment to sustainability, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and building a more responsible future for the moving and storage industry. “This certification reinforces our leadership and demonstrates to our customers and partners that we are serious about the role we play in addressing climate change,” said Karlene van Zyl, the company’s Marketing Manager. Toitū Envirocare is New Zealand’s leading environmental certification provider, trusted by businesses committed to meaningful climate action. Their carbon reduce programme, based on ISO 14064-1 — the international standard for greenhouse gas emissions measurement and reduction — provides a science-backed framework to monitor and lower climate impact. “With Toitū’s independent verification, our customers can be confident that our sustainability efforts are real, measurable, and aligned with global best practices,” said Karlene.

Achieving certification required a detailed audit of the NZVL operations — including fleet fuel consumption, electricity use, logistics, and waste management systems. Establishing this baseline allowed the company to set clear, long-term emission reduction goals. These have included: upgrading to energy-efficient systems and technologies; reducing fuel use; optimising logistics to minimise unnecessary emissions; and personnel training in sustainable practices.

In the future the company also intends to: expand the use of electric vehicles; make smarter use of energy; and improve waste reduction and recycling systems.

Customs strike in Brazil
13th May 2025

OMNI member FINK Mobility in Brazil has advised of a strike by customs inspectors in the country.  Customs inspectors have been on ‘go slow’ since 26 November but have now announced a full strike. This is likely to affect import and export procedures for some time.
Members are advised to contact their local agent regarding movements to or from the country and for the latest updates.

Gosselin acquires the Doree Bonner International Group in the UK
1st May 2025

Gosselin, headquartered in Belgium, has announced that it has acquired Doree Bonner International Group in the United Kingdom.

The acquisition is part of Gosselin’s strategy to consolidate and strengthen the company’s position in the important market of the United Kingdom, together with its pan-European presence. With 11 branch locations in the country, Doree Bonner has established itself as one of the largest moving services providers, with a strong reputation in local, long-distance, international, office and commercial, and storage services. This adds to Gosselin’s presence in the market, having initially entered in 2017 with its acquisition of DT Moving which it subsequently rebranded to Gosselin in 2020.

To maintain the history of success and leadership continuity at Doree Bonner, Managing Director, Jason Herbert, and Finance Director UK, Simon Norrington will become shareholders of Gosselin Mobility UK Ltd and will manage the existing Gosselin operation in the United Kingdom in addition to their ongoing management of the Doree Bonner Group. Geoff Watson will also continue his active role in representing and supporting Jason and the business. Gordon Lyall will continue to provide part-time support to Jason and the UK Board over the coming years, ensuring continuity and strategic guidance.

“The acquisition of Doree Bonner is not only an investment in growing our market share in international removals, but also an investment into a strong diversification of our UK business,” said Marcel Jörg, Chief Executive Officer of Gosselin Moving. “Doree Bonner has built a healthy mix between different revenue streams and removal types which made it very successful.”

“Our interest was triggered because Doree Bonner is an asset-based organisation with trucks and teams on the ground and we see opportunities to expand the diversified business segments they operate into several of our other branches,” added Marc Smet, CEO of the Gosselin Group.

Co-founders of Doree Bonner, Geoff Watson and Gordon Lyall said, “We are delighted to be a part of the Gosselin Group. The transaction strengthens the company for the future and provides further opportunities for growth and for our loyal and energetic team, as part of such a well-respected European brand.”

“Joining the Gosselin family is an immensely proud moment for our Company and all its employees,” said Jason Herbert Managing Director UK. “It is a major compliment to our whole team that their hard work and the strong financial performance, resulted in Gosselin identifying DBI as the company to help grow its UK business across both brands.”

The Doree Bonner International Group was established in 1994 but its origins date way back to 1929 when Bonners was founded and then acquired by Dorees Removals in 1953. It employs 180 people who generate sales of £19 million. Its Head Office is in Dartford Kent.

Photo:  Doree Bonner truck

Check before shipping to Myanmar
3rd April 2025

Dear Partners and Colleagues,

 On Friday, March 28, at approximately 1:15 PM, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 magnitude struck central Myanmar. The tremor, which lasted an unusually long 4 to 5 minutes, was deeply unsettling, particularly in Yangon, where intense shaking was felt. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries or structural damages in Yangon. However, the already unstable power grid has been further affected, leaving many residents with only 2 to 4 hours of electricity per day—an immense challenge given the current high temperatures.

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Global in Portugal acquires Starmuseum fine art
13th March 2025

Global International Relocation in Portugal has announced the acquisition of Starmuseum, a well-known company in the fine art logistics sector. The company said that this strategic move marks the beginning of a new chapter, combining strengths and expertise, to offer a more robust and globally connected service to its clients.

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