DASA becomes third OMNI member in UAE

DASA (Dubai Arabian Shipping Agency), headed by Craig Reilly, has become the third OMNI member in the UAE.  Although it’s a small country, it is home to many hundreds of moving companies.  Craig said that OMNI membership will help DASA raise itself above the crowd. “This sets us apart from much of our competition,” he […]

Suddath rejoins Atlas

Atlas® Van Lines has announced that Suddath Moving & Storage LLC has rejoined as an Atlas Agent. Atlas Van Lines, the largest subsidiary of Atlas® World Group, is owned by its Agents. Suddath, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, serves corporate, military, and consumer customers domestically and internationally. With 15 locations and an extensive domestic and global […]

Alfa Mobility appoints Mats Otterstedt as managing director for Sweden

  Alfa Mobility has announced the appointment of Mats Otterstedt as the new managing director for Sweden, effective January 26, 2024. Mats has a background in general management, sales, marketing, and operations.  He has worked in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America for companies including Ericsson, Ascom and Hexatronic. The company said that […]

An extraordinary life

How Dave Graebel built his business from one truck to one of the world’s leading RMCs. David W (Dave) Graebel, Founder and former Chairman of Graebel Companies Inc, died on 29 November. He was 94 years old. The organisation continues under the leadership of son Bill Graebel, current chair and CEO, along with its senior […]

Harm Meierdirks dies aged 56

Harm Meierdirks dies aged 56 Harm Meierdirks, Chairman of the Overseas Shippers Association (OSA) and Director of Carl Hartman, has died, aged just 56.  He had been diagnosed with two inoperable brain tumours in March last year and, despite several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, he passed away on 30 December, 2023. He leaves behind […]