All the latest news from OMNI

Canal Becomes First International Moving Company to obtain AEO certification
9th April 2018

As part of their efforts of continuing to add value to their customers and trading partners, Canal Movers & Logistics Corp., has obtained the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification, becoming the first international moving company in Latin America and the Caribbean to achieve this.

AEO is a global accreditation program from the World Customs Organization thru the National Customs Authorities to facilitate trade, improve safety and security, and standardized the application of customs controls. This validates the safety of the supply chain process and compliance of customs procedures; allowing priority treatment, fewer delayed shipments, lower inspections, among other benefits.

This new accomplishment adds to Canal Movers & Logistics Corp. current certifications as ISO 9001-2015, FAIM Plus, LACMA Certified Packers, and Business Alliance for Secured Commerce (BASC). This guarantees to our customers that our operations are performed following global security policies.

“Canal Movers & Logistics Corp. commits to keep improving the quality of our services”, as indicated by Walter M. Laffitte, President & CEO.

A sniper’s approach to digital marketing
6th April 2018

Justin Taylor, the managing director of Graphitas in the UK, returned to the OMNI conference after his successful digital media presentation in the Seychelles to deliver the second instalment on how to market your company online. This time he focused on targeting through Facebook.

TheMIGroup – Celebrating 40 Years in the Relocation Business
3rd April 2018

TheMIGroup’s humble beginnings date back to the late 1970’s, back when the concept of “globalization”
was just starting to ripple through the international business community. Company founder, Bryan Bennett saw the opportunity in this shifting climate, and set out to start his own specialist international household goods moving company.

Larry Matthews, CRP, has joined Aires as a Global Account Manager based in the Gulf Coast Regional Office
3rd April 2018

Aires is pleased to announce that Larry Matthews, CRP, has joined the company as a Global Account Manager based in the Gulf Coast Regional Office. In his role, Larry will be responsible for developing Aires’ regional sales and finding solutions to meet client needs through collaboration, partnership, and understanding their culture.

OMNI Conference, 2018 – A Summary
29th March 2018

The annual OMNI conference took place in Palm Beach, Florida from 19-22 March 2018. The OMNI conference is open to all OMNI members and provides a forum for the owners and CEOs of the world’s leading mobility companies to share experiences and learn from each other.

Mark Olsen Presents at OMNI Annual Conference
29th March 2018

OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International) held its annual conference this week at the Four Seasons Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida from the 19th through the 22nd. OMNI invited Parsifal CEO, Mark Olsen, to an informative interview session as a pioneer and market leader in relocation technology and audits. Interviewer Nigel Saunders (Nuss Relocations) provided Mr. Olsen with a wide range of questions to learn more about Parsifal, its services and most current technologies to explore how OMNI members can operate to facilitate their processes more efficiently.

Graebel Companies, Inc. Expands With Regional Operations Center in Phoenix
28th March 2018

Graebel Companies, Inc., a leading provider of workforce and workplace mobility solutions for Fortune 500 and Global 1000 firms, has expanded with a new regional operations center in Phoenix. The office, which has been serving national and multinational clients for several months, is a full-service center, including operations, supplier development and corporate training.

OMNI takes risk and compliance seriously by making Dow Jones vetting compulsory throughout its network
13th March 2018

OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International) has become the first mobility commercial network in the world to have 100% of its members, and their supply chains, vetted for risk and compliance through a third party. This provides all OMNI members’ clients – corporate, Relocation Management Companies (RMC), trade and private – with the best possible assurance that the entire OMNI network is free from compliance concerns.

Updates to OMNI Country Guides
7th March 2018

We have made a number of updates to our comprehensive Country Guides.

Recent updates to guides include: Florida, California, Arkansas, Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Arizona, Alaska and Colorado.

We have also updated and verified visa information for all countries from St Vincent and Grenadines to Zimbabwe. Other time-sensitive information like events and safety information is also updated regularly.

Aires appoints Fiona Williams, GMS, as Director, Strategic Solutions for the EMEA and APAC regions
23rd February 2018

Aires is pleased to announce that Fiona Williams, GMS, has joined the company as Director, Strategic Solutions for the EMEA and APAC regions. In her role, Fiona will be responsible for growing Aires’ regional sales and account management initiatives.