UK Minister for Exports responds amidst calls for shipping industry competition enquiry
UK Government Minister for Exports, Graham Stuart MP, has responded to calls for an investigation into competition within the shipping industry. Leading overseas removals specialist, John Mason International, raised concerns over soaring container costs over recent months – siting a perfect storm of Brexit, the pandemic and the Suez Canal incident as the stimulant for […]
British Association of Removals issues update on current international shipping problems
This morning the BAR issued an update to the public to explain the issues currently affecting moving and how the increase in delays and cost are not the fault of the moving company but lie squarely with the shipping line. A copy of this can be downloaded here.
International removals specialist calls on UK government and competition watchdog to step in amidst global shipping crisis
John Mason International is joining a number of businesses, across the UK and abroad, in calling for the competition watchdog to investigate the shipping industry over soaring container costs. One of the country’s leading international removals specialists, John Mason International was founded in 1884, and has been helping individuals and families move their lives abroad […]
Video surveys – a more accurate start to moving abroad
With the Covid-19 pandemic landing the country, and the rest of the world, with one of the most challenging years ever, many of us have learned to adapt our personal and working lives – often for the better. From setting up offices at home, and cherishing the relationships we have with family and friends – […]
The Danger of Fake Moving Company Reviews
Service reviews are crucial to helping you make a buying decision, but how much you can trust reviews often depends on the platform. As commerce goes online, more and more of us are relying on reviews to make our buying decisions. However, in a world in which fake content is everywhere, how much can we […]
A Guide To Comparing International Removal Quotes Fairly
Congratulations! You’ve already made one of the most important decisions of your life – to move from the UK and put down roots in a new country. Now you’re thinking about how to get there. For you it’ll be an enjoyable, if somewhat tiring, process. Just pack your things and jump on the plane. But […]
Groupage Shipments – Sharing is caring and it can help reduce your shipping costs!
Upping sticks from the UK to a far flung corner of the World is an exciting but somewhat challenging business. There are many things to consider – from sorting visas and bank accounts to arranging travel and removals. You may have a huge array of furniture and personal items you’d like to take with you […]
Importance of selecting a FIDI FAIM International Removals company to move your items
FIDI (Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs Internationaux; The Federation of International Movers) is a global umbrella organisation of international moving and relocation businesses. It describes itself as a worldwide industry standard for top quality movers and has pioneered the FIDI Accredited International Mover (FAIM) Quality Management Programme, a quality certification programme dedicated exclusively to the international […]
How to weather the perils of container shipping
It’s difficult to grasp the magnitude of the container shipping industry unless you’re directly involved. At any one time there can be 33 million containers, each measuring 20 x 20 feet, aboard upwards of 50,000 vast shipping vessels, some the size of four football pitches! These vessels drift around the globe, barely making a dent […]