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Curt Smigel Joins Arpin International as Director, Business Development

2012-05-16T14:02:47+00:00

Curt Smigel has joined Arpin International Group in New York as director of business development.

Arpin International Group Boston Promotes Jessica Cavallaro to International Manager

2012-05-10T20:20:06+00:00

Jessica Cavallaro has been promoted to international manager of Arpin International Group’s Boston office.

“In her duties as an international relocation coordinator, Jessica has demonstrated outstanding customer service and communication skills with all of our accounts, agents and sales team members,” said Mark Dearborn, vice president of customer care. “She is truly a credit to our company and this is a very well deserved promotion. I know she will continue to perform superbly in her new role.”

Truckers Strike at Port Klang, Malaysia

2012-05-09T14:53:18+00:00

Arpin Group has been advised that the strike by container haulage drivers at Port Klang, the main import and export gateway by sea into Malaysia, is continuing with no immediate end in sight. The strike has resulted in a backlog of containers at the port. In addition, the movement is beginning to take hold in other areas of the country with a protest/strike by drivers at the Port of Pasir Gudang, Johor, scheduled for May 11, 2012.

Arpin International Group Opens Branch Office in Arizona

2012-04-26T14:28:39+00:00

Arpin International Group has opened a new branch office in Phoenix, the company’s first in Arizona, to accommodate its growing operation in the Southwest.

Arpin Group Dedicates New “Green” Global Headquarters to Late Paul Arpin, Sr.

2012-04-16T20:06:50+00:00

Arpin Group President and CEO, David Arpin, joined by his brother and Executive Vice President, Peter Arpin, dedicated the company’s new global headquarters to the late Paul Arpin, Sr. in a special ribbon-cutting event.

A new plaque displays a picture of Paul Arpin, Sr. (1925 - 2010) and a quote, “May the work I've done speak for me.”

Cathy Heuckel Transferred to Arpin Germany to Serve as Liaison, Relocation Coordinator

2012-01-20T04:04:47+00:00

Arpin International Group has transferred Cathy Hueckel from its headquarters in East Greenwich, R.I., to Ginsheim Gustavsburg, Germany, to act as liaison and continue in her role as relocation coordinator.

Arpin Renewable Energy Mentors Brown University Students to Shape Future of Transportation Industry

2011-12-13T20:12:43+00:00

Arpin Renewable Energy has formed a partnership with Brown University’s entrepreneurship program to expand the use of solar energy in the transportation industry.

“I am very excited to be mentoring Brown University student entrepreneurs to shape the future of energy in the moving and transportation industry,” said Peter Arpin, president and CEO of Arpin Renewable Energy. “So far, their presentations on the subject of lowering costs and reducing our impact on the environment have demonstrated exceptional promise and I’m looking forward to seeing the students’ conclusions at the end of the semester.”

Arpin International Group Officers Receive AMSA RIM Certifications

2011-12-02T19:41:10+00:00

Arpin International Group announced today that four of its officers, Bob Sullivan, Chris Hood, Mark Greene and Silvia Louro have each received a Registered International Mover® (RIM) certification from the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA). The Arpin International Group U.S. office holds its own RIM certification.

“The RIM program was created to provide customers of international household goods relocation services with a standardized, independent means of differentiating and selecting qualified moving companies throughout the world,” said Linda Bauer Darr, president and CEO of AMSA. “We are proud to certify these Arpin International Group officers and affirm their commitment to the highest ethical standards of our industry.”

Arpin International Group Sponsors Arctic Cup Ice Hockey Tournament

2011-11-30T21:00:18+00:00

Arpin International Group announced today that it is sponsoring the Arctic Cup, an international ice hockey tournament of Arctic countries, which will be held December 8-10, 2011, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The goal of the tournament is to draw attention to the preservation of natural resources in the Arctic.

Arpin International Group Vice Presidents, Bob Sullivan and Mark Dearborn, will be playing in the tournament representing the United States.

Arpin International Movers of Ireland Expands, Changes Name

2011-10-10T13:55:33+00:00

Arpin International Movers of Ireland has moved its offices to a larger facility to accommodate a surge in business which required an increase in personnel and space.

“We have had a very successful start to our third year in Ireland, with business doubling for the key relocation months of June, July and August, from the same period in 2010,” said Dee Hulse, managing director of Arpin International Movers of Ireland.

Chennai Port Congestion

2011-10-06T14:03:54+00:00

Please note that due to a significant increase in demand, the Port of Chennai, located in South-East India, is currently experiencing difficulties evacuating/exporting containers in a timely fashion. This situation is expected to continue for the next several weeks.

Shipping News from Around the World

2011-07-15T18:42:53+00:00

Mumbai Bombings

As you may be aware, several terrorist bombings occurred in Mumbai, India earlier in the week. Consequently, Indian authorities have issued high security alerts for Mumbai, New Delhi, and Kolkata. Therefore, we are expecting transportation disruptions and general service delays in these areas. Our heart goes out to those affected by this horrible event and we wish our fellow Indian friends a prompt recovery.

Postal Service halted in Canada

2011-06-16T17:40:22+00:00

As of Tuesday, June 14, 2011, the Canada Post has suspended all operations in a lockout of the Canadian postal workers who were engaging in a series of rotating strike actions against the post office. This will, of course, put a halt to mail service throughout the country until an agreement between the parties is reached.

Arpin International Group Honored with ‘Lexicon World of Quality’ Award From Lexicon Relocation

2011-06-09T18:26:04+00:00

Arpin International Group was recently honored with the first annual ‘Lexicon World of Quality’ award by Lexicon Relocation in a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nev. on May 17, 2011. The awards reception, attended by more than 100 global mobility professionals, was held to recognize customer satisfaction and performance excellence in global mobility.

Trish Manchester Promoted to Assistant Supervisor, Arpin Van Lines’ Registration Department

2011-05-25T17:34:14+00:00

Trish Manchester has been promoted to assistant supervisor of the Arpin Van Lines registration department.

Manchester has been with Arpin since 2009 and was selected as Positive Performer of the Month in November 2010.

“As many members of our agency family, drivers, and corporate team members know, Trish is always positive and ready to help,” said David Vieira, senior vice president of operations at Arpin Group. “She has constantly expressed an interest to learn more and take on more responsibility. Trish gives the very best in customer service.”

Trish Manchester resides in Warwick, R.I.

Truck Drivers Go On Strike At Shanghai Ports

2011-04-21T15:05:33+00:00

Please note that operations at major container ports in Shanghai (including Baoshan and Yangshan) have been disrupted due to a strike by thousands of the country’s truck drivers. Although state media did not report on the incident, we have received confirmation of the strike from Arpin Group’s Shanghai office.

New Customs Regulations in Argentina

2011-04-19T15:13:11+00:00

Effective immediately, Argentine Customs has extended its mandatory 100% customs inspections to include all export and import shipments. Prior to this date, only export shipments were affected. This procedural change was first implemented in July 2010 as a result of illegal drugs being confiscated from an international household goods shipment.

2011 Midwest Relocation Conference Breaks Attendance Record

2011-04-19T13:22:50+00:00

The Annual 2011 Midwest Relocation Conference, held April 4th and 5th at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Chicago, which featured many new changes and improvements from previous years, broke its own attendance and sponsorship records.

David Arpin Elected to Lead AMSA, Marco Uriati Named Chairman of Legal Advisory Council

2011-03-29T14:01:46+00:00

David Arpin, president and CEO of Arpin Group, has been elected chairman of the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA), the national trade association for the professional moving industry. David Arpin replaces Larry Fry, president of Fry-Wagner Moving & Storage, who becomes immediate past chairman.

Service Interruption Alert: Some Japan/Asia shipments impacted by Tsunami

2011-03-14T21:18:29+00:00

The massive earthquake, which occurred at 2:46 pm (local time) on March 11, 2011 approximately 179 km east of Sendai, Japan, has disrupted some vessel schedules and operations due to delays in berthing, temporary suspension of operations and some port omissions.