News
2010
Sterling manager to develop industry best-practice at FIDI
24-11-2010
General Manager (France), Arnaud Benoit, has been elected Vice-President of FIDI France.
Sterling are ‘Relocation Management Company of the Year’
17-11-2010
Sterling have been awarded the EMMA (Expatriate Management and Mobility Award) for Relocation Management Company of the Year, as well as being Highly Commended for both International Moving Company of the Year and Best Vendor Partnership.
Restrictions on household goods carried as air cargo inbound to the US
09-11-2010
We have been advised by the major US airlines that they are implementing a 30 day ban on cargo which represents an elevated risk – this includes all shipments of household goods or personal effects.
Privacy concerns over US moves
01-11-2010
Assignees’ personal details are being made publically available by US Customs Border Patrol (CBP) unless they opt out prior to moving, Sterling has learnt.
Shipping lines face container shortage
30-07-2010
Shipping lines, globally, are facing shortages of steel containers, which may mean delays to some household goods shipments.
Lost in Translation?
30-06-2010
Culture shock can have a big impact on assignment success. But there’s much you can do to help- employees settle-in.
Language opens the door to new markets
30-06-2010
At a time of global economic downturn, tapping into new markets has never been so relevant to the success, indeed survival, of businesses worldwide…
Countries of the Next Generation
06-05-2010
In the past decade we have seen the inexorable rise of the so-called BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China). And the new decade will likely see countries in Africa and the Middle East having a much greater role to play in the world economy.
School Places Disappearing Fast
03-05-2010
Due to a rise in the birth rate, the financial climate and closure of some private schools it has become increasingly difficult. Many LEAs (local education authorities) are finding it difficult to cope with a recent surge in school applications. Some local authorities in parts of the country have been forced to install mobile classrooms and educate children in Church halls due to the shortage of spaces.
Weak Pound Affects Cost of Living
03-05-2010
International assignees have seen their cost of living increase as the pound reaches a new low against world currencies. Sterling’s volatility is likely to increase over the coming weeks as political point scoring and fears of a hung parliament increase insecurity in the run up to the election.