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From its vibrant culture to its stunning landscapes and thriving economy, Portugal offers a wealth of opportunities for expatriates seeking new adventures and career prospects. If you’re considering moving to Portugal, this article is for you.
Denmark, with its high quality of life, progressive social policies, and stunning landscapes, has become an increasingly popular destination for expatriates seeking a new adventure. From the charming streets of Copenhagen to the serene countryside, Denmark offers a unique blend of modernity and tradition. However, before you embark on your journey to this Scandinavian gem, here are some essential things you need to know to ensure a seamless relocation and a fulfilling experience in Denmark.
Relocating can be a hugely exciting experience, bringing a mix of emotions for everyone involved. Yet, navigating the journey as a parent can be especially challenging, posing questions about how to tell your children about the move and how to cope with their changing emotions, as well as your own. Although every family is different and children will undoubtedly react in their own unique way, we have put together some top tips for relocating with children based on our experiences.
The start of 2024 has seen freight rates rising sharply, which will have a knock-on effect for global relocation and removals services and especially for shipments between Asia and Europe. Although rates are not at the levels seen during the Covid pandemic, the sharp rise is significant.
The increase is being driven by container ships being diverted away from the Red Sea as a result of recent attacks in the area by Houthi rebels based in Yemen. Since 18th November, the Houthis have carried out more than 20 attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. However, the ...
We recently spoke to Sam Toole, Rates & Commercial Pricing Manager, and Michael Jackson, Move Manager, from the Icon Move team. They both attended the IAM conference in October this year as their first experience of an international conference with Icon.
We spoke to Jack Lynch (Move Manager) and Catrina Kemp (Marketing Executive) who recently attended the FEM EMEA EMMAs award ceremony on behalf of Icon. As relative newcomers to the global mobility industry, for both of them it was their first experience of an industry event. Read their thoughts and key takeaways on the evening.
Sweden is a popular destination for expats due to its high quality of life, beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Before relocating, there are some key things you should know about living in Sweden.
We are very proud to announce that Vanessa Szmagara has been promoted to Quality & Supply Chain Director. The move recognises Vanessa’s exceptional leadership in delivering consistent quality across our range of relocation and moving services.
We are pleased to announce that Rebecca Ticehurst has been promoted to Global Relocation Director at Icon. Rebecca started at Icon almost 15 years ago and has, most recently, been our Global Mobility Operations Manager. She is responsible for the delivery of our exceptional Icon Relo, Icon DSP and Icon Stay services and ensuring full customer satisfaction.