News

January 19, 2012 - Cathy Heuckel Transferred to Arpin Germany to Serve as Liaison, Relocation Coordinator

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.

December 13, 2011 - Arpin Renewable Energy Mentors Brown University Students to Shape Future of Transportation Industry

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.”

December 02, 2011 - Arpin International Group Officers Receive AMSA RIM Certifications

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.”

November 30, 2011 - Arpin International Group Sponsors Arctic Cup Ice Hockey Tournament

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.

October 10, 2011 - Arpin International Movers of Ireland Expands,  Changes Name

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.

October 06, 2011 - Chennai Port Congestion

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. 

July 15, 2011 - Shipping News from Around the World

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.

June 16, 2011 - Postal Service halted in Canada

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.

June 09, 2011 - Arpin International Group Honored with ‘Lexicon World of Quality’ Award From Lexicon Relocation

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.

May 25, 2011 - Trish Manchester Promoted to Assistant Supervisor,  Arpin Van Lines’ Registration Department

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.