Industry News

The New System for Moving Troops Belongings is Creating Some Angst

2023.09.22 - Some industry representatives are warning that lower rates being offered to moving companies under a new $6.2 billion contract will affect the quality of service members’ personal property moves and will even force some companies out of business.

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USTRANSCOM PP Advisory # 23-0112 News Update GHC Timeline Adjustment

2023.09.11 - USTC advisory announcing an adjustment to the timeline under which shipments will be ordered using the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC). In short, local shipments under GHC, will likely begin later in 2023 instead of the initial target of September.

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USTRANSCOM and HomeSafe Alliance continue Global Household Goods Contract transition

2023.09.11 - The Defense Personal Property Management Office (DPMO) at U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and the military services’ personal property functions have adjusted the timeline under which shipments will be ordered using the Global Household Goods Contract.

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Movers" Call to Action: Outreach to Congress on Global Household Goods Contract Program

2023.12.12 - Law makers have asked that ATA-MSC and you, our member companies, help in getting other lawmakers to join them in signing these letters. To support this effort, we invite you to draft a short letter urging your Congressional representatives to join as signatories to the letters.

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USTRANSCOM PP Advisory #24-0026 GHC Update to Industry

2023.12.07 - As a valued member of our DP3 Enterprise, we are committed to keeping you updated on the progress of our transition to the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC). Please find attached an advisory about USTRANSCOM’s decision to delay the start of GHC shipments to accommodate additional information technology systems testing. The advisory includes additional links to read more about the announcements and other information regarding GHC.

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