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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.

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.

USTRANSCOM Ramps Up Collaboration to Implement Global Household Goods Contract

2023.03.09 - United States Transportation Command is gaining momentum on its efforts to begin a phased launch of personal property shipments moving under the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) in September of 2023.

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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