Coming Up in the Portal

In every issue of the Portal, we invite our authors to share their experiences, success stories, learning experiences, and vision with others in the moving and forwarding industry. In addition to our regular columns, feature articles for each issue are united by a central theme. This page contains the theme, guidelines, and deadlines for the upcoming issue of the magazine and will change regularly. Our editorial calendar will give you a glance further into future issues, and the Submit Your Story page details regular columns to which you may submit articles and news, as well as our submission guidelines and instructions.

May/June 2025

Defending Your Data

Peak season isn't just busy for movers; it’s prime time for cyber threats. With most cyberattacks starting with human error, your employees are your first line of defense. This issue of the Portal explores how to safeguard your business from phishing scams, ransomware, and other digital threats while strengthening trust through data privacy.

We're looking for submissions that will help readers reinforce security policies, educate their teams, and implement proactive strategies to protect their company.

Here are some example topics for you to consider for your Portal contribution:

What are the biggest cybersecurity threats facing moving companies during peak season, and how can businesses proactively mitigate them?
How can moving companies build a cohesive, company-wide data strategy to protect sensitive information while enabling secure and efficient data sharing across teams, partners, and systems?
How can moving companies balance digital transformation with cybersecurity, ensuring both operational efficiency and robust data protection in an increasingly interconnected industry?
What role does data privacy play in building customer trust, and how can companies use it as a competitive advantage?
What essential cybersecurity policies should every moving company have in place, especially regarding employee access, data protection, and incident response?

Contribution Deadline: April 11

Please familiarize yourself with our Submission Guidelines to ensure your contribution meets standards for content and length.

Please send all inquiries and submissions to Will Kohudic, Editor, at william.kohudic@iamovers.org.

Write a complete, concise (800 word maximum) article on the posted topic. Up to 10 high-quality submissions will be accepted for each feature story.
NEW Policy Regarding Use of AI: While AI-powered tools like ChatGPT can be useful in researching and outlining your contribution, we ask that you do the writing yourself; our readers want to hear your ideas in your own voice.
High-resolution digital photos (as separate image files, not embedded in your Word document) are welcome and will be used with your story as space permits.
The word limit for feature story contributions is 800 words. Remember that all submissions are subject to editing.
You may provide your text in an email message or as an attached Word document (no PDF files, please).
Be sure to include the author's name, job title and company with your submission.
Send your contribution and any questions to william.kohudic@iamovers.org.
Photos must be high-resolution for print; a mobile phone photo at actual/original size is usually acceptable.