The International Association of Movers magazine, the Portal, is read by thousands around the world and distributed to more than 170 countries six times a year. It serves as the leading source of information, advertising and communications to IAM members. We welcome submissions of articles and news from our members in every issue. The Submit Your Story page details regular columns to which you may submit articles and news, as well as our submission guidelines and instructions.

 

Themes for 2026 Issues

 

January/February 2026 (Deadline: December 19, 2025)

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Selling Trust in the Noise Economy

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In a marketplace crowded with automation, rapid-response demands, and AI-generated noise, one question now defines every business: How do you earn trust when customers and partners have endless options and expect answers instantly? The first 2026 issue of the Portal invites contributors to share strategies for earning and maintaining trust.

 

 

March/April (Deadline: February 20)

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Who’s Really Moving, and Why?

From Goods to Lifestyles
 

​What does moving look like when the move isn’t just physical, but cultural, professional, and digital? In this issue, we invite contributors to explore the rise of lifestyle mobility, digital nomads, micro-expats, and new service partnerships (e.g., real estate, immigration, relocation tech), along with global economic insights on workforce movement.

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Read the full submission guidelines and writing suggestions!

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May/June (Deadline: April 4)

 

The Algorithm and the Apprentice 
Real Stories from the Front Lines of Human-AI Collaboration
 

​With AI now embedded across operations, what does a responsible, effective human AI partnership really look like? We ask contributors to tell their stories of working with AI in pricing, claims, forecasting, and automation, all balanced with lessons on bias, ethical guardrails, and the limits of over-automation.​

 

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July/August (Deadline: June 6)

 

Two Features:

 

The IAM-YP Issue: Global Trailblazers. Innovating the Future of Moving

This theme highlights how YPs are testing ideas in real-world environments, solving practical challenges, and rethinking how moving works across borders. Their curiosity turns to continuously adapting and strengthening the systems that move people and businesses worldwide. Contributors are invited to share how they are exploring new tools, solving everyday challenges in smarter ways, building skills that will continue to matter, and shaping how people, goods, and businesses move globally.
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In a Fragmented World, Belonging Matters More

​​How can IAM, with the support of its volunteer leadership, create unity and visibility in a fragmented and consolidating industry?Authors are invited to share their perspectives on affiliation, identity, and advocacy. Spotlights independent movers, cross-border collaboration, and IAM’s role in standard-setting and global connection.

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September/October (Deadline: August 8)

 

The Advantage of Uncertainty
Futureproofing Moving
 

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How do members design for volatility, from political instability to supply chain disruption to climate events? Authors will contribute their strategic insights on proactive risk management, scenario planning, and organizational risk frameworks and lessons from adjacent industries.

 

November/December (Deadline: October 31)

Member-Led Insights from the Annual Meeting
What the industry told us

Annual Meeting attendees will be asked to detail what priorities, innovations, and challenges emerged directly from their conference experience. This article will present a curated summary of Learning Lab sessions, panel discussions, and networking insights, along with capturing member-driven momentum and elevating standout voices.​