5/12/2004

Allied Van Lines Launches New Web Site — The Definitive Source on Moving

Allied Van Line’s new Web site (www.allied.com) is more than just another stop on the Internet highway; it is designed to be the world’s definitive source of information for relocating families.

And, it was launched just at the right time – at the beginning of National Moving Month in May.

Between May and September, more than 21 million families will relocate. During this moving “crunch time,” mobile families need real-time answers about the moving process and issues that can delay or even derail a move if not answered quickly – and accurately.

“Our new Web site is designed to be all encompassing,” says Tim Schneeman, general manager of Allied Van Lines. “We want it to answer every question about a move, from the climate of a new city to the current mortgage rates available.”

“Our goal for this site was to create the online relocation source so families can focus on their new lives and not spend precious time searching for answers to basic, but critical questions.”

The new site includes:

• Ballpark Estimator – estimated cost of a professional move within minutes through four easy-to-follow steps.

• City Reports – detailed city profiles including cost of living comparisons, school reports and even traffic patterns.

• Salary Calculators – helpful information on the buying power consumers will have in their new city based on their current salary.

• A Countdown to Moving Day – a step-by-step guide for an upcoming relocation, illustrated tutorials and online moving videos.

• International Moves – information on what you can and can’t bring across borders, what items you should ship and what you should bring along with you on the flight.

• Packing Tips – recommendations and advice on how to safely wrap and pack treasured family heirlooms and household items.

• Preparing Children – advice on how to help them cope in their new surroundings and advice on how to deal with a child who doesn’t want to move.

• Family Fun – E-move cards to share your new address and an interactive, “pop-able” bubble wrap game.

Established in 1928, Allied Van Lines, with more than 500 agent locations in North America, is an experienced leader in household goods moving and specialized transportation services. Allied is one of the established global brands of SIRVA, Inc., (NYSE: SIR), a leader in providing relocation services to corporations, consumers and governments around the world. To request Allied’s free “Guide to a Good Move” brochure or for more information about Allied, visit www.allied.com.

About SIRVA, Inc.

SIRVA, Inc. is a leader in providing relocation solutions to a well-established and diverse customer base around the world. The company is one of the leading global providers that can handle all aspects of relocations end-to-end within its own network, including home purchase and home sale services, household goods moving, mortgage services and insurance. SIRVA conducts more than 365,000 relocations per year, transferring corporate and government employees and moving individual consumers. The company operates in more than 40 countries with approximately 7,700 employees and an extensive network of agents and other service providers. SIRVA’s well-recognized brands include Allied, northAmerican, Global, and SIRVA Relocation in North America; Pickfords in the U.K.; Maison Huet in France; Kungsholms in Sweden; ADAM in Denmark; Majortrans Flytteservice in Norway; Arthur Pierre in Belgium; Varekamp in The Netherlands; and Allied Pickfords in the Asia Pacific region. More information about SIRVA can be found on the company’s Web site at www.sirva.com.

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