http://www.truckeurope.net/rss.php Stay informed of recent news through RSS feeds 84 http://www.mmm.be/www/default.asp http://www.imustbe.be/mmm/logo.gif 284 en © 2009 MMM Business Media http://www.truckeurope.net/www/default.asp?iaa_opens_in_more_optimistic_climate_47999-en-169-175656.html ]]> The next IAA show in Hanover is already set to be a success. “We are expecting more than 700 exhibitors and the IAA will take place in a context of positive economic developments for the heavy goods vehicles industry” stated Matthias Wissmann president of the VDA the German automobile industry association which organises the event. ... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT Claude YvensProducts http://www.truckeurope.net/www/default.asp?nouveau_concessionnaire_polonais_pour_kassbohrer_48112-en-210-175847.html ]]>Kässbohrer s´appuie désormais sur un nouveau concessionnaire en Pologne : Timex dont le siège est établi à Varsovie. Timex est une société active dans la finance, le transport et les secteurs industriels.... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:39:37 GMT Michel BuckinxPolandGermanyProducts http://www.truckeurope.net/www/default.asp?logitrans_a_istanbul_47966-en-188-175605.html Le salon Logitrans se tiendra du 4 au 6 novembre prochains à Istanbul Expo Center. Cette 4e édition organisée par Eko Fair Company se tiendra ainsi dans un pays qui joue un rôle de plus en plus important dans l´économie mondiale. L´import/export Turc représentait en 2009 un montant de 240 milliards de dollars. ... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:18:07 GMT Michel BuckinxEconomyTurkey http://www.truckeurope.net/www/default.asp?transport_prices_plummet_during_first_quarter_47704-en-128-175151.html ]]>According to the third edition of the Capgemini/Transporeon Transport Market Monitor transport prices plummeted between the 4th quarter of 2009 and the 1st quarter of 2010. The situation improved in March however following a severe drop in January and February but over the quarter as a whole the index fell back to the level of the 2nd quarter of 2009. ... Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:26:21 GMT Claude YvensEconomy http://www.truckeurope.net/www/default.asp?european_index_drops_47680-en-128-175106.html ]]>The European Freight Forwarding Index (Danske Bank) indicates a decrease during the month of May from an index of 78 to 70. This time it is the European public debt crisis which has had an impact. The decrease involves the road and maritime sectors. In absolute terms the index nevertheless remains good because it is over 50 which indicates growth. ... Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:03:11 GMT Michel BuckinxEconomyGermanyBelgiumBulgariaFranceGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyNetherlandsPolandPortugalCzech RepublicRomaniaSlovakiaTurkeyUnited KingdomOther countries http://www.truckeurope.net/www/default.asp?vos_logistics_restructures_again_and_sheds_200_jobs_47679-en-128-175103.html Dutch group Vos Logistics intends to optimise the organisation of its international transport activities. This objective will be accompanied by the continuation of the `Operational Excellence´ programme which aims to increase the efficiency and quality of its network of installations.  The objective is to strengthen the group´s European positioning. The Vos group intends in particular to make international transport more flexible and to move into Eastern Europe calling upon Vos Polska amongst others for pure haulage. ... Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:00:17 GMT Michel BuckinxNetherlandsPolandEconomy http://www.truckeurope.net/www/default.asp?schmitz_temporarily_lifts_short_term_working_47659-en-160-175070.html ]]>Schmitz Cargobull Europe´s leading semi-trailer manufacturer is to suspend its part time working measures in its Altenberge and Horstmar factories for a period of three months. Schmitz is scheduling an increase in the activities of these two plants due to increasing demand for flat-bed trailers but believes it is still too early to talk of a genuine improvement in market conditions. ... Mon, 31 May 2010 16:54:32 GMT Claude YvensProducts http://www.truckeurope.net/www/default.asp?eastern_europe_heavily_affected_in_2009_47635-en-128-175028.html ]]>The most recent `Central & Eastern Europe Logistics 2010´ report by Transport Intelligence shows to what extent the crisis affected this part of the continent in 2009. The report shows in particular that the market fell by 20%compared to the previous year. Low volumes and over-capacity accelerated the decline in the market. ... Thu, 27 May 2010 16:27:32 GMT Michel BuckinxEconomyBulgariaHungaryPolandCzech RepublicRomaniaSlovakia http://www.truckeurope.net/www/default.asp?db_schenker_further_integrates_hangartner_47627-en-128-175010.html The DB Schenker group is continuing with the integration of its Swiss subsidiary Hangartner which it had bought in 2002. From now on the combined Hangartner transport activities will be named DB Schenker Hangartner and the quality norms will be the same as for the `terrestrial branch´ of DB Schenker. A tracking option will also shortly be offered. ... Thu, 27 May 2010 11:56:14 GMT Claude YvensEconomy http://www.truckeurope.net/www/default.asp?new_dhl_internet_site_47569-en-161-174901.html ]]> DHL is reinforcing its international presence on the internet via the www.dhl.com site and its 140 national sub-sites. The new site which aims to better respond to client needs will provide easier access to all of the international courier and logistics services. The site also gives information about career opportunities at national and international levels and provides resources for journalists along with detailed information about the Deutsche Post DHL group. ... Mon, 17 May 2010 17:00:00 GMT Julie WidartTelematics http://www.truckeurope.net/www/default.asp?freight_forwarding_index_up_47469-en-128-174714.html ]]>For the second consecutive month the European Freight Forwarding index (Danske Bank) is up moving from 75 to 78. The index has increased for road and sea freight but dropped for air freight from 74 to 58 due to the Icelandic volcano. The report only identifies one element of risk for the coming quarters the situation in which could affect activity if this crisis spreads to other countries. ... Tue, 04 May 2010 11:51:49 GMT Michel BuckinxEconomyGermanyBelgiumBulgariaFranceGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyNetherlandsPolandPortugalCzech RepublicRomaniaSlovakiaTurkeyUnited KingdomOther countries http://www.truckeurope.net/www/default.asp?pound_gates_remporte_un_award_europeen_47468-en-194-174711.html Pound Gates Vehicle Management Services a récemment remporté le prestigieux Risk Service Provider of the Year Award. Le concours StrategirRISK European Risk Management Awards en était à sa 7e édition et s´adresse aux prestataires de services de tous secteurs en Europe. Pound Gates est un expert indépendant du risk management proposant ses services à l´industrie automobile et notamment au secteur de la `finished vehicles logistics´. ... Tue, 04 May 2010 11:50:42 GMT Michel BuckinxTelematicsUnited Kingdom http://www.truckeurope.net/www/default.asp?ecg_calls_for_new_financing_to_support_market_recovery_46958-en-128-173871.html ECG representing European finished vehicle logistics providers launched a report in order to assess the sector's financial solidity and credit-worthiness. "Our sector had a tough time since the fourth quarter of 2008 but it resisted pressure well and reacted nimbly to changing circumstances. We expect to see recovery this year and steady growth in the years ahead. ... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:05:12 GMT Claude YvensEconomy