The decision to double road tolls in Germany carries significant implications for transportation, logistics, and the broader economy. While it aims to provide additional revenue for infrastructure development, the move presents challenges and considerations that need to be addressed. Transport companies will face increased operating costs, potentially leading to a shift in transport modes. The doubling of road tolls may also impact regional economies, create inflationary pressure, and influence Germany's competitiveness in international markets. As the implementation progresses, it is crucial for the government to monitor the situation closely, considering the environmental impact and balancing revenue generation with public opinion.
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Breakbulk Europe 2023 has been hailed as a spectacular success, with a record-breaking attendance of 10,445 industry professionals from across the supply chain. The three-day event took place at Rotterdam Ahoy in the Netherlands. Highlights: The event featured 534 exhibitors […]
The transportation of reels from Switzerland to the Sun Valley Ski Resort in Ketchum, Idaho, showcased the expertise and collaboration of industry professionals. General Transport, as a Swiss project freight forwarder, skillfully coordinated the logistics, working hand-in-hand with partners, shipping companies, and networks like the PFN Project Freight Network. This successful operation highlights the vital role played by logistics experts in delivering goods to even the most challenging and remote locations, ensuring that the wheels of global trade keep turning.
Zaninoni, an Italian logistics and transportation company, is proud to announce the arrival of two new forklifts at their headquarters in Bagnatica (BG), Italy. With capacities of 9 tons and 16 tons, these new additions will improve their warehouse and […]
Transporting large and heavy cargo can be a challenging task, especially when it involves transporting furnace components for the power and energy sector. Recently, Tschudi Logistics, an exclusive member of the Project Freight Network (PFN) in Poland, took on this […]
Shipping along the Po River is often seen as an impossible task, but the team at Zaninoni proved it can be done. Recently, the company shipped two oversized cases, each weighing 110 tons, from Peschiera Borromeo, Italy, to Turkey via […]
In recent years, the UK government has introduced a new policy to create freeports as part of its post-Brexit trade strategy. Freeports are designated areas within ports where businesses can operate tax-free, with simplified customs procedures and other incentives. The […]
Suardiaz Logistics Group, the exclusive PFN member for Spain, successfully completed a project cargo shipment from Gijon, Spain to IJmuiden (Tata Steel berth), the Netherlands. The scope of the shipment included 47 pieces, weighing a total of 564.76 tons and […]
OFFSHORE WIND FOR PROFESSIONALSTWO ONE-DAY SPECIALISED COURSES April 5-6 2023 The Faculty of Engineering at SETU and the ‘Engineering the South East Cluster’ are partnering with Dutch offshore energy training provider DOB-Academy, and the PFN member in Ireland 24shore Ireland, […]