On October 29, 2024, ESPORG hosted an online workshop with presenters from the European Commission and the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) regarding LHVs, or longer heavier vehicles. The online workshop attracted quite a few participants from all over Europe and beyond, including several government officials and industry stakeholders.Lees verder
According to an article in Logistics Business, across Europe, €8.2 billion is lost to cargo theft every year. Criminals are using increasingly sophisticated methods to exploit weaknesses in the logistics industry. Last month, an advisory board specific to the topic of crime, illegal migration and theft was organised as aLees verder
The European Union is making significant strides in improving transport infrastructure, with a record-breaking €7 billion invested through the 2023 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for sustainable, safe, and smart transport initiatives. Of this amount, over €60 million has been allocated to 10 safe and secure truck parking areas (SSTPAs) acrossLees verder
On October 23, 2024, the ZEFES Project hosted their Stakeholder Symposium in Gothenburg, Sweden, at the Volvo Group Headquarters. ESPORG joined as key panelist. What is the ZEFES Project? The ZEFES projects is collaborative project funded by the EU, demonstrating zero emission, flexible vehicle platforms with modular powertrains serving theLees verder
The Green Logistics Fair took place in Padua, Italy, from October 9-11th. On October 10th, Unione Interporti Riuniti graciously hosted a workshop called “Safe &Secure Parking Areas for Trucks (SSTPAs) Current Status and Perspectives”. ESPORG participated in the workshop as presenters, facilitators and data collectors. As a part of theLees verder
On September 30, 2024, ESPORG hosted an online workshop dedicated to Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding following the opening of the CEF 2 Transport Call on September 24th. Over 100 participants joined CINEA, DG MOVE and ESPORG to learn all about the ins and outs of the CEF 2 TransportLees verder
On Tuesday, the Antwerp police checked a truck driver who had been forced to sleep in his truck for months. His employer did not take the man’s working conditions very seriously and created a situation that resembled exploitation. The employer was forced to let the driver return to his homeLees verder
ESPORG is traveling all over Europe for various events, workshops and fairs. In September, the ESPORG team was quite busy at several events, including IAA Transportation in Hannover, Germany, and the Warmest TruckRun in Hasselt, Belgium. Important workshops covering the energy transition, connectivity, driver wellbeing and more were in theLees verder
Serious and organized crime remains a concern regarding the safety of truck drivers in Europe. The infographic below was created by ESPORG and based on Europol Data from European Member States in 2020-2024. It takes a look at the routes and geographical hotspots for serious and organized crime that affectLees verder
In this series, the ESPORG team is interviewing prominent figures within the logistics industry who we feel embody the values of safety, security, connectivity, sustainability and wellbeing and who serve as role models for best practices and innovative ideas within transportation. This month we would like to feature Miguel ÁngelLees verder
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