DAF opens factory for electric trucks in Eindhoven
The factory has two sub-assembly lines: one for preparing the battery packs and one for assembling the 'Electric Drive Module'. DAF's completely new factory for battery-electric trucks is…
TFOC points out the transport sector's vulnerability to criminals
During the day of action there were traffic controls and checks on ships and trucks. Criminals like to use our infrastructure. During the action week in Amsterdam from April 11 to 14, 2023…
Neutral operation of trieerheuvel port of Antwerp
To level the playing field for everyone, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Railport Antwerp, Lineas and Infrabel are working together to make this crucial installation available to all railway companies on an equal basis...
The European Commission should encourage carriers, not force them
The European Commission's work program for 2023 anticipates an initiative for the greening of corporate fleets. Carriers must be able to choose from the options available in a free market…
Subsidy scheme for clean trucks ends in one day
To give SMEs extra support, small entrepreneurs receive a higher subsidy percentage than large companies. This year a total of €30 million was available.…
Subsidy for zero-emission truck available again soon
Do you want to buy or (financially) lease a new completely emission-free truck for your company? Or if you have a leasing company that rents trucks, you can apply for the Purchase Subsidy Scheme for Emission-Free Trucks (AanZET)...
Cargo ships powered by wind help tackle climate crisis
It has been a struggle to clean up the shipping industry. Shipping produces a large portion of the world's greenhouse gases, but new technology offers solutions to...
Convert winter time to summer time on digital tachograph first step
Technological developments follow each other quickly and in succession and that also applies to the transport world. In the night from Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 March it's that time again: we're going…
Almost half of the trucks in violation during inspection action
A total of 13 trucks in Venlo were checked and violations were found in 7. During the last inspection, almost half of the trucks in the Benelux were found to be in violation. The…
Leasing company places largest order in recent DAF history
The DAF Trucks factory in Westerlo will benefit from an order. With a total order of 1500 trucks, leading UK rental and leasing company Asset Alliance…
Supreme Court annuls earlier ruling in Silo Tank case
The Supreme Court has today ruled in the lawsuit filed by ten Hungarian drivers against their former employer Silo Tank Kft. The Supreme Court ruling has…
Repair works on road surface R2 near Tijsmans tunnel
On the R2, damage was found to the concrete road surface just before the entrance to the Frans Tijsmans tunnel towards Ghent. The Roads and Traffic Agency (AWV) will…