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Decisiveness: cooperation and financing essential for future transport
The Mobility Alliance, the VNG and the IPO urgently appeal to the intended coalition to make mobility an inseparable part of new policy. In the current political climate, with a new cabinet on the way, the pressure for substantial and…
TeamViewer: Digital revolution in logistics draws full houses in Eindhoven
Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven recently became the scene of a striking event: the TeamViewer Experience Day Eindhoven 2024. This event attracted the attention of professionals from the IT and logistics sector who were given a glimpse into the future of digitized…
Collaboration: Europe is leading the way for a green chemical industry
During the World Circular Economy Forum in Brussels, Vivianne Heijnen, the Dutch Minister of the Environment, made a strong plea for a European policy framework to make the chemical industry more sustainable. This speech marks an important moment for the European chemical sector…
Passover: Marriott Beach Resort is gearing up as a Jewish holiday paradise
“It is drastic what has to be done to make the guests happy,” shares an employee. The Marriott Beach Resort in Piscadera Bay, Curaçao, is on the eve of a major transformation. In the coming weeks it will…
Economy: new future for bus builder Van Hool after takeover by VDL
Despite the takeover, there is also the bitter reality that approximately 1.500 employees will lose their jobs. The recent takeover agreement between VDL Groep and Schmitz Cargobull for the activities of the Belgian bus and trailer manufacturer Van Hool marks a new chapter in the European…
End of an era: Van Hool's bankruptcy leaves deep wounds
After a 25-year battle for the legacy of founder Bernard Van Hool, nothing remains of that entire legacy. The bankruptcy of Van Hool NV, an established name in the Belgian bus and coach industry, and its umbrella…
Holiday plans: read the small print of car rental company Sunny Cars
When planning a holiday, people often opt for the flexibility and freedom that renting a car offers. Yet this experience can sometimes turn into a frustrating puzzle of unexpected obstacles, especially when faced with…
Schiphol: the hunt for a ride does not let taxi recruiters go
Despite tightened legislation and increased efforts by enforcement agencies such as the Military Police, the National Police and the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT), the problem surrounding taxi recruiters at Schiphol remains a persistent issue. Taxi drivers with an official permit, who neatly queue…
Inframobility: Arjan Wiering the new face of Munckhof
Arjan Wiering has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Munckhof Groep BV, an important player in the Dutch transport sector. This appointment, effective April 3, 2024, marks a new phase in the company's leadership. Wiering, 44, takes…
Technology: Censys celebrates three decades of innovation on the road
The Eindhoven family business sees the development of the new CDT as a crucial step in improving the efficiency, safety and user-friendliness of transport services for taxi drivers. Censys BV, based in Eindhoven, is known for its pioneering role in the development of…
ACM intervenes: green leaves fall from the booking.com website
According to the ACM, Booking.com's Travel Sustainable program did not meet the requirements set by law and are detailed in the ACM's sustainability claims guideline. After a careful evaluation by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM), it has become apparent…
Schiphol: Harbers is shaking up baggage handling with fewer companies
The number of companies that handle baggage at Schiphol will be reduced to three. Minister Mark Harbers has decided this. Minister Mark Harbers of Infrastructure and Water Management has taken a decision that will have a significant impact on the way baggage handling on…
Retail industry: Esprit declared bankrupt in Switzerland
The Swiss branch of fashion brand Esprit, Esprit Switzerland Retail AG, has filed for bankruptcy with a court in Switzerland, Esprit Holdings Limited announced in a press release. Not completely unexpectedly, Esprit Holdings Limited, a renowned name in the fashion world, has…
Van Hool: candidate takeovers in line despite bank resistance
On the verge of collapse due to bankruptcy or a restart? In the shadow of the Belgian industrial pride, bus builder Van Hool, the threat of bankruptcy hangs like a dark cloud over the heads of the employees, the local…
Working visit: State Secretary strengthens ties with Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten
The visit is largely focused on the Mutual Regulation on Cooperation on Reforms. State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen of Kingdom Relations is undertaking a crucial diplomatic mission to the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom. From 19 to 26…
Whim: Despite the bankruptcy of MaaS Global, the future of MaaS does not seem bleak
The bankruptcy of MaaS Global, known for the mobility app Whim, is a crucial turn for the mobility sector. The Finnish company Maas Global, known for the Whim app, has filed for bankruptcy, as reported by the bankruptcy register managed by the Finnish Legal Center…
The Lely line as a catalyst for growth: four scenarios revealed
It offers representatives and administrators the opportunity to consider and discuss the options. The development of the Lelylijn, a newly proposed rail connection route that will connect the north of the Netherlands with the rest of the country, is scheduled for…
The downward trend in the transport sector has continued for three quarters now
Transport companies will see a 5 percent decline in turnover in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Dutch transport sector experienced a 2023 percent decline in turnover in the fourth quarter of 5 compared to the same period the year before, which means a continuation of a downward trend...
Cargo bike complaints about quality are not limited to one brand or manufacturer
The NVWA has instructed Babboe to immediately cease trading in all cargo bikes because they do not comply with the law. The problem is many times bigger, so it is urgently time for the sector itself to take action. The…
Brussels Airlines tackles stereotypes and leads with female talent
At Brussels Airlines, two of the three board members are women (Dorothea von Boxberg as CEO and Nina Öwerdieck as CFO). In total, 9 in 20 top managers (45%) are women. At the heart of the aviation sector, where traditionally men have been in charge…
Passenger car importers and repairers will excel in sales growth in 2023
Turnover increase in the car and motorcycle sector almost 16 percent in 2023. The car and motorcycle sector has shown a remarkable turnover growth of 2023 percent in 15,7, despite the challenges in the market and shifts within the sector. This increase is particularly striking…
Money tap must be opened for stumbling Felyx looking for some lifebuoy
While Felyx strives for stabilization and growth, the coming period will be crucial for the company to maintain and strengthen its position in the market. The Dutch scooter sharing company Felyx, known for its electric scooters that are available in various cities…
Money hunting in Eindhoven leads to inconvenience for residents
People are willing to break rules and decency in their pursuit of money. In Eindhoven there is a commotion surrounding a modern phenomenon known as 'free money', where amounts of money are hidden in random public locations and distributed via social media...
Booking.com under fire with tax issues and competition concerns
The accumulation of setbacks for Booking.com illustrates the complex legal and financial environment in which international online travel organizations operate. Booking.com, the well-known online travel organization with headquarters in the Netherlands, is once again in dire straits. After a financial settlement with Italian tax authorities,…
Military vehicles may be Born's new pride
Geopolitical tensions may bring military production to Born as VDL Nedcar's new course. The future of the famous VDL Nedcar car factory in Born, known for the production of iconic models such as Dafjes, Volvos, Smarts, Mitsubishis and Minis, may be...
Rabobank not responsible for OAD bankruptcy
Ruling in appeal case Rabobank-Ter Haar/OAD: Rabobank not responsible for OAD bankruptcy. In 2013, tour operator and bus company OAD filed for bankruptcy after house bank Rabobank terminated the credit relationship with OAD. The OAD curators started a procedure in 2015…
Young drivers behind the wheel of heavy vehicles are on a dangerous course
Experts are asking the EU to reconsider driving license changes and the risky plan to potentially allow 16-year-olds behind the wheel of 2,5-ton SUVs. The European Union is about to introduce a controversial change to its driving license regulations, which will...
Young taxi entrepreneurs drive through digital innovation and meet traditions
In terms of business models, young entrepreneurs show a preference for flexible, technology-based strategies. The taxi industry, a sector that has played an essential role in urban transport for decades, is at a crossroads of generations. On one side are…
Fuel prices and bureaucracy drive French farmers into action
The developments in France highlight growing tensions within Europe's agricultural sector, where farmers are increasingly raising their voices against what they see as unjust economic and regulatory pressures. The French farmers, supported by the largest agricultural union in the country, have…
The pitfalls within reverse logistics when shopping online
However, dropshipping and the many problems that customers can experience by doing business with these types of entrepreneurs are not new phenomena. In general, returning products is not a climate-friendly solution. Companies that discourage customers from returning products can…
World leaders gather in Davos for economics, politics and technology
The WEF summit is facing criticism that it is a gathering of the super-rich that fails to tackle growing global inequality. The 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos, which will take place from January 15 to 19, will…