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Logistics expertise 04.12.2024
5 Min.

Lorry sizes: from Tautliner to City Trailer. A list of all sizes for you.

Looking for the right lorry? Then you have to consider the specific lorry sizes. It is essential to select the right lorry for transport. Not just for efficiency, but also to save costs. The right lorry helps you make optimum use of the loading space...
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Logistics expertise 25.11.2024
4 Min.

Intermodal Freight in the UK

The cargo transport industry is constantly looking for ways to improve and evolve. With fuel and maintenance costs rising, freight companies are looking for innovative ways to reduce expenditure and environmental impact. One of the top methods currently...
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TIMOCOM Transport Market 23.10.2024
2 Min.

Beware of cargo theft – how to protect yourself

How to spot cargo theft on online platforms Unfortunately, road freight theft has gotten more sophisticated in recent years. This article provides tips on how to protect yourself effectively against cargo theft and fraudulent business partners, what...
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Transport Market News Logistics expertise 22.10.2024
6 Min.

New rules for lorry tachographs: all you need to know about Smart Tacho 2

The transport sector is facing major changes arising from the new tachograph legislation. This tachograph legislation requires the use of the ‘smart tachograph’, also called the Smart Tacho 2 (SMT 2). The law is intended to improve road safety and...
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News 18.10.2024
6 Min.

Arrangement of pallets on a trailer – how to do it correctly?

Check what are the most important rules for arranging pallets on a trailer Proper placement of pallets on a trailer is crucial for the safety, efficiency of goods transport, and cargo security. What if we have different types of pallets and different...
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Transport Market Logistics expertise 02.09.2024
4 Min.

Supplier portal: definition, advantages and usage in logistics

A closed freight exchange as an alternative or in addition to a supplier portal Globalisation means that supply chains require precise coordination and management. At the same time, customers expect faster and more reliable deliveries. In this...
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TIMOCOM Transport Market 23.08.2024
5 Min.

Truck tracking technologies – an overview

From GPS trackers for trucks to live shipment tracking Being able to know where transport assignments are 24/7 is an opportunity that freight forwarders, manufacturers and trade companies can’t afford to miss. Say hello to live tracking –...
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Logistics expertise 22.08.2024
4 Min.

Efficient supplier management for successful logistics

Why freight exchanges are an important part of supplier management Why is supplier management important? In today's globalised and fast-moving business world, the answer to this question is obvious. Delivery bottlenecks, rising transport costs and...
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TIMOCOM Transport Market 15.08.2024
4 Min.

Digital freight forwarding: The future of road freight transport

In the digital world of road freight transport and logistics 4.0, hauliers and transport companies face numerous challenges in their day-to-day work. These include complex logistical requirements, rising operating costs and the ever-increasing pressure...
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TIMOCOM 09.08.2024
4 Min.

IAA 2024 exhibitor: TIMOCOM presents Road Freight Marketplace

Come and meet TIMOCOM at IAA Transportation 2024, the leading platform for logistics, commercial vehicles, and the transport sector. IAA Transportation (formerly IAA Commercial Vehicles) will take place at the Hanover Exhibition Centre in September....
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