Capital gains

To facilitate the rising demand in China’s logistics sector, in March 2021, CIMC Vehicles released the brand of CIMC LIGHT TOWER by DCVC (its first light tower plant), aiming to bring the high-end van-trailer products with technical advantages from overseas market to China market.

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Policy of truth

Drones should be treated as part of the whole transport system according to a representative from the International Transport Forum (ITF).

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Opportunities for advancement

In 1938 the founders of Thermo King developed the first successful mechanical transport refrigeration unit thus creating a completely new industry and a whole new standard of living. Fresh food, available any season, has greatly improved the quality of life, and enormously improved people’s health.

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Heavy metal

Employing 760 people over 5 locations in Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland and Russia, Faymonville produces over 2,000 units a year. Read more

On the right track

From May 2021, JOST World – the manufacturer and supplier of safety-relevant systems for the commercial vehicle industry – will publish a new clip on the JOST World social media channels on YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook every 14 days on Wednesdays.

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Running the gauntlet

Engineers at BPW Bergische Achsen KG announced an industry breakthrough in April this year. They achieved weight savings of up to 60kg thanks to their new generation Airlight II running gear kit which now covers an even wider range of applications both on- and off-highway with one single axle beam type. It’s the axle and suspension specialist’s digital DNA, laser technology and intelligent modules that has led to this development.

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Automatic for the people

For 20 years, Paul van der Does has been a member of the Cargo Floor team. In his current role as Senior Sales Manager he is responsible for the sales of the CargoMatic system, a mobile floor system for trucks and trailers. It appears to be very efficient for dock-to-trailer work with fully automatic loading and unloading in about 90 seconds. The manufacturer claims a standard trailer transporting 33 pallets can be unloaded in under three minutes.

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