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Eindhoven Airport

Regional airports: a future marked by growth, sustainability and innovation

Eindhoven Airport set new passenger records in 2024 and is set for a major expansion to support growth, with construction of a new terminal and baggage basement due for completion in 2027. Eindhoven Airport and other regional airports in…

BMW

Rough weather: German auto giants struggle with brake problems and factory closures

Germany’s auto industry, once the bedrock of the economy, is sliding deeper into crisis. BMW AG recently warned that a costly brake problem will significantly erode profits, while Volkswagen AG made a shock decision to cut job security that workers had already…

Jonas Kempe

Delivery problems: Connect Bus breaks off cooperation with Ebusco

Connect Bus, a major player in public transport in Sweden, has decided to switch supplier for its electric bus fleet. The decision came after significant delivery delays from Ebusco, a Dutch company specializing in electric buses.

By field

Management crisis Ebusco: founder Peter Bijvelds hands over the baton

Peter Bijvelds, founder and CEO of the Brabant company Ebusco, has announced that he is stepping down with immediate effect. Together with fellow CEO Michiel Peters, he will leave the field at the struggling bus manufacturer from Deurne. The departure of both leaders comes…

V-Tax

End of an era: V-Tax, the oldest taxi company in Ghent, stops permanently

The iconic taxi company V-Tax, which has been a fixture in Ghent for more than 75 years, has announced that it is permanently ceasing its activities and is filing for bankruptcy. This news came to light during a special works council meeting last…

Transport

Construction hubs: construction sector struggles with low truck load factors

Reports of empty trucks in the construction industry continue to increase, despite efforts to increase efficiency. According to Paul van der Linde, construction cluster manager and secretary of the waste transport market, criticism is too often leveled at transport entrepreneurs. “Of course there is room…

European Sleeper: bond loan offers shareholders an attractive investment opportunity

European Sleeper: bond loan offers shareholders an attractive investment opportunity

The recent general meeting of European Sleeper Cooperative UA provided an important opportunity to thoroughly evaluate the company's financial situation. Taking stock, it appears that despite some short-term challenges, the company is in a favorable position. The…

Engie

Panic: prices for electric lease cars are skyrocketing

Leasing companies in Europe are currently in a dire situation as electric vehicle leasing prices skyrocket. According to a recent study by the Center for Automotive Research in Germany, leasing prices for electric cars have…

Hoferlin

Transport: AIT Logistics appoints Melanie Höferlin as vice president HR Europe

With the promotion of Melanie Höferlin, AIT Worldwide Logistics reinforces its commitment to building a strong and coherent HR strategy in Europe. AIT Worldwide Logistics, a leading player in global supply chain solutions, has announced the appointment of Melanie Höferlin as vice…

State Secretary Jansen: transition to emission-free driving must remain feasible

State Secretary Jansen: transition to emission-free driving must remain feasible

Earlier this year, an amount of 30 million euros had already been made available. That was gone within a few months. State Secretary Chris Jansen of Infrastructure and Water Management has announced that another 30 million euros will be made available to purchase…

Ebusco

Economy: disappointing figures force Ebusco to implement a rescue plan

Electric bus manufacturer Ebusco has suffered a significant loss in the first half of the year and now faces the challenge of ensuring its survival through external financing. Founder Peter Bijvelds commented…

van Fraassen Travelling

KNV celebrates milestone: millions in subsidies for electric coaches

In 2024 there will be a total of €1 million for coach companies and €1 million for concessionaires. The publication of the new subsidy scheme for battery electric coaches in the Government Gazette marks an important milestone for the sector. Zero's offering…

fat bike

ILT: Chinese fat bikes do not comply with the rules, inspection intervenes

Inspection seizes Chinese-made fat bikes. The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT), in consultation with the Functional Public Prosecutor's Office, has seized approximately 3.500 Chinese-made fat bikes. These fat bikes, sold as electric bicycles, may not meet…

Musk

Stock market shocked: Tesla postpones unveiling of robotaxi to October

Although Tesla pioneered electric vehicles and has made significant progress in autonomous driving, the field remains competitive and full of challenges. Tesla, the American electric car maker, has postponed the unveiling of its long-awaited robotaxi. According to…

track

Puzzling: Prorail and trade unions reach agreement on new collective labor agreement

Unions and ProRail reach negotiating results for a new collective labor agreement. Representatives of FNV Spoor, CNV, VHS Railprofessionals and ProRail have achieved an important negotiation result for ProRail's new collective labor agreement. This outcome will be presented to the members of the trade unions after the summer holiday period.…

Decrease in freight transport by Dutch trucks: lowest since 2015

Decrease in freight transport by Dutch trucks: lowest since 2015

This decrease is mainly because fewer goods were transported within Dutch borders. Dutch trucks transported 642 million tons of goods last year, a decrease of 7 percent compared to 2022 and therefore the lowest weight since 2015, according to new...

Engie

Electric cars drive up costs: companies revise mobility policy

Tesla is losing ground while Chinese electric cars are gaining popularity. The price of company cars has almost doubled in the past ten years, an increase that is forcing companies to revise their mobility policies. The main reason for this cost increase is the shift away from fossil fuels…

Strong family ties and technology: the secret behind Bongers Expedition

Strong family ties and technology: the secret behind Bongers Expedition

“Customers can simply leave a vehicle for 24 hours, even though it contains fresh goods. So they don't care.” The Westland, world famous for its extensive greenhouses and innovative greenhouse horticulture, is the beating heart of Dutch exports…

Scheveningen

Summer season in low key: Scheveningen is in dire straits

Scheveningen, once a bustling seaside resort, is in dire straits due to a combination of bad weather, economic setbacks and a lack of municipal support. Mid-June, normally a time of sun, sea and beach fun, looks more like…

Chinese electric car

Import taxes: response to unfair competitive advantages of Chinese cars

The higher import tariffs should give European automakers more breathing space. The European Commission has announced that import taxes for Chinese electric cars into the European Union will be significantly increased from July 4. This increase is a response to what the European…

Novotel Eindhoven

Novotel Eindhoven closes its doors to guests: 200 asylum seekers expected

The Novotel hotel in Eindhoven, which initially denied closing its doors to business people and tourists in favor of asylum seekers, appears to play a central role in the reception of refugees. The municipality of Eindhoven and the Central Agency for Reception…

Nearly 4200 investors: European Sleeper achieves success in sharefunding round

Nearly 4200 investors: European Sleeper achieves success in sharefunding round

European Sleeper looks confidently to the future, backed by a community of investors and the continued growth and expansion of their services. European Sleeper has announced that its latest sharefunding round has been fully funded, a milestone that proves just how big…

Cyprus

Tourism: sustainable tourism options increase the appeal of Cyprus

The reasons for visiting Cyprus vary, but holidays remain the main motivation. Cyprus remains a popular destination for tourists, according to the latest figures for the first four months of 2024. From January to April this year…

Ayvens Netherlands

New name, new strategy: Ayvens focuses on innovation and sustainability

With this strategic move, Ayvens focuses on a future in which mobility is not only more sustainable and efficient, but also more accessible to a wider audience. As of today, ALD Automotive and LeasePlan have joined forces under a new name:…

Parliament Brussels

Taxi transport: KNV points out to IRU the need for realistic goals

The road to a greener taxi sector in Europe is littered with challenges. Four members of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) from Germany, the Netherlands, France and the United Kingdom highlight the obstacles and necessary steps for a successful transition to…

Europees Parlement

Elections: Europe invests millions in sustainable transport in the Netherlands

The Netherlands benefits from billions of euros in EU subsidies for infrastructure. The European Union announced last year that it is investing 6,2 billion euros in sustainable, safe and efficient transport infrastructure in several member states, including the Netherlands. This investment comes from the EU funding program Connecting…

verkiezingen

Brussels guidelines or legislation: blessing or burden for the Netherlands?

Brussels or The Hague: who determines the rules for entrepreneurs? With the European elections approaching, it is crucial to examine the positions of political parties. The discussion about the extent to which Brussels directives, regulations and…

pipelines

CBS: The Netherlands is a leader in freight transport statistics for pipelines

A successful pilot and collaboration between CBS and VELIN have contributed to this new statistic. The insights obtained help further develop transport policy and monitor future developments. CBS recently launched a new statistic that…

IT TRANS

IT-TRANS 2024: innovation and connection in the spotlight

Karlsruhe is all about public transport. From May 14 to 16, 2024, Messe Karlsruhe will be transformed into a hub of innovation and exchange for public transport professionals. The IT-TRANS, which has been operating in…

Paul Cremers

Voka – KvK Limburg: entrepreneurs excel in innovation and sustainability

These are the nominees for the 30th Herman Dessers Entrepreneurship Award. Voka – KvK Limburg has revealed the nominees for the 30th edition of the Herman Dessers Entrepreneurship Award. Johan Deburchgrave (Vandersanden), Marion Van Zon (Horeca Van Zon) and Paul Cremers (Staf Cars) things…

Schiphol Airport

Turbulence: red figures for Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and Brussels Airlines

Air France-KLM sees the biggest loss since the corona pandemic with a 480 million euro deficit. The European aviation sector remains vulnerable, as shown by the recent financial results of Air France-KLM. The company recorded a loss of 480 million euros in the past quarter, it…

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