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The unprecedented year of 2020 is now in its second half. As we approach the 4th quarter, fears of a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic are growing.

The self-driving car industry is growing exponentially. It's time to say that riding in a motor vehicle without a driver has become possible.

Transport companies have been eagerly awaiting a final decision on a new set of regulations that will fundamentally change how European transport market.

In recent months, Asia and the Mediterranean are no longer just a logistics sideshow for the People's Republic of China, but rather areas of key focus.

For clients, a logistics company’s membership in professional associations indicates reliability and an ability to provide services of international quality standards.

2019 marked the end of a 10-year growth streak for the automotive industry. The recent decline in production capacity was caused by a PRC / USA trade war that deepened the economic downturn in China.

The rating of the 1,000 largest companies in Poland, published by the local newspaper Gazeta Finansowa, has been appearing for several years.

The spread of the coronavirus pandemic has triggered the worst economic downurn in Europe in 10 years.

The AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG international logistics corporate group summed up the results of its global operations during the first six months of 2020.

The beginning of the year was not favorable for the British economy, which was hit simultaneously by coronavirus restrictions and the UK’s exit from the European Union.

Switzerland has effectively managed the recent pandemic situation. Since mid-May, the number of new infections there has been minimized. The Swiss government has begun to gradually remove the emergency measures it imposed. From the economic point of view, however, the pandemic has dealt a strong blow.

For the AsstrA corporate group, the beginning of the year was marked by a remarkable event – a victory in a tender organized by a leading global automobile manufacturer. The route to be serviced runs from the United States to Russia. The customer’s requirements for the transport company included knowledge of the logistics in the region, high-quality services, below-market rates, and a warehouse near the manufacturing plant.

The year 2020 will go down in history as an inflection point where life – as we knew it – changed. Previously forgotten basic truths took on newfound significance. Face-to-face conversations with loved ones and evening walks in the park became more valuable than the latest gadget or fashion accessory from a new collection. Doctors began to receive sincere applause, and everyone remembered that good health is in fact the most important possession.

Spain and France are among the European countries most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The countries’ governments imposed strict quarantines at the end of March 2020, and residents spent 7 weeks at home. National leaders eased the self-isolation regime in early May.

The quality of services an international logistics company or transport partner provides is the result of the coordinated work. Good teamwork is an indicator of a company’s competitiveness and a key factor behind its successful development.

Every day, tens of thousands of vehicles operate on international highways. Occasionally, these vehicles includes convoys of trucks moving oversized, non-standard cargo like medical modules, components of petrochemical plants, and even homes.

The world experienced the spring of 2020 in self-isolation mode. Governments of numerous countries around the world imposed quarantines, and many people have been forced to stay at home and be content to go out only to walk pets or shop for food.

May has marked a turning point in the easing of quarantine measures and restrictions. After a strict quarantine, Western Europe is gradually returning to the usual rhythm of life. The first countries to return have been the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Between their places of manufacture and end use, production line elements must often travel thousands of kilometers. In several such cases, the AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG corporate group team organized production line shipments from Asia to Poland. Janusz Bulinski, Head of the AsstrA Sea Freight Department in Gdansk, shares the details of these successful projects.

Whether a shipment involves electrical appliance parts from China to the EU, pharmaceuticals from Belgium to Poland, or cosmetics from the USA to Russia, warehousing services are a core component of the logistics chain for customers in almost any industry. In April 2020, AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG opened its own warehouse for customers in Poland.

What is trust and how to earn it? What characterizes trust in business? Over the past ten years, researchers and society have paid close attention to understanding what makes for good business relations, successful partnership, and the role trust plays in both.

How to choose a logistics company? What should one pay attention to? Some are guided by the recommendations of colleagues, others look for information with search engines, and some look for references in the media.

Over the last five years, remote work has been associated primarily with freelancing. Today, due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, companies from a wide variety of industries are switching to this format of work globally. Employees of companies that have not embraced home offices before have to adapt to this new approach to achieving business goals. Team members must take greater responsibility for managing their time and complying with cybersecurity policies.

The main point of insurance is to protect against risk. As a rule, risk is understood as the probability that property, interests, or goals may be adversely affected. A person would seek to avoid these scenarios or receive compensation if they do occur. Insured events are assessed in terms of their probability of happening and the amount of damages they would cause if they do happen.

International transportation and logistics operator AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG is a fast developing group of companies. Each year the company enters new markets to get closer to its Clients. In 2020 we’re coming to Hungary. Jó reggelt!

On January 1, 2020, a decision to reduce the permissible sulfur content in fuel from 3.5% to 0.5% came into force for marine vessels. The measure was adopted to combat the growing threat pollution poses to the world’s environment. Road transport emission regulations are also undergoing a transformation. Starting in 2020, plans call for a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 3% every year. By 2025, CO2 emissions from trucks will be reduced by 15% of today’s levels. And by 2030, emissions will be 30% lower vs 2019.

The coronavirus situation in Wuhan is developing very rapidly and causing disruptions to global supply chains. Are loads from China safe? What is the best way to handle current conditions? Grzegorz Zdybel, Trade Lane Manager in the AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG international transportation and logistics group answers these questions and more.

Sustainable development is the theme of the future. The term was first used in 1972 at the UN Stockholm conference on the environment. “Sustainable development” is a model for economic growth not depleting natural resources.

The coronavirus situation in Wuhan is rapidly developing and causing complications in the global transport industry.

What is the most expensive thing in the modern world? Gold? Diamonds? Or maybe – according to a Forbes’ ranking of valuable products – a rhino horn? In the transport and logistics industry, time is the most expensive commodity.

AsstrA 2019 YTD Turnover from Transporting High-Tech Products Reaches 12.8 Million Euros

In September of this year, the AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG group of companies opened its first office in France. The city of Lyon was chosen for the location of the transport and logistics provider office in the region.

At the Brussels summit at the beginning of April this year, EU and UK leaders agreed that the Brexit date would be moved from March 30 to October 31 2019. Nevertheless, recent events do not inspire optimism. A Hard Brexit looks increasingly likely. This means, among other things, that a customs border will be created between the European Union and the British Isles with many consequences for the TSL industry. Are Polish carriers ready for a hard landing?

According to local media, the Romanian automotive industry’s turnover increased by 20% in 2018 compared to the previous year.

In the last article, we talked about railway deliveries within Europe. This time, the focus is on another popular choice of European shippers – road transportation. The head of the AsstrA branch in Germany, Alexander Monsch, talks about how the market has changed in 2019 and what to expect in 2020.

Customs support is an integral part of AsstrA’s comprehensive service offerings. The company’s eight in-house customs agencies work with clients to handle all official paperwork and ensure that their shipments arrive on time with no unnecessary costs.

The AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG corporate group sums up its results for the first half of 2019. The corporate group’s turnover for the first 6 months of 2019 amounted to 160 million euros, which is 23% more than in the same period of 2018. From January to June, the company's specialists processed 76,500 orders. The weight of transported goods increased by 44% compared to the first half of 2018 and amounted to 1.9 million tons. During this period AsstrA brought 1,492 new clients onboard.

On May 30-31, the 24th BAMAP expo-forum took place in the Belarusian capital city of Minsk. The organizer, the Association of International Road Carriers, traditionally combines its General Meeting of Association members with this transport equipment and spare parts event.

According to Mariusz Borkowski, AsstrA Polish Region Country Manager, since 2017 the corporate group has noted 20% more Eastern business

For shipments within Europe, road transport is the most popular delivery option on the market. High speed, routing flexibility, and attractive costs make road transport one of the key engines of the European economy.

A 20-meter Moscow metro wagon. A 6-ton passenger plane engine. A 1,000-part city tram. All these vehicles’ components must go a long way before they can function together as a whole. Sometimes production starts with one piece in Japan and ends with final assembly in Austria.

Developed infrastructure is a critical component of any successful economy. The World Economic Forum’s global competitiveness report includes an efficiency index rating. France is actively building its transport infrastructure and is consistently ranked high on this prestigious list.

Defining waste is easy. According to the Polish legal Act of 14 December 2012, waste is any substance or object whose holder is or will be disposing of it or has the obligation to do so. Removing waste, however, is not so easy.

The 6th TransLogistica Poland International Transport & Logistics Exhibition, one of the most important events in the Polish transportation and logistics industry for professionals operating in the main transport sectors, was held in Warsaw on November 6-8 of this year.

4,000 kilometers, 84 tons of cargo, 5 types of vehicles, 50 days of transit time. AsstrA completed another international oversize cargo transportation project.

Express delivery is an innovative service and an effective logistics solution for the delivery of small cargo. Over the last 2 years, the AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG group’s partial loads delivery division has seen steady growth in demand for express freight forwarding.

Oversized cargoes - heavy. ADR goods - risky. Chemical products - dangerous. Clothing - expensive. Live animals - LIVE!

The transport and logistics industry is one of the spheres where the ability to quickly and calmly adjust to the changes and find a solution even in a stalemate situation is not just an important, but a key business attribute.

Company rankings: to participate or not to participate? Many entrepreneurs ask this question every day. Some do not believe in disclosing company data to the public and some – like those at AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG – very much do!

By definition, the sharing economy is a transactional online ecosystem where users interact to buy and provide services. The systems involved allow users to save money, provide faster services, and bring in new revenue

Every year during the Hi-Tech Supply Chain Summit, transport services providers, technology manufacturers, retailers and telecom infrastructure providers discuss the latest challenges and opportunities facing the hi-tech supply chain

TAPA organizes numerous educational conferences, meetings, and other events on particular topics. The last forum was held in Warsaw on April 11th and 12th of this year.

We talked with experts from the international transport and logistics group AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG about the carriers selection process.

"Delays at the European Union border, road inspections, bureaucracy – these complications are a regular part of transporting cargo from Poland to its east. Such factors have a negative impact on the predictability of the supply chain and the punctuality of cargo delivery. The driver needs a responsible and competent guide who will help him navigate all these challenges. And that’s what we do best," emphasizes Poland Country Manager Mariusz Borkowski.

This year the international logistics provider AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG welcomes the guests of the exhibition at its own stand E245 in the Hall of the 3rd International Exhibition Center «Crocus Expo»