trailer world Issue Two 2013

Rubrik 2 Ausgabe Eins 2011 08 Title With one click onto the lorry Online sales are booming, the logistics branch profits and offers extensive services to the customers. 14 Essay A globalisation prognosis How will the future development of the European logistics markets look? Prof. Christian Kille demonstrates growth potential in the industry. 16 Industry New start German haulage companies contract unemployed profes- sional drivers from Southern Europe: both sides benefit from this exchange of professionals. 18 Survey Chances in Europe Four entrepreneurs from four countries explain where they see their future and that of their home country and what opportunities Europe has on offer for them. 21 Technology Fresh vehicles for the fleet The successful English commercial vehicle hire company, Hireco, sets up flexibility and trailer telematics on its young fleet. 24 Interview »Transport 3.0« BPW managing partner Michael Pfeiffer explains BPW’s service innovations, which drive progress and turn customers to partners. 26 Report From vine to wine Good wine is made from grapes that are handled and pro- cessed with care - here, modern vehicle technology helps. 30 MS Europa 2 All aboard! To ensure passengers can dine on board, a refined logis- tics must ensure that the storehouse is always full. 32 Portrait Dedicated with a passion The purchase of just a single silo wagon was the founda- tion for long-term success for the Uelzen firm Kobernuss Spedition & Logistik. Dear Readers For the transport and logistics branch, the general economic situation is of particular importance and therefore, in this issue we would like to look specifically at Europe, which, in the last years, has been subjected to stubborn areas of bad weather within the framework of banking and national budget crises. As a future oriented firm with like-minded partners, we will look into the future for you and demonstrate that, following these dark times, there is indeed a positive outlook in Europe again. In this magazine, you will learn what opportunities are available to companies in the area of transport and logistics for conquering market shares and dealing in the increasingly improving economic climate. European entrepreneurs will also have an opportunity to express their view of the situation. It pays off to take on the challenge of a globally networked economy and at the same time remind oneself of the goods cycles “in the immediate neighbourhood”. BPW offers innovative products and services, which are optimally suited to the requirements of the market and offer clear added value for vehicle manufacturers and the haulage companies. As a system partner to the vehicle manufacturers, we are able to supply perfectly adjusted innovative solutions, utilising our knowledge, and a product range that features, apart from running gear, also system components such as telematics. For the vehicle operators, we are a strong partner in internation- al mobility with our intelligent products and a global Europe- an-wide and unique service network. Thus we sustainably ensure successful economic operation - both in sunny and stormy times. Accompany us in this edition through the “high-pressure zone Europe” - a lot worth seeing and reading awaits you! Editorial Content Dr. Bert Brauers, Member of the Management Board E-mail: brauersb@bpw.de picture gallery linkvideo/audio

trailer world Issue Two 2013

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