Russia convenes UN Security Council over Kakhovka dam destruction by Ukraine

Russia convenes UN Security Council over Kakhovka dam destruction by Ukraine

NEW YORK — Russia convenes the UN Security Council over the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in the lower reaches of the Dnipro River. The Russian envoy to the UN in New York has confirmed this, according to Russian media. Ukraine also wants the UN Security Council to address the serious damage to the dam. … Read more

Person Trapped Between Containers During Truck Unloading Incident in Voorschoten

Person Trapped Between Containers During Truck Unloading Incident in Voorschoten

VANSCHOTEN – At the Veurseweg in Voorschoten, a person became trapped between a number of containers during the unloading of the truck. Several emergency services have arrived at the scene. Several police motorcyclists also arrived at the scene. The victim has since been freed and rushed to hospital under motorcycle escort. We don’t know if … Read more

“North Holland Traffic Arteries Face Weight Restrictions, Causing Inconvenience for Freight Transport”

“North Holland Traffic Arteries Face Weight Restrictions, Causing Inconvenience for Freight Transport”

ZOETERMEER – From 13 May, a weight restriction will still apply on an important traffic artery in North Holland (N9). The A7 near Purmerend was previously closed to professional freight transport. This means that two of the three major traffic arteries (north-south) have a weight restriction and therefore freight transport has to detour with all … Read more

Trump anticipates his arrest on Tuesday and urges protests.

Trump anticipates his arrest on Tuesday and urges protests.

NEW YORK — Former US President Donald Trump is expected to be arrested Tuesday. He writes that on his own social media platform Truth Social. He calls on his supporters to protest. It is believed to be an investigation into a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford. That … Read more

Bakker Commercial Vehicles presents the latest DAF High Performance XG+

Bakker Commercial Vehicles presents the latest DAF High Performance XG+

AMERSFOORT – DAF dealer Bakker Commercial Vehicles proudly presents the latest DAF High Performance FTG XG+. Created with passion, attention and innovation, this ‘special edition’ of the XG+ exudes quality, mastery and freedom. The limited edition truck is only available from Bakker Bedrijfswagens. Bakker Bedrijfswagens has remained faithful to the original design of DAF TRUCKS. … Read more

Transport Online – More than 20 buses and several trailers and chassis went up in smoke in a major fire [+foto’s]

Transport Online – More than 20 buses and several trailers and chassis went up in smoke in a major fire [+foto’s]

SITTENSEN – In Sittensen, Germany, a large fire raged in the storage of a bus dealer in the night from Saturday to Sunday. When the fire brigade arrived, a hall with several buses, chassis and trailers was on fire. The hall was a storage shed of a bus dealer. Immediately, several firefighters wearing respiratory protection … Read more

Transport Online – Müller Fresh Food Logistics acquired by Dachser

Transport Online – Müller Fresh Food Logistics acquired by Dachser

HOLTEN/WADDINXVEEN – Dachser takes over Transportgroep A. Müller BV with its head office in Holten, the Netherlands. In addition to the warehouses, this acquisition includes the extensive fleet of conditioned trucks. The two companies have agreed not to disclose the acquisition price. The definitive acquisition is currently pending approval by ACM. Müller is active in … Read more