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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 its consequences, TLN reports on its website on Monday.

It is once again a signal that the infrastructure is under heavy pressure and needs to be addressed. “With a view to the upcoming harvest season, the weight restrictions on the N9 and A7 will cause additional inconvenience to freight transport. From the Kop van Noord-Holland there is a large flow of agricultural products that are processed elsewhere in the country. Every week we receive messages from Rijkswaterstaat about sudden restrictions on important (regional) connections. The impact on freight transport is significant and creates difficult situations for the surrounding area. The unpredictability is extra annoying, you wonder where the next limitation is”, says Machiel Smit of evofenedex.

“We are in good contact with Rijkswaterstaat, but it is too much at the same time, with varying degrees of success in communication and the speed with which solutions are found.”

The reason for the closure is that cracks were discovered during an inspection in the ceiling of a culvert under the N9, which was subsequently labeled as structurally unsafe. As a result, Rijkswaterstaat is forced to secure the diver in the very short term. The measure that Rijkswaterstaat will introduce is a weight restriction of 7 tons maximum axle load on the N9 section from the Huiswaarderweg intersection (N245) to the next intersection with the Kogendijk (Bergen exit). Freight traffic will therefore have to use the diversion on the N245. It is still unclear how long the axle load restriction on the N9 will be necessary.

“That lack of clarity is precisely the problem,” says Wessel Deelstra of TLN. “Now that more and more connections fail due to overdue maintenance, it is desirable to have (emergency) solutions ready quickly and to learn from previous situations. The nuisance due to the restriction on the A7 Purmerend viaduct has been going on for more than half a year now and the end does not seem to be in sight. And also for the diver in the N9, there is no idea at all about the possible duration of a replacement or repair.” Long-term diversion routes for freight traffic are undesirable, as this leads to more unsafe situations, unreliable travel times, many extra kilometers (and therefore extra emissions) and higher costs for entrepreneurs

Good news about the Viaduct A7

Yet there is also good news. A solution has been found for the problems in the A7 Purmerend Viaduct and a team is being set up by Rijkswaterstaat to get to work. This is not a temporary emergency solution, but a permanent solution. However, it is not yet clear how long it will take before the shovel will go into the ‘ground’. evofenedex and TLN have frequently asked Rijkswaterstaat to draw attention to the problems and will again keep a close eye on the situation.

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. A tough, powerful, clean look has been created with subtle adjustments. The truck is painted in Racing Green Metallic, with a unique addition that creates a brighter and deeper color with even more shine, referring to the original British Racing Green. The gold colored details really finish this High Performance.

The High Performance, now in 6×2 version, has no less than 530 hp and is a must for the truck enthusiast. This powerhouse is equipped with an air-suspended front axle, which is now also an option with the new generation of FTG. In addition, all possible options that are available ex-factory have been selected to honor the name High Performance.

This unique truck is equipped with: the extensive Executive package, Climate pack, DAF Digital Vision System, DAF angle view, Xtra Leather Air (swivel) seats, DAF relax bed (adjustable) with topper, Exclusive LED interior lighting, integrated parking cooler, Exclusive DAF infotainment system with Exclusive speakers, 905L fuel tanks and specific options for the use of heavy transport options. The large interior space of this XG+ is unique. With an interior space of over 12.5 m³ and a standing height of over 2.10, the XG+ beats every other truck.

In addition to providing quality and service, safety is of paramount importance at Bakker Bedrijfswagens. The motto “Better Light – Work Safer” of our lighting partner TRALERT® fits in seamlessly with this. The High Performance features an LED Skybar in the sun visor, unique and compact step work lights and two LED lights mounted at the rear with a lighting coverage of no less than 120 degrees.

Solar Guard Exclusive Truck Parts supplied the sun visor, under bumper and mudguard extensions and VEAP Shield United supplied the side skirts, strings and a handy Step Extender, which widens the top step so that the special Bakker High Performance clogs can be properly stored.

The High Performance XG+ was built by Bakker Bedrijfswagens, the Damage Recovery branch in Hoogeveen took care of all the spraying work.

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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 from both sides went against the flames. The water supply on site was a pain as the site is set back from the road a bit. Hose lines had to be laid over great distances in order to have sufficient fire extinguishing water on site.

Due to the rapid spread, the fire brigade quickly scaled up to get more men on site.

The extinguishing work was particularly difficult because some buses had a gas tank. This repeatedly led to explosions that were heard throughout the city.

In the end, the fire could be prevented from spreading to other equipment in the hall. Employees of the company were quickly on site to drive the other vehicles out of the hall. So that the emergency services could reach the burning chassis and trailers.

After more than three hours, the fire was largely extinguished and extensive post-extinguishing work had to be carried out. The burnt-out buses were foamed with extinguishing foam to extinguish the last fires.

Repeated checks have been carried out with several thermal imaging cameras.

No one was injured in this large-scale operation.

Due to the heavy smoke development, public warnings had to be issued via warning apps and radio announcements. Residents had to keep windows and doors closed.

Warning signs were placed on the adjacent Autobahn 1 to warn road users of the smoke.

Police are now investigating how the fire started.

The fire service cannot comment on the extent of the damage. More than twenty buses and several trailers and chassis were reduced to ashes in the fire.

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 the market under the name Müller Fresh Food Logistics. In 2021, the company’s 770 food logistics employees generated around 90 million euros in revenue, making it one of the leading food logistics providers in the Netherlands. Dachser will not take over Müller’s commercial vehicle workshops (Müller European Truck and Trailer Care), which employ another 80 people. Müller’s shareholders will continue to run the service garage independently, under the management of Anton Müller.

Müller, founded in 1938 in Holten, has five branches in the Netherlands and one in the Czech Republic. As a full-service logistics service provider, Müller offers services in warehousing, transport and distribution in the ambient, fresh and frozen segments. The company’s portfolio also includes storage in all temperature ranges and customer-specific value-added services. Müller’s CEO, Jan-Peter Müller, remains at the helm, supported by his trusted and established management team.

“Müller has been a leader in the Dutch market for conditioned food logistics in particular for years,” says Müller CEO Jan-Peter Müller. “As part of Dachser, we now have access not only to Dachser’s Food Logistics network in Germany, but also to Dachser’s European Food Network serving 34 countries. This means we can offer our customers completely new opportunities, especially in the export of food For Müller, the acquisition opens up significant growth potential within a fast-growing international family business, providing an excellent and reliable prospect, especially for our employees and customers.”

Combining reliability and quality

In the future, Dachser’s customers will be able to use Müller’s close-knit distribution network in the Netherlands. Müller serves this network with its own fleet of 350 trucks and 400 trailers and employs more than 400 drivers.

“For Dachser, the acquisition of Müller in the Netherlands is an important step towards expanding our business activities in the Benelux,” says Alfred Miller, Managing Director Dachser Food Logistics. “With this acquisition, we secure high-quality distribution capacity for our German and European customers in the most important food market in the Netherlands.”

“Reliability and quality are Müller’s top priorities, something we really have in common,” says Alexander Tonn, COO Road Logistics at Dachser. “The values ​​of Müller as a family business also fit perfectly with Dachser.” He adds that Müller’s greatest asset is its workforce: “Müller is known in the market for its highly qualified and motivated employees – in the offices, logistics centers and behind the wheel. They make the company so successful. We are delighted to Müller welcome to the Dachser family.”

Strengthening Dachser’s presence in the Netherlands

Dachser has been active in the Netherlands since 1975 with its own country organization – represented by the business lines European Logistics (industrial and consumer goods) and Air & Sea Logistics. Including Müller, Dachser employs 1,300 people in the Netherlands at 12 locations.

Dachser, a family-owned company headquartered in Kempten, Germany, offers transport logistics, warehousing and customized services within two business areas Dachser Air & Sea Logistics and Dachser Road Logistics. The latter is divided into the two business lines Dachser European Logistics and Dachser Food Logistics. Extensive warehousing services and industry-specific solutions complete the range. A seamless network – both in Europe and beyond – and fully integrated IT systems provide intelligent logistics solutions worldwide.

Thanks to some 31,800 employees at 376 locations worldwide, Dachser generated a consolidated net turnover of approximately EUR 7.1 billion in 2021. In the same year, the logistics service provider processed a total of 83.6 million shipments weighing 42.8 million tons. Dachser is represented by its own country organizations in 42 countries.