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The transport company experienced a nice growth in recent years "What we hear from many customers is that they really appreciate our flexibility we don't limit ourselves to a certain destination and we always try to find a solution who is responsible for HR & the transport company's purchasing and sales Peak between March and OctoberBesides its trucks Hermus International often has around 15 to 20 charters running during the season "Our season runs parallel to the Dutch fruit and vegetable season That peak is therefore between March and October We often catch the winter period with customers in the cuttings and sweets business but now it seems to be getting quieter slowly," Jeroen says AGF customers' loyalty to their transporter is generally high "What you do see is that especially the larger parties do not bet on one transporter but select several carriers for certain areas." but also new legislation around driving hours "It is not easy to find enough drivers for the job but we also employ several foreign drivers the increase in the Maut last year was significant and this affects the market." three of which we can use as LHVs (Longer and Heavier Trucks) which we are also allowed to drive in Germany It allows us to transport more cargo per trip which means a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions per kilometer So we drive greener and more efficiently and can serve more customers." "Our equipment is always well-maintained and meets the latest environmental requirements we have recently taken a step towards automation including on-board computers in cars and digitalization of the paper flow but the processes behind the scenes have not grown with us We have therefore invested heavily in this so that we can continue to deliver efficiently and reliably to our customers in the future." For more information:Jeroen van LeijsenHermus InternationalEmmerblok 174751 XE Oud GastelTel: 0630591447[email protected] www.hermus-international.com FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com The theft of 1,400 kilos of cocaine was allegedly the reason for a string of violent incidents in October the Public Prosecution Service (OM) has reported A total of 30 suspects have been arrested for these crimes Most were the perpetrators of the violence but police were also able to arrest some of the middlemen The drugs were imported into Belgium on August 29 The shipment was then stolen there and divided in a warehouse in Oud Gastel A part of the drugs were imported into a warehouse in Ter Aar at the beginning of October It was then stolen again from there on the evening of October 10 Fires were started in the Chicagostraat in The Hague and the Herenstraat in Rijswijk An investigation showed that the residents in the areas were not involved in the crime world conflict The people involved in the violence were mainly friends or family of the people involved in the theft in Belgium Violence in and around Alphen aan den Rijn and Leiden followed the second theft The owner of the warehouse in Ter Aar and one of his employees Whether the owner of the warehouse knew that the drugs were being kept there is still under investigation Acquisition of a EUR 10.5m logistics asset in the Netherlands PATRIZIA Immobilien AG announces that it has acquired a new state-of-the-art logistics asset in Oud Gastel the Netherlands for circa EUR 10.5 million from MG Real Estate on behalf of its open-ended ‘PATRIZIA Logistik-Invest Europa II fund EUR 1.8 billion in major logistics assets in Europe and expects to further increase its activities for its global investor base in this asset class commented: “This acquisition demonstrates the fund’s continued interest in the Dutch logistics market This market is characterised by a limited supply of high quality modern warehouse space and high demand from logistics providers due to the growth of e-commerce This asset is in an established logistics hub offering access to Europe’s largest ports and offers long term sustainable income for our investors.”  which comprises a total floor area of 11,225 sq m and is state-of-the-art LED certified including cold ambient storage is fully let on a long-term lease to Yusen Logistics Co. which uses the facility as a distribution centre for its freight and truck transportation business as well as for its marine shipping brokerage business where other occupiers include CEVA and DHL the asset is in Noord-Brabant province adjacent to the A-17 motorway an established logistics corridor for the south west of the Netherlands and Belgium including the route running from the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp eastward.  Contact: Andreas Menke     Group Head of Corporate Communications     Phone: +49 (0) 821 5 09 10-6 55    press(at)patrizia.ag 2023 Indoor pools may be the only option Photo: Depositphotos.comDespite this week’s tropical temperatures throughout the Netherlands many of the country’s outdoor pools have already closed for the season “We have already started flushing the pipes to prepare everything for winter,” Leo Holierhoek, manager of De Meermin swimming pool in Steenbergen, told Omroep Brabant Although temperatures that are expected to hit 30 degrees but we will still keep the gate closed,” said Holierhoek “This is really disappointing with the temperatures this week,” added Nicky Lankhuijzen manager of the Blankershove swimming pool in Oud Gastel He has already had some 40 calls asking whether the swimming pool can stay open longer the extra costs of keeping the pool open are not in proportion to the revenue it would bring in season ticket holders would then have to buy a 5-euro ticket because their season ticket was valid until Sunday the swimming pool will be open for the traditional “dog splash” on Friday and Saturday when owners can take a dip with their furry friends it may be time to hit the lakes and beaches We could not provide the Dutch News service without the generous support of our readers Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day Many thanks to everyone who has donated to DutchNews.nl in recent days We could not provide this service without you Please help us making DutchNews.nl a better read by taking part in a short survey With the Dutch vegetable season now underway "We've noticed that traffic has been increasing since the beginning of the month," says Jeroen van Leijsen of Hermus International we also have customers with winter programmes and continue to serve other sectors such as confectionery March through September remains our peak season." we see that transport capacity in the market is becoming more limited The ongoing driver shortage brings challenges we're still able to find drivers fairly well but it requires constant care and attention," Jeroen notes You can see that import duties declared in the United States immediately influence diesel prices." the transport company provides groupage and full load transport across the Benelux and Germany East Germany (Berlin) was added to the network last year "We're seeing that customers are increasingly opting to centralise their deliveries Whereas previously we had to collect a few pallets from ten or fifteen different locations large retail chains are now looking at how to streamline their supply chains and cut costs," says Jeroen Hermus International's fleet consists of forty trucks supplemented by ten to twenty charters during the season They allow us to combine freight with different temperature requirements and transport more cargo per trip This significantly reduces CO₂ emissions per kilometre," Jeroen explains Hermus has made a strong push towards digitisation The entire system connects to the onboard computers and enables smooth time tracking and CMR processing This gives us all the data we need to quickly provide our customers with accurate information it means we are well-prepared for the future!" For more information:Jeroen van LeijsenHermus InternationalEmmerblok 174751 XE Oud GastelTel: +31 (0) 6 30591447[email protected]www.hermus-international.com