serving as an official test event for what is expected to become an annual European Championship for Adapted judoka the European Judo Union (EJU) has focused this year’s event solely on intellectually impaired judoka (Levels 1 and 2) The decision to limit participation to these classifications was made to simplify the organisation and logistics for this first-time event with a broader scope planned for future championships With it not yet being a fully enclosed European Championships non-European countries are welcome too.  This year’s competition will provide valuable insights and experience to ensure the successful execution of the upcoming European Championships the EJU plans to expand the event to include a wider range of diagnoses and levels.  Immediately following the Open European II Judo Championships, the EJU Get Together Tournament will take centre stage from November 22-23 (Level 1-5) This event will bring even more athletes from across Europe and beyond offering them the chance to showcase their skills and continue growing the sport of Adapted Judo recognised as a leading country for Adapted Judo in Europe is an ideal host for these pivotal year-end events The nation’s commitment to promoting and developing Adapted Judo has helped to boost the sport’s visibility and growth across Europe the Adapted Judo community is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to celebrate the incredible skill and perseverance of its athletes while also taking crucial steps towards building a more inclusive future for the sport Outline: Open European II Judo Championships Outline: EJU Get Together Tournament The police made four arrests on Wednesday morning in connection with an investigation into large-scale money laundering and the production and trafficking of narcotics Just under 30 homes and offices were searched in Noord-Brabant The investigation began in autumn 2023 when police obtained information about possibly illegal money at a company in Venray money that was earned through drug trafficking Staff salaries were allegedly partly paid with cash and invoices were entered into the administration without any service being provided in return The alleged illegal money stream meant that the company could offer its services for a lower price than competitors The suspects that have been arrested are two men (41 and 39) from Eindhoven one of them is the owner of the company from Venray Other arrests are a man aged 43 from the municipality of Horst aan de Maas and a 53-year-old from Venray It is currently being investigated if and to what extent they are involved in money laundering and drug trafficking The suspects are in full restricted custody Bike Europe is a part of VMNmedia. The following rules apply to the use of this site: Terms of Use and Privacy / Cookie Statement | Privacy settings Venray is the host of two pivotal tournament this week the Open European II Judo Championships 2024 and the last EJU Get Together Tournament of the year Kickstarting the week with the Open Europeans the Sporthal de Wetteling Venray will welcome athletes with intellectual impairments under the guidelines of the European Judo Union Adapted Judo framework This prestigious event warmly welcomes competitors who meet the eligibility criteria including those classified under Virtus II1 & II2 Special Olympics or holding recognised documentation confirming an IQ of 75 or below will determine whether each athlete competes in Level 1 or Level 2 The process will be overseen by an Official EJU Adapted Judo Expert who will make the final decision regarding each competitor’s level of participation The following weight categories will feature in this landmark inaugural event reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and excellence in adapted judo For more information, please refer to the official event OUTLINE for all details This event promises to showcase the remarkable skill and dedication of adapted judo athletes while advancing inclusivity within the sport As we embrace the full potential of this competition we also reflect on the successful launch of the Adapted Judo Tour Sharing his thoughts on this significant milestone expressed his pride and optimism for the future of adapted judo It is with great pride and immense joy that I can address you today at the culmination of an extraordinary journey the launch of the Adapted Judo Tour and its first European Championship test event This year marks a groundbreaking moment in the history of judo We have taken a significant step toward inclusivity and representation creating a platform where judoka of all abilities can demonstrate their skills is more than a series of events; it is a movement It stands as a testament to what we can achieve when we unite as a global community breaking barriers and ensuring that no judoka is left behind Non which would have been possible without the determination of all coaches and national federations who have been nurturing this field for years This week’s test event is a milestone that will inspire generations of adapted judo athletes to dream bigger I want to express my deepest gratitude to the organising committees and supporters who have championed this cause to the athletes: you are the heart and soul of this tour Your resilience and dedication remind us why we do what we do: to empower As we witness the first chapter of this incredible journey unfold at the Open European II Championship (Intellectual Impairment) ensuring adapted judo has the recognition and platform it deserves we are not just building a tour; we are building a future and may this week’s event be a shining example of what adapted judo can achieve To follow all information don’t forget the join the official EJU Adapted Judo Telegram Channel by scanning the QR code A 24-year-old man from Venray was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses, including making threats involving a terrorist act and distributing incendiary materials. The suspect came to the attention of Dutch authorities earlier this month after Belgian police raised concerns about several social media accounts. The Belgian authorities, alarmed by a TikTok video, suspected that the user behind the accounts might be planning a violent attack. The man had thousands of followers on the platform. Dutch police identified the suspect as a Syrian asylum seeker who had been living in the Netherlands since 2018. Further investigation into the social media accounts revealed a video in which the suspect sang in praise of martyrdom and promoted its glorification. He also shared an image from an ISIS-affiliated news outlet that called for attacks. During the arrest, authorities confiscated two mobile phones and a laptop. The suspect appeared before a magistrate in Rotterdam on Friday and was remanded in custody for two weeks. © 2012-2025, NL Times, All rights reserved. 2025 Photo: Depositphotos.comPolice have arrested four people in Noord-Brabant as part of a wide-ranging investigation into drug dealing and money laundering Search teams also raided 29 homes and business addresses in Noord-Brabant All four suspects are linked to a company based in Venray that police believe used income from criminal activities to undercut its competitors’ prices The name of the company and the nature of its business were not disclosed Wages at the firm were paid partly in cash and invoices were drawn up for services that were never ordered to cover for criminal income according to the Oost-Brabant police division The suspects are two men from Eindhoven aged 41 and 39 a 43-year-old man from Horst aan de Maas and a 53-year-old woman from Venray They are suspected of being involved in producing and trading drugs 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 Photographs of three Leeds soldiers killed during the Second World War and laid to rest in a cemetery in The Netherlands have been placed before their graves thanks to librarians in their home city Pictures of Lance Corporal Herbert Alan Young teenager Private John Keddie and Sapper Walter Marshall have been laid at the CWGC Venray War Cemetery as part of a moving commemoration event held by local residents Their photos were found by staff at Leeds Central Library who scoured the archives following a request by Stichting Adoptiegraven Foundation which works to honour the memory of the 693 men buried on the outskirts of Venray residents in the Dutch village “adopt” a soldier flowers and photographs to represent the families in the UK who are not able to visit Researchers from the foundation contacted the Local and Family History Library in Leeds in the hopes they might be able to track down photos of each of the servicemen for the event after spending years exhausting all other online historical resources Leeds library experts were able to find photos of all three soldiers which had appeared in local newspapers following their deaths before being printed in metal and carefully placed at each soldier’s final resting place ahead of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Venray during which many of the soldiers buried at the cemetery died said: “It’s been wonderful to be able to help the research team in Venray and to play our part in making sure our fallen servicemen could be properly honoured and their sacrifice remembered “Each of these soldiers had their own life back home before they went off to war and they deserve to have their stories and their faces remembered in their final resting place “It’s very moving and poignant to think that thanks to the archives kept in their home city people in Venray will now be able to see what they looked like and be more connected to them when they visit their graves.” The Stichting Adoptiegraven Foundation invited more than 100 British guests to the commemoration event in October The weekend concluded with the planting of a Liberation Tree in the town of Venray.  chairman of the Stichting Adoptiegraven Foundation said: “The main goal of the foundation is to keep the memory of the 693 men buried in Venray alive "Members of the public are given the opportunity to symbolically adopt a grave Adopters and researchers also look for photos and information of the soldiers and airmen and where possible we also try to give each man his story; where he lived “We are extremely grateful to the Local and Family History team at Leeds Central Library for researching for us and finding us the faces of Lance Corporal Herbert Alan Young Private John Keddie and Sapper Walter Marshall.” Lance Corporal Herbert Alan Young served with the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and died on November 21 was serving with the 613 Field Squadron Royal Engineers when he died on November 30 with the 9th Battalion Durham Light Infantry Leeds City Council’s executive member for communities said: “We are extremely proud that our library service has played a part in commemorating three of our brave fallen servicemen working alongside those who want to honour them in their final resting place laying down their lives in service of their country It is fitting that part of their legacy today has been the forging new friendships between two places linked by their shared determination to remember them.” Official local authority website for Leeds providing information on local services The EJU Get Together has officially began with the first section judoka were observed to ensure they are placed into the right division for the weekend This procedure is necessary to ensure the safety of all whilst giving an opportunity to everyone to show case their ability to do judo The workshop was led by Sport Director of the Virtus and Leader of Adaptive Judo of the British Judo Association so we really appreciate your time and for all coming here today The way we do the divisoning is based on your athlete’s abilities so I would like all of you to watch and look everybody else to make sure that they are fairly accessed on their judo ability is that you ask your athletes to put different belts on we can observe and all work together to make it a great event for the athletes The foremost reason for divisioning can be caught in one word: safety Judo is a safe sport as long as the opponents are more or less equivalent To ensure all judoka are matched according to their ability divisioning (via mat-based assessments) are delivered supporting the safety of all participants.  The expertise and knowledge of the coaches medical professionals and technical competition organisers collaborated to ensure the levels are acceptable for the well-being of the athletes The Functional Classification System consists of 5 levels and classifies judoka based on insight EJU Vice – President and leader of the Education sector Sergei ASCHWANDEN also addressed the crowd at the opening of the workshop; Welcome you all to this first EJU Get Together event we are going to work on the divisioning I would like to thank to all the coaches all the organisers and everyone at present this is a very important event to see how we can work together and how we can develop We have almost 300 competitors from 25 countries on site We are also grateful for our doctors for their input we will begin the divisioning and I know it is going to be hard work but I am absolutely convinced you will do it well and I am certain it will go well with this new unified rules it is great pleasure to have you here together and we are excited to begin the tournament tomorrow.  For more information on Adaptive Judo rules, please read the following: https://www.eju.net/download-file/?parentId=285482&id=285485 a historic moment awaits for all this weekend as the first test event of the adapted judo competition The tournament will be held according to the EJU adapted judo rules that were adopted this year The project intended to offer judo for individuals of all abilities The event will take place at Sports hall ‘De Wetteling’ The central purpose of this tournament is to celebrate inclusivity and advance the cause of adapted judo in alignment with EJU’s unwavering commitment to making judo accessible to all individuals collectively aspire to create an environment where all judo athletes can demonstrate their skills and sportsmanship on an international stage The EJU Get Together in Venray promises to be a momentous occasion blending the essence of judo with the principles of diversity and inclusion Athletes with varying abilities and backgrounds will converge to compete and contribute to the evolution of adapted judo Almost 300 participants have officially registered for the first day of the competition whilst around 22 couples expected to attend on day two It is imperative to acknowledge the international scope of this event as participants hail from 25 countries spanning four continents These impressive numbers underscore the global resonance and significance of this competition In addition to the already impressive set up for the long weekend there will be a referee course and coaches meeting on this topic too. It is not too late to attend at any of those, however, registration must be done via https://www.eju.net/download-file/?parentId=285482&id=285483 Marina DRASKOVIC is looking forward to the special tourney At the core of this tournament is the celebration of adapted judo—an initiative aligned with the European Judo Union’s (EJU) steadfast dedication to making judo accessible to individuals of all abilities The “EJU Get Together in Venray” represents a unique platform where judo athletes with disabilities can showcase their skills and sportsmanship on the international stage BimmerFest is the premier car event in Europe exclusively for BMW enthusiasts and it’s a permanent fixture on my calendar This year was no exception; last month I headed to Raceway Venray – Europe’s fastest 1/2 mile oval circuit – here in the Netherlands armed with an empty memory card and a fully charged camera The unique venue demands good running shoes as you spend half your time standing on the banked track certain paddocks were reserved for specific BMW themes and a modified top 10 selected by Z-Performance wheels Various BMW clubs had their own spaces too Most members of this club hail from America but are stationed at a US base just across the border in Germany Standout cars for me included the twin-turbo V12 E36 (stay tuned for a closer look in a follow up spotlight) even with its controversial kidney grilles BimmerFest Europe proves why it’s the ultimate gathering for BMW enthusiasts and 2024 at Raceway Venray was no different This philosophy is evident in their latest creation a reimagined M5 available in various power configurations The model you see here is equipped with the ‘900’ package which translates to a staggering 928hp and 1,240Nm of torque the standard M5 has an already impressive 625hp and 750Nm From London to Las Vegas to Venray, the R44 Performance M3 Touring has seen more of the world in one year than me AC Schnitzer definitely needs no introduction This M2 demo car showcases all the parts the German tuner offers for the model – from software programming that boosts the car to 560PS and 650Nm the E46 M3 is the most beautiful of the M3 generations This particular M3 made the journey from England for the event having AP Racing brake callipers means you’ve built a serious machine and here they’re just the start of the performance upgrades makes the latest generation look like a giant This particular car features Moton Suspension and Titan7 wheels resulting in a distinctive and finely tuned machine This Touring started life as a 316d and has been transformed by Full Car Tuning The result is a unique and expertly crafted fusion of two distinct models The Manhart MH8 5.0 V8 is a limited edition with its original V12 engine swapped out for a 4.9L V8 S62B50 from a BMW E39 M5 Only 259 units of this Alpina E21 2.8-liter model were ever produced which Alpina further tuned to produce 200PS and 248Nm of torque These figures were quite impressive back in 1988 which appears to be a B8 4.6 in the Touring version Alpina couldn’t increase the displacement of the original E34 540i 4.0-litre V8 block due to the Alusil-coated cylinder walls so BMW forged a new block specifically for this application increasing the displacement to 4.6 litres in the process Arguably one of the most beautiful BMWs ever made A CSL air dam and bumper delete enhances its appeal while the wheels – although slightly oversized – complement the aesthetic perfectly This Z1 is no stranger to Speedhunters; it was featured last year via IAMTHESPEEDHUNTER Although all popular BMW models were represented BimmerFest Europe 2024 showcased a definitive shift towards the M3 Touring and the new M2 the rumble of engines and the camaraderie of like-minded enthusiasts echoed through the paddocks leaving an indelible mark on yet another unforgettable BimmerFest Europe event I’m not done with my coverage just yet though Stay tuned for a spotlight feature on a few of my favorite BMWs from the event BMW related stories on Speedhunters BMWs reputation has been destroyed by certain people from the balkans who drive them on the streets like it's their personal racetrack Hope there were cool projects that weren't captured in this shoot wrap + wheels + tune on a last-gen M is kinda basic for the tier-1 event I would expect many home-tailored cars with all kinds of different suspension setups Most bimmers are awesome platforms to build exactly what you want In a place where I'm from there are so many ways to build even something as boring as M47 320d But almost stock expensive cars are a natural result of degrading freedom in Europe - tuning is a crime I would argue that current performance cars are already extremely good out of the box so there's really only 3 things you can do to it:1 - add more hp and make those extra horses unusable2 - make it look better which with bmw's current styling is impossible3 - make it too compromised for the street and too compromised for the track Seeing a last gen m2 and the current gen m2 really showcases how far BMW has fallen in terms of styling you need to hire some real photographers if you want this site to survive you get flat pics like this using the auto settings on a dslr or a cell phone you cant find a photographer in central europe thats also a "speedhunter" and give him some euros for petrol to travel the only intresting cars there were the alpina estate and the 70's bmws everything else looked cheap like knock off parts (i know they arent always) this site is getting disapointing theres a fantastic summer of motorsport and shows and you'd never know because "speedhunters" is showing you The only photographer worth his salt on this site Is Mark Riccioni This has to be the best BMW meet hands down loved every single carAlso to everyone complaining about the grille shaddup We'll shaddup when BMW stops screwing around with their identity JeroenYou coming to MPact East August in Pocono but I agree with the other posters that BMW's modern design language is completely lost on me I found MBZ quite ugly a couple generations ago Nu-BMW styling is a whole new level of mystifying.All this being said with Isle of Man Green being a recent favorite Just passing here to say that BMW's current design language is awful Speedhunters is an international collective of photographers writers and drivers with a shared passion for uncovering the world's most exciting car culture stories Hundreds of judoka presently gathering in Venray for the EJU Get Together event featuring the first Adaptive Judo tournament under the EJU The weekend will provide an opportunity for individuals to participate in judo at a performance level three of the finest medical professionals are on site to support this weekend and with no hesitation it is kind of like a birth of a baby for us too the judo rules are adapted accordingly but the medical rules stay the same and applied in fit to conditions Our work is now to establish different categories which we can implement into the tournament.   It is very important for us to be part of the coaching and referee meetings today we can help and create something new together The most important is that we are here to help to create a new system It is so significant that we start together from the beginning it is certainly an honour to be here and be part of this new creation.  it is about observation to see what is happening now including today’s divisioning workshop We need to establish how can we help from the orthopaedic point of view We are here to observe and support the team as whole injury treatment will obviously be specific to individual A landmark event brought together judoka with intellectual impairments (IQ of 75 and below) from 11 countries are ready to showcase their exceptional talent and determination at the Sporthal de Wetteling Venray as the Open European Judo Championships Intellectual Impairment Venray 2024 is ready to begin This inclusive competition celebrates the diversity of judo with referees representatives from the Netherlands The official divisioning took place this afternoon during which final details were settled whilst athletes were assessed and assigned to the appropriate groups to ensure their safety Level L1: practice within mainstream environments judo skills are comparable and achieve high quality performance levels.  Fast and powerful and excellent strategic applications Level L2: impaired applied skills with the ability to achieve good technical content.  Moderate reactivity with limited strategic applications All contests will adhere to International Judo Federation (IJF) rules with specific adaptations to ensure the safety and fairness: In the early hours of the evening, the official draw took place, followed by a refereeing meeting. The divisioning is done and the draw is completed. This inarguably event is ready to begin! Watch all actions live online via the following link This historic event exemplifies the potential of adaptive sports to foster inclusivity and celebrate the unique abilities of athletes It set a powerful example of judo’s capacity to unite people and create meaningful opportunities for all It is not every day you see a president by the side of the mat at a judo event It is even more unusual to see them on the mat The President of the National Judo Federation of Belgium joined the EJU Get Together workshop as he pursues to be part of this exceptional movement It is the first time I come to Venray for this event I normally attend at other events for adaptive judo as I started to work with adaptive judo 10 years ago It is a great pleasure watching them on the mat and they bring us a lot I think It was great to have so many coaches looking at all judoka and to see their levels to put them into the right categories Kerry Tansey is doing a great job at using certain exercises to identify the differences and to ensure everyone is divided into the right level of classification it truly gives the chance for everyone to do judo It provides an opportunity to individuals with different abilities to practice sport but to already existing judoka I did many tournaments with my adaptive team and when you stay with them you see the real life of an adaptive judoka… it is beautiful I can certainly say we are interested to host this event in the future There are almost 300 judoka from over 25 countries travelled to Venray for the first ever EJU Get Together event It is the first adaptive competition with the support of the EJU most attendees have been involved in this project for decades travelled over 30 hours to partake with some of them spending shorter time in the country than up in the air Coach and Physiotherapist of the Brazilian Adaptive Judo Team Julio Cesar Arau Jo has 20 years of experience in this specialised field Their team gathered from different spots of Brazil especially for wheelchair users is not a straightforward process and requires greater extent of time understanding and obliging by the rules of each airline whilst organising a sum of paperwork it is indubitably not the case of rocking up to the gates with a cup of coffee the presence of these nations is remarkably appreciated some of them already participated at international events for others it is their first time In Brazil judo is very strong at the clubs and the country is big in size so it is very difficult to create interaction amongst them on a regular basis Some manages by sponsorship from political side We flew via Zurich and Dusseldorf before driving to Venray We are slightly at ease thought as almost all athletes have a family member with them which is reassuring for us yet we are not losing the competition side so it’s great We organise regular adaptive judo tournaments locally across different parts of Brazil My city (Centro Mano Imperatriz) is the same size as Venray It was a dream for the Brazilian team to return to the Netherlands after a decade and will make the most of their lengthy journey before heading back home on Tuesday after some well-deserved tourist activities The Japanese team went through a similarly experience travelling via Istanbul and Dusseldorf to join this unique gathering The team is supported on site by the Japanese ambassador in the Netherlands I would like to extend my sincere thanks for the invitation I am very impressed about the competition and the activities which have been going on for 25 years the Netherland is a special country because in 1964 at the first Olympic Games in Tokyo Anton Geesink was a champion and whilst it was shocking to the Japanese it was also when judo really became international sport I am looking forward to watch the rest of the event manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property has fully leased SEGRO Logistics Centre Venray to CEVA Logistics Netherlands “We are pleased to welcome CEVA Logistics Netherlands to this new development The brand new centre was completed at the end of February so CEVA can immediately start delivering flexibility and capacity to existing operations,” says Eelco Ouwerkerk Facility and Procurement CEVA Logistics Benelux & Switzerland located on De Blakt industrial estate on Edisonstraat in Venray has a total area of 42,800 sq m and will be certified BREEAM Outstanding Sustainability and innovation are central to the design and landscaping making a major contribution to the reduction of CO2 emissions to limiting the energy costs of the tenant and to the wellbeing of the end user Contract Signed for New Warehouse Project Tweet Logistics Business © 2025 All Rights Reserved. | Privacy | Terms | Site Map Subscribe to our quarterly magazine and weekly newsletter to stay updated with the logistics industry By submitting this form you agree that the personal data you provided will be transferred to Logistics Business for processing in accordance with our Privacy Policy It is a jaw dropping weekend in Venray as individuals with different level of abilities gather with one common goal including Senior Vice President of the EJU I would like to convey greetings from our president this is the first time in my life watching adaptive judo it is lamentable that I have not realised in the past 40 years What we can give these individuals via judo is much more than any Olympic medals People like Rudi Verhagen has been doing an incredible work past decades and now we are pleased to be in support of this projects This weekend is the foundation of a brighter future for adaptive judo including Marina Draskovic and EJU Vice President who worked hard to wheel several plans into reality It makes me very proud to be here this weekend It is a weekend to remember in the history of judo Michiel UITDEHAAG has also joined in admiration I have just been to the dojo and boys and girls are here from all over the world It is really a pleasure that they all decided to come here for this tournament to have everyone here in our city as well as hosting this first edition of EJU Get Together event We are honoured to have international representatives joining this project from this year I would like to say that inclusivity in sport worldwide As a mayor I hope other sport will follow this example JD.com’s international logistics team in Europe welcomed Philip Mountford a Dutch-based international lingerie retailer for a visit to JD’s automated warehouse in Venray The two sides entered into cooperation this June with the shared vision towards cutting-edge technologies as key to driving B2C retail operation efficiency It is estimated that JD’s tech-driven distribution center has shortened two-thirds of Hunkemöller’ s average daily order production time CEO of Hunkemöller (center) visited JD’s warehouse in the Netherlands “Our omni-channel has grown so significantly over the last few years that we needed to find a strategic partner who would help us grow in the future and it was great to visit their new Venray distribution center which will handle our Benefrux omni-channel business Their state-of-the-art facility will allow us to deliver exceptional speed and fulfill our last mile requirements I would like to thank the team for completing this whole project in such a speedy manner,” said Mountford As China’s largest retailer and supply chain-based technology and service provider JD.com is bringing its expertise in e-commerce and supply chain management in the building of its first warehouse in the Netherlands which amounts to 12,000 square meters and is equipped with self-developed automations such as AGVs (automated guided vehicles) digitalized vertical storage racks and advanced logistics management systems that can greatly help merchants improve operating cost and efficiency thus creating a faster and better service experience for the customers JD’s warehouse in the Netherlands was built within four months  Hunkemöller is one of the fastest-growing lingerie brands expanding worldwide with state-of-the-art online shops and approximately 900 stores It is the first Dutch retailer to cooperate logistically with JD.com JD’s warehouse is handling Hunkemöller’s orders in four countries in Europe including the Netherland JD’s team used only four months’ time to build the warehouse from scratch into full operation. “If a European partner had been chosen, this would never have been possible so quickly,” Gijs van Engelen, chief digital officer of Hunkemöller told RetailTrends “They would have needed to order robots and other things about one-third of Hunkemöller’s total online orders are now handled in Venray and there is still room for further scaling up general manager of JD International Logistics in Europe said “As brands expand their omnichannel businesses JD’s tech-driven fast-response fulfillment solution comes as a fitting answer for them to holistically manage their product supplies to different channels and have more flexibilities on order productions at different times and shopping scenarios.” In addition to the warehouse in the Netherlands JD.com is also operating two highly automated warehouses in Germany and Poland respectively so far which can work in synergy to serve clients in Europe on product storage (vivian.yang@jd.com) officially launched its third warehouse in Poland The newly operated nearly 10,000-square-meter warehouse will provide integrated cross-border supply chain solutions for businesses further optimizing efficiency across logistics operations JD Logistics has been expanding its presence in Poland since 2021 initially launching its first warehouse in Warsaw The company also became the exclusive warehousing and logistics operator for a well-known Polish retailer offering customized fulfillment solutions tailored to a diverse range of products JD Logistics manages over 5,000 SKUs for this client covering categories such as consumer electronics By leveraging JD Logistics’ proprietary warehouse management system the facility achieves a 99.5% inventory accuracy rate ensuring rapid and precise fulfillment with delivery as fast as 24 hours “The Poland warehouse network is a key pillar of JD Logistics’ long-term strategy in Europe,” said head of JD Logistics Europe “By leveraging the synergies of our three warehouses in Poland we aim to enhance cross-border supply chain efficiency helping brands and businesses succeed in dynamic global markets JD Logistics continues to strengthen its role as a trusted partner for businesses in Europe driving efficiency and global connectivity in supply chain operations.” JD Logistics plays a crucial role in supporting ochama JD.com’s omnichannel retail brand in Europe with its warehouse located near the Polish-German border It employs an advanced goods-to-person system that enhances pick-up efficiency by three times compared to traditional methods This enables ochama to achieve 48-hour fulfillment across Poland with some orders eligible for same-day delivery In line with JD Logistics’ commitment to sustainability the facility is equipped with a rooftop photovoltaic power system and operates with new-energy forklifts to reduce its carbon footprint JD Logistics is a global leader in integrated supply chain logistics solutions managing over 1,600 warehouses in China and abroad Ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500 list in 2024 JD.com continues to expand its global logistics footprint and direct-mail facilities spanning more than 1 million square meters the company plans to double its overseas warehouse capacity (yuchuan.wang@jd.com) (also known as JINGDONG) is excited to announce that it has become the official e-commerce innovation partner for the UEFA Champions League (UCL) As a leading e-commerce retailer and technology service provider and its European e-commerce brand ochama will deliver unprecedented access to exclusive football interactions and innovative services to fans and consumers the UEFA Champions League stands as the pinnacle of European football it is celebrated as one of the most influential sporting events and a benchmark for excellence in football captivating fans with its elite level of competition and storied tradition as the UEFA Champions League’s official e-commerce innovation partner Our partnership will help bring fans all over the globe closer to the action and together we aim to foster greater engagement and unique opportunities for fans to celebrate their love of the game,” said Guy-Laurent Epstein “Partnering with the UEFA Champions League is an exciting milestone in JD.com Inc.’s global expansion,” said James Shao and Head of Platform Operations and Marketing Centre at JD Retail “As one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world it provides the perfect platform to introduce JD.com we are committed to delivering unparalleled access to official merchandise and innovative digital experiences to fans in Europe and China We look forward to working with UC3 to create unforgettable moments for football enthusiasts worldwide.” will also partner with other marquee UEFA events including the UEFA Super Cup will launch the official UEFA Champions League online shop in China The partnership will offer consumers exclusive discounts through JD.com and users will have the chance to win coveted match tickets and other limited-edition prizes is committed to enhancing the shopping experience for consumers worldwide through a wide range of authentic quality products and innovative and highly efficient fulfillment services offering a wide range of products including electronics and UEFA will also jointly explore the development of exclusive licensed products bringing football fans and consumers a broader range of high-quality merchandise and cutting-edge e-commerce services A dedicated e-commerce community will be launched on the JD.com app by collaborating with UEFA Champions League sponsors and football club brands where consumers will have access to exciting prizes has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider Renowned for its innovation and excellence the company has expanded into sectors including retail aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions (press@jd.com) Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email Rudi Verhagen started judo at the age of 7 it will be the sport he pours his heart into in the early 90’s was diagnosed with brain cancer and landed in a wheelchair Rudi was hoping for a recovery and envisioned playing judo with his brother in his wheelchair Rudi continued practicing judo and followed Kano’s words judo is an education for the body and mind” Why not to apply the philosophy for special needs people there was one student who had a sister in the wheelchair who also wanted to do judo At the time it felt like it was a sign that I must do it for Herman I did it for my brother but then I continued for myself It is not my job; my whole heart goes into it which cannot be measured by pennies or cents Rudi started his first adapted judo tournament, Nihon Dutch Open Shenshu, in 1998 with 2 countries and 80 participants.  I saw a lot of students growing and their judo grew there were only a few sports accepting individuals in wheelchairs.  the tournament received 220 entries from 13 different countries it is going to be continued on a yearly basis.  This year’s edition 300 participants from 25 nations five additional countries travelled to Venray to observe in order to implement adaptive judo at their respective areas it is stressful of course but you saw yesterday the faces the happiness The biggest issue we had this year was the transportation so that is something we need to work on for the future What was also unique is that some people who practiced judo at the time when I started They are comfortable to be here because they know they are accepted This weekend wasn’t his [Rudi] first rodeo but the first one with EJU For this weekend to happen and to create unified rules several meetings took place throughout the year where we needed to come up with the name of the event too There is IBSA who takes care of visual impaired and blind judoka we thought to do something for people with intellectual disabilities We did not exclude VI thought; they also had a spot to compete yesterday So since we wouldn’t call it VI nor Intellectual disabilities event only I am very thankful for EJU showing interest and supporting this event the first World Championships for adaptive judo was held in Cologne Rudi was invited to support the event and was also hoping one day he will be able to host such at his home town when his request to host the World Adaptive Judo Championships 2024 was approved by the International Judo Federation the European Judo Union and Judo Bond Netherland the 2nd edition of the World Adaptive Judo Championships will be held in Venray in 2024 To say Rudi is delighted would be an understatement; They all helped me to not only uprise this event I can’t put my appreciation in words I am extremely happy and looking forward to it with robust effort from the judo family under the auspices of the European Judo Union Adapted judo rules were created in order to launch a new project in 2024: „EJU Get Together Tour“ This project will cover Adapted Judo tournaments across the continent The first test tournament of its kind will be held in the Netherlands between 24-26 November 2023 with the title The event will run in cooperation with the existing Nihon Dutch Open Shenshu – Adaptive Judo and VI Judo The newly established rules will be implemented throughout this event a referee and coaching seminar will also be held on site during day one with the desire to achieve a unified level of knowledge Attention! The entry for the Nihon Dutch Open Shenshu can only be done via e-mail using the entry form registrations for the tournament are permitted through clubs and National Federations For more information in regards to this event, please visit the following link. building several new relationships and gathering a lot of interest in the slower growing Rowan Ranger bird and Ross Ranger bird the Venray Show LIV attracts both farmers and industrial partners with an attendance over three days of around 20,000 visitors from the Netherlands and Belgium In addition to interest in the slower growing birds the show also presented a good opportunity for Aviagen EPI to spend some quality time with Dutch customers old and new to discuss the exceptional performance of the Ross 308 in the country Aviagen EPI said: “Although the Venray Show is not a dedicated poultry show like some of the bigger European Expos the more personal nature of it means we can get to spend plenty of time with people on our stand “Interest in the Rowan Ranger remains very high especially in the Dutch market following our Beter Leven award and interest in the Ross Ranger is also growing The traditional Ross 308 remains the market leader and bird of choice and it is great to hear so many people talking about the great performance they are getting.” An annual election held by the trade press identified the five most important logistics hubs of the Netherlands as: West-Brabant Of the altogether 1.1 billion tonnes of goods which were transhipped in 2017 to and from inland vessels one-quarter were on their way to or from one of these five hubs These were mostly goods carried to and from the Port of Rotterdam the most significant growth in 2017 in terms of transferred weight was seen in the Rivierenland region Using satellite data to focus on air pollution and socioeconomic inequality Press Office and Infoservice in the spotlight The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response both took bronze at the Venray tournament in the Netherlands while competing for Southlands Judo Club She said: “It was a tough competition and we fought well I am really pleased that we came away with four bronze medals for the club.” Claire started judo aged six alongside her sister and two brothers She went on to represent the GB squad and England Jake has been doing judo since he was a toddler but joined the family ranks by competing in his first contest “It’s just one big judo family – literally,” said Claire “I would love my son to follow in our footsteps and to be selected for GB He is doing well so that may well happen.” Claire fought for the senior women in the +78kg category while Jake competed in the -38kg contest for under-10s with Middlesbrough lads Joseph McNeill and Josh Illingworth also taking bronze the British Judo coach who runs Southlands said: “It is a fantastic success for the club “Claire is a cracking asset to the club and she helped to organise the trip to Venray The results that she and the rest of the kids at the club achieved were phenomenal and exceeded all expectations for such a high quality event.” Claire is also an instructor in Southland’s new Judofit classes a ladies-only session aimed at helping women get fit through judo To find out about judo at Southlands or to inquire about Judofit Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.