All you need to know about transport
17.04.2023 Matex Transport Blog
The introduction of tachographs will shake up the transport industry
These changes will primarily include the requirement for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight to be equipped with tachographs. This obligation comes into force in July of the year indicated above. What does this mean for international road transport?
28.12.2022 Matex Transport Blog
When is it worthwhile to use warehousing options?
A key element in any supply chain is warehousing. By temporarily storing goods, it is possible to plan a distribution network when the time of production of goods does not coincide with the time of consumption. Warehouses are also ideal for unexpected stoppages and delays in transport operations.
16.12.2022 Matex Transport Blog
Intermodal, multimodal and combined transport - what are the differences?
Intermodal, multimodal and combined transport are concepts that fulfil a fundamental role in the logistics industry. They are used every day throughout the supply chain. Until recently, they were often confused with each other or even treated as identical.
14.12.2022 Matex Transport Blog
December - the busiest time for the transport industry
The busiest time for the transport industry is fast approaching - December and the associated Christmas holidays. This period causes most transport companies to go on holiday. What does this look like for Matex Transport Logistics?
10.11.2022 Matex Transport Blog
Renewed strike by Spanish transport companies from 13 November
Late on Sunday evening, 13 November, a protest will be started by Spanish transport companies. As announced, it will be a continuation of the strike that took place in March this year, which led to the paralysis of goods deliveries throughout the country. We received the information about the planned action first-hand - from our client operating in Spain.
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18.10.2022 Matex Transport Blog
Cross-trade vs cabotage
Cross-trade is important because it connects markets and economies around the world, giving citizens more opportunities to produce and consume, stimulating economic growth, and reducing poverty around the world. Cross-trade is particularly much talked about in 2022 - obviously in the context of the high-profile changes that came into force with the mobility package.
13.10.2022 Matex Transport Blog
Everything you need to know about ADR
We have prepared a special guide to ADR to make your daily work easier. As specialists in international transport, we have carried many ADR loads, so we know the importance of rules relating to markings, necessary documentation or appropriate training and equipment. Because it is all about safety.
12.10.2022 Matex Transport Blog
Fuel crisis at French stations
Around 20% of French petrol stations have been facing fuel shortages for several days. On Saturday, supply problems affected more than a fifth of petrol stations across the country. The biggest problems are expected to ...
07.10.2022 Matex Transport Blog
Additional CARGO insurance
When shipping cargo internationally, it is important to consider all possible risks and take the necessary precautions to protect your goods and make sure they are as safe as possible.
This is why it is so important to have additional cargo insurance.
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23.05.2022 Matex Transport Blog
Remember to choose your carrier wisely, so that you can be sure of a constant and reliable transport service
The number of carriers on the international market has drastically decreased and international transport is seriously affected. A significant shortage of carriers threatens to collapse the transport market in Europe, increasing prices by up to 30% and interrupting the flow of supplies
11.03.2022 Matex Transport Blog
How will drastic fuel prices increases affect road transport within the EU?
Drastic fuel price increases in EU countries have a very significant impact on the entire transport and logistics industry. Fuel is a fundamental element, without which road transport would not be possible. Therefore, we look with concern at what is happening on the fuel market ...
05.02.2022 Matex Transport Blog
Changes in cabotage from 21.02.2022
According to the Mobility Package regulation, from 21.02.2022, carriers may not carry out cabotage operations with the same vehicle in the same Member State for 4 days after completion of the cabotage operation.
01.02.2022 Matex Transport Blog
Mobility Package 2022
The Mobility Package introduces major changes in the international transport sector, and compliance with the new rules is bound to increase costs for transport companies. As a result (in accordance with the principles of the free market), it is very likely that entrepreneurs will increase the prices of services ...
24.01.2022 Matex Transport Blog
TIR carnet useful again on routes to the UK - promise of easy procedures
From the beginning of 2022, additional customs formalities will apply for transport to the UK. Instead, the solution is to be the TIR carnet, which is encouraged by ...
13.10.2020 Matex Transport Blog
New restrictions ahead of COVID-19 wave IV in Europe
The holiday period is over and, as predicted, the 4th wave of coronavirus in Europe is slowly becoming a reality. The daily news of the rapidly increasing number of diseases worldwide is starting to worry governments. Italy, Germany and France are once again reporting increases in the number of cases, and with them governments are preparing tougher restrictions. The number of people vaccinated is still unsatisfactory, so in order to 'encourage' the public to get vaccinated, governments in individual EU countries are introducing ever stricter restrictions, dividing citizens
26.10.2020 Matex Transport Blog
Be prepared for BREXIT 2021 - will there be new duties from 1 January 2021?
The United Kingdom has left the European Union and the post-Brexit transition period is ending on December 31st, 2020. There is talk of the "New Beginning of Great Britain", but what does this mean for us citizens and entrepreneurs from EU countries? January 1st, 2021, will be a date that will surely go down in history not only of Great Britain but of the whole of Europe, if not of the world. United Kingdom leaving the EU, known as Brexit ...
28.09.2020 Matex Transport Blog
Year-end forecast - economic and logistic
We have already begun the second half of 2020. This year certainly won’t be counted as a successful one – with the approaching 4th quarter, the concerns against the second wave of the pandemic are raising. At the beginning of the year 2020, the world’s economy was going through an enormous crisis – lockdown present in many countries has turned our life upside down. Despite common uncertainty and fear against the repeat of such a situation, the productivity of the world’s enterprises is gradually increasing ...
31.08 Matex Transport Blog
The mobility package will change transport up to 3,5t forever
The new requirements and several obligations resulting from the mobility package will hit the hardest companies that carry out international road transport with vans(up to 3.5t). See what new obligations will be imposed on carriers ...
31.07.2020 Matex Transport Blog
Before going on holiday remember a few important things
We are practically the end of July, which means that we are halfway through the summer holidays. Some of us probably are already on vacation, but for many this longed-for time is still ahead of them... We have some tips and tricks for people who have chosen the "travel by themselves" option this year, regardless whether it is to a hotel, a cottage, or camping. It is worth taking care of a few important details so that the summer trip does not end up becoming a summer nightmare.
6.07.2020 Matex Transport Blog
The question is not "IF?" but "WHEN?"
History comes full circle. The coronavirus pandemic in the world does not expire, despite the enormous efforts, the hard work of medical services and the strict sanitary discipline imposed in most countries. The extinction of disease outbreaks in some countries / districts gave us some hope, but the pathogen is attacking again . . .
6.07.2020 Matex Transport Blog
TRANSPORT DURING COVID-19
Often in crisis situations, we are aware of the importance of the smooth flow of goods around the world. Humanity needs food, medicine or first need articles. The transport industry is closely monitoring the situation that is currently happening in the international markets. Despite the possibility of performing their work, carriers encountered huge problems ...
