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\u2022 Companies launch meeting network for full truckloads
\u201cWe are delighted to establish a pioneering meeting network for freight forwarders and logistics providers, together with MANSIO as a competent business partner at our side,\u201d says Jochen Eschborn, CEO of ELVIS AG. \u201cThrough this cooperation, we offer our network partners the opportunity to systematically utilize meeting traffic to optimize their transport business.\u201d With its many years of expertise and extensive network, the freight forwarding alliance supports the establishment of the new system, named \u201cELVIS Cross Load Network,\u201d and thus, according to its own statements, provides a building block for strengthening the beleaguered medium-sized freight forwarder. <\/p>
Software developer MANSIO provides the technological framework for the meeting traffic. With its platform, the Aachen-based company efficiently aligns the business processes of the participating freight forwarders with the operational processes of the emerging network. Dr. Maik Sch\u00fcrmeyer, Managing Director of MANSIO GmbH, says: \u201cWith the support of ELVIS, the leading freight forwarding alliance with <\/p>
over 250 partners, we are forming the perfect foundation for our joint venture. We are very much looking forward to working together to bring this forward-looking concept to fruition.\u201d <\/p>
The transport concept is initially based on central exchange points, the first of which will be established at the ELVIS hub in Kn\u00fcllwald. Eschborn explains the process: \u201cParticipating freight forwarders drive their trucks to the exchange point in Kn\u00fcllwald, hand over trailers to other freight forwarders there, and carry out the return transport to their respective original region. For this purpose, standardized trailers are provided in a pool, so that one’s own trailer does not have to be handed over to unfamiliar drivers.\u201d This concept makes it possible to avoid empty runs, save costs and time, and ultimately even send the truck on its way a second time during the day to increase revenue. In addition to the economic benefits, drivers are primarily expected to profit from the meeting traffic, as they can return home at the end of their shift. \u201cThis allows us to make an important contribution to making the profession of truck drivers more attractive and counteracting the acute driver shortage. Last but not least, we are even reducing the demand for parking spaces on highways,\u201d Eschborn adds. <\/p>
The project also offers advantages in terms of sustainability, as not only are empty runs saved, but electrically powered trucks can also be used more efficiently on partial routes. Due to the shorter distances and the predictable route to the meeting point, the limited range of electric trucks and the restricted available infrastructure can be optimally utilized. <\/p>
With this cooperation, ELVIS and MANSIO combine their expertise to proactively address the challenges of the industry and contribute to an economic and sustainable future in transport logistics. \u201cOur meeting traffic marks a significant milestone for road freight transport. Together with MANSIO, we are working to establish a system for our network partners that aims to optimize full load transports. This offers our partners clear advantages in a highly competitive market,\u201d says Eschborn. <\/p>
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Further information about ELVIS AG can be found at: www.elvis-ag.com<\/a>\u200d<\/p>