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First TIR transport from Europe to China
World-first TIR journey from Germany to China is a promise of more prosperous trading relationships to come.
February 2019 saw a landmark event in International Road Transport (TIR) with the first successful overland TIR journey from Europe to China taking place in just 12 days. The journey from Germany to Khorgos (China) spanned 7,400 km and was not helped by extreme winter weather conditions, however the truck was able to safely traverse this…
Frotcom showcases its fleet management system at the Tranzit East Conference
Frotcom showcased its cutting-edge fleet management software at the 2019 Tranzit East Conference, in Suceava (Romania).
The annual Tranzit conference held in Romania attracts industry leaders from across Transport and Logistics, who come together to discuss new trends and celebrate the latest innovations in the field, and 2019 was no exception. The event took place at the beginning of April and welcomed hundreds of industry professionals. Frotcom…
Manser Saxon Contracting dramatically reduces fuel costs and unauthorized vehicle driving thanks to Frotcom
Manser Saxon Contracting benefits from Frotcom’s complete fleet management system for GPS vehicle tracking and insightful management reports.
Manser Saxon Contracting Ltd is a multi-disciplinary construction company based in Mauritius that deliver tailor-made solutions to clients globally in the construction and allied industries. The company boasts in-depth expertise across the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), Fit-out Interiors,…
Manser Saxon Contracting dramatically reduces fuel costs and unauthorized vehicle driving thanks to Frotcom
Manser Saxon Contracting benefits from Frotcom’s complete fleet management system for GPS vehicle tracking and insightful management reports.Manser Saxon Contracting Ltd is a multi-disciplinary construction company based in Mauritius that delivers tailor-made solutions to clients globally in the construction and allied industries. The company boasts in-depth expertise across the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), Fit-out Interiors, Facilities Management, and Aluminum fields.…
Frotcom International renewed ISO 9001:2015 certification
We are extremely proud to announce that Frotcom International has renewed ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Quality Management System (QSM).
Frotcom’s ISO 9001:2015 certification became effective in April 2019 and was issued by TÜV Rheinland, requiring the engagement of our entire organization. Certification encompasses Frotcom’s entire portfolio and represents third-party validation of the company’s long-standing and unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality products and services to our customers, across all of our business segments…
How can automated driving make our roads safer?
Automated cars have the potential to save millions of lives. Discover how automated driving could reduce car crashes to virtually zero.Road traffic puts lives at riskTraffic accidents kill 1.25 million people a year worldwide, that equals 7 Boeing 747–8 airplanes crashing every day. Human error is crucialWhile man is currently still the absolute best driving machine out there, human error still accounts for 90% of all road accidents. Driver distraction is increasingAn estimated 26% of car crashes in the USA involve drivers texting and talking on cell phones. Technology already…
The efficiency benefits of route planning and monitoring
Route planning and monitoring is the first step for fleet companies in creating optimized journeys.
For fleet companies of all scales and sizes, ensuring that journeys are time-efficient and cost-effective is always the objective for more successful business performance. So how can fleet managers create journeys that travel shorter distances but still maximize productivity?
The key to an efficient journey lies in intelligent route planning and monitoring. An optimized route is vital for companies to increase productivity and provides a better customer experience. While this can be…
Panic button alert
Simultaneous alarm messages on your computer and mobile phone leave no room for doubt: your driver has pressed his panic button. You try to call him, but his phone is dead. Fortunately, you have another vehicle in the vicinity, which you redirect immediately to the location where the panic button was activated. Help is on the way.
New safety measures are put in place in Accra (Ghana) after traffic collisions increase
The capital of Ghana’s local government enforces measures to tackle a dramatic rise in traffic collisions and improve policy outcomes.
Traffic crashes are claiming more than 1.35 million lives around the world and are the leading cause of death for children and young adults*. In Accra, Ghana, more than 13,000 traffic collisions have led to almost 1,000 deaths, with speeding, drink driving, the non-use of helmets by motorcyclists and the refusal…
Phone addicts are worse threat than drunk drivers, study finds
Distracted driving has surpassed drink driving and speeding to become the top roadway threat.
Drivers are 10% more distracted behind the wheel than last year and the number of cell phone addicts has doubled, according to Zendrive's third annual "Distracted Driving Study," which analyzed over 160 billion miles of data.Key among the findings was that "phone addicts" have replaced drunk drivers as the top roadway threat today, according to the…