The leading innovative transport solutions provider Van Eck has proudly won 1st place of the Trailer Innovation Awards 2023 in the category ‘Component’ with its in-house developed Container Locker System for the safe and secure transportation of roll containers, most efficiently and sustainably transported with Van Eck’s signature Twindeck vehicles, the innovation award winner in 2005.

Van Eck designed, tested, and finalized a most practical, flexible low-cost device, the Container Locker System that addresses partial loading, load security problems, and their subsequent cost, time, and operational health and safety results.

Previously on the prestigious Trailer Innovation Awards, Van Eck was 3rd in 2005 with its signature Twindeck Trailer, 2nd in 2011 in the ‘Body’ category with its Eckspressive Air Cargo Trailer, and 3rd in 2021 in the ‘Environment’ category with its Smart Rollerbed Vehicles with NMLU (New Modular Loading Unit).

In-house developed systems for safe and efficient loading/unloading and safety of the cargo

Transport of goods in roll containers is an efficient method used in the Benelux region and DACH region for a variety of goods such as postal services, laundries, retail, and flower transportation. Roll containers are loaded in all types of box trailers as well as Van Eck signature Twindeck trailers that present %60 more loading capacity.

As Van Eck prioritizes not only manufacturing the highest quality long-lasting and least carbon footprint solutions for their customers’ unique transport challenges, it equally develops systems for safe and efficient loading and unloading of goods as well as safety of the cargo.

Van Eck Container Locker System for your flexible loading needs

During operations, the ideal loading of roll containers would fill up the trailer entirely with load securing via security bars at the end of trailers, already designed and built as the trailer is initially designed. However, customers’ operations may require partial flexible loading was already designed and built-in load securing mechanisms would fail short to provide security.

When partially loaded roll containers are not secured and move freely within the trailer knocking on each other and side panels, they damage goods loaded in the roll containers, damage the side walls without risk to road safety, they damage the roll containers themselves. The damages result in, operational inefficiency and extra costs of goods replacement, repair costs of the trailers as well as declining second-hand value, and replacement cost of damaged roll containers.

Van Eck Container Locker System is a light, long-lasting practical solution that accommodated all variations of partial loading of load containers and does not require training or extensive experience to operate.

The Container Locker System is made of light and durable aluminum, and has 800 mm in length and 100 mm x 100 mm (width x depth), and weighs 3 kg each. The Container Locker System consists of 2 units of telescopic rods, in combination with a square beam that secures the roll container blocks by less than 10. The maximum amount of roll containers for a box trailer is 44. Van Eck’s Container Locker System works even for 43 roll containers.

Van Eck is proudly taking its place at IAA transportation 2022, in Hall 27 E32, between 20-25 September in Hannover Germany. Reinventing modern road transport since 1912, Van Eck will present the most sustainable transport solutions to address carbon emissions targets today.

Celebrating its 110th Anniversary, the leading innovative transport solutions provider Van Eck participated in the IAA Transportation 2022 fair and received its 1st place prize for Trailer Innovation Awards 2023 in the category ‘Component’ with its in-house developed Container Locker System.

During the fair, Van Eck presented its latest innovations, its e-dolly, its FRC certified air cargo vehicle within the Eckspress series as well as the state of the art Van Eck Twindeck with movable floor.

The winner of Trailer Innovation 2023 in the category ‘Component’

Van Eck proudly won 1st place in the Trailer Innovation Awards 2023 in the category ‘Component’ with its in-house developed Container Locker System for the safe and secure transportation of roll containers, most efficiently and sustainably transported with Van Eck’s signature Twindeck vehicles, the innovation award winner in 2005.

Van Eck designed, tested, and finalized a most practical, flexible low-cost device, the Container Locker System that addresses partial loading, load security problems, and their subsequent cost, time, and operational health and safety results.

Previously on the prestigious Trailer Innovation Awards, Van Eck was 3rd in 2005 with its signature Twindeck Trailer, 2nd in 2011 in the ‘Body’ category with its Eckspressive Air Cargo Trailer, and 3rd in 2021 in the ‘Environment’ category with its Smart Rollerbed Vehicles with NMLU (New Modular Loading Unit).

Van Eck showcased its e-dolly, developed with the European Commission-backed Aeroflex Project

In line with its vision to reinvent modern road transport for a more sustainable future, Van Eck Trailers stands out with its leading role and collaborations in the EU projects. With its extensive experience and expert team, Van Eck has become a solid partner of the European Commission-backed Aeroflex Project contributing to the development of the Aerodynamics of LHVs as well as the development of the e-dolly.

During the IAA Transportation 2022, Van Eck had the proud opportunity to exhibit its e-dolly.

The reliable partner of Air Cargo and Airline companies

At its Hall 27 E32 stand, Van Eck also exhibited its FRC Certified air cargo vehicle within its Eckspess series. Currently, the Eckspress series consists of plywood box, FNA and FRC certified box, curtainsider and platform vehicles with driving unit application.

The FRC certified air cargo vehicle attracted a great deal of attention with its in-house produced innovative Eckpress Rollerbed System and superior chassis construction.

The only trailer manufacturer to design and produce its own rollerbeds with reliability and lifespan in mind and is in full compliance with Lufthansa Technical Specifications, Van Eck’s Eckspress Rollerbed System is so strong that it is used to load and unload very valuable aero engines and EUV and DUV systems, as widely known ASML systems, as well.

Van Eck’s chassis is designed to meet and overcome the demanding air cargo pallet loading and unloading operations to make sure your vehicle is always ready for the next call. The gooseneck area, reinforced with steel plate can absorb and distribute the concentrated load over the floor. Furthermore, with up to 3.055 mm high rear entrance, Eckpress Series provides maximum loading capacity and can accommodate 3 m high main deck air cargo pallets.

To maximize the load factor, Van Eck also offers rollerbed covers to be able to transport euro-pallets, as well as double stock options in its FRC and FNA certified box applications.

The originator of the now industry standard Twindeck trailers

In December 1995, van Opijnen from Deventer asked Van Eck to build a never made trailer with an extreme height of 3485mm. The resulting trailer for Ten Kate Flowers to carry palm trees upright is the first milestone in Van Eck’s now industry standard Twindeck Trailers. Van Eck introduced the very first Twindeck that offers %60 more volume in 2002.

Built with exceptional quality and high functionality in every detail, Van Eck Twindecks is the most efficient way of cargo transport for you and the environment. With every operation, the Twindeck vehicles enable its customers to carry 54 pallets and thus decrease CO2 emissions by 40% for the environment.

At the IAA Transportation 2022 fair, Van Eck Twindeck vehicle with a moveable floor was presented demonstrating the automatic as well as manual operations of the movable floor, enabling easy and efficient loading of 56 trolleys or 34 euro-pallets on the upper floor, and 39 trolleys or 21 euro-pallets on the bottom floor, reaching 60% more loading capacity than a standard trailer.

You can calculate your own TCO and CO2 savings with easy online tool

Van Eck uses expert tools to calculate TCO advantages with exact operations data from its customers to design and manufacture the Twindecks that best fit their needs. These calculations happen when a customer makes a formal inquiry for Twindecks. However, to raise awareness on how Twindeck benefits the savings and the environment Eckstremely, Van Eck has launched a basic version of the expert tool on its website for everyone to do a preliminary calculation. The basic TCO and CO2 calculator has been developed with the leading strategy and marketing consultants Simon-Kucher & Partners.

With the newly established TCO and CO2 calculator available on vanecktrailers.com website, it is possible to calculate the total vehicle costs and the reduction of CO2 emissions of Van Eck Eckstreme Twindecks easily.

According to the TCO calculator, the twindeck trailer pays for itself in 1 year and also saves 55.935 kg of CO2 equivalent to 2.578 trees. While total savings continue to rise exponentially, 1 twindeck alone over 5 years with an annual average mileage of 150,000 km with the savings going up to 445.190 € with 279.675 kg of CO2 and 12.888 trees.

<Eck Solar power Roof to improve fuel efficiency

Van Eck Trailers developed <Eck Solar power Roof together IM Efficiency to improve the fuel efficiency of the fleets. <Eck Solar power Roof is a photovoltaic energy system for trucks and trailers to reduce fuel consumption by over 2.000 liters of fuel annually.

<Eck Solar power Roof is a plug & play kit, consisting of (a) flexible solar modules, (b) an energy management system, and (c) a lithium battery. The unique photovoltaic panels are fully integrated into the roof so no extra height consequences when panels are mounted.

As an add-on kit, the technology can be installed on brand new vehicles or can be retrofitted to older vehicles to enable the fleet to leverage the power of the sun while driving and create an eco-friendlier, cost-effective, and reliable logistics process.

Thanks to artificial intelligence and a real-time cloud connection, <Eck Solar power Roof works fully autonomously without the need for driver input. Furthermore, IM Efficiency’s patented technology enables its widespread compatibility with all major European truck brands.

<Eck Solar power Roof several applications are as the following:

• While driving electricity is supplied by the SolarOnTop instead of generated by the alternator.
• While parked electricity can be consumed from the SolarOnTop, instead of idling the engine to generate electricity.
• Trailer electrical appliances (e.g. tail lifts and forklifts) can be charged by the SolarOnTop, improving the reliability of the complete vehicle.
• By using the IM Efficiency cloud dashboard, fleet operators can track & trace real-time and monitor solar energy power generation.

The typical break-even period is between 2,5 and 4 years. With a lifetime of over 15 years, the SolarOnTop is an affordable & sustainable solution for every fleet operator.

About the Product Range of Van Eck Trailers

Expert trailer manufacturer Van Eck offers precise and high-quality vehicles by listening to its customers with sustainability as the driving force. Today, Van Eck’s product range consists of 5 categories, respectively, Eckstreme, Eco Co2mbi, Eckcellent, Eckspress, and Eckspert Series.

Eckstreme: Firstly introduced in 2003, Van Eck Twin Deck Trailers enables 40% CO2 emissions decrease by providing 60% more loading capacity. With Twindeck trailer, Van Eck acquired the Top 3 in Trailer Innovation 2005 Awards.

Eco Co2mbi: Producing its first Long Heavy Vehicle (LHV) in 2004, Van Eck’s Ecko Co2mbi series enables sustainable transport by decreasing CO2 emissions by 40%. Within Ecko Co2mbi Series, Van Eck can build any LHV Combination, including LHV’s with twindeck.

Eckspress: Eckspress Series Aircargo Vehicles is the reliable solution for air cargo and airline companies by offering Roller Conveyor System that enables safe and reliable road freight services and has double deck system to increase load factor.

Eckcellent: Eckcellent Series Distribution Vehicles offers tailor-made transport solutions for your day and

night operations. Eckcellent Series are built with reinforced upper structure for a long product life cycle.

Eckspert: The introduction of airport equipment under the Eckspert series was made in 2003. With Van Eck’s Eckspert series, Van Eck designs and manufactures very special vehicles that completely address the very special transport challenge of its customers.

Kässbohrer was received Best Logistics Brand 3rd Place award given by Germany’s trade magazine Logistik Heute  and German Logistics Association (BVL).  Announced on the 15th of April, Kässbohrer has taken the 3rd place at Best Logistics Brand 2020 Awards in the Category “Trailer and Superstructures”.

To determine the winners of “Best Logistics Brand 2020”, a large reader survey was started by LOGISTIK HEUTE and the German Logistics Association (BVL) and for the voting, more than 250 brands were selected by an independent, seven-member nomination committee under headed by Prof. Dr. Christian Kille, the logistics expert at the Würzburg-Schweinfurt University of Applied Sciences. As a result, the top three in twelve categories, respectively Conveying and storage technology, Freight exchanges, Marking and identification, Contract logistics service, IT for warehouse management, Rail transport service, Shipping companies, Trailers and superstructures, Seaports, Software for SCM / ERP, Gates and ramps and Vans and delivery vans were awarded. 

Because the award ceremony could not take place due to the current situation, the Kässbohrer Board Member Ms. İffet Türken virtually received the award.

“Kässbohrer constantly innovates on its widest product range to meet the needs of its customers in 55 countries. Supporting our customers with our broad after-sales services is our priority. Receiving the Best Logistics Brans 3rd Place Award in Category “Trailer and Superstructures” is the result of our hard work and is proof of supply chain managers, logistics managers and experts trust in Kässbohrer. With this award, we will work eagerly to continue to offer highest-quality vehicles and broad after-sales services to the sector.” Ms. Türken stated.

One of the leading box manufacturers and Europe’s market leader air cargo semi-trailer manufacturer Talson proudly celebrated its 35^th year anniversary with an event held on 5^th of July in its Venlo Office, in the Netherlands.

Talson was established by a university graduate of aviation technology, Mr. Ir. Kees Thunnissen in 1982. Mr. Thunnissen has successfully merged aircraft design with box trailers and gave birth to Talson trailer made of aluminum and self-supporting upperstructure delivering lower weight and internal heights.

One of the first developers of rollertracks for aircargo, inventor of Talfix® multi-functional load carrying system, Talson keeps delivering innovative, sustainable, reliable  trailers assuring the high quality and functionality that are standard for loyal Talson customers for 35 years.

Today, Talson addresses the needs of all box trailers segment with the range including air-cargo, FNA line for perishable goods, pharma and flowers, multi-functional boxes for general cargo, intermodal solutions as well as inner-city logistic boxes with advanced security options.

Talson celebrated this 35-year journey full of success with the participation of representatives from all major Talson customers from the Netherlands and Benelux, suppliers and Dutch key note speakers.

The celebration event started with the Welcome Speech by Mark Engelen, Region Manager, and continued with an interactive panel discussion with the participation of Ralph Hoefman, CEO of Tilburg-Bastianen Group-DAF, Arno Smits, Owner of Smits Opleidingen Oss, Tim de Jong, Editor at BIGTRUCK Online Magazine and Hans van Maanen, Entrepreneur in Trailer development and member of the Dutch TRTA (Technical Road Transport Association).

Main topics of the panel session were autonomous driving of trucks, European regulations, development in modalities in trucks, employer responsibility towards drivers and further developments of LHV (long heavy vehicle) in Europe. According to the panel session, major changes are expected in the world of LHV, politics will drive this development and impact on CO2 emission will be the topic that European politics will follow soon.

Tim de Jong stated that: ”The first change will be seen by increasing the areas in Europe where LHV is accepted.” According to the speakers, because cargo weights are not the same, it will be hard to control the braking manoeuvres of the vehicles and this will lead to dangerous situations.

Talking about dangerous situations, Arno Smits stated that: ”Better driver education related to safe and efficient driving in the Netherlands is still not being taken seriously by the market. One second can be the difference between life and death in transport. Despite getting safer trucks and trailers, the number of accidents with trucks in the Netherlands is still increasing. It should be the employer’s responsibility to get their driver´s home safe.”

Regarding the development of Intermodal Transportation, all participants agreed that it is possible to see an enormous growth in the next 10 years. Likewise, there will be a lot of new railroads, especially the ones that passes the Alps will be much quicker and will dramatically reduce the CO2 emission because of the reduction in the number of locomotives needed. Also the growth of inland container terminals will continue.

One of the leading box manufacturers and Europe’s market leader air cargo semi-trailer manufacturer Talson participated in 67^th IAA Fair, held between 20^th and 27^th of September 2018 in Hanover, Germany. During the IAA Fair, prestigious Trailer Innovation 2019 Awards were distributed and Talson’s Secure Box has taken the 3^rd place at Trailer Innovation 2019 “Concept” category.

Talson’s Secure Box is equipped with special modifications such as layered side panels reinforced with sheet metals to offer the enhanced security functions without compromising the industry standard tare weights and cage-type alarm wiring installation.All these special modifications can be integrated with all makes of electronic door and lock systems to provide the most secure box type trailer according to TAPA regulations.

Europe’s market leader air cargo semi-trailer manufacturer Talson’s TAG TAL vehicle equipped with Secure Box technology that is specially designed for air-freight was exhibited during the fair and has encountered intense interest by the visitors. TAG TAL is specially designed for air-freight and is engineered to outperform while loading on the tarmac with fast loading/ unloading roller beds that go down when driving for maximum load security and can carry up to 4 ULDs.

During the fair, visitors have experienced and received detailed information from Talson experts about Talson’s high-quality, state of the art aluminum trailer boxes in 6 segments – respectively air cargo, cooler, solutioner, distri, intermodal and specials as well as Talson services that are preferred by the widest European customer base looking for quality and durability in their trailers.

One of the leading box manufacturers and Europe’s market leader air cargo semi-trailer manufacturer Talson meets the growing demand for secure transportation needs through its high-security vehicles within its box range for air cargo, intermodal, distribution, and general cargo business.

According to the latest intelligence reported by the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), in the first 6 months of 2019, cargo theft rate increased by 5% in the economic area of ​​Europe, the Middle East, and Africa compared to 2018.

As it is reported in TAPA EMEA IIS Reports, 4.187 crimes were occurred during the first 6 months of 2019 and exceeds the crimes that occurred in 2018 by 5.1%. The report also shows a shows total value for incidents with financial data of more than €55 million or an average of €305,605 per day.

As the cargo theft rates increase, Talson highlights its Trailer Innovation 2019 “Concept” Category winner Secure Box to overcome the increasing security problems during operations. Secure Box is developed with research into existing TAPA guidelines as well as best pratices.

Talson Secure Box firstly presents advancements to cover TAPA guidelines for Trucking Security Requirement points, that fall under the direct responsibility of the trailer manufacturers. With its advanced features and supported upper structure, Talson Secure Box meets TAPA’s A class security requirements for wall, roof, and door. Secure Box’s layered upper structure design allocates, robust aluminum panels as well as, extra reinforcement of aluminum and galvanized steel and aluminum Talfix multi-purpose panels for cargo placement options. All aluminum panels are sourced at optimum grade to prevent either breakage, perforation, piercing, drilling or penetration of other kinds. Furthermore while the reinforced box body ensures impenetrability, the vehicle still provides industry standard tare weights and dimensions hence do not compromise operational gains.

Talson’s Secure Box’s other advancement feature is the special cage-type wiring that can be integrated with any make electronic lock systems, alarm and tracking systems on the market according to the customers’ choice. The cage-type wiring is placed at several locations for the most timely activation of alarms.  While the enhanced upper structure of Secure Box makes it highly improbable for a breach of the box itself, the cage type wiring is the extra safety lining that will activate the alarms hence providing owners, fleet managers and the driver more time to react to circumstances. With enhanced upper structure, cage type wiring that is connected to all makes of locks and alarm systems according to customer choice Talson Secure Box provides the highest security box type trailer according to TAPA regulations.

Trailer Innovation 2019 Winner Talson continues to work with all parties whose responsibilities are detailed under TAPA guidelines to advance the security of its entire range of box trailers and will continue to offer the highest-quality, innovative vehicles to its customers and be their reliable business partner.