unitcargo world no. 7/2021

unitcargo
world
NEWS IMPRESSIONS INFORMATION
No. 7. December 2021
Europe’s
Mobility Package
explained
Would the world
still turn without
truck drivers?
Digitalisation -
increasing costs
in logistics

EDITORIAL
Dear customers and partners,
At the beginning of the crisis I was looked at
with pity “Well, you in logistics will be the first
to feel the crisis.” In the meantime, I think it
has become clear to everyone that logistics
was one of the most important professions
for the supply of society, not only in this crisis.
Logistics companies have full order books
and are posting record results despite difficult
circumstances.
For the first time it became clear to the people
at home in quarantine and in the home offices
that nothing works without logistics. The
truck driver crisis in the UK, which has been
in the media worldwide, has also shown that
these professions have been criminally forgotten.
There was also a bit of Schadenfreude
in the fact that for the first time the English
had no beer in the pubs.
Everything had always been taken for granted
and immediately available. And the professionals
in logistics, from drivers to dispatchers,
were unnoticed and therefore
uninteresting. I think that has changed now
and there has been a paradigm shift. Supply
chains are vital to the process in the same
way the blood supply is vital to the organism.
We in logistics have also been forced to invest
in digitalisation over the years in the optimisation
processes in order to remain competitive.
That’s why we’ve come furthest in
this area.
Nevertheless, I warn, if the shipping industry
doesn’t rethink and see logistics as an economically
vital partner and show this in monetary
terms, we will soon have no truck drivers
who are willing to be away from home
for weeks at a time to take on this strain. This
will be exacerbated by the European mobility
package, which will come into force and be
enforced from 01.02.2022. We at UnitCargo
anticipated all this many years ago and put
it into words in our company credo, “We believe
in a better Logistics World.” With us, not
only the customer is king, so are our truck
drivers and our UnitCargo employees. All of
them have the same high value in our company
philosophy. This is what we live every
day and what has made us successful so far;
we live our values. We hope you enjoy reading
our latest issue of UnitCargo World.
with orange regards,
Davor Sertic
CEO UnitCargo
Contents
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Destination:
Chelm
Business: Some of the most
important points of the European
Mobility Package explained
Interview: Truck driver Zhelio Suvarlev
talks to us in an interview about the
challenges of his profession and how it
has changed in the last few years
Business: Would the world still
turn without truck drivers?
Business: Digitalisation - increasing
costs in logistics
Business: Few snapshots of our
successful FIT4urban event in September
16 18 UnitCargo Family
Kettlebells: How to
make your muscles
ring with bells
19
Fun Facts: Bulgaria
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Europe’s
Mobility Package
explained
On 8 July 2020, the reforms of the Mobility Package
were adopted in the European Parliament.
Among other things, this brings with it numerous
innovations in the area of social regulations. The
enactment of the Mobility Package also created
legal clarity in the EU by eliminating unclear rules
that have led to different legal interpretations and
Written by Georg Dawoud (Head of UC Legal Department)
and Eduard Gharzouzi (Head of UC Procurement)
enforcement practices in the individual member
states. The standards in the area of social legislation
have to a large extent already entered into
force on 20 August 2020 and are directly applicable
in the individual EU member states.
We have summarised the most important points
for you.
Prohibition to spend
the regular weekly rest period
in the vehicle
The reformed Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No
561/2006, clarifies that regular weekly rest
periods and any weekly rest period of more
than 45 hours taken to compensate for the
previous shortened weekly rest period may
not be spent in a vehicle.
If the driver does not return to his place of residence,
the said rest periods shall be spent
“in suitable gender-appropriate accommodation
with adequate sleeping facilities and
sanitary facilities” at the employer’s expense.
An exception to the above rule is the situation
of a multi-driver operation, in which the
45-minute break may also be spent in the vehicle
while the other driver is driving the vehicle,
provided that the driving driver is not
assisted in his driving activity.
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Possibility for drivers to return
regularly to their place of
residence or the place of
business of the undertaking
Possibility of shortening
weekly rest periods in
international freight
transport
Safe parking areas
Exceeding the daily
or weekly driving time
in exceptional
circumstances
The newly created paragraph 8a to Article 8
of the Regulation now obliges transport undertakings
to plan the work of their drivers in
such a way that they are able, within a period
of four weeks, to return to their place of
residence or to the employer’s premises (in
the State of establishment) to which they are
normally assigned in order to take a weekly
rest period of at least 45 hours.
Companies must document how they fulfil
their obligation and keep the relevant documents
on the premises and produce them at
the request of the control authorities. Drivers
are not obliged to actually return and are free
to decide where they spend their weekly rest
periods of more than 45 hours - provided
they spend them outside the vehicle.
Separate from the planning obligation of
companies is the (compulsory) regular return
obligation of vehicles in international transport
to return to one of the undertaking’s
premises in that Member State no later than
eight weeks after leaving the Member State.
Drivers will in future be able to take two
consecutive reduced weekly rest periods
in international goods transport outside the
Member State of establishment of their undertaking.
However, this is only possible if the
driver takes at least four weekly rest periods
in four consecutive weeks, two of which must
be regular weekly rest periods. If two reduced
weekly rest periods have been taken in
succession, the next rest period - to compensate
for these two reduced weekly rest
periods - must be taken before the following
weekly rest period.
Improving the safety of parking areas is also
part of the Mobility Package Part I. Mobility
Package I committed the European Commission
to ensure that professional drivers
in road freight and road passenger transport
have easy access to information on safe and
secure parking areas. To this end, the European
Commission is publishing a list of certified
parking areas so that drivers are offered
the following in an appropriate form:
• Detection and prevention of unauthorised
entry,
• Lighting and visibility,
• Emergency contact point,
• Gender-appropriate sanitary facilities and
opportunities to purchase food and beverages,
• Communication links and power supply.
• The daily and weekly driving time may be
exceeded by up to one hour in order to reach
the employer’s place of business or
the driver’s own residence to take a regular
weekly rest period.
• Exceptionally, the driving time may be extended
by two hours provided that drivers
have taken an uninterrupted break of 30
minutes before the above-mentioned additional
driving time resulting from unforeseeable
situations and drive to their place
of residence or to their employer’s premises
for a regular weekly rest period.
• All driving time extensions must be compensated
by equivalent rest breaks and
must be documented.
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Conclusions:
Inclusion of light
commercial vehicles
in the scope of Regulation
(EC) No 561/2006
In addition, from 1 July 2026, small commercial
vehicles whose maximum authorised
weight, including trailers or semi-trailers,
exceeds 2.5 tonnes and which are used for
international goods transport or cabotage
transport, will also be included in the scope
of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 on driving
times and rest periods.
Smart Tacho 2.0
The Mobility Package is intended to introduce
a smart tachograph, the second version
of which will in future also store border
crossings as well as loading and unloading
locations, increase road safety through more
precise positioning and offer the possibility of
better monitoring compliance with binding
social standards (driving and rest times, working
time regulations, posting of workers law)
as well as market access regulations. For this
purpose, the European Commission had until
August 2021 to submit technical specifications,
which must be implemented by the tachograph
manufacturers.
New vehicles must be equipped with the second
version of the intelligent tachograph
from late summer 2023, vehicles with analogue
or digital tachographs must be retrofitted
by winter 2024 and vehicles with the first
version of the intelligent tachograph must be
retrofitted with the second version by autumn
2025.
The above-mentioned points of theMobility Package
result in a long-term reformation of transport
in Europe. The main innovations can be divided
into the following categories: Adjustment of
driving and rest times, posting rules for the road
transport sector and the introduction of Smart Tacho
2.0. This will benefit professional drivers in particular,
whose working conditions need to be improved.
This raises the legitimate question of what
long-term effects this will have on the current market
situation and the prevailing working conditions
of the logistics sector. For example, the reformed
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, as described, explicitly
states that the cost of spending rest periods
in appropriate gender-sensitive accommodation
with adequate sleeping facilities and sanitary facilities
must be borne by the respective employer.
Companies must also ensure that drivers have
the opportunity to return to their home or employer’s
premises within a clearly defined time frame.
The two examples given are intended to illustrate
that great importance is attached above all to the
overarching goal of creating a safe, efficient and
socially responsible road transport sector. In this
context, an accompanying adjustment of freight
rates cannot be ruled out in order to ensure the
efficiency of the measures described.
“...great importance is
attached above all to the
overarching goal of
creating a safe, efficient
and socially responsible
road transport sector”
In order to ensure the successful implementation
of the measures, all stakeholders and shareholders
of the UnitCargo Group, namely the shipping
companies, freight forwarders and hauliers, are
called upon to pull together in order to actually
benefit from the regulations of Mobility Package
in practice and to ensure the resilience of the existing
supply chains and flow of goods.
UnitCargo
is prepared
for the
mobility
package
We live by our corporate value
of “communication” and
we don’t stop there! We
want to share our values by
educating our customer. This
means we proactively seek contact and
talk to them about the price development
of freight rates. Fairly, with their
help, our goal is to adjust to the current
market level.
The aim is always to enable effective and
rapid implementation of the mobility package
measures.
It is equally important to us, and of high
priority, to reliably maintain the safety our
clients’ supply chains. Of course, this is
always in accordance with all legal requirements
and framework conditions of
the EU.
With regard to our truck drivers, we also
rely on our corporate value “communication”
and seek out dialogue. We underpin
our status as a trustworthy partner
through open and honest discussions.
We provide clarification regarding the
mobility package in order to ensure a
quick and efficient implementation of the
directive in daily practice.
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UNITCARGO INTERVIEW
UNITCARGO INTERVIEW
The challenges of the
truck driving profession
Interview by Desislava Aleksieva, Traffic Manager at UnitCargo Bulgaria
Truck driver: Zhelio Suvariev Company: JS Transport, Sofia-Bulgaria
UC: How has the profession of
an internationally active
truck driver changed in
recent years?
The profession as such has not changed
much because basically we have the same
tasks. What has changed is the increased intensity
of the work and waiting times at the borders.
One positive change for the truck drivers is the
hauliers have invested in new trucks (new equipment)
in recent years, which are more comfortable
for the drivers to operate. This of course required
an investment, which combined with the increasing
salaries of the drivers, does not make the life
of the hauliers any easier. On the other hand, the
new equipment makes us much safer on the road
and protects us from technical failures.
UC: Have the working conditions
for truck drivers improved or has
their social status changed?
I would be inclined to answer this question with
“no”. Nothing has changed for the better and many
things have remained the same, except, as already
mentioned, drivers use more modern equipment.
A lorry driver is still perceived as a “second
class” citizen.
UC: Oh dear, that is unfortunate.
Yes, it is unfortunate, when truck drivers are the
backbone of the whole economy. I have often heard
statements like: “Yes, that’s a lorry driver who
isn’t qualified to do anything else.” This comes from
people who simply walk past my parked lorry.
Special knowledge and skills are required to drive
a large truck safely and in accordance with the
regulations. A truck driver is not only responsible
for the safety of the cargo being transported, but
also for the equipment. If you consider how high
the average value of a load is, and that a truck with
a trailer costs several hundred thousand euros, it
is a responsibility worth of millions of euros - in addition
there are of course issues of safety.
UC: Yes, and at the same time
we rely entirely on the truck driver
because he is our “eyes and ears”.
That’s how it is. Every truck driver has to calculate
and plan his journey very precisely in advance
so that he delivers on time. When does he leave?
What route does he take? When are his legally
prescribed breaks to be taken? And much more.
All of this requires skills and knowledge that are far
beyond what is required of a “second-class employee”.
UC: Yes, absolutely! Has the
profession of a truck driver become
more attractive in recent years?
No, on the contrary. There is a huge shortage of
truck drivers. The profession is very hard. Truck drivers
are often on the road for 12 days, then have
only a short break before going again. They can
very rarely see their families. During these long
journeys, the drivers do not sleep at home either.
Truck drivers live in much more challenging conditions
than most other working people. They often
cannot shower and toilets are not always available.
For these reasons, truck drivers are either young
people who do not yet have families or older people
whose children are already independent.
UC: What difficulties do you
have to overcome every day
as a truck driver?
Definitely the situation on and around the roads.
We drive in different countries, have to know the
national regulations, always pay attention to everything
that is happening around us and, of course,
to the other road users. Unlike cars, we can’t stop
just anywhere. Often there is no parking space
large enough for trucks for kilometres.
UC: Where are the bigger
problems with truck parking,
in Eastern or Western Europe?
Actually, we have a bigger problem with it in
countries like Germany and the BENELUX countries.
These countries have a huge number of lorries.
There are a lot of trucks and not enough parking
spaces. If you want to park in such countries
in the evening, usually at a time when other people
are already at home, it often happens that the
parking spaces are already full and you cannot
find a place. Still, you can’t stop; you have to keep
looking. Often we have to drive to more than four
parking lots until we finally find a free space. For
safety reasons, we are not allowed to park on the
street. These are just some of the difficulties we
have to overcome on a daily basis, making sure we
comply with the law and meet delivery deadlines.
UC: Do you find that truck
drivers are treated with respect
at loading or unloading points or
by haulage companies, and also
at the borders?
I can’t answer that with a 100% yes. My personal
experience is that people treat us with respect at
“I am a truck driver
and an entrepreneur.
My company owns
4 trucks and therefore
I also employ other
truck drivers”.
Zhelio Suvarlev
the loading points. Of course, COVID-19 has changed
a lot of things. At most of the loading points
we hardly have any personal contact due to restrictions.
We are also not allowed to use toilets anywhere.
I am very satisfied with how nicely and respectfully
I am treated by the UnitCargo traffic managers.
However, the situation is completely different
at the borders. We are not treated very nicely by
the authorities, even though we are the ones who
suffer and often have to wait for days because of
them.
UC: Thank you very much for
the interview and good luck!
Thank you and I wish you the same!
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Would the
world still turn
without truck
drivers?
Of course, but not as we know it!
Imagine if there was no one to drive the thousands
of trucks. Transportation would come to a standstill.
Within a very short time, our daily lives would
no longer be as we know them. No more orders
from Amazon or Zalando, no more fresh fruit and
vegetables in the supermarket, no more urgently
needed medicines. The final metres of every product’s
journey are always by truck. What would
the transport world be without the truck drivers?
If we want our shop shelves to remain filled in the
future and we don’t want to end up in situations
like in the UK where shops and petrol stations can
no longer be supplied, the industry requires thousands
of additional truck drivers.
One of the reasons why truck driving has become
a bottleneck occupation is that Eastern European
drivers now prefer to drive in their own country
because working conditions there have improved
considerably.
In the past, in the 70s and 80s, being a trucker was
a coveted, respected job - this was reflected not
least in films like “Convoy“, “Smokey and the Bandit”
or “Duel”. Nowadays, the opposite is more the
case.
A large part of the population is not aware of the
value truck drivers contribute to public life. Very
few people are aware of the processes that go on
behind the supply of products for daily use, but
also of luxury goods. People may see how goods
are sorted in grocery stores or shopping centres,
but they rarely notice the truck driver who delivers
the products. If truck drivers stopped working, the
impact on our daily lives and economy would be
devastating. Here is a partial list of possible impacts
if suddenly there were no more truck drivers:
• Hospitals would be unable to care for their patients
because medicines and food would run
out, supplies of medical device consumables
would run out, there would soon be a lack of
bandages, oxygen, etc.
• No postal or parcel delivery services would be
available.
Halted movement of goods
would affect all industries,
leading not only to an increase
in the cost of goods and
services, but also to
massive job losses.
• Petrol stations would run out of fuel.
• Grocery shops and restaurants would run out of
fresh food.
• Banks and ATMs would run out of cash.
• Over time, piles of rubbish would pile up in cities
and suburbs.
• The general shortage of fuel would mean that
motor transport would cease.
• Fuel shortages would also mean that the police,
fire brigade and other emergency vehicles
would not be able to provide assistance.
• Ultimately, the halted movement of goods
would affect all industries, leading not only to
an increase in the cost of goods and services,
but also to massive job losses.
The pandemic and the associated short-time work
led to many truck drivers migrating to other professions.
The pandemic was just the trigger, the
driving profession was already struggling with a
lack of attractiveness. The long working hours,
including separation from the family, the generally
challenging working conditions and finally
the “manageable” pay are not motivating parameters
for new entrants to take up this profession.
The importance of HGV drivers in our daily lives is
shown above, by taking a look into a world without
drivers. It is the truck driver who delivers needed
goods and products that keep the world moving.
Every driver should earn a decent wage and have
good working conditions that should reflect their
value, effort and performance. Add to that more
appreciation for their work, respect and recognition,
and more people will be enthusiastic about
this socially important profession again!
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Digitalisation - the
increasing costs in logistics
Event FIT4urban
Numerous competent speakers attended our FIT4urban event to
discuss the role of logistics and the ways to a climate-neutral city
Demand
Chart shows a disproportionate increase
in logistics costs in the last 10 years
Real time
visibility tools
EDI
More tasks
on platforms
CMR
uploads
Presenter Bernd Winter and Martin Russ
Thomas Madreiter
Individual
platforms
Statistics
Selfbilling
implementation
Davor Sertic with guests
UnitCargo Costs
Jekaterina Boening
Transport Cost Index
(TKI 2021)
Time
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Speakers participating in the discussion
Maria Vassilakou
Ursula Schibl
An interesting phenomenon has been observed in
recent years: While the general costs for the transport
of goods have developed moderately and at
times declined, the expenses for reliable and secure
logistics have increased disproportionately.
The much-vaunted digitalisation in particular has
emerged as a cost driver in logistics.
The multitude of online platforms and the different
internal processes of the market participants
have led to the fact that it is now a prerequisite
for an internationally operating logistics company
to have extremely broad software knowledge and
to be able to move confidently in numerous web
applications.
In addition to the know-how that has to be acquired
in time-consuming and expensive training
courses, it also requires one to constantly “stay on
the ball”, as nothing is currently developing faster
than the digital industry. But investing in employees
is not enough; the IT infrastructure also
requires investment in order to keep up with the
continually increasing demands.
The diversity of software applications has led to a
situation where every company has a wide choice
of solutions to meet individual needs, but companies
that are a link between many economic operators
are confronted with a complexity that can
only be managed with additional resources.
The chart above illustrates the development in
this area over the last decade.
Thomas Madreiter, Georg Müller
and Nina Eisenmenger
Markus Körner
Georg Müller
Hermann Költringer
Martin Russ
Nina Eisenmenger
Fotocredits: W.Winkler
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Chelm and the
legend of the bear
Anna Sosnowka, Key Account Manager at UnitCargo’s Polish branch
office, introduces her beautiful home town of Chelm
In pre-Christian times, on the Góra
Chełmska hill, under three huge
oaks, in a chalk cave, lived a mighty
bear whose fur was completely white
from the chalk. He was the terror of the
whole area. One day, when he went hunting, the
people built a temple at the entrance to his cave
and lit an eternal fire. The bear came back and was
so fascinated by the glow of the sacred fire
that he sank underground. From then on,
the giant white bear ensured the safety of
the fire and the priestesses who tended it.
Once, fierce invaders burned down the settlement
and tried to capture the sacred fire.
When the defenders of Chelm, who were
heavily outnumbered, gave in to the enemy,
the white bear appeared and drove the invaders
away. Since then, the white bear between
three oaks has been the emblem of Chełm.
Chelm, in the east of Poland, is my hometown.
I grew up there and I am still fascinated by its
beauty and uniqueness. The biggest attraction in
Chelm are the chalk tunnels dug under the city.
They were created in the 13th century as a result
of the rich chalk deposits under and around the
town. The inhabitants began to excavate their cellars
and sell the high quality chalk, which was not
only used for building, but was also an important
ingredient in various cosmetics, medicines, paints
and dyes. Over the centuries, excavations became
more and more intensive and extensive. Caves
and connecting passages were created which
gave rise to an enormous tunnel complex, unique
Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary.
in its kind and size in Europe. The risk of collapse
of this “chalk structure resembling
holey swiss-cheese” under the city caused
the city fathers to stop the excavation in the 19th
century. After that, the tunnel system was visibly
forgotten and only came to life in stories of olden
times. It was not until a century later, during the
reorganisation of the water supply, that the tunnels
were rediscovered. It was decided to use part
of the unique system of underground passages,
chambers and caves as a tourist attraction.
Today, you can immerse yourself in this fabulous
chalk labyrinth right in the old town. On five levels,
at a constant temperature of 9 degrees Celsius
and a stable humidity of 70 to 80%, you can experience
a unique and fascinating world.
After visiting the Chalk Universe, it is worth taking
a walk to Luczkowski Square, where you can get a
The interior of the 13th century Chelm Chalk Tunnels, an aerial view over the city, Luczkowski square and the Chelmska Gorka.
good impression of the historic city. Take your time
and sit down, and imagine what life and activity
must have been like here - a few centuries ago.
Just outside Luczkowski Square you can discover
some old buildings with interesting facades. Admittedly,
some of them are badly damaged but I still
recommend losing yourself in this area for a while.
In Chelm you can also find traces of the multicultural
society through the many very powerful and
magnificent churches. Buildings of many faiths,
from Roman Catholic to Orthodox, from Jewish to
Reformed, can be found in a relatively small area.
Even a former bishop’s palace can be seen.
After you have explored the old town and the surrounding
area, climb the Chelmska Gorka, an elevation
of 237 metres above sea level. On it is the
imposing cathedral complex, whose towers of the
late Baroque Basilica of the Nativity of the Virgin
Mary tower over the city. Enjoy the special atmosphere
of this square, come to rest and absorb the
history. Nearby are the Basilian Monastery and a
17th century bell tower. At the top of the 40-metre-high
tower is a lookout point with a magnificent
view over the city and the surrounding countryside.
At the end of the excursion, on a sunny day, you
will have the opportunity to visit Lake Zoltance,
where you can swim, sunbathe and relax after a
busy day. If you wish, you can have a snack in one
of the nearby snack bars.
If you visit Chelm in bad weather, I recommend
a visit to the water park. There you will find many
attractions: numerous indoor swimming pools, a
wellness area and an active zone.
As you see, there is a lot to see and do in my hometown.
Therefore, I can wholeheartedly recommend
a visit to Chelm.
Fotocredits: ©SzaterTen, www.skomplikowane.pl, www.wyjazdologia.pl, Karolchelm Chełm Polska, shutterstock
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UNITCARGO FAMILY
UNITCARGO FAMILY
Bulgaria Fun Facts
10
YEARS
UC BULGARIA
The ancient
Bulgarian calendar
was declared as
the most accurate
in the world by
UNESCO in 1976
Kettlebell Rzeszow team
Kettlebell: How to make
your muscles ring with bells
World champions: Aneta Przepiora and Andrzej
Jodlowski.
Fotocredits: Agnieszka Koterba
Bulgaria was the home of the
Thracians - the hero Spartacus
was born in Bulgaria
The Cyrillic alphabet was invented
by two Bulgarian monks – Cyril
and Methodius back in the 9 th
century
I am Anna Sosnowka, I work at Unit-
Cargo in the office in Rzeszow, Poland.
I was born and raised in Chelm,
and for a few years now I have been
living in Rzeszow, the capital of the
Podkarpacie district.
I have always loved to exercise and tried all kinds
of sports over the years. At some point I came
across kettlebells in a gym. Initially, I thought it
was just another piece of equipment to keep fit
and build up my strength. However, this unconventional
piece of equipment, a weighted ball with
a fixed handle, captivated me.
The kettlebell sport originated in Russia and is a
strength-endurance activity in which as many repetitive
movements as possible, such as jerking
and snatching, are performed in a given time (10
minutes). The exercises with the kettlebell work
particularly well strengthening the centre of the
body, in the lower back and hip area. For this reason,
kettlebells are particularly popular with martial
artists who rely heavily on functional strength,
explosive power and strength endurance. I enjoy
the benefits of kettlebell training and the fun I have
doing the exercises with the Kettlebell Rzeszow
Team, of which I have been a member for years. I
also take part in competitions, which is something
I enjoy very much. Last September, my club organised
the very first Polish kettlebell championships.
We had over 80 participants from all over
the country! The championships were opened by
the President of Rzeszow. From our team 22 kettlebell
athletes took part in this national competition.
We have a very good and strong team led by two
world champions: Aneta Przepiora and Andrzej
Jodlowski. In total, our team won an incredible 12
medals at the first Polish Championships. Boy, was
I proud!
In October Andrzej took part in the kettlebell
championships in Budapest. He won the 2 x 24 kg
LC (long cycle) category and came second in the
Polish relay.
The next competition in Poland will take place on
11 December and of course our kettlebell Rzeszow
team will participate. I am looking forward to meeting
many fantastic competitors again and having
a lot of fun together, but also shedding sweat and
tears. You don’t have to take part in competitions,
but you should give training with kettlebells a try!
For me it is the perfect way to stay active, healthy
and fit. I love this sport and can recommend it
wholeheartedly.
Yours,
Anna Sosnowka
The oldest golden treasure was
found in Bulgaria. (3000 gold
objects dating back more than
6000 years)
Plovdiv is Europe’s
oldest inhabited city
What does the catholic world celebrate on 14th
of February? Valentine’s Day. But in Bulgaria this is
the day of St. Tryphon Zarevan, the patron saint of
gardeners and winegrowers. A perfect opportunity
for wine lovers to celebrate their love for wine.
If you ask Bulgarians to
do you a favour for free, be
prepared to hear: “A hungry bear
doesn’t dance”. There is nothing
for free and even the bears are
well aware of that!
Bulgaria
produces as
much as 85%
of the world’s
rose oil
In Bulgaria spilling water will make success and
luck flow towards you like water!
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UNITCARGO IDIOMOLOGY
We speak 17 languages at UnitCargo and every once in a while
a phrase comes up which when translated, has us in stitches.
Team Austria’s favourite fun phrase of this edition is:
Jemandem einen Bären aufbinden
To tie a bear to someone
(To fool someone)
From Scandinavia to the Balkans!
We believe in a better logistics world.
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Romania
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