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Edscha roof / curtain
Edscha roofs are truck curtains which work like an accordion. The roof of those semi-trailers can be moved. Thus, goods can be loaded and unloaded from above, for example by crane.
Empty runs
Empty runs are trips by a transport vehicle without any freight loaded, i.e. all trips trips of a truck without freight are empty runs. They can cause considerable costs. The company TIMOCOM produces relief with Europe's largest freight and vehicle exchange TC Truck&Cargo®.
European transport
Transport which is carried out within Europe only. Freight is transported across national borders, however only within the territory of the 46 European countries.
Export
General designation for the transfer of goods and/or services across national borders.