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Good interior design makes life better. According to research by psychologists, a room’s colors and textures affect its functionality, and the ergonomics of the space can improve the quality of life for those spending time in it.

After protracted negotiations on the EU's future partnership with the UK, the Eurozone states, including the Czech Republic, signed an agreement on cooperation and trade.

The saying “teamwork makes the dream work” might seem like a cliché, but it has been proven true at the AsstrA international corporate group.

On December 24, 2020, on Christmas Eve, representatives of the European Union and the United Kingdom reached an agreement on the terms of the UK's secession from the EU.

Transporting oversized cargo is about more than just moving it from point A to point B. Firstly because of how it will be transported, as the cargo is too large to be shipped in a standard tent or container.

AsstrA’s representative office in Istanbul opened for business in December 2016. Since then, the team has grown and now includes multiple domestic and international logistics experts.

UN experts estimate that the G20 countries produced 43 gigatons of CO2 emissions in 2019. This amount is 78% of all the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere during the year.

The relocation of fleets, production and processing lines, as well as factories requires the preparation of comprehensive, multi-stage action plans.

Business consulting services are in greater demand every year. According to the IPT Group’s research center, the market for consulting services has grown by 73% over the past ten years.

AsstrA's representative office in Tashkent opened its doors to clients in June this year. In the short time since then, the team has managed to gain a reputation as loyal partners who can listen to customers and understand their needs.

In general, it takes skilled specialists to handle transportation of oversized cargo.

According to the 2020 report of the Central Statistical Office of Poland, the country imported goods worth PLN 87.9 billion from China from January to August.

Growing demand for the transportation of oversized cargo is a result of global economic development and increasingly sophisticated information technology.

In the global economy, the oil and gas industry is often considered an exclusive club where entrance requires a recommendation and compliance with demanding quality standards.

Chinese ports, which continue to dominate the global shipping market, make the Chinese maritime market one of the world’s most important.

A regular plenary meeting of the Coordination Council for Trans-Siberian Transportation (CCTT) was held in Moscow on November 5-6.

The AsstrA corporate group won Uralmashzavod’s tender for the transportation of oversized cargo that was the subject of a deal between the Russian construction equipment manufacturer company and Almalyk, a mining and metallurgical conglomerate.

The unpredictable year 2020 is coming to an end. As the fourth quarter approaches, the effects of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and new restrictions is intensifying.

The number of cars in the world is growing rapidly every year. Global industry sales amounted to 75 million vehicles in 2019.

With competition growing fast in the logistics industry, every service provider wants to offer Clients the best results.

In the first half of 2020, for safety purposes online meetings almost entirely replaced in-person discussions.

Oversized Transportation Department specialists completed the project in 25 days.

Ethanol or – as it often simply referred to, alcohol – is a monohydric substance with the formula C2H5OH.

The AsstrA corporate group is proud to work with over 10,000 carrier partners. During 2019, AsstrA executed 161,000 transport orders, with more than 600 completed every business day.

The unprecedented year of 2020 is now in its second half. As we approach the 4th quarter, fears of a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic are growing.

Logistics companies are increasingly looking for their own warehouses. This is associated with a desire to work without intermediaries and optimize costs.

Transport companies have been eagerly awaiting a final decision on a new set of regulations that will fundamentally change how European transport market.

Each type of cargo has unique characteristics that must be accommodated when transporting it.

Air transport is considered the safest means of transporting goods. When transporting high-value goods, proper security protocols, clear deadlines, and competitive rates are highly valued.

For clients, a logistics company’s membership in professional associations indicates reliability and an ability to provide services of international quality standards.

The first half of 2020 has become unpredictable for the global economy. The volume of foreign trade operations has decreased, and logistics schemes have been changed.

In the highly competitive global economy, victory goes to those who best manage time, finances, and human resources.

The coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted numerous industries and businesses, with the tourism, hotel, and restaurant sectors particularly hard hit.

The world experienced the spring of 2020 in self-isolation mode. Governments of numerous countries around the world imposed quarantines, and many people have been forced to stay at home and be content to go out only to walk pets or shop for food.

Every day, tens of thousands of vehicles operate on international highways.

On May 11, the Kazakh authorities lifted the state of emergency imposed by the President of the Republic on March 15. Despite the cancellation of the special order, the quarantine regime remains in effect in a number of regions and cities.

May has marked a turning point in the easing of quarantine measures and restrictions. After a strict quarantine, Western Europe is gradually returning to the usual rhythm of life.

From March 11 to 13, the first ever Minsk Logistics Insurance Forum was held in the Belarusian capital. Insurance providers and customers from Belarus and neighboring countries supported the event.

While clientele of industrial project logistics providers place considerable importance on experience and the ability to execute complex shipments as required in the industrial sector, matters are further complicated by the Covid-19 outbreak that has impacted almost all industries.

The services sector is key to the entire UK economy, as it accounts for ¾ of the country’s GDP.

What plays a decisive role in a client’s choice to partner with a product manufacturer or service provider?

Between their places of manufacture and end use, production line elements must often travel thousands of kilometers.

When it comes to logistics teamwork, it is important to focus upon a common goal and consistently work together to achieve results. That’s why the AsstrA corporate group emphasizes this approach both with Customers and internally.

Mankind has been building with concrete for 4,000 years, since the age of Mesopotamia. The material gained popularity in ancient Rome.

Museum exhibits, elements of industrial structures, precious metals, exotic animals, and plants. These are just a few examples of products that fall within the category of “expensive goods.”

The main point of insurance is to protect against risk. As a rule, risk is understood as the probability that property, interests, or goals may be adversely affected.

The number of products marked “Made in China” is growing annually. China is the world’s top exporter of goods in many industries including Fashion & Beauty.

Belarusian forests are a renewable natural resource that are the country’s primary national treasure.

Airplanes remain a popular choice for transporting cargo thanks to fast delivery times, broad geographical reach, and minimal damage or fraud risks.

What is the most expensive thing in the modern world? Gold? Diamonds? Or maybe – according to a Forbes’ ranking of valuable products – a rhino horn?

56 trucks, 3,000 kilometers, and only 2 months. For the AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG corporate group, autumn was full of ambitious projects. Experts from AsstrA Industry Project Logistics and AsstrA Italy have proven that nothing is impossible.

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In September of this year, the AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG group of companies opened its first office in France. The city of Lyon was chosen for the location of the transport and logistics provider’s first office in the country.

For centuries, natural resource extraction has played a key role in global financial stability. Today, mining continues to influence the world's economy and labor markets.

In a free market, competition is supposed to benefit everyone.

Transports to and from China are becoming more and more popular among Clients of the AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG international transportation and logistics corporate group.

Project logistics has become an integral part of AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG’s business. Several German-speaking companies regularly rely on the transport and logistics services provider for support in this area. The main destinations of these shipments are Russia, Central Asia, and China.

Skip traffic, save money, and protect the environment – all good reasons more people choose city trains or subways for daily trips. However, it takes significant resources to keep all the railway parks of Europe and the CIS up to date.

A 20-meter Moscow metro wagon. A 6-ton passenger plane engine. A 1,000-part city tram. All these vehicles’ components must go a long way before they can function together as a whole.