Stylish and electric, Manuport Logistics drives progressive
The dynamics of MPL are reflected in its fleet, with conscious and varied choices. Hybrid driving has been commonplace here for a long time. The next step, fully electric, is being wholeheartedly embraced. Our CEO, Guy Pasmans, explains why and how.
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We are a modern company in an international sector that is moving fast. That calls for a fleet of cars with guts: cars with a powerful appearance, which our people love to drive. The fact that the MINI was quickly included in the employee choice package is a result of personal experience. We have a John Cooper Works at home. My two daughters have been driving a MINI since they turned eighteen. So the love for the brand runs in the family and has spread to the corporate clan'.
Preventive switching
Manuport Logistics is fully conversant with hybrid driving and is already moving up a gear when it comes to electric driving. When we draw up tenders for large international customers, they ask us – quite rightly – about our efforts in the field of sustainable development goals. One of our answers is having a 90% electric fleet by 2023. In this way, we will stay well ahead of the transition imposed by the government'.
Our people are given complete freedom within their car budget. Everyone is different, so why should we order 70 black or gray cars?
- Guy Pasmans
Whether our employees are ready for that? Certainly. It's just the next logical step for them in our finger-on-the-pulse fleet policy. The MINI Electric has spirit and is perfect for commuting to and from work, and for a weekend at the seaside or in the Ardennes.
Driving business cards
Our people are given complete freedom within their own car budget. Everyone is different, so why order 70 black or gray cars? Our fleet is as individualistic as our team. Also in terms of stickers. The colors are matched to each driver's taste. The large slogan on the roof of the car and the playful waves of our logo on the rest of the bodywork came spontaneously. One of colleagues wanted it, and it has since become a competition to think up the best striping. We also ordered a MINI Electric mosaic edition. The design, with Scottish windows, is by Stromae. Only 400 will be made.
You can't ask people to make the switch to electric without proper support.'
- Guy Pasmans
Smooth facilitation is a must
You can't ask people to make the switch to electric without proper support. Our two pioneers, Marketing & Communication Manager Wietse Aerden and Team Leader Aldo De Clerq, already know the route and can answer internal questions. In addition, Alphabet, the trusted mobility solutions partner of our parent company Euroports Group, is ready to assist. Our parking lot is already equipped with 22 charging stations. In the near future, every employee will have a charging installation at home. Everyone will receive a charging card that can be used at public charging points en route if necessary as well.
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Market situation – container flows – December '24
As part of our commitment to our partners, we share information and try to provide you with some context with periodic reports like the following, with relevant information on the logistics industry. To keep some overview, we have broken this report down into geographical regions and into bullets. Although not all trades are in the report, similar trends apply. If you require more detailed info on a specific trade or topic you can always reach out to your usual Manuport contact.
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Manuport Logistics Sets Sail with Pindar to Launch New Nautical Logistics Unit
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Manuport Logistics expands further: opening a fourth office in Indonesia
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