Overview
Lobbying Costs
50,000€
Financial year: Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)
None declared
Lobbyists with EP accreditation
1
High-level Commission meetings
0
Lobbying Costs over the years
-
Info
Transfrigoroute International (TI)
EU Transparency Register
49864752280-23 First registered on 16 Sep 2009
Goals / Remit
Transfrigoroute International
Founded in 1955 as a non-profit association TI is the specialist independent umbrella association for the temperature-controlled road transport sector.
TI comprises 2118and unites some 1,500 members involved in temperature-controlled logistics and the transportation of foodstuffs by road tanker vehicles.
Membership is open to:
All parties involved or with an interest in transport at controlled temperatures of foodstuffs and other goods in solid or liquid form. Haulage companies which transport foodstuffs or perishable goods using insulated vehicles, refrigerated vehicles, and road transport tankers at temperatures above or below zero.
Haulage companies which transport foodstuffs or perishable goods using insulated vehicles, refrigerated vehicles and road transport tankers at temperatures above or below zero.
Manufacturers of commercial vehicles, trailers, vehicle bodies, refrigerating equipment and accessories as well as technical testing organizations.
Service companies which provide technical assistance, insurance and damage assessment services, legal assistance and en-route support.
Patrons who support the association’s objectives.
Objectives
Transfrigoroute International has the following objectives:
To improve the logistics of the cold chain from production through to sales and distribution.
To encourage technical progress, in particular in relation to food hygiene, environmental protection, road safety and economic efficiency.
To improve the industry’s image.
Activities
Transfrigoroute International is active in the following areas:
Policy-making
Co-ordinated representation of members’ interests vis-à-vis public authorities and policy-makers.
Provision of consultancy to international government bodies and other multinational committees.
Influencing and helping shape legislation through collaboration with international bodies such as the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Economic Committee for Europe (UNECE) in Geneva.
Co-operation with partner organisations such as the International Road Transport Union (IRU) in Geneva, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) in Paris, the European Cold Storage and Logistics Association (ECSLA) in Brussels, etc.
Intensive contact with other professional associations and organizations.
Enlargement of TI’s political network by setting up and promoting Transfrigoroute groups in member countries.
Public relations work/communication.
Technology
Publication of technical documents for the manufacture and operation of temperature-controlled vehicles and equipment.
Arranging for manufacturers of vehicles, refrigeration units, temperature recording equipment and other accessories to share their experience and knowledge.
Detailed examination of all issues surrounding technical development and the harmonisation of design criteria.
Advice to hauliers on technical matters relating to transport and storage of temperature-sensitive products.
Services
Central organisation and co-ordination point.
Organisation of annual meetings, congresses, conferences, workshops, etc.
Forum for information, exchange of ideas and multinational co-operation between haulage firms.
Promotion of co-operation between the transport and industry sectors.
Providing information on the latest profession- and industry-specific issues and developments.
Information on rules and regulations.
Driver training.
Advice on all matters relating to temperature-controlled transport.
Publication of TI yearbook with complete list of contact addresses.
Publication of technical booklets and guidelines.
Fostering of a corporate identity.
Information made available on association’s website www.transfrigo.com.Main EU files targeted
Address
Head Office
Avenue des Arts
Brussels 1000
BELGIUM -
People
Total lobbyists declared
None declared
Lobbyists with EP accreditation
All Lobbyists with EP accreditation over time
1 accreditations were / are live (in bold) for the selected state of 13 Jun 2013
Name Start date End Date Ms Christina Jankowski 11 Sep 2012 12 Sep 2013 Complementary Information
None declared
Person in charge of EU relations
None declared
Person with legal responsibility
Mr Talander Jansen (General Affairs Manager)
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Categories
Category
II - In-house lobbyists and trade/professional associations
Subcategory
Trade, business & professional associations
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Networking
Affiliation
None declared
Member organisations
None declared
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Financial Data
Closed financial year
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
Lobbying costs for closed financial year
50,000€
Other financial info
None declared
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EU Structures
Groups (European Commission)
None declared
Groups (European Parliament)
None declared
Communication activities
None declared
Other activities
None declared
- Meetings
Meetings
None declared
- Meetings