Wellbeing Days in

Bucharest, Romania

Join us on October 14th at TransLogistica in Bucharest, Romania, for the “Drive Safe, Park Safe, Work Safe, Live Well” initiative, dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of professionals in the transport and logistics sector. This important event addresses critical challenges surrounding safety, health, and job satisfaction for drivers and logistics workers throughout Europe.

The Wellbeing Campaign spans four years and features thematic events that connect authorities, lorry companies, parking facilities, and drivers. Each event includes formal segments with workshops and panels, followed by interactive activities to engage participants. This initiative demonstrates how prioritizing wellbeing enhances job performance and productivity across the transport sector in various European countries.

This event marks a significant collaboration with the Union of Freight Forwarders in Romania (USER), a pivotal organization dedicated to advancing the interests of freight forwarders and promoting best practices within the industry. USER is committed to improving working conditions and advocating for the rights of transport professionals, making it an ideal host for this event. Their active involvement ensures that the voices of drivers and logistics workers are heard and addressed effectively.

TransLogistica is a premier event venue in Romania dedicated to the transport and logistics industry, serving as a hub for innovation and collaboration. Hosting our Wellbeing Event at TransLogistica provides a unique opportunity to bring together key stakeholders in the sector, fostering discussions that can lead to meaningful changes in the industry.

The European Wellbeing Initiative encompasses several key components designed to enhance the wellbeing of transport professionals and promote a culture of safety and health within the industry:

Wellbeing Pledge: A commitment made by organizations and individuals within the transport sector to prioritize the health and safety of drivers and logistics workers. By signing this pledge, participants affirm their dedication to creating supportive environments that foster physical and mental wellbeing.
Wellbeing Campaign: “Drive Safe, Park Safe, Work Safe, Live Well” aims to address the multifaceted challenges faced by drivers and logistics workers, emphasizing the importance of adopting safe practices to improve job performance and productivity.
“Home Away from Home” Concept: This concept focuses on creating safe and comfortable resting places for drivers on the road, reducing stress and improving their mental and physical wellbeing.
Wellbeing Label: A certification awarded to organizations that meet specific criteria related to driver wellbeing, recognizing and promoting best practices in health and safety.

All of these components are powered by ESPORG (The European Secure Parking Organisation), which plays a crucial role in advocating for safe and secure parking solutions while supporting the broader objectives of the European Wellbeing Initiative.

At this event, industry leaders, policymakers, and wellbeing advocates will engage in discussions on the current state of the transport sector and the initiatives needed to improve working conditions for drivers. Topics will include job attractiveness, support for women in transport, regulatory frameworks, insurance perspectives, and safe parking solutions.

Additionally, this event provides a great opportunity to sign the Wellbeing Pledge live, demonstrating your commitment to promoting the wellbeing of drivers in the transport sector.

Be part of this crucial conversation and contribute to shaping the future of wellbeing in the transport and logistics industry. Together, we can drive change and make a meaningful impact on the lives of transport professionals.

🇬🇧 EVENT AGENDA (EN)

11:00 Opening

by Marius Cae, President of the Union of Freight Forwarders in Romania (USER), Grigore Gorincioi – Manager of TransLogistica Romania

11:20 –Introduction of Esporg & The European Wellbeing Initiative

by Dirk Penasse, General Manager of The European Secure Parking Organisation (ESPORG)

European Commission Support for Safe and Secure Truck Parking Areas & Wellbeing Campaign

Video message from Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, along with a quote from Roxana Minzatu, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Social Rights, Skills, and Quality Jobs.

12:00 – 13.00 PANEL 1: Safe and secure truck parking areas – services hubs at the heart of EU road transport network

Claudia Tapardel, President of Women in Transport & Tourism (WTTA)
Filip-Alexandru Negreanu-Arboreanu, Deputy Head of Unit, Road Transport – DG MOVE
Claudiu Staicu, General Director within the General Directorate for European Transport Programs at the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Romania.
Iuliana Badea, Secretary General of the Union of Freight Forwarders in Romania (USER),
Moderator: Roxana Ilie – Secretary General of The European Secure Parking Organisation (ESPORG)

13:00 – 14.00 PANEL 2: Drivers’ Wellbeing – an investment in safe transport and logistics

Calin Orlando Cocis, President of CNSLR-Frăția Mureș – Union of Transport Workers.
Oltean Denisa Daniela, Founding Member of the Alliance for the Sustainability of Authorized Romanian Transporters (ASTRA)
Ivan Mekinda, Information Expert, Information and EURES Unit – European Labor Authority (ELA)
Mike Yarwood, Managing Director of Loss Prevention at International Transport and Logistics Insurance (TT Club).
Florin Vlăduț, General Manager of Gold Level Secure Parking, Smart Autohof Pecica, Romania. (SMART DIESEL)
Moderator: Druselia Betea, Founder and Director of the Wellbeing Initiative (EWELLIN)

14:00 – 14:05 – Closing remarks

by Dirk Penasse, General Manager of The European Secure Parking Organisation (ESPORG)

14:05 – 14:10 – Invitation to the Next Wellbeing Event

Lucas Picard, Eurotunnel, France, will extend an invitation to the upcoming Wellbeing event at LeShuttle Freight Village.

14:10 – 14:20 Recognition of Wellbeing Ambassador

Druselia Betea, Founder and Director of the Wellbeing Initiative (EWELLIN), will bestow the Wellbeing Ambassador certificate upon Iuliana Badea, Secretary General of the Union of Freight Forwarders in Romania (USER), in recognition of her outstanding efforts in promoting wellbeing.

14:20 – 14:30 Official Signing of the Wellbeing Pledge

Participants are invited to officially sign the Wellbeing Pledge, a commitment to promoting and enhancing the wellbeing of drivers within the transport sector. This initiative aims to foster a supportive environment that prioritizes physical and mental health, safety, and job satisfaction for all transport professionals.

Photo opportunities will be available to capture this significant moment of commitment to wellbeing.

🇷🇴 EVENT AGENDA (RO)

11:00 – Deschidere

de către Marius Cae, președintele Uniunea Societăților de Expediții din România (USER),

Grigore Gorincioi – Director TransLogistica România

11:20 – Prezentarea Esporg & Inițiativa Europeană de Bunăstare

de către Dirk Penasse, director general al Organizației Europene pentru Parcări Sigure (ESPORG)

Sprijinul Comisiei Europene pentru parcări protejate și securizate pentru camioane și campania Wellbeing

Mesaj video din partea lui Apostolos Tzitzikostas, comisar european pentru transport durabil și turism, împreună cu o declarație din partea Roxanei Minzatu, vicepreședinte executiv al Comisiei Europene și comisar pentru drepturi sociale, abilități și locuri de muncă de calitate.

12:00 – 13:00 – PANELUL 1: Parcări sigure pentru camioane – Centre de servicii în inima rețelei de transport rutier al UE

Claudia Țapardel, președinte al Women in Transport & Tourism (WTTA)
Filip-Alexandru Negreanu-Arboreanu, șef adjunct al unității Transport rutier – DG MOVE
Claudiu Staicu, director general al Direcției Generale pentru Programe Europene de Transport din cadrul Ministerului Transporturilor și Infrastructurii, România.
Iuliana Badea, secretar general al Uniunea Societăților de Expediții din România (USER).
Moderator: Roxana Ilie – secretar general al Organizației Europene pentru Parcări Securizate (ESPORG).

13:00 – 14:00 – PANELUL 2: Bunăstarea șoferilor – o investiție în siguranța transportului și logisticii

Călin Orlando Cocis, Președinte al CNSLR-Frăția Mureș – Uniunea Lucrătorilor din Transporturi
Oltean Denisa Daniela, Membru Fondator al Alianței pentru Sustenabilitatea Transportatorilor Autorizați din România (ASTRA)
Ivan Mekinda, Expert în Informare, Unitatea de Informare și EURES – Autoritatea Europeană a Muncii (ELA)
Mike Yarwood, Director General pentru Prevenirea Pierderilor la International Transport and Logistics Insurance (TT Club)
Florin Vlăduț, Director General al Gold Level Secure Parking, Smart Autohof Pecica, România (SMART DIESEL)
Moderator: Druselia Betea, Fondatoare și Directoare a Wellbeing Initiative (EWELLIN).

14:00 – 14:05 – Cuvânt de încheiere

de Dirk Penasse, Director General al Organizației Europene pentru Parcări Securizate (ESPORG).

14:05 – 14:10 – Invitație la următorul eveniment Wellbeing

Lucas Picard, Eurotunnel, Franța, va adresa o invitație la următorul eveniment Wellbeing care va avea loc la LeShuttle Freight Village.

14:10 – 14:20 – Recunoașterea Ambasadorului pentru Bunăstare

Druselia Betea, Fondatoare și Directoare a European Wellbeing Initiative (EWELLIN), va înmâna certificatul de Ambasador pentru Bunăstare Iulianei Badea, Secretar General al Uniunii Expeditorilor de Mărfuri din România (USER), în semn de recunoaștere a eforturilor sale remarcabile în promovarea bunăstării.

14:20 – 14:30 – Semnarea oficială a angajamentului pentru bunăstare

Participanții sunt invitați să semneze oficial angajamentul pentru bunăstare, un angajament de promovare și îmbunătățire a bunăstării șoferilor din sectorul transporturilor. Această inițiativă are ca scop promovarea unui mediu favorabil, care să acorde prioritate sănătății fizice și mentale, siguranței și satisfacției profesionale pentru toți profesioniștii din sectorul transporturilor.

Vor fi disponibile oportunități de fotografiere pentru a imortaliza acest moment important de angajament pentru bunăstare.