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Alcohol and driving do not go together! those who consume alcoholic beverages and still get behind the wheel endanger themselves and other road users: even small amounts alter perception, information processing and the ability to act. A reduction in visual performance already sets in from 0.2 per mille, moving light sources (e.g., sunlight) can be dangerous. B. Other cars) can no longer be perceived so well. At the same time, reaction times increase. Attention, concentration, critical faculties and judgment decline and the willingness to take risks increases.

Legal consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol

Ban on alcohol for novice drivers

Absolute ban on alcohol for drivers under 21 and novice drivers during their probationary period! Violation of the zero blood-alcohol limit carries the following penalties:

Post-training seminar/retraining with costs of at least 200 euros
Extension of the probationary period
fine usually 250 euro
1 point in the central traffic register

From 0.3 per mille

If the driver shows signs of unsafe driving and causes an accident, he or she faces the following penalties:

2 points in the central traffic register (with driving ban)
3 points in the central traffic register (in case of revocation of driving license)
Fine or imprisonment (up to 5 years)

From 0.5 per mille

Without signs of unsafe driving, the following penalties apply:

2 points in the central traffic register
Fine up to 3.000 euro
driving ban (up to 3 months)

From 0.5 per mille

If there are signs of unsafe driving and an accident is caused, the following penalties apply:

2 points in the central traffic register (with driving ban)
3 points in the central traffic register (in case of revocation of driving license)
fine or imprisonment (up to 5 years)

From 1.1 per mille

The following penalties apply in any case:

3 points in the central traffic register
fine or imprisonment (up to 5 years)
Revocation of driving license

Degradation speed

The rate of degradation of alcohol in men is approx. 0.15 per mille/hr. And for women approx. 0.1 per mille/hr. example: if a man weighing 80 kg drinks 0.5 liters of wine or 1 liter of beer (corresponding to approx. 40 grams of pure alcohol) this results in a blood alcohol concentration of 0.7 per mille (without food). Only after approx. 5 hours the alcohol has completely decomposed. Caution: due to residual alcohol in the body, driving a car the morning after a "long night of partying" can also be dangerous.

Important:

The reduction of blood alcohol concentration cannot be achieved by eating, drinking (z. B. coffee) or fresh air accelerate!

Tips for "partygoers

If you are going out with friends, you should always check at the beginning of the evening who is going to drive and thus stay sober.
"support" the rider by buying him or her non-alcoholic drinks and/or contributing to the cost of gasoline.
If you use public transportation, it is important to know the appropriate departure times or to plan your trip accordingly. Have a timetable at hand.
You should always have the telephone numbers of cab companies with you and plan to have enough cash for a cab. So it’s best to keep a fixed amount separate from the rest of your money in your pocket as a "cab reserve.

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The majority of consumers use alcoholic beverages responsibly and enjoy them in moderation. Alcoholic beverages, however, are not "normal food". Within certain limits and conditions, the consumption of alcoholic beverages is not harmful to health.

Exceeding certain limits, on the other hand, increases the risk of damage to health. These limits also depend on gender and age. In connection with certain chronic diseases (e. g. B. diabetes, allergies, migraines) or medication, there may be additional risks. Here, you as a consumer can obtain comprehensive information about:

The effect of alcohol
Threshold values for low-risk consumption (men and women)
Risks

Alcohol has an effect on a number of bodily functions. Here you will find further topics to help you take to heart a healthy, conscious approach to alcoholic beverages:

Potency
Immune system
Medication
Energy drinks
Diabetes
Migraine
Alcohol and anxiety
Allergies
Elderly
Teenagers
Parents
Women
Men
Where does the hangover come from?

Enjoyment has many facets – but without the right measure it is not possible! On this page you will find many suggestions about the conditions of enjoyment: time, balance, necessity, a nice ambience, the company of nice people and of course the products themselves play a central role. But each of us has his or her own limits to enjoyment, when the focus is no longer on the positive experience of the moment of enjoyment, but on its effect.

You can find suggestions on the subject of enjoyment here:

Videos with pleasure messages
Enjoying cocktails in moderation
The production of spirits
Aperitif and digestif
Interview on the subject of enjoyment with dr. Bernecker

Here you will find nutritional and ingredient information about the types of spirits sold in the EU and in germany. These are listed alphabetically from A to Z. The calorie label is shown in the usual German drinking unit of 20 ml and next to it in 100 ml – as well as a list of ingredients, the complete nutritional declaration and other important information about the production process. The database includes minimum standards for spirituous beverages.

Graphic with 'Consumer Protection' lettering

Alcoholic beverages require a high degree of responsibility on the part of the manufacturer or importer of alcoholic beverages – in sales, marketing and advertising.

Responsible action also includes sensible, comprehensible and effective self-regulation that goes beyond legal regulations. For example, the alcoholic beverage manufacturing and importing industry has adopted a number of voluntary rules to prevent abusive consumption:

In the field of advertising
In the field of brand names and packaging of spirits
In the field of the sale of spirits and spirituous beverages
In the area of online trade with spirits

In addition, various prevention initiatives of the BSI’s "working group on alcohol and responsibility" support the goal of consistently complying with the protection of minors and preventing abusive consumption in certain situations (pregnancy, traffic, workplace).

Marketing
Sale
Dispensing
Self-regulation of the german advertising council
Policy paper
Prevention

A group of people sitting together at dinner

Alcoholic beverages are a traditional cultural asset for our society and are offered on a wide variety of occasions. In doing so, everyone should make a responsible decision for themselves as to whether the consumption of alcoholic beverages is appropriate in their particular situation. On the other hand, there should be no automatism for the consumption of alcohol, because enjoyment is the conscious and "special" moment.

Therefore, society should take a conscious look at certain situations in order to question problematic automatisms of consumption and promote responsible consumption:

Fomo: fear of missing out, the fear of missing out on something
The social environment
Stress management
Workplace (search at the workplace)
Alcohol in the workplace/lunch break

The "alcohol and responsibility working group" is a BSI committee that deals with all "non-commercial" tasks. These activities are based on the conviction that the companies in the sector have an active responsibility to ensure that consumers use the products properly and in a manner that is not harmful to health.

The activities of the "alcohol and responsibility working group" include prevention, education and information activities (such as z. B. This website) as well as the effective self-regulation of the member companies of the bundesverband der deutschen spirituosen-industrie und -importeure e. V.

Indirectly, all BSI member companies support the "working group on alcohol and responsibility", whose work is accompanied by a number of neutral scientists and experts. The group is composed of physicians, psychologists and educators who independently review and help shape the content of the activities.

after the diesel scandal, the german automotive industry has a lot to make up for. This may also explain why it is working at high pressure on autonomous driving. But when it comes to digitalization, big data is another trend that has long been overlooked.

An upper mid-range car has up to more than 90 sensors. At least one of them recognizes if the vehicle is on the test stand. This is the decisive factor in the diesel scandal, which was first uncovered at VW. In the meantime, however, virtually all german carmakers have been pilloried, and millions of german citizens feel they have been deceived by them. For a long time, diesel was sold to them as a particularly clean drive technology.

This contribution is aimed at:

Owners or managers of medium-sized automotive suppliers who want to catch up with the digital transformation and industry 4.0 do not want to miss
IT managers looking for relief from external IT service providers and specialists for all the tasks that lie ahead of them and their respective teams

Automakers show innovative power

On the other hand, this also shows that there is no lack of innovative power in the industry. In fact, in many respects, the automotive industry is also a pioneer when it comes to the internet of things, networking, industry 4.0 and digitalization. In this respect, suppliers must also meet the expectations of OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), i.e. brand manufacturers, writes IP-insider in an article on the digital transformation of the automotive industry. The magazine points out that although headlines such as "carmakers miss the big data trend" and "digitalization: small steps to the goal" still predominate, the digitalization of the industry has "picked up speed". And not only with the major manufacturers, but also with many suppliers.

Of course, this shouldn’t come as a surprise to seasoned industry insiders. after all, the automotive industry has been setting the standard for other industries for decades with complex JIT/JIS logistics processes. In addition, integration into the ERP systems of OEMs and suppliers via EDI across the supply chain has been an integral part for decades.

It is not only in connection with electromobility and autonomous driving that German manufacturers are repeatedly reproached by elon musk and tesla and that they are being left behind by silicon valley in terms of digitalization. However, according to IP-insider, the major car manufacturers have now caught up considerably in this respect. Positions such as chief digital officer, vice president digital strategy and own laboratories, where agile development is carried out together with digitalization gurus from silicon valley, are only part of it, or the icing on the cake, as the authors of the IP insider article call it.

Connected cars& co.

Much more noticeable is the drive with which German automakers are pursuing developments such as connected cars and autonomous driving. New alternative propulsion technologies, such as e-mobility, CNG or synthetic gas, hydrogen and fuel cells, have been pursued only half-heartedly, as critics say. After the diesel scandal, however, people are literally stepping on the gas here too.

As far as the use of industrial robots is concerned, the automotive industry has been very far ahead since the 1960s. BMW has for the first time placed man and machine side by side at its US plant in spartanburg, instead of having them work separated by safety grids. This has been made possible by a piece of artificial intelligence that is increasingly finding its way into the industry. The major automakers were also among the first to test the use of augmented reality and AR glasses in logistics for picking goods and spare parts, as well as for maintenance and repairs. During repairs, 3D CAD information is displayed with the help of SAP 3D visual enterprise, among other things. The german software manufacturer is very active in the AR area at all.

In-house logistics are becoming more and more automated at major carmakers and suppliers, with delivery robots already in use. Today, SAP S/4HANA is already used in many cases to control processes and goods flows. As the number 1 SAP system house, All for one steeb offers comprehensive advice on this and other possible uses of the new ERP suite.

Oems make suppliers steam

The big car manufacturers are already very far advanced in terms of digitalization and are setting the pace. Suppliers will have to follow suit if, for example, the OEM wants to communicate via video conferencing or if the supply chain, production or logistics want to be adapted to ISO standards and Industry 4.0 align. As production processes become more and more networked, cloud computing is practically the basic framework of any digitization and for processing the huge amounts of data that will be generated with the internet of things or industry 4.0 and big data analytics.

In order to avoid vendor lock-in, a hybrid cloud model is recommended for medium-sized suppliers. But according to IP-insider, it’s not that easy to implement. Because if production and logistics facilities are also to be connected via the Internet, this contradicts the previous approach of deliberately keeping them separate from the rest of the company’s IT for security reasons. The previous stand-alone systems are often not even equipped for connection to the Internet.

Smart sourcing instead of doing everything yourself

In order to keep pace, more and more suppliers are therefore turning to external help, but this also requires them to jump over their own shadows. For most automotive suppliers, the "we’ll do it all ourselves" approach still prevails. Apart from standard software, everything, including IT, is therefore developed and managed in-house, based on the idea that corporate knowledge must be protected and compartmentalized. The supplier companies, which are mostly located in rural regions, have also had no difficulty in recruiting IT specialists for this purpose, which is still reflected today in a make-to-buy ratio of 80 to 20.

But it is becoming increasingly difficult to find IT specialists and to attract them to the countryside. This, together with digitalization, is forcing suppliers to buy in more IT solutions and support. However, this requires a new corporate mentality or culture toward smart sourcing and adaptation to increasing globalization, emphasize the authors of the article. With globalization, the internet and iot, without the industry 4.0 is inconceivable, but the demands on security are also growing. Because no one wants their intellectual property or their own knowledge advantage to be unthinkable in the globalization of industry 4.0 or fall victim to the iot.

The manual workflows will eventually become digital, and the non-IT users will become IT users, according to the article. This in turn requires a new IT support and service structure that also allows self-services. With the new delivery models via the cloud and X-as-a-service models, IT is also moving more and more into the specialist departments. As a result, the CIO and his team are increasingly becoming IT brokers, and the departments are more or less becoming their customers. To relieve the burden on IT teams, IT service providers with a strong focus and expertise in international service desk and end-user support are in demand, as they also understand how to innovate with a view to the digital workplace, according to IP-insider.

SAP leonardo as a digital innovation driver

All for one steeb fully meets this requirement profile. As a leading SAP system house, the company has set itself the task of bringing SAP S/4HANA to small and medium-sized businesses, so that automotive suppliers can also benefit from the many possibilities offered by the new ERP suite. In the future, it will also be important for them to get to grips with SAP leonardo.
According to computerwoche, the new "digital innovation system," deliberately named after the italian universal genius leonardo da vinci, comprises various applications and microservices for the internet of things, machine learning, blockchain, analytics and big data analytics.

"SAP leonardo will connect people, things and businesses" – thorsten zube, head of blockchain SAP SE

It is essentially about the development of digital innovations and new business models, which are created together with the SAP consultants of digital business services and should lead to a prototype in just a few weeks with the help of so-called accelerators (acceleration packages). Such accelerators are available through SAP leonardo center in the global network of interconnected sites in new york and paris for, among others, retail, consumer goods and discrete manufacturing, which includes automotive suppliers.

US vehicle imports to austria begin at approx. $650 USD (depending on the market) with an approximate transit time from 3- 7 weeks, depending on the manufacturer and model, the nearest port in the USA, and the final destination in austria.

Below you will find our 2020 – 2021 guide which contains everything you need to know about vehicle imports and services from the USA to Austria. port of reception in germany is bremerhaven. Here is CFR on site and an import professional will answer your questions about importing US cars.

US car import checklist

Vehicle import options

Import Permit

USA – Austria vehicle import costs& time frame

Importing cars from USA

Additional services

Available ports in the USA and Europe

marking your vehicle in austria

Other europe / USA shipping options

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Get a free shipping rate – quotes for vehicle imports and relocation goods can be requested online and you will receive a quote promptly.

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Need more information about importing your US vehicle to austria??

Read below our USA – Austria vehicle import checklist, US – Austria vehicle import options, available ports in the USA& europe and other additional information about importing your u.s. vehicle to austria

US car import checklist

Here is a short list of what you need to import your vehicle into Austria.

– bill of sale
– certificate of title

– freight rate and insurance premium
– wharfage, transshipment costs delivery costs after your car arrives in bremerhaven
– import duties, incl. Eust, customs& car tax
– cleaning the underbody
– registration and insurance conditions in germany
– other costs like customs clearance, customs agents& logistics services

For more information about the process of importing your US vehicle to Austria, please visit here.

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Quotes are available online for domestic and international vehicle transport services. rely on our reliable and fast vehicle relocation – our dedicated team of freight forwarding specialists is always available by phone to answer all your questions.

Vehicle import options

If you are about to import your car from abroad you should consider the following questions:

These questions will determine whether your vehicle can be imported duty-free or what import duties apply. You should never assume that your case will be exactly the same as another one. Some cars have different import conditions than others.

When moving goods, the customs of your country decides whether they can be imported duty-free – CFR will be happy to advise you on this.

to determine the exact cost of importation, fill out our free quick quote form now.

import permit

on arrival of the vehicle in europe, the car must be declared immediately to customs.

The following documents will be required:

Things to consider:

USA – austria vehicle import charges& time frame

As a rule, the prices for a normal vehicle imported from los angeles to the port of bremerhaven are around $650 USD, with an estimated transit time of 3-7 weeks.

But, prices for importing a vehicle to austria depend on several factors, such as manufacturer and model, current location, nearest port of departure, transportation method, availability of chosen service and final destination.

In addition, you must take into account other costs such as, storage, inspections by customs and import duties customs& eust according to transportation costs and purchase price of your vehicle.

tax& customs duties for vehicles in austria

Before purchasing and importing a vehicle from the USA to Austria, check that the technical specifications of your vehicle comply with the conditions of registration in Austria.

Since america is not a member of the european union, import duties are generally payable on imports into the eu. Vehicles new or less than 30 years old are subject to 19% import sales tax and 10% customs duty. vehicles over 30 years old and in original condition can be imported without customs duties and with 7% import sales tax. However, it is important to bear in mind that this decision is in the hands of the customs officer who handles the goods. Customs clearance at the import in bremerhaven takes approx. 3 – 6 days.

In some cases, no import duties are payable.

The amount of duty may vary depending on the details of the shipment. For an exact determination of import duties, please fill out this free quick-quote form.

online quotes – guaranteed response within 24 hours!

Quotes available online for domestic and international vehicle transport services. Rely on our reliable and fast vehicle moving services – our dedicated team of freight forwarding specialists is always available by phone to answer all your questions.

Importing cars from the USA

shipments from the USA to austria can be made via consolidated container, single container or roll-on/roll-off service.

Collection container service – a 40 or 45 foot container is used to transport several vehicles at the same time. The total cost is divided by the number of vehicles in the container. These costs include terminal handling charges, container handling, loading and unloading, and customs clearance charges. This method is faster than roro due to weekly departures. We use our steel ramp system for loading to ensure maximum protection against damage and loss, the other companies still use wooden ramps.

The big advantage here is that with our R rak system we can load safely and cheaply. Benefit here from our years of experience and well-trained employees. Send us your transport request now.

Full container load (FCL) – this process is similar to the collection container, except that there is only one vehicle per container. Costs that are shared with the collection container must be borne here alone. Container loads offer a very high level of safety. When the vehicle is received, pictures of the vehicle and the charging process are taken until the container door is closed. The vehicle will not be accessible until the container arrives at the unloading point. Here are pictures taken again, before and during the unloading process. Since the vehicle is completely safe in the container during the entire transport, additional cargo can be carried inside the vehicle. However, it is necessary to stow the cargo safely to avoid damage to the vehicle or the cargo. CFR is not responsible for items on board the vehicle. This method is faster than roro due to weekly departures. We only use our steel ramp system for loading to ensure maximum protection from damage and loss, the other companies still use wooden ramps.

Roll-on/roll-off – this is the method we use when we cannot ship the loads in a container. For example school buses, large agricultural vehicles, large boats on a trailer, etc. The vehicle is driven onto a large ferry and parked there.

Legal consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol

Ban on alcohol for novice drivers

From 0.3 per mille

From 0.5 per mille

From 0.5 per mille

From 1.1 per mille

Degradation speed

Important:

Tips for "partygoers

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