Trans.info
Multilingual logistics content platform connecting the European transport industry
Trans.info is a major multilingual content platform serving the European transport and logistics industry. I stepped into the project during a critical transition — the previous development team was being offboarded, and the platform needed someone to keep things moving.
Despite still ramping up on the codebase, I drew on years of software house experience to identify what mattered most: ensure continuity, stabilize the platform, and push key improvements forward without losing momentum.
The previous development team had been contracted to migrate the platform from Next.js 12 to 14. After many months, the migration was supposedly "almost done" — but in practice, progress had stalled. Having seen similar situations in software houses before, I recognized the pattern: the team was running out the clock on their contract.
My first priority was protecting my employer's interests. I recommended thoroughly documenting the outgoing team's commitments and deliverables, ensuring clear accountability before the handover was finalized.
Key Challenges:
- →Stalled Next.js 12 → 14 migration that had dragged on for months with no real completion in sight
- →Outgoing team running out the clock — needed clear documentation of obligations before handover
- →Ramping up on a complex codebase while simultaneously driving deliverables
- →Business push to expand into new European markets with limited resources
The immediate priority was getting the stalled migration across the finish line and ensuring a clean handover from the outgoing team.
- ✓Completed the Next.js 12 → 14 migration that the previous team had been unable to deliver
- ✓Documented the outgoing team's obligations and deliverables, ensuring accountability
- ✓Stabilized the application after the transition period
With the platform stabilized, focus shifted to improving the product itself — from visual polish to monetization.
- ✓Redesigned the visual layer of the portal for a fresh, modern look
- ✓Optimized page rendering performance across all language versions
- ✓Improved analytics setup together with a colleague, enabling better ad monetization tracking
- ✓Contributed to the Premium project — a subscription-based content initiative (my involvement ended when Premium was discontinued)
- ✓Deepened the business relationship with Trans.eu, who became an advertising partner on the portal
I left the trans.info project around the time Premium was discontinued. However, I continue to support the portal to this day — even while employed elsewhere. Some of the most impactful work happened after my official departure.
- ✓Expanded the portal to 3 new markets — Spanish, Italian, and French — using the PolyTrans plugin
- ✓Each new market launched with ad monetization, generating revenue from day one
- ✓Continue working with Trans.eu on their WordPress properties and other technology initiatives
The portal is currently in maintenance mode, with the team exploring AI-powered solutions for editorial workflow support.
Market Expansion
Successfully launched 3 new language versions (ES, IT, FR) with ad monetization, expanding the platform's European reach.
Platform Modernization
Completed the Next.js 12 → 14 migration and delivered a visual redesign with improved rendering performance.
Team Transition
Ensured smooth offboarding of the previous team while maintaining project momentum during a critical period.
Business Relationships
Deepened partnership with Trans.eu, leading to advertising revenue on the portal.