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Labour Day is a public holiday in many European countries. Hungary and Slovakia have relaxed their restrictions to some extent. …

The legislative package, presented on Thursday, aims to revise three key directives: periodic technical inspections (PTI), vehicle registration documents, and roadside inspections (RSI) of commercial vehicles. …

On this World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the locomotive drivers of the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) issue a stark warning: there is still no European system in place to monitor the working, driving, and rest times …

According to the explanatory note accompanying the draft legislation, the extension is intended to give transport operators additional time to adapt their systems, recruit specialised personnel, and address persistent technical iss …

The Austrian federal government has decided to prolong the border controls with the Czech Republic and Slovakia—originally set to expire on 15 April 2025—by a further six months, until 15 October 2025. …

Railway and road infrastructure are priority areas for Germany’s major investment package for infrastructure and climate neutrality, the country’s chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, told newspaper Handelsblatt in …

Road freight transports leaving and entering Austria face delays after the closure of more border crossings due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease which Hungarian officials have claimed might be a biological attack. …

AUTOMATION MYTH BUSTING SERIES - Automation and intelligent systems have the potential to make freight work safer, easier, and improve the efficiency of operations. …

According to a new European Commission study, the EU is facing a critical …

New secure truck parking facilities are being developed in Spain and Italy—Andamur has opened a 100-space site at San Román II, while the 2025-opening Vespucci Truck Village in Livorno will offer a fenced, 24/7 monitored rest area …

In a deal struck early this morning EU negotiators agreed to a political deal on new rules on driving licences.  …

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Germany-based corrosion specialist Steelpaint is calling for urgent action to address the significant environmental impact of steel corrosion, warning that inadequate corrosion protection is contributing more to global C …

Engineers design adjustable wheelsets using patented technology from a state-funded R&D program. The setup shifts wagons between tracks seamlessly, eliminating unloading and reloading delays. …

According to the latest TEG Road Transport Index, transport prices declined as expected in January 2025, following the typical post-holiday season trend. The index fell by 9.8 points, reflecting a 7.41% month-on-month drop. …

Within the framework of the Social Sectoral Dialogue on Railways, the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have issued a joint statement emphasizing the piv …

German truck manufacturers report falling sales in Europe in 2024 and point to the reasons behind this decline. Others, like Volvo, have reported stable or even positive sales figures. …

Member States across the European Union are at risk of missing out on significant funds to improve their railway networks and renewing their rolling stock fleets, which would create jobs, boost European competitiveness and deliver much-n …

At the beginning of this year, Denmark withdrew from the Eurovignette system and introduced a mileage- and CO2-based toll for trucks. The government also announced plans for intensive toll controls. …

The British Standards Institution has published new guidelines to standardise the design and operation of public high-power charging sites for battery electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in the UK, supporting the country’s transit …

The commercial trucking industry experienced significant transformation in 2024, with European manufacturers driving innovations in sustainability, efficiency, and advanced technology. …

European road transport is expected to experience a slight recovery in 2025, following a notable slowdown over the past 2 years. However, economic stagnation, particularly in Germany, will limit investment growth. …

Eleven European countries have officially announced the introduction of a so-called "educational period" for hauliers regarding the obligation to replace tachographs with second-generation smart devices. …

Spain, Hungary, and Italy are set to raise their toll rates, and the specific increases in these countries have now been revealed.Spain …

Supporting the competitiveness of European companies by reducing administrative burdens, ensuring a level-playing field for EU businesses and investing in vital rail projects, are opportunities for the Polish Government as it takes over …

This year, not only are new rates coming into force in European countries, but changes are also being made to their structure or entire fee systems. …

EV consultant firm P3 has published a report documenting the experiences of leading German logistics companies with electric trucks. P3 has identified the most important factors influencing electrification to provide know-how for the entire industry. …

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Numerous regulations for transport companies will change in 2025 in Germany. …

Lithuania will introduce mandatory pre-registration for all trucks exiting the EU via its borders with Belarus and Russia from 1 December 2024. …

Finished vehicle carrier equipment manufacturers and transport providers have asked for a grace period to adjust to new standards on vehicle lashing that have been drawn up by Germany’s VDI standards association. …

The European Commission has decided to support Italy's lawsuit against Austria's truck transit measures on the Brenner Corridor by intervening in the case at the European Court of Justice. …

Traffic in Germany is set to increase substantially, as shown by a new forecast presented by German Transport Minister Volker Wissing, alongside Tobias Kluth from German consultancy Intraplan. …

The logistics industry is facing major challenges in 2024, with one of the most pressing being the shortage of truck drivers. …

One Belgian region will increase its toll rates at the beginning of the year, while another is planning to introduce daytime and night-time tolls, which will also apply to the most environmentally friendly vehicles. …

Renovation of a crucial section of Austria's A13 motorway is set to begin early next year, significantly hindering truck transit through Tyrol. …

The annual increase in tolls paid by rail freight operators in France over the next couple of years is expected to be in line with national consumer price index (CPI) trends. …

From next year, severe penalties will be imposed on hauliers who fail to comply with their obligation to inform customers about the greenhouse gas emissions generated by their transport services. …

One of the main topics concerning freight transport in Italy has been the deployment of funds coming from the Emission Trading System. …

A study by the European Commission has found that liberalisation has brought improvements to rail freight service. Supposedly, liberalisation has grown and diversified service offers and may have improved service quality. …

The Federal Office for Mobility and Logistics has published the German toll statistics for August 2024. Heavy goods traffic, excluding recently tolled vehicles, is once again recording declines after a temporary increase. …

Supply chain leaders are urging German regulators to rethink a pending expansion of stricter border controls from Monday (16 September 2024) or face major disruption. …

Lorries over 12 tonnes are currently subject to the Eurovignette system in four European Union countries. One of these countries - Denmark - is abandoning it and will introduce a mileage-based road charge. …

Towing and full payloads can dramatically reduce the range of electric vehicles, with large electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) losing up to 31.4% of their real-use range when fully loaded and towing 500 kg, a recent study by Arva …

By the end of 2024, the oldest tachographs in vehicles used for international transport will need to be replaced. Hauliers and drivers will be required to use the latest second-generation smart tachographs. …

As of today, 19 August 2024, transport inspectorates in all EU countries should have the equipment to carry out remote checks of smart tachographs. In which regions of Europe are services using equipment with DSRC technology? …

FTA Ireland, one of the country's largest membership associations, has urged the government to provide financial support for the transport and logistics sector, warning that without it, Ireland may fall short of its net zero emissions ta …

Germany has approved the nationwide use of ERNA, a digital driver assistant developed by ESTA member Sommer, marking a significant step forward in the digitization of the heavy transport industry. …

Regulation (EU) N° 165/2014 on recording equipment in road transport sets out the basic characteristics of the tachographs and lays down the main elements of the system that must be put in place and maintained across the EU. …

Norway has opened its first public charging site dedicated exclusively to electric trucks. …