23
Dec
UETR position on the Fit for 55 Package
UETR position on the Fit for 55 Package is available here. ...
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Position Papers
Author: UETR
15
Dec
Julio Villaescusa reappointed UETR President
At the UETR General Assembly of 14 December 2021, Julio Villaescusa has been unanimously re-elected President of UETR for a further 2 year term. He said in a speech that road transport SMEs are facing many challenges (Green Deal, Mobility Package implementation, shortage of drivers..). “I was...
30
Nov
UETR supports ESPORG’s Excellence in Truck Parking Award
UETR fully supports the new ESPORG European Truck Parking Award for better services and quality transport. UETR will be part of the jury together with other private and public stakeholders. "Safe and Secure parking areas are key ensure decent working conditions, safety and security, particularly when drivers...
10
Nov
France’s transport association OTRE joins UETR growing community
OTRE is the French employers' organization of micro, small and medium companies of road freight and passenger transport, removal companies, transport of cash and valuables, ambulance transportation and logistics. It brings together more than 3,000 companies with around 75,000 employees.OTRE President Alexis Gibergues said: “Our...
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News and Press Releases
02
Nov
UETR appointed in the new working group of Digital Transport and Logistics Forum
UETR has been appointed by DG MOVE as observer in the new third sub-group of the DTLF (Digital Transport and Logistics Forum)-, Sub-group 3 Electronic Freight Transport Information (eFTI) Delegated Acts. The group’s mandate is to provide feedback to the Commission as part of the...
25
Oct
UETR Board and GA of 25 October: urgent action is needed to address main challenges for road haulage sector in the EU
Topics discussed by the General Assembly were: decarbonisation of road freight transport, alternative fuels through the medium and long term, infrastructure, safe parking areas, lack of drivers, restrictions of EU countries due to COVID-19 such as the introduction of Green Pass (Italy, Austria). The EU...
28
Sep
UETR calls for adoption of EU Contingency Plan for Transport
UETR Contribution to the EC Public consultation on contingency measures for EU transport in times of crisis UETR fully supports the development of a Contingency Plan for Transport. With COVID 19, we have the unique opportunity to rethink some strong issues for road transport, getting to...
27
Sep
Shortage of drivers: a holistic approach is needed to address a number of critical issues to make the profession in Europe more attractive
Press release Brussels, 27 September 2021 Shortage of drivers: a holistic approach is needed to address a number of critical issues to make the profession in Europe more attractive. Shortage of drivers across Europe is impacting supply chains, trade and the real economy as a whole. The British government's...
26
Sep
New UK package to address shortage of drivers
The UK Government has launched a new package to address shortage of drivers in the country. A visa facilitation scheme for EU drivers and support for training for professional drivers is part of the package. More information is available here on GOV.UK below More support to help people...
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News and Press Releases
16
Sep
Industry stands together in the call for Safe and Secure Truck Parking Areas
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT 16 September 2021 We, the undersigned associations, representing freight forwarders, logistics service providers, insurance companies, secure parking operators and road transport operators, underline the urgent need to move forward with the construction of new Safe and Secure Truck Parking Areas (SSTPAs) in the...
