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24 Feb

Europe’s transport sector joins forces in an open letter to the EU Member States: A competitive and resilient Europe requires a stronger EU transport budget

A total of 45 European transport organisations are joining forces and collectively urge national governments to strengthen European funding for transport under the future EU budget and particularly to increase the budget of the future Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to at least €100 billion.A robust...

09:32 / News and Press Releases / UETR

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13 Feb

European Parliament puts subcontracting and intermediation practices in the spotlight 

UETR welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of the report on addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries. The European Parliament has sent a political signal by formally acknowledging the challenges linked to subcontracting chains and business intermediation in the sector. The adoption of...

08:40 / Activities / News and Press Releases / UETR

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02 Feb

UETR General Assembly elects Claudio Riva as Vice-President and defines priorities for 2026

The UETR General Assembly, held on the 29th of January 2026, unanimously appointed Claudio Riva as Vice-President and confirmed Desirée Paseiro (Fenadismer) as Treasurer. Mr Riva, National President of Confartigianato Trasporti (Italy), will serve on the UETR Board alongside President Alexis Gibergues (OTRE- France), under...

09:36 / News and Press Releases / UETR

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18 Dec

Decarbonising corporate vehicles: UETR appreciates a pragmatic, SME‑friendly framework to accelerate the transition to zero‑emission road freight

UETR, representing Europe’s micro, small and medium‑sized road transport companies, welcomes the European Commission’s continued focus on advancing the decarbonisation of road freight. UETR appreciates the Commission’s acknowledgement of the SME dimension and sector‑specific realities, as well as its approach centred on Member States’ responsibilities...

15:50 / News and Press Releases / UETR

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11 Dec

UETR intervening at SOLUTRANS 2025 Plenary Session

UETR Secretary General Marco Digioia intervened at the Plenary Session of SOLUTRANS 2025 in Lyon, highlighting the need for a pragmatic and cooperative approach to the green and digital transition of road transport. Ensuring fair competition, effective enforcement of social legislation and responsible subcontracting remain...

08:50 / Activities / News and Press Releases / UETR

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28 Oct

CO2 emission class of HD for tolls in Slovenia

Starting 1 November 2025, the CO₂ emission class of heavy vehicles will also be taken into account when calculating tolls in the Republic of Slovenia. Heavy vehicles will be classified into one of five CO₂ emission classes, which will determine the toll rate. More info here. ...

08:43 / News and Press Releases / UETR

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23 Oct

Greening Corporate Fleets: UETR position and letter to the European Commission

Freight transport is everywhere in our daily lives: our food, our clothes, our medicines and our devices. Road transport Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are proud of the role they play and the contribution to the real economy they provide. UETR supports the protection of the...

14:02 / Activities / News and Press Releases / UETR

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13 Oct

UETR intervening at Italy’s Parliament on sub-contracting and intermediation

In the context of the 20th Anniversary of Assotir, UETR Secretary General Marco Digioia intervened at the Italian Parliament in Rome on the 9th of October about the importance of strengthening and modernising transport and supply chains. More specifically he addressed a number of existing...

13:53 / Activities / News and Press Releases / UETR

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10 Sep

Alexis Gibergues from OTRE appointed as new UETR President

The General Assembly of the European Road Hauliers Association UETR (Union Européenne des Transporteurs Routiers), held on the 9th of September in Barcelona, has appointed Alexis Gibergues, President of French road transport association OTRE (Organisation des Transporteurs Routiers Européens), as the new President of UETR. Mr....

10:38 / Activities / News and Press Releases / UETR

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30 Jun

The 2026 Edition of Excellence in Truck Parking Award now launched 

UETR fully supports the 2026 edition of ESPORG European Truck Parking Award for better services and quality transport. UETR is part of the jury together with other private and public stakeholders. “Safe and Secure parking areas are key to ensure decent working conditions, safety and security, particularly...

12:55 / Activities / News and Press Releases / UETR

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