28
Jun
UETR Manifesto for the new EU term 2024-2029
Click here to explore our Manifesto and discover our detailed proposals. ...
News and Press Releases
22
May
UETR position on the revision of the combined transport Directive
UETR supports the revision of Directive 92/106/EEC 1 in order to adapt legislation to contemporary challenges and opportunities, better serving the needs of both transport operators and society while advancing the overarching goals of efficiency, sustainability and economic growth.Cooperation among modes of transport is essential...
12
Apr
OkCargo and UETR sign a strategic alliance
The Spanish digital transport operator, OkCargo and UETR have signed a strategic collaboration agreement that will allow them to export the successful model that has been implemented in Spain since OkCargo began operations in January 2023 to other European Union countries. This strategic agreement was signed...
05
Apr
EU Transport sector hands over joint declaration for more budget for transport to DG MOVE’s Director General Mrs. Magda Kopczyńska
44 European transport associations member of the “More EU Budget for Transport” Campaign handed over to DG MOVE Director General Mrs. Magda Kopczyńska the declaration on the importance of transport sector for Europe and the need for more EU funding in the context of the...
02
Apr
EU transport sector calling for more budget for transport
44 European transport organisations, representing the key spectrum of Europe’s transport network, are again joining forces in a campaign to urge the Council and the European Parliament to increase the EU financial instruments to transport. The transport sector is of strategic importance in responding to Europe’s...
20
Mar
EP IMCO compromise amendments: unclear provisions hamper fair payment of SMEs
As SMEUnited member, UETR calls for a robust and stringent EU Regulation on combating late payment in commercial transactions in order to address and alleviate some of the persistent challenges faced by road hauliers. SMEUnited's detailed position here. ...
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News and Press Releases
14
Mar
UETR acknowledges progress made with the EP vote on revision of the weights and dimensions directive
UETR acknowledges progress made with the vote of the Plenary Session of the European Parliament on the revision of the Directive 96/53/EC on the maximum weights and dimensions of heavy-duty vehicles. The clarity of rules provided is positive and UETR stresses the importance of the EU to...
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News and Press Releases
11
Mar
Presentation of the 2023 Annual Report – The State of late payments in the EU
The Payment observatory has published the 2023 Annual Report - The State of late payments in the EU. As member of the Observatory, UETR stresses how late payment in the EU is having a profound and detrimental effects on road transport SMEs, exerting a significant strain...
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News and Press Releases
07
Mar
UETR congratulates Delta Park and On Turtle La Jonquera as Truck Parkings of the year 2024
UETR as part of the Jury together with other private and public stakeholders congratulates Delta Park and On Turtle La Jonquera being awarded Truck Parkings of the year 2024. The ceremony of the ESPORG Excellence in Truck Parking Award took place at the European Parliament on...
07
Mar
UETR at the EU Parliament to discuss actions for speedy deployment of adequate parking areas in Europe
An exchange with the European Commission, EU Parliament, local authorities and industry stakeholders on truck parking areas in Europe took place at the European Parliament on the 6th of March 2024 hosted by ESPORG and MEP Kosma Zlotowsky. UETR joined the panel discussion on how to...
