On 4 September the European Commission has presented its 6th Brexit preparedness Communication reiterating its call on all stakeholders in the EU27 to prepare for a ‘no-deal' scenario. In light of the continued uncertainty in the United Kingdom regarding the ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement...
From 29th July 2019 in Serbia toll rates have been increased by 12 %. The updated toll price list is available here. A toll price calculator is available on this page. ...
Brussels, 5 April 2019 The outcome is obviously a compromise, but represents an acceptable balance between harmonization and liberalization. In particular, the approval of specific rules on the posting of drivers is a step forward, against the risk of being faced with a regulatory gap for the...
At its General Assembly in Brussels on the 24 th of June 2019, UETR has accepted VIA Logistik GmbH from Germany as UETR Associate member."We welcome VIA Logistik as new member. The enlargement of UETR shows that its impact is growing rapidly. We will continue...
The Council has agreed a general approach on the proposal establishing a uniform legal framework for the use of electronic freight transport information in all modes of transport."We welcome the outcome of the Council as an important step towards more effective and fair road transport...
Read UETR SG Marco Digioia's interview on the impact on road transport on The Economist's article on "Border checks are undermining Schengen". ...
UETR President Julio Villaescusa attended the meeting at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on inclusive economy on 5 April in Paris.He also met with the Director of the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities, Mrs. Lamia Kamal-Chaoui. The event addressed...
During the vote in the TRAN Committee of the European Parliament on 10 January, the reports and compromise amendments on posting of workers and driving times and rest periods were rejected. Divisions among MEPs have prevented that an overall agreement could be reached in relation to...
The provisional interinstitutional agreement reached in December 2018 on the proposal for a Regulation setting new CO2 emission standards for passenger cars and vans after 2021 has been confirmed by the Council. The Member States approved the text for a 37.5% reduction in emissions for...
The results of the study launched by the European Commission on safe and secure parking areas has been published. As current standards for safe and secure parking areas vary greatly and that many of these areas are not audited, the study proposes a common standard for...
