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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Brussels, 15 July 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UETR welcomes the “Fit for 55” climate goals but expresses concerns over the impact of ETS on transport SMEs and consumers. UETR fully supports the protection of the environment and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050 and emissions reduction by 2030. The “Fit for 55” package constitutes a significant step towards these...
