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Logistics trade bodies call for action on new EU import declarations
Global and European trade associations representing commercial transport have issued an urgent alert to all businesses involved in the movement of goods into or via the EU, Norway, Switzerland or Northern Ireland, by sea, road or rail. The new Import Control System (ICS2) will start to be introduced from June this year.
New truck CO₂ tolls in Europe: what you need to know
EU countries have started implementing new truck CO₂ tolls. Whether they’re new or additions to existing tolls, they will have a big impact on logistics. What will those be? Axxès and DKV Mobility uncovered them for us at our recent webinar.
Growing in-house talent: How CEVA Logistics is overcoming driver shortages
The trucking industry is facing a chronic shortage of drivers. How are companies dealing with it? IRU member CEVA Logistics has turned its focus inward to reduce their exposure to the risks associated with driver shortages.
Austria’s north-south road corridor blockages are illegal, confirms EU
The European Commission has released its official response to a complaint by the Italian government, clearly outlining several breaches of EU law by Austria. As repeatedly stated by the commercial road goods transport sector, several traffic bans imposed by Austria against heavy goods vehicles are hampering the free movement of goods by road through one of the key trade corridors, in breach of EU law.