DIWASS: the new EU System for waste transport registration is available soon
The European Union is developing a new, EU-wide system for waste transport registration called DIWASS. This system is designed to modernize and harmonize the management of waste shipments across Member States, making cross-border compliance easier for hauliers, authorities, and other stakeholders. Today, in several Member States, electronic approaches to shipments of waste are already in…
Agnieszka Martinez
EU Delegated Directive 2025/1801: New rules for Dangerous Goods Transport
EU Delegated Directive 2025/1801: What do transport operators need to know? Starting November 2025, the EU will implement Delegated Directive (EU) 2025/1801, bringing significant updates to compliance requirements across the logistics sector on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road. The directive introduces a unified compliance checklist, a new classification…
Headache for carriers – a French legal puzzle: Roadside checks vs. Premises checks
European law is clear: roadside checks and premises checks serve different purposes Roadside checks should focus on immediate safety issues, while company records must be verified at the premises of undertakings. However, the speed and efficiency of performing roadside checks as a general audit of the company sometimes leads to their excessive use, undermining legal…
Empty journeys: important changes to cabotage rules in Denmark
After ongoing discussions with the transport sector and the European Commission, the Danish Transport Authority has updated its cabotage guidelines, introducing more flexibility—especially around “empty journeys” (unladen trips). In this context, Denmark does not entitle the operator to perform cabotage, unless it forms part of a so-called “genuine transport operation”. This means the journey must…
SEVERE PARKING SHORTAGE AND SECURITY GAPS
Keeping Europe moving: why Road Transport matters The road transport sector stands as a cornerstone of the European Union’s single market, enabling the seamless movement of goods and people across borders. More than just a facilitator of trade, the sector plays a pivotal role in stimulating economic growth, generating employment, and maintaining the mobility that…
Road transport joins ICS2 (Import Control System 2): more secure version of the ENS declaration
The EU customs security system ICS2 (Import Control System 2) Starting from April 1, 2025, the road transportation sector, along with the rail sector, will go live into the Import Control System 2 (ICS2), which will become fully mandatory on September 1, 2025. ICS2 has already been applied to other transport sectors, making the road…
The new ELO system: faster and smarter way to cross the UK-France Border
The New French ELO system – Smart Border Starting from April 1, 2025, the new ELO system will be introduced as part of a smart border initiative in France. This system will aim to streamline customs procedures by grouping all necessary documentation into a single “logistic envelope.” Following a transitional period, ELO (Enveloppe Logistique Obligatoire)…
Alarming New French Decree on road transport inspections – major challenges for transport companies
New French Decree on road transport inspections – key updates and impact on transport companies The road transport sector is set to experience significant changes following the introduction of the French Decree of February 12, 2025[i], effective the same date, which implements Directive 2006/22/EC. This new French decree establishes a comprehensive control system for ensuring…
Grace Period Announced for 2nd Smart Tachograph Replacement
Grace Period Announced for Second-Generation Smart Tachograph Replacement This is the news hauliers across Europe have been waiting for: the European Commission has officially agreed to a grace period for the replacement of smart tachographs 2 (G2V2). This decision offers much-needed relief to transport operators under pressure to meet the initial retrofitting deadline. You need…
NEW REGULATIONS IN FRANCE ON VEHICLES OVER 40 TONS
40 tons = Euro 5, Euro 6 : New regulations in France From October 1, 2025, Euro 5 trucks will no longer be allowed to operate above 40 tons in France. An order dated July 29, 2021, so called L’arrêté du 29 juillet 2021[1] issued under Article R. 312-4 of the French Road Code, introduces…