European Commission proposes to revise Weights and Dimensions Directive and to support greening of freight
The European Commission continues its efforts to further support greening of freight and reduce CO2 emissions from road transport. On 11 July a package of legislative measures has been published. The Commission puts forward proposals to optimize the use of rail transport, revise the Weights and Dimensions Directive as well as to establish common methodological…
Margareta Przybyla
EU’s reply to Joint Letter from Road Haulier’s Associations to EC and ELA
I am delighted to bring some encouraging news and keep you informed about the recent progress concerning our joint letter sent to the European Commission and the European Labour Authority on May 30, 2023. The transport associations came together in a joint letter and expressed their profound concerns about the roadside control practices in France,…
Agnieszka Martinez
European Court of Justice to decide soon about the Mobility Package
There are currently a number of cases pending at the European Court of Justice against Mobility Package. On 25th of April ECJ held hearings on the annulment of certain provisions of the package and the opinions by the Advocate General are expected after summer break. Mobility Package has split the European Union in two blocks….
The new posting directive transposed to Germany
The Draft Act on the Regulation of the Posting of Drivers in the Road Transport Sector and on the Cross-Border Enforcement of the Posting of Workers Act has been adopted in Germany on 1st of March 2023. The draft act transposes EU law requirements in the area of posting law into national law. However, it…
A1 certificate cannot be temporarily suspended
An A1 certificate remains legally valid, even if it has been provisionally suspended by the issuing institution, until it is officially withdrawn or declared invalid. The Court of Justice of the European Union point out on the Judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (Second Chamber), 2 March 2023 [1], that the temporary…
POLISH LAW ADAPTS TO MOBILITY PACKAGE RULES
POLISH LAW ADAPTS TO MOBILITY PACKAGE RULES RELATED TO THE POSTING OF DRIVERS. Poland’s Council of Ministers has adopted a draft act on the posting of drivers in road transport. The draft act adapts Polish law to EU regulations, with regard to the posting of drivers in the international transport sector, within the framework of…
End of grace period for carriers from EU in UK
EU carriers’ rights in UK On 24 December 2022, a number of legislative changes resulting from the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) signed between the European Union and the United Kingdom came into effect, as stated in a letter from the British Department for Transport. Until 31 March 2023, there was a transition period during…
Posting directive finally transposed in Italy
The new Mobility Package (MP) rules regarding posting in road transport that came into force in 2022 have finally been introduced in Italy on March 21, 2023. The main changes are related to the obligations of carriers and drivers, the documents that must be carried on board, and the fines for non-compliance. In this article,…
Martyna VALUZYTE
Professional drivers’ age and EU digital driving licence
European Commission wants to reduce professional drivers’ age and introduce EU digital driving licence. European Commission has recently presented proposals to modernise driving licence rules, including the introduction of a digital driving licence valid throughout the EU and new provisions to facilitate the enforcement of traffic rules across borders. The main aim of the proposed…
The permission for temporary employment in Germany
Transportation is an integral part of any economy, and with globalization, the transportation sector has become more interconnected. Foreign transport companies often lend their drivers to German transport companies for various reasons, such as seasonal demand or shortage of manpower. However, before a foreign company can lend its drivers to a German transport company, they…