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)…
Agnieszka Martinez
New permission ETA for European Drivers: Avoid being blocked at the UK border
What is an ETA? An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a digital permission that allows you to travel to the UK. It is not a visa and does not guarantee entry into the UK, but it authorizes you to travel there. You will still need to see a Border Force officer or use an ePassport…
Ventislav Trendafilov
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…
Urgent action needed – Smart Tachograph 2
Smart tachograph 2 – Urgent Action Needed to Prevent a Transportation Crisis : The Looming Ban on International Road Transporters The countdown has begun, and the stakes are higher than ever for European road transport companies. As the deadline for compliance with the EU’s Mobility Package 1 looms large, experts are warning of an impending…
New Commissioner for Transport
Who will be the New Commissioner for Transport and What Will Be His Approaches in the Field of Transport? The European Commission’s new Commissioner for Transport Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation. As the first Vice President of the European Committee of the Regions and a…
Navigating the Transition to 56-Day Driver Cards
Navigating the Transition to 56-Day Driver Cards: A Legal Perspective As the December 31, 2024, deadline approaches for extending the recording period for driver cards from 28 to 56 days, commercial drivers and logistics companies face both challenges and opportunities. A deeper understanding of the legal implications reveals that while there are adjustments to be…
Second generation smart tachograph V2: Mandatory to comply with European rules
Update 11/10/2024 : Tachograph V2 Mandatory to comply with European rules The Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor, a vital axis of 4,858 km in length, crosses strategic regions from Finland to Italy, linking important urban centers and ports in Scandinavia, Germany, Austria, and Italy. However, the implementation of Regulation 1054/2020 has generated a series of requirements and penalties…
Belen Gomez
CJEU has annuled Truck Return Rule in Mobility Package
Court Ruling on the Mobility Package Today on 04 of October 2024, The Court of Justice of the EU in Luxembourg has annulled a crucial provision of the Mobility Package, the requirement for trucks to return to their registered base every eight weeks, a key provision in the EU’s controversial Mobility Package. This decision marks…
Germany increases Border Controls with neighboring countries for the next 6 months !
Germany increases Border Controls Starting Monday, 16 September, Germany will implement border controls with several neighboring countries, including France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark. These measures are set to last for six months as part of the government’s intensified efforts to curb irregular immigration. The decision to reinstate these controls is part of a…
Warning : Control of registering loading and unloading activities
Control of registering loading and unloading activities Regulation (EU) N° 165/2014 on recording equipment in road transport sets out the basic characteristics of the tachographs and lays down the main elements of the system that must be put in place and maintained across the EU. Digital tachographs are able to record and store the activity of…
Margareta Przybyla