UETR position on the revision of the combined transport Directive

UETR supports the revision of Directive 92/106/EEC 1 in order to adapt legislation to contemporary challenges and opportunities, better serving the needs of both transport operators and society while advancing the overarching goals of efficiency, sustainability and economic growth.Cooperation among modes of transport is essential for building an efficient, sustainable and integrated transportation network. However, […]

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OkCargo and UETR sign a strategic alliance

The Spanish digital transport operator, OkCargo and UETR have signed a strategic collaboration agreement that will allow them to export the successful model that has been implemented in Spain since OkCargo began operations in January 2023 to other European Union countries. This strategic agreement was signed within the framework of the UETR annual meeting held […]

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EU Transport sector hands over joint declaration for more budget for transport to DG MOVE’s Director General Mrs. Magda Kopczyńska

44 European transport associations member of the “More EU Budget for Transport” Campaign handed over to DG MOVE Director General Mrs. Magda Kopczyńska the declaration on the importance of transport sector for Europe and the need for more EU funding  in the context of the review of the Multi-Annual Financial Framework. The ceremony took place […]

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EU transport sector calling for more budget for transport

44 European transport organisations, representing the key spectrum of Europe’s transport network, are again joining forces in a campaign to urge the Council and the European Parliament to increase the EU financial instruments to transport. The transport sector is of strategic importance in responding to Europe’s geostrategic, environmental and capacity challenges. Recent and ongoing crises […]

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UETR acknowledges progress made with the EP vote on revision of the weights and dimensions directive 

UETR acknowledges progress made with the vote of the Plenary Session of the European Parliament on the revision of the Directive 96/53/EC on the maximum weights and dimensions of heavy-duty vehicles.  The clarity of rules provided is positive and UETR stresses the importance of the EU to legally allow cross-border traffic of 44-tons combinations through a […]

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UETR at the EU Parliament to discuss actions for speedy deployment of adequate parking areas in Europe

An exchange with the European Commission, EU Parliament, local authorities and industry stakeholders on truck parking areas in Europe took place at the European Parliament on the 6th of March 2024 hosted by ESPORG and MEP Kosma Zlotowsky. UETR joined the panel discussion on how to ensure a full deployment of safe, comfortable, sustainable and […]

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