Gathered in Paris on 30 April 2024, the CEOs of BGL, NLA and FNTR adopted their common manifesto introducing the European priorities of the road freight transport sector for the EU’s next mandate 2024-2029. Since 2019, the three federations gathered their forces to create a Common Office representing the interests of around 25.000 road transport …
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EP-vote on CO2 targets for trucks: Common Road Transport Office calls for more certainty
The Common Road Transport Office of FNTR (France), NLA (Nordic countries) and BGL (Germany) calls for more certainty for transport companies and regrets the absence of more technology neutrality and openness to other alternative fuels in reaction to yesterday’s vote in the European Parliament on CO2-targets for new heavy-duty vehicles. Moreover, the Common Road Transport …
The European Parliament votes in favor of NLA priority to keep allowing high-capacity vehicles to operate across borders
Today, the European Parliament adopted its position on the revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive voting in favor of keeping the flexibility whereby high-capacity vehicles (HCVs) can operate between consenting countries. This is essential for the Nordic countries that allow circulation of vehicle combinations that drive with higher weights and dimensions both nationally and …
Internship with NLA in Brussels
The Nordic Logistics Association (NLA) is looking for a committed and enthusiastic intern to join our team in Brussels from 1 September 2024 to 31 January 2025. Are you passionate about European politics and interested in the transport sector? Are you keen to work for better conditions for road transport companies in the Nordic countries? …
Animal transport will severely impact the sector
The European Commission’s proposal for a new Regulation on animal transport that was presented in December last year suggests several significant changes that will severely impact the operations of the animal transport industry This includes new requirements for the minimum space per animal and restrictions for loading and unloading equipment, temperature control, and installation of …
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NLA calls for Nordic Council of Transport Ministers
On Tuesday 6 February, the chairman of the Nordic Logistics Association (NLA), Erik Østergaard and NLA CEO, Torsten Laksafoss Holbek met with the Nordic Council’s Committee on Growth and Development to call for a strengthened Nordic cooperation on transport and infrastructure, and the need to re-establish a formal Nordic Council of Transport Ministers. During the …
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NLA, BGL, and FNTR: Good signs of introducing a clearer division of responsibility between farmer and transporter
On 7 December, the European Commission presented its proposal for a revised Regulation 1/2005 on animal transport. For years, the Common Road Transport Office of NLA, BGL and FNTR has consistently called for a harmonised implementation and enforcement across the EU to ensure improved animal welfare. One of our key recommendations is to introduce a …
BGL, FNTR and NLA: ‘Return of the Vehicle’ is crucial to fight letterbox companies and ensure fair competition in Europe
This week, the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the EU rejected the complaints against the mobility package but recommended to annul the provision on return of the vehicle to country of establishment every 8 weeks. The reason was the absence of an impact assessment but not the content of the measure. Furthermore, …
NLA calls for the creation of a Nordic Council of Transport Ministers
Ahead of the 75th session of the Nordic Council on 30 October to 2 November, the Nordic Logistics Association (NLA) has been calling for the establishment of a Nordic Council of Transport Ministers. The governments of the Nordic countries have In the Nordic Council of Ministers, agreed on a vision that by 2030 the Nordic …
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Weights & Dimensions: Nordic flexibility must be kept
The Nordic Logistics Association (NLA) represents transport companies in the Nordic countries with a long-standing tradition and experience in driving with heavier and longer combinations. For our member companies it is essential that the revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive ensure that the flexibility to drive with high-capacity vehicles (HCV) between consenting countries is …
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Internship with NLA in Brussels
The Nordic Logistics Association (NLA) is looking for a committed and enthusiastic intern to join our team in Brussels from 1 February 2024 to 31 July 2024. Are you passionate about European politics and interested in the transport sector? Are you interested in working for better conditions for road transport companies in the Nordic countries? …
Weights & dimensions: Essential that flexibility is kept for Nordic countries
Yesterday, the European Commission presented its Greening of Freight package, including a proposal to revise the current Weights and Dimensions Directive. The proposal opens up for 44 tonnes gross vehicle weight for cross-border transports with standard vehicles as well as any vehicle used in combined and multimodal transport; increased weight and length derogations for zero-emission …
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