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? …
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Animal transport proposal 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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NLA on CO2 standards of HDV’s: not one single solution can replace petrol and diesel
NLA fully supports the green transition of the transport sector, which is a great and crucial challenge. We note that CO2 standards should help to push for low carbon solutions and at the same time allow technology neutrality, to enable transport operators to choose between different low carbon-based fuel options and eventually zero-emission technologies, once …
Common Road Transport Office of BGL, FNTR and NLA reacts to ETS deal: Increasing the costs does not result in green transition
Today, the European Parliament adopted the agreement on the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS II). The ETS II will establish a new separate emission trading system for road transport. The trading of CO2 allowances will be handled by the fuel distributors and the system will be launched already in 2027, or at the latest 2028 …
NLA’s position on new Euro 7 standard: Must be pragmatic and long lasting
NLA call for pragmatic solutions and certainty that an eventual new Euro 7 standard will be in line with the realities of the road freight transport sector. It is important that the cost of investment for vehicle owners is looked at compared to the environmental benefits. The entire road freight transport sector is concentrating strongly …
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