New posting and cabotage rules: The three transport associations from France, the Nordic countries and Germany recall that the Mobility Package will contribute to combatting social dumping, to improve the drivers’ working conditions in our sector and to establish a level playing field with fair market conditions. Erik Østergaard, NLA Chairman: “The European Commission has …
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The Common Office welcomes the adoption of the Eurovignette directive but warns against multiple taxations
On the 17th of February, the Common Office published its press release on the adoption of the Eurovignette. The Common Office, uniting hauliers from the Nordic countries, Germany and France, consists of the Nordic Logistics Association (NLA), the Federal Association of Freight Transport, Logistics and Disposal, Germany (BGL) and the French Road Haulage Association (FNTR). …
NLA: Green transition should be fair, balanced and realistic
On the 9th of February, the Nordic Logistic Association (NLA) published its position paper on the Fit for 55 package, focusing on the AFIR, ETS and ETD proposals. With this paper, NLA calls for a green transition that is fair, balanced and realistic, so we can all contribute to our common task to deliver on …
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The European Parliament calls for clearer rules on the division of responsibility for animal transport
Today, the European Parliament adopted its report on animal transport, and thereby sends a list of recommendations to the European Commission who is currently reviewing the rules on animal transport. NLA is very pleased to see that the Parliament is calling for a more clear division of responsibility between farmer and transporter. This will ensure …
NLA meets decision makers in Brussels to discuss animal transport
On Monday 8 November, NLA experts travelled to Brussels to meet with the European Commission and MEPs of the ANIT Committee on Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport to discuss the revision of Regulation 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport. NLA used the meetings to encourage decision makers to revise the …
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Internship with NLA in Brussels
The Nordic Logistics Association (NLA) is looking for a committed and enthusiastic intern in Brussels from 1 February 2022 to 31 July 2022. Are you passionate about European politics and interested in the transport sector? Is social media communication one of your skills? And are you keen on working for better conditions for hauliers in …
NLA holds annual meeting with focus on green transition
The Nordic hauliers’ joint lobby organisation, Nordic Logistics Association (NLA) held its annual meeting in Malmö last week. It is important with a Nordic cooperation to ensure a level playing field, said Chairman of the NLA Board, Erik Østergaard. The next major task and political challenge for Nordic hauliers is the green transition. Climate policy …
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“Common Office” calls for a “Fit for 55” package with a sense of proportion
The “Common Office” – uniting hauliers from France, the Nordic countries and Germany – welcomes the upcoming “Fit for 55 Package” and the aim to accelerate the green transition of the transport sector. However, we also call for a climate package with appropriate measures and targets to tackle climate change. Over the last 20 years, …
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NLA’s position on animal transports
This week NLA submitted its reply to the hearing by The European Food Authority (EFSA) on the welfare of animals during transport. The hearing conducted by EFSA will function as an important contribution to the work by the European Commission in revising regulation 1/2005 on animal welfare. In its response, NLA emphasised that mistreatment of …
Internship with NLA in Brussels
The Nordic Logistics Association (NLA) is looking for an intern in Brussels from 1 September 2021 to 31 January 2022. Are you passionate about European politics and interested in the transport sector? Is social media communication one of your skills? And are you keen to work for better conditions for hauliers in Europe? Then we …
Common Office: Green Transition will not happen overnight. Investment and planning security needed
This morning, the Common Office in Brussels of NLA, BGL and FNTR organised an online seminar to share its views on the European Green Deal and the contribution of road freight transport in the EU. The 3 associations fully supported the ambition for the green transition and the ambitious EU climate goals but called for …
Joint position paper on the EU Green Deal
The Common Office publishes a joint position on how the road haulage sector can contribute to the European Green Deal. The Common Office in Brussels of the Nordic Logistics Association (NLA), the German Road Haulage Association (BGL) and the French Road Haulage Association (FNTR) have today published their joint position on the European Green Deal. On …
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