Italy restricts the transport of freight in the ‘red zone’ to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
According to the Italian associations AITI and ANITA, the Government of Italy has published a decree law that establishes extraordinary measures in the areas of contamination, known as the 'red zone', to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Restricted access or suspension...
Published in the BOE the requirements to be met by electronic transport documents
On February 22nd, the Resolution of February 13th of the General Directorate of Land Transport was published in the BOE, establishing the characteristics that electronic control documents for the transport of goods by road must comply with, as it appears in article...
Vienna will prohibit trucks from turning right
According to the Austrian Transport Association (AÏSO), Vienna will implement a new and surprising ban for lorries over 7.5 tonnes from 2021: the ban on turning right. This restriction will apply to vehicles that do not have a diversion assistant. The project to be...
Japan changes the chip and bets on diesel, why doesn’t this happen in Europe?
The emissions targets set by the European Union have put diesel in the spotlight when it comes to pollution. However, many people are unaware that vehicles using this type of fuel emit less CO2 than those using petrol. In the search for a cleaner planet, Pedro...
Hundreds of trucks blockade the French border with Belgium
According to the French media, hundreds of lorries have been blocking the French and Belgian border posts since 5 a.m. The A2 is the most affected road with two lanes cut off at Neuville-en-Ferrain, just north of Lille. In Belgium, the E19 at Hautrage and Hensies is...
How to comply with the Macron Law if my transport company operates in France
The French law regulating the posting of mobile workers in the transport sector to and from France and internal cabotage operations in this country, known as the Macron Law, requires companies to appoint a Legal Representative. The measure came into force on 1 July...
