The action stems from non-compliance with the amended Eurovignette Directive ((EU) 2022/362), which aims to create a more uniform system of road charging acros.
For a long while, it looked as if hydrogen fuel cells would be the technology of choice for emissions-free road transport. However, truck manufacturers and freight forwarders recently turned their attention to battery-electric vehicles. This will require special charging technology and PV looks set to play an important role.
02/19/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/19/2021 04:31
Annual Report 2020
Introduction
At the time of publishing this annual overview, already underway into 2021, we are looking back at 2020 - a historic year, which demonstrated the pivotal role of the transport and logistics sector in keeping economies alive during the times of unprecedented crisis, while being severely affected itself. As such, CLECAT underlined that the speed of any rebound in world trade would rely heavily on the ability of freight forwarders of all sizes to keep global supply chains running smoothly, but also on the abilities of other parties, such as carriers, to build increased resilience, visibility and sustainability of those supply chains. Most importantly, the transport and logistics sector learned new lessons on the importance of world trade, digitalisation and resilience.
European Rail Freight Providers Worried Over Eurovignette Directive reform
Concerns that Trucks are Gaining Unwarranted Environmental Support
EUROPE – Prior to today s expected adoption of the European Council s first reading position on Eurovignette Directive reform, the European rail freight sector has significant concerns about the Council position, as it runs contrary to the shared climate and transport policy objectives of the Member States themselves. Eurovignettes, whilst not mandatory, allow States to charge road haulage outfits for driving in their territories.
The European Summit last week agreed to upgrade the European Climate Law target for CO
2 emissions from a 40% to a 55% cut by 2030. The European Commission describes the need for an ambitious Eurovignette Directive reform as necessary to achieve climate, pollution, congestion and accident objectives in the recently unveiled Mobility Strategy.