Important information about transport worldwide
Here you will find important traffic information on Road Transport in Denmark and Europe. You are, of course, always more than welcome to reach out to your local Blue Water contact for further information.
January 2022
Consequences of the EU Mobility Package phase two
As from 2 February 2022, the EU Mobility Package phase two becomes effective. At Blue Water, we always follow the current legislation, and we demand the same of the hauliers driving for us.
Fundamental elements changed in the Mobility Package phase two are among others:
- Return to home
Any driver must return to home every 4th week and truck every 8th week, causing lost days of production calling for further compensation. - Stricter rules for cabotage
Foreign haulier must drive no more than 3 cabotage trips within 7 days – followed by a waiting period / pause for 4 days. Driving related to combined transports is also regarded as cabotage. - Minimum wage
Remuneration of foreign haulier by cabotage, combined transport or international third country driving must take place referring to the minimum wage in the EU country of operation. Example of third country driving: Lithuanian haulier driving between Norway and Germany. - Requirements of registration
Demands of registration is enforced at cabotage, combined transport or third country driving in the European IMI system. - Tightened requirements of documentation
Any driver must at roadside controls be able to document their movements at any time, for instance by presenting consignment notes for a period of 7 days as a minimum. - Penalty and sanctions
If registration and documentation is missing, the penalty is increased, and the second time this occurs, the penalty is doubled. - Changed taxation for Polish, Rumanian and Bulgarian hauliers
In these countries, taxation of driver’s salaries is changed, meaning increased gross expenses by up to 40%.
If you have any questions regarding your transport, please reach out to your regular contact at Blue Water.
