Positions 30 Jan 2024

Orientation Paper on Combined Transport Directive

The opportunity to rely on transport modes’ integration to reduce externalities and drastically enhance the energy-efficiency of the transport system is essential in a new era of expensive and scarce energy and in order to contribute to the EU’s climate objectives.

The Commission amendment proposals to the Combined Transport Directive have the potential to enhance modal integration, as long as the Weights & Dimensions directive does not contain contradictory provisions.

Download CER's suggestions to EU co-legislators on the Combined Transport Directive below.