EU Road Transport | HIS Spedition

EU Transport Road transport in the EU is governed by a policy tailored to ensure safe, environmentally friendly and efficient mobility system. The road and freight industry constitutes one of the most dynamic elements of the EU economy. Road transport accounts for the movement of people and goods over both long and short hauls. It also provides an efficient network linking various countries in the EU; this is facilitated by the high flexibility associated with road transport. Slovakia is a credible example of a European nation with an extensively developed road network with roads such as the D2 motorway, R5 expressway and European route E575.

What are the EU’s Road Transport Policy Objectives?

Policy formulation is usually underlain by a specific set of goals and objectives. The foremost policy objective, in this context, is the creation efficient transport mechanisms for both passengers and goods. The second objective is to facilitate the harmonization of environmentally friendly and safer road transport standards. The policy objectives are guided by as set of legislations applicable to road transport within the EU region. The laws govern various parameters including working and resting time for drivers, annual vehicle taxes, charges for heavy goods and access to road freight professions among others.

Challenges Facing the EU Road Freight Sector and Viable Solutions

The most obvious challenge is the extensive congestion experienced in major European roads. The congestions result in significant delays especially for vehicles moving commercial goods. Such inconveniences also cause extensive losses in terms of fuel and productivity. For instance, manufacturing organizations that are dependent on just-in-time delivery arrangements are seriously affected by this problem; they often have to deal with delays. A feasible way of mitigating congestion on EU roads is the enactment of more efficient road transport protocols and logistics. This calls for the optimization of capacity use and development of reliable infrastructure. Despite the stringent safety precautions, some roads are still prone to accidents. Safety in the context of road freight, accounts for conducive working conditions for drivers, safe resting stops and secure highways among other parameters. To improve road safety, transport regulations should only allow skilled drivers on the roads and advance approaches to ensuring that all road users adhere to pertinent legislations. Another challenge is the continuous escalation of fuel prices. High fuel prices can be quite uneconomical for long distance road users. The increased use of road transport also escalates noise and air pollution. To mitigate this problem, countries in the EU require low-carbon transport solutions such as electric vehicles and hybrid motors.