Road freight news for shippers
RNJ Transport writes this news for shippers on our routes between the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Scandinavia and the Baltic states. Each post covers one change, such as a new toll, a driving ban or a new customs rule. It says what changed, from which date, and what to do before you book.
Latest posts
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Truck driving bans over Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027
Germany bans trucks on five days and Poland on three over Christmas and New Year 2026/27; we found no general ban in seven other countries.
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Dutch truck toll (vrachtwagenheffing): rates, roads and payment
Since 1 July 2026, the Netherlands charges trucks over 3.5 tonnes per kilometre. This post lists rates, roads, payment and a cost example.
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Road freight prices in 2026: causes and steps for shippers
Why European road freight prices rose in 2026, from diesel and tolls to the driver shortage, and five steps shippers can take.
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Digitoll in Norway: what trucks must send before the border
Since 15 September 2026, trucks entering Norway must send Digitoll data by the border crossing. Here are the dates, the data and who sends it.
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Winter tyres and snow chains for trucks in Sweden and Norway, winter 2026/27
Sweden and Norway set different winter tyre, tread and chain rules for trucks over 3.5 tonnes. Here are the 2026/27 dates for shippers.
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ETS2 and the diesel price: dates, cost per litre and freight contracts
The EU’s ETS2 adds a carbon price to diesel from 2028. This post gives the dates, the cost per litre and contract steps for shippers.
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Tachographs for vans over 2.5 tonnes since 1 July 2026
Since 1 July 2026, vans over 2.5 tonnes on international trips need a smart tachograph and follow truck rest rules. What this means for shippers.
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eFTI regulation: electronic freight information from 9 July 2027
From 9 July 2027, EU authorities must accept freight data from certified eFTI platforms. Paper stays valid. Here are the dates and questions to ask.
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Via Toll: Lithuania’s road toll per kilometre from 1 January 2027
From 1 January 2027, vans, trucks and buses pay Lithuania’s road toll per kilometre instead of vignettes. This post lists rates, payment and price effects.
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Public holidays in Lithuania and Latvia in 2027: a delivery calendar
Lithuania and Latvia each have nine public holidays on weekdays in 2027. We list both side by side and show how to plan deliveries.
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