--- title: "Road freight news for shippers | RNJ Transport" description: "Dated news from RNJ Transport on tolls, driving bans, customs and new EU rules that change road freight between the Benelux, Scandinavia and the Baltics." url: https://rnjtransport.lt/en/blog/ language: en --- # 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. Transport team, Klaipėda A person in our Klaipėda office answers your call. [Get a price](https://rnjtransport.lt/en/blog/#callback) [ +370 698 38573 ](tel:+37069838573) [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/37069838573) Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Lithuanian time ## Latest posts 1. 19 October 2026 ### [Truck driving bans over Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027](https://rnjtransport.lt/en/blog/truck-driving-bans-christmas-new-year/) 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. 10 min read 2. 19 October 2026 ### [Dutch truck toll (vrachtwagenheffing): rates, roads and payment](https://rnjtransport.lt/en/blog/dutch-truck-toll/) Since 1 July 2026, the Netherlands charges trucks over 3.5 tonnes per kilometre. This post lists rates, roads, payment and a cost example. 10 min read 3. 19 October 2026 ### [Road freight prices in 2026: causes and steps for shippers](https://rnjtransport.lt/en/blog/road-freight-prices-2026/) Why European road freight prices rose in 2026, from diesel and tolls to the driver shortage, and five steps shippers can take. 8 min read 4. 19 October 2026 ### [Digitoll in Norway: what trucks must send before the border](https://rnjtransport.lt/en/blog/norway-digitoll-for-trucks/) 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. 10 min read 5. 19 October 2026 ### [Winter tyres and snow chains for trucks in Sweden and Norway, winter 2026/27](https://rnjtransport.lt/en/blog/winter-tyres-trucks-sweden-norway/) 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. 9 min read 6. 19 October 2026 ### [ETS2 and the diesel price: dates, cost per litre and freight contracts](https://rnjtransport.lt/en/blog/ets2-carbon-price-diesel/) 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. 9 min read 7. 19 October 2026 ### [Tachographs for vans over 2.5 tonnes since 1 July 2026](https://rnjtransport.lt/en/blog/tachographs-in-vans-over-2-5-tonnes/) 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. 10 min read 8. 19 October 2026 ### [eFTI regulation: electronic freight information from 9 July 2027](https://rnjtransport.lt/en/blog/efti-electronic-freight-documents/) 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. 10 min read 9. 19 October 2026 ### [Via Toll: Lithuania’s road toll per kilometre from 1 January 2027](https://rnjtransport.lt/en/blog/via-toll-lithuania-road-toll/) 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. 10 min read 10. 19 October 2026 ### [Public holidays in Lithuania and Latvia in 2027: a delivery calendar](https://rnjtransport.lt/en/blog/public-holidays-lithuania-latvia/) Lithuania and Latvia each have nine public holidays on weekdays in 2027\. We list both side by side and show how to plan deliveries. 10 min read Guides that explain how something works, such as CMR, euro pallets or loading metres, are in a separate section. [ Guides ](https://rnjtransport.lt/en/guides/) ## Plan your next load Send the route, the date and the load size in the price form. We call you back. You can also call us during working hours. [ +370 698 38573 ](tel:+37069838573) A person in our Klaipėda office answers your call. Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Lithuanian time - [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/37069838573) - [info@rnjtransport.lt](mailto:info@rnjtransport.lt) ### Get a price Send your route and your phone number. We call you back about the price. --- RNJ Transport (UAB "RNJ Transport", company code 305801389), Šilutės pl. 105A, LT-95112 Klaipėda, Lithuania. Phone: +370 698 38573. Email: info@rnjtransport.lt. Company summary for AI assistants: https://rnjtransport.lt/llms.txt. All pages: https://rnjtransport.lt/sitemap.xml.