After a prolonged period of uncertainty, the European road transport market is beginning to show clear signs of recovery. An increasing number of indicators point to rising activity in the short-term freight segment, which has a direct impact on transport companies, freight forwarders, and shippers alike. While these changes
For several months, the Polish road transport sector has been actively discussing a potential relaxation of restrictions related to the overtaking ban for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). Particular interest was focused on the idea of introducing a night-time exemption from the ban, during hours when traffic volumes are significantly
Record-high cost increases for transport operators starting 1 February 2026 Beginning 1 February 2026, transport and logistics companies must prepare for substantial increases in road toll charges. The e-TOLL rates for heavy goods vehicles and buses will rise by an average of 40–42%. This is one of the largest
Financial support for tachograph upgrades available soon In the coming weeks, transport operators will be able to apply for financial support to upgrade tachographs in their vehicles. Starting 1 December, the formal process of collecting all necessary documents for reimbursement of smart tachograph installation costs will begin. The documentation
The topic of lowering social security (ZUS) contributions for professional drivers has been widely discussed in Poland’s transport industry for months. Many transport company owners hoped the government would finally introduce measures to ease the financial pressure on logistics and haulage businesses, which have long struggled with rising labour
In the transport industry, every form of financial support counts – especially when new technical requirements must be implemented. Good news for transport operators: it is now possible to refinance the purchase of new second-generation smart tachographs under the EU’s de minimis public aid program. This means that the
Since the introduction of the Mobility Package, international drivers have been required to pay social security contributions based on the average national wage, which has significantly increased labor costs for carriers. Previously, the system was based on a “base salary plus allowances” model – contributions were calculated on a
In mid-September 2025, Poland’s border crossings with Belarus were shut down by the Polish authorities. The decision was linked to the conclusion of the Zapad-2025 military exercises, yet the border remains closed “until further notice.” This means that all traffic in both directions – entry and exit – has
1. Domestic Freight – Strong Growth Momentum In Q2 2025, we observed a significant revival in the domestic freight sector.The number of freight offers on domestic routes increased by 63% year-on-year, and in April it even doubled compared to the same month last year.This is a clear sign that
The iconic and strategically important Alpine route — the Mont Blanc Tunnel — will be completely closed to traffic from 1 September 2025 at 17:00 until 12 December 2025 at 17:00. The closure has been scheduled to carry out essential ceiling renovation works. What Will Be Renovated and Why?
