The German Federal Office for the Transport of Goods (Bundesamt für Güterverkehr), or BAG, which is well known to most HGV drivers, is getting a new name. From January 1, 2023, it will be called the Federal Office of Logistics and Mobility (Bundesamt für Logistik und Mobilität), i.e. BALM, to “reflect the full range of tasks".

German HGV-controlling authority BAG to be renamed as BALM from January

The German authorities have presented the results of their intensified 2021 road freight controls. Last year, the BAG and BGL joined forces, conducting out three times more roadside checks than the year before. The resulting fines total was €3.6m, which was €1.4m more than in 2020. In addition, checks on German road freight companies resulted in fines of €1.8m.

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