<span style="font-weight: 400;">Dutch haulier association Transport en Logistiek Nederland (TLN) says it objects to the explanation of the European Commission (EC) about the return obligation of the vehicle. The EC is of the opinion that semi-trailers and trailers also fall under this provision. TLN disputes this and is also of the opinion that this measure does not contribute at all to the goals of the new European transport rules.</span>

Dutch hauliers appeal to the European Commission over obligation to return semi-trailers

ROM InWest, the regional development agency in North Holland, The Netherlands, led an investment round of € 2.7 million in the digital freight network <a href="https://quicargo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Quicargo</a>. It is the first investment in a company in North Holland for the agency founded in October 2021.

Dutch state agency invests in digital freight network Quicargo

Dutch road hauliers can apply for a state subsidy when buying a new green truck, the government announced on Monday. The amount of support depends on the size of the company; smaller companies can be reimbursed up to 60% of the additional costs compared to a diesel truck, while larger businesses can apply for a 40% subsidy.

Netherlands introduces subsidies for electric and hydrogen trucks

Surging fuel prices have resulted in an increasing number of fuel thefts throughout Europe, show statistics from Germany, the Netherlands and France. What can hauliers do to avoid being robbed? Here we list some of the most frequently used tactics by road transport companies.

With fuel theft on the rise, hauliers are taking action to avoid falling victim

The Dutch House of Representatives approved the introduction of an extra truck tax from 2026 last week. Goods vehicles over 3.5 tons will have to pay the fee of Evofenedex based on the driven miles and the vehicle's emissions classification.

Goods vehicles over 3.5 tons to pay extra truck tax in the Netherlands

The Federation of Dutch Trade Unions (Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging, FNV) wants all employees to receive a kilometre allowance of at least  €0.19.  According to the union, people who earn little are currently the victims of the rising fuel prices, because they often receive a lower or no kilometre allowance at all.

Dutch union seeks higher kilometre allowance for all employees

Trucksters, a Spanish logistics startup, announced on Friday it is entering into the Central European market by opening a subsidiary in Poland. What's more, the company is planning to open offices in Italy and the Netherlands this year.

Trucksters opens its largest subsidiary in Poland; Italy and Netherlands to come

TLN, the Netherlands haulage association, has called for more roadside checks because otherwise “the chance of foreign vehicles being caught remains low". The organisation wants to see a specific plan for enforcing rules on foreign vehicles.

Dutch hauliers say more roadside checks needed to enforce Mobility Package

The Belgian Competition Authority has approved the merger between the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge. The authority came to the position that the merger won't cause any market distortions.  The Port of Antwerp-Bruges will thus become the largest port for the transhipment of vehicles in Europe.

Merger of Antwerp and Zeebrugge ports create largest vehicle transhipment port in Europe

The Dutch government is preparing a subsidy scheme for hauliers to purchase zero-emission HGVs between 2022 and 2024. The Ministry of Infrastructure is allocating 43 million euros for the electrification of Dutch lorry fleets.