In a letter to EU Member States, IRU has urged swift agreement on the Council’s general approach to the revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive.
The European Commission’s proposal to revise EU rules on heavy-duty vehicle weights and dimensions is a pragmatic tool to achieve immediate decarbonisation results. However, delays in Council discussions are holding back progress on a file central to Europe’s climate, competitiveness and connectivity goals.
IRU EU Advocacy Director Raluca Marian said, “This revision is not just about road transport. It is about making all mobility and logistics chains more efficient and greener across the EU. Member State concerns on infrastructure can be addressed with a phased approach.” (....)