Combined transport: support framework for intermodal transport of goods; calculation of external costs savings and generation of aggregated data
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Last active 05 Dec 2024
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This proposal encourages freight to shift from road-only transport to intermodal transport using rail or waterborne legs, where this reduces external costs.
Who it affects
It affects freight shippers, logistics operators, road hauliers, rail and waterborne freight operators, intermodal terminal operators, and businesses moving goods within or through the EU.
Core of the proposal
- Defines supported combined transport by requiring at least 40% lower external costs than the road-only alternative.
- Requires proof through eFTI platforms, including external-cost calculations and aggregated data for Commission reporting.
- Requires Member States to adopt national policy frameworks aiming to cut combined-transport costs by at least 10%.
- Exempts road legs of combined transport from heavy-goods weekend, night and holiday driving bans.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- The directive enters into force on the twentieth day following publication in the Official Journal.
- Transitional law
- Member States must transpose within 24 months and apply the provisions from 30 months after entry into force.
Articles changed · 19 across 2 laws
- Council Directive 92/106/EEC (31992L0106)
- art. Title: replaces the title to reflect intermodal transport support framework
- art. 1: deletes Article 1
- art. 1a: inserts new Article 1a on scope
- art. 1b: inserts new Article 1b with definitions
- art. 1c: inserts new Article 1c on combined transport conditions and support measures
- art. 2: replaces Article 2 on quota and authorisation systems
- art. 3: replaces Article 3 on eFTI-based proof of compliance and data
- art. 3a: inserts new Article 3a on national policy frameworks
- art. 5: replaces Article 5 on Commission reporting and evaluation
- art. 6(1): replaces paragraph 1 on tax reductions or reimbursements
- art. 6(2): replaces paragraph 2 on tax exemptions for road legs
- art. 7: deletes Article 7
- art. 9: replaces Article 9 on trailers, tractors and Regulation 1072/2009 conditions
- art. 9a: inserts exemption from weekend, night and holiday driving bans
- art. 9b: inserts terminal transparency and service-level provisions
- art. 9c: inserts delegated powers provision
- art. 9d: inserts committee procedure provision
- art. Annex: adds a new Annex with indicative support measures
- Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 (32020R1056)
- art. 9(1): inserts points (l) and (m) on calculation and aggregated data functionality
Latest update
09 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
Commission proposal → 1st reading – European Parliament
Commission proposal → 1st reading – European Parliament
Documents
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