On Thursday 19 August, the European Commission presented a roadmap detailing several options for the eventual revision of the Combined Transport Directive, which is intended to encourage a shift from road freight to lower-emission transport modes.
This initiative is part of the ‘Fit for 55’ legislative package presented in mid-July, which should lead to a 55% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the EU by 2030 (see EUROPE 12762/1).
Several scenarios for further work are under consideration. In addition to maintaining the Directive as it stands, the European Commission considers it possible to extend support for combined transport operations to all of the intermodal and multimodal operations that “reduce certain negative externalities” inherent in road transport, such as GHG emissions, pollution, congestion, or accidents.
The European Commission is considering two other options. The first of these would require Member States to take these measures on the basis of a regular analysis of the transport system.
The last option includes the content of the first two options and adds the idea of more aid for transhipment costs, as well as operational aid per loading unit in intermodal transport provided to shippers and operators in the logistics sector.
A consultation on the subject is planned for the third quarter of 2021.
See the initiative online: https://bit.ly/3goTtwO (Original version in French by Thomas Mangin)