Industry Guide
Compliance for Transport & Logistics
Transport operators face overlapping carbon pricing, zero-emission vehicle mandates, alternative fuel infrastructure requirements, and strict social legislation governing driver conditions – across road, maritime, and aviation modes.
Key Regulations
AFIR – Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation
Requires member states to deploy minimum charging and refuelling infrastructure for alternative fuels along the TEN-T network by set deadlines – including EV charging pools every 60 km on core corridors, hydrogen refuelling at major nodes, and shore-side electricity supply at major seaports and airports.
→ Learn moreRoad Transport Social Legislation
Harmonises driving time, rest period, and tachograph rules for professional road transport operators across the EU, setting maximum daily and weekly driving hours, mandatory rest periods, and smart tachograph requirements – with enforcement coordinated between member state authorities.
→ Learn moreEU ETS – Emissions Trading System
Aviation operators on intra-EEA routes have been subject to ETS since 2012. Maritime shipping companies above 5,000 GT are included from 2024 with phased surrender obligations. A separate ETS II covering fossil fuel combustion in road transport is expected to apply from 2027, directly affecting haulage fuel costs.
→ Learn moreCO₂ Standards for Vehicles (Euro 7 / 2035 ZEV mandate)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631 (revised) requires all new passenger cars and vans to be zero-emission by 2035, with intermediate CO₂ fleet targets for manufacturers. Euro 7 (Regulation EU 2024/1257) separately sets tightened pollutant emission limits (NOx, particulates) for new cars, vans, trucks, and buses entering the market.
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Sector-specific obligations that are often overlooked
Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods Directive
Incorporates the international ADR (road), RID (rail), and ADN (inland waterway) agreements into EU law, setting classification, packaging, labelling, and transport documentation requirements for dangerous goods shipments – with obligations for carriers, consignors, consignees, and safety advisers.
→ Learn moreRoad Transport Posting of Drivers Directive
Sets specific posting rules for international road haulage, requiring carriers to apply host member state working conditions – including applicable pay rates and allowances – to drivers on cabotage and certain cross-border operations, and to maintain documentation accessible via the IMI system.
→ Learn moreVehicle Type-Approval Framework Regulation
Establishes the EU procedures for type-approval of motor vehicles before market placement, covering safety, environmental performance, and functional requirements. Fleet operators and importers must verify that all vehicles carry valid type-approval documentation before registration.
→ Learn moreMobility Package I – Road Transport Adaptation Regulation
Updates the rules governing access to the road haulage and passenger transport profession and market – including stricter cabotage restrictions, mandatory vehicle return-to-base every eight weeks, and tighter establishment requirements – forming the market access and enforcement pillar of the EU Mobility Package I.
We track 139+ laws relevant to Transport & Logistics – across EU-wide directives and national legislation. Explore the full registry →
How Sustainova Helps
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Ask Vicky anything about Transport & Logistics compliance. Instant, sourced answers – no setup required.
Example questions
What maximum daily driving hours, weekly limits, and mandatory rest periods does EU road transport social legislation impose on our drivers and how is enforcement coordinated?
When does ETS II road transport carbon pricing start, which entities are obligated, and how will it affect our haulage fuel procurement costs?
What AFIR charging infrastructure must be deployed on TEN-T core corridors by 2025 and 2030 and what does this mean for our fleet transition planning?
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Track obligations, assign tasks, maintain audit trail – built for Transport & Logistics specifics.
Example workflows
Maps AFIR, ETS, Road Transport Social Legislation, and CO₂ Standards to your fleet types and transport modes – with penalty exposure
Assigns ETS surrender, tachograph compliance, and infrastructure readiness tasks to operations teams with tracked deadlines
Flags ETS II road transport start dates, CO₂ fleet target milestones, and AFIR deadline changes automatically
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