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Zero-emission vehicles – operational limits for European freight transport

The transition to more sustainable road freight transport is now a shared goal at European level. However, in recent months, the issue of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) has become central to the debate between EU institutions and industry operators, particularly in relation to the European Commission's 'Greening Corporate Fleets' proposal, which includes mandatory ZEV purchase mandates for corporate fleets.

Leggi di più 10 December 2025

Netherlands 2026: Introduction of the New Distance-Based Truck Toll System

From 2026, a new toll system will come into force in the Netherlands for all commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, replacing the current Eurovignette system.

Leggi di più 5 December 2025

New Service: VAT Refund on Non-EU Goods Cleared Through the Netherlands

T.V.A. International Srl expands its range of services for international trade, now offering full support for recovering C in the Netherlands — particularly in key logistics hubs such as Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and other major European ports.

Leggi di più 29 October 2025

Excise Reform in Italy: Commercial Gas Oil Excluded for Freight Transport

Legislative Decree No. 43, which introduces a significant revision of the fuel excise system, was published in the Official Gazette No. 79 of 4 April 2025. The long-awaited measure marks the start of a process of rebalancing excise duties, which will gradually develop over the next five years.

Leggi di più 10 April 2025

New Modalities for Refund Claims of Excise Duties on Petroleum Products in France from 2025

Important changes regarding the processing of excise tax claims

Leggi di più 18 March 2025

Obligations for security declarations on entry into the UK from 31 January 2025

As of 31 January 2025, all imports from the European Union (EU) to Great Britain (GB) will have to be accompanied by a Safety & Security (S&S) declaration. This measure marks the end of the temporary derogation that had exempted imports from the EU from this requirement since the UK's exit from the EU.

Leggi di più 28 January 2025

Refundable excise duty rate increase in Croatia

The rate of refundable excise duty in Croatia has increased to 0.0761 Eur/l from August 1, 2024. This rate remains unchanged until further notice from the Croatian authorities.

Leggi di più 11 December 2024

International transport and the obligation to update tachographs: delays generate concern, emblematic case of Romania

Starting this year, companies engaged in international transport of goods and people are required to comply with new tachograph regulations, which introduce the requirement to install second-generation smart tachographs for vehicles operating in countries other than the country of registration. This process, known as a “retrofit,” requires companies to retrofit vehicles to meet the deadlines.

Leggi di più 12 November 2024

Eurovignette System: New for 2025

As of Jan. 1, 2025, the countries that still adopt the “Eurovignette” system for paying road tolls, namely the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Sweden, will apply a 1.9 percent increase on tariffs for motor vehicles and vehicle complexes over 12 tons.

Leggi di più 11 November 2024

New VAT Refund Enablement for Foreign Companies based in Lithuania

VAT refund for foreign companies based in Lithuania

Leggi di più 11 November 2024