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EU Council Adopts Framework for Electronic Freight Transport Information

The European Union Council adopted new rules to create a “uniform legal framework” for “electronic freight transportation information for all modes of transport,” according to an April 7 press release. The changes require “all relevant public authorities” to accept electronic…

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information whenever a company wants to provide “proof of compliance with legislative requirements.” The change will bring “significant cost savings” to industry and make the freight transportation sector “more efficient and sustainable,” the council said. The rules must still be adopted by the European Parliament before being published in the EU Journal, and will take effect 20 days after publication.