EU STANDS WITH UKRAINE – TRANSPORT MEASURES
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU stands in solidarity with Ukraine. The European Commission has opened a webpage collecting information on transport measures for both the people fleeing from Ukraine and an overview of measures designed to help Member States, transport operators and workers continue transport operations and support the transport of refugees and humanitarian aid.
Commissioner Valean for Transport referred in a speech to the European Parliament earlier this week to the actions of the transport sector. There are too many operators to list here, but we have seen bus, train and ferry companies across Europe – and even one airline – offering free travel to those in need. National road haulier associations are also coordinating offers of transport for refugees. These shows of solidarity make me extremely proud, both as a European, and as Commissioner for Transport.’
CLECAT provides its members with weekly news updates on the impact of the war on freight transport.