September 26, 2023 - Glass for Europe

Revision Weights & Dimensions Directive: Glass for Europe calls for high sustainability ambitions and long-term harmonization

European flat glass manufacturers organize thousands of transports every year to deliver products to their customers, utilizing tailored-made specific trucks to optimize efficiency and minimize transport-related emissions. Yet, optimization efforts are hampered by transport rules not fully harmonized across the EU and notably some Member States not allowing trucks beyond 40 tonnes. On July 11,

Revision of the Weights & Dimensions Directive

September 2023 Revision of the Weights & Dimensions Directive A well-oriented first step that can be improved to increase sustainability and logistic efficiency Glass for Europe welcomes the European Commission’s (EC) proposal for a revision of Directive 96/53/EC (COM(2023) 445/2) but considers that additional improvements are needed to increase logistic efficiency and reduce transport’s CO2