2021/0400(COD) · Commission Proposal
28 submissions from 28 organizations told the European Commission what they think about this file. Here is what each of them said, in their own words.
The Commission lists 31 submissions on this file. Shown here: the 28 from organizations. Not shown, by design: submissions from private individuals, which we never publish, and anything filed since our last weekly refresh.
27 submissions from industry — companies and their trade associations — against 1 from civil society: NGOs, consumer organizations, environmental groups and trade unions. That is 27 industry submissions for every one from civil society.
Groupings use the respondent type each organization selected when filing. Counting submissions, not organizations — a body that filed twice is counted twice.
What the room declares
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 2 Sept 2026). The cost figure sums band floors, so the true total is higher.
The file, right now
The consultation closed on 2 Feb 2022 — it ran from 8 Dec 2021.
How it got here
Showing 25 of 28 submissions.
· · filed 2 Feb 2022 · source
ASECAP, European Association of toll motorways, tunnels and bridges operators and their members toll road infrastructure Companies welcome the initiative of codification of the provisions on maximum weight and dimensions in traffic but would like to make some observations and comments.
Although this consultation is of “codification”, the need for efficient and competitive transport to support the economic development of sectors such as cement leads the Cement Manufacturers Grouping (OFICEMEN) to consider taking appropriate steps to increase the MMA to 44 tonnes in point 2.2.2 (a), (b) and (c) of this Directive.
Filed in Spanish · English published by the European Commission
FEGRA, the Belgian federation of cereal traders and agrosupply, would like to react on this public consultation. In the year 2022, many EU member states allow national bulk transport of 44 tonnes (in certain countries up to 50 tonnes).
FEDIOL, which represents the EU vegetable oil and proteinmeal industry, welcomes the possibility to provide input on the Commission consultation on Directive 96/53/EC. While we understand that this consultation deals with the codification of this directive, we would like to highlight an issue regarding cross-border transport.
· · filed 2 Feb 2022 · source
PFP, the association for the European primary food processing industry, would like to take the opportunity of this consultation to comment on Directive 96/53/EC. While we understand that this consultation deals with the codification of this directive, we would like to highlight an issue regarding cross-border transport.
· · filed 2 Feb 2022 · source
Starch Europe, The European Starch Industry Association, would like to take the opportunity of this consultation to comment on Directive 96/53/EC. While we understand that this consultation deals with the codification of this directive, we would like to highlight an issue regarding cross-border transport.
· · filed 2 Feb 2022 · source
CEFS, representing EU sugar manufacturers, would like to take the opportunity of this consultation to comment on Directive 96/53/EC. While we understand that this consultation deals with the codification of this directive, we would like to highlight an issue regarding cross-border transport.
VGMS opinion on the Commission proposal for a Directive laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Union the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic VGMS welcomes the Commission’s codification of Directive 96/53/EC laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised…
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
Unesid, representing the steel and first steel processing industry, supports the increase in the maximum mass of lorries to 44 tonnes and the free transit between Member States of vehicles of this tonnage. Each journey by which the load carried is increased from the current approximately 18 t in different MSs to 22 t results in a reduction of CO2 and other pollutants (NOx, SO2, PM2,5...) of 18 % per voyage.
Filed in Spanish · English published by the European Commission
Two of the crucial aspects of the European Union’s structure are: — the unity of the market — the emission reduction targets set out in the Green Deal It therefore seems inconsistent for the current Community legislation to provide for limits on the maximum authorised weights of certain different vehicles in the different Member States of the European Union.
Filed in Spanish · English published by the European Commission
· · filed 1 Feb 2022 · source
The Spanish Federation of Food and Drinks Industries (FIAB) requests that the maximum authorised weights in point 2.2.2 (a), (b) and (c) be 44 tonnes instead of the current 40 tonnes, based on the following arguments: 1.40 t is a very low figure and represents a problem in the context of the emission reduction targets pursued by the European Green Deal and the Target 55 % legislative package (Fit for 55) 2.The most…
Filed in Spanish · English published by the European Commission
The ASFA and its members are of the opinion that this proposal for a directive should be limited to a codification exercise and does not make any changes to the provisions on PTRA and the dimensions of heavy goods vehicles. An increase in the PTRA would have a direct and significant impact on the infrastructure of the motorway network, reducing the safety margins taken into account when designing the works.
Filed in French · English published by the European Commission
COCERAL, the European association representing the trade in cereals, oilseeds, rice, feedstuffs, olive oil, oils and fats and agrosupply would like to take the opportunity of this consultation to comment on the Directive 96/53/EC laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Union the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in…
The harmonisation of 44 to. of MMA (type of vehicle PESADO 2 axles + 3 tridem) from the current 13 countries that authorise it to any EU border is very obvious. If this MMA is authorised on both sides, the same reasons for saving fuel, reducing Geis, congestion, negative externalities of road freight transport, competitiveness of transport costs, etc.
Filed in Spanish · English published by the European Commission
At present, freight transport between two EU Member States is limited to a Maximum Authorised Mass (MTM) of 40 tonnes. In order to improve the environment, climate and economic efficiency, it would be better to align the Maximum Authorised Mass with the tonnages in force in the Member States, namely 44 tonnes. In this way, just over 10 % more goods can be transported on the same journey.
Filed in Dutch · English published by the European Commission
· · filed 31 Jan 2022 · source
Directive 96/53/EC as revised by Directive EU 2015/719 imposes a maximum weight for national and international road transport. By Decree No 2012-1359 of 4 December 2012, France authorised the carriage of goods by road at 44 tonnes within its borders, accompanied by technical regulations in order to limit greenhouse gas emissions, preserve road infrastructure and safety.
Filed in French · English published by the European Commission
Having consulted the legislative text (COM 2021 769 final + Annex) on the proposal for a Directive on the maximum dimensions and weights of certain vehicles in national and international traffic within the EU, in response to the new proposal to amend Directive 96/53, CONFEBUS has the following comments: 1.In various sections of the proposal for a directive, reference is made to Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012, but we…
Filed in Spanish · English published by the European Commission
The German Association of the Automotive Industry welcomes the proposal to codify the Masses and Dimensions Directive in order to create clarity and transparency. In its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy (SSMS) published on 9 Dec 2020, the Commission indicated to start preparatory work for a possible legislative proposal for the revision of the Weights & Dimensions Directive.
· · filed 26 Jan 2022 · source
In the context of the current revision of the EU Directive, the Steine-Keramik Trade Association and the Mineral Resources Forum suggest a general increase in the maximum permissible weights by 10 % of the vehicles referred to in point 2 of Annex 1.
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
The Weights & Dimensions Directive regulates trucks and coaches to protect motorists from heavy accidents; roads, bridges and tunnels from excessive wear and road operators from undue competition. Hence the enforcement of the Weights & Dimensions Directive 95/53/EC is key to making EU transport policy happen and keeping Europe’s roads safe and competition fair.
The Weights & Dimensions Directive regulates trucks and coaches to protect motorists from heavy accidents; roads, bridges and tunnels from excessive wear and road operators from undue competition. Hence the enforcement of the Weights & Dimensions Directive 95/53/EC is key to making EU transport policy happen and keeping Europe’s roads safe and competition fair.
The amendments to Weights & Dimensions Directive 96/53/EC made through 2015/719 ‘amending Council Directive 96/53/EC laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic‘ and the according Commission Implementing Decision 2019/1213 ‘laying down detailed provisions…
Contribution of the Federation of Agricultural Negoce Bulk transport is authorised in France and Benelux at 44 T. Benelux does not have a derogation for the cross-border crossing of 44 T within its territory. In addition, cross-border passage is allowed at 44 T for assemblies used for intermodal maritime container transport operations.
Filed in French · English published by the European Commission
1.In various paragraphs of the proposal for a directive, reference is made to Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012, but we should bear in mind that that regulation will be repealed by Regulation (EU) 2021/535 (as from 06/07/2022) and replaced by the specifications set out in Annex XIII to Regulation (EU) 2021/535. 2.In section 2/2.3.1.
Filed in Spanish · English published by the European Commission
· · filed 5 Jan 2022 · source
It must be possible to maintain the cross-border movement of lorries at 44 tonnes within the EU. It is inconceivable that some countries allow the movement of such lorries on their internal roads, but limit or prohibit the crossing of borders. This is therefore a well-known inconsistency which constitutes an obstacle to free competition/movement within the EU.
Filed in French · English published by the European Commission
The European Commission has noted the “difficulties that certain provisions (of Directive 96/53/EC, ndlr) may pose to the proper functioning of the Single Market” (sic). The Belgian carrier sector is precisely affected by the limitation to 40 tonnes laid down in the Directive (as recently reinterpreted by the French authorities to limit cross-border passage to 40 tonnes, even though it authorises transport to 44…
Filed in French · English published by the European Commission
· · filed 17 Dec 2021 · source
It is essential that the maximum authorised mass is set at 44 tonnes and that cross-border passage is also allowed without an application for an additional authorisation of 44 tonnes. The fact that some countries allow the 44 tonnes but limit the crossing of a border is a total incongruity that runs counter to healthy competition and optimal economic and environmental performance.
Filed in French · English published by the European Commission
In the context of dimensions and weights, the highest possible consistency should be sought. In the current situation, Member States may choose to increase the maximum weight above the 40 tonnes laid down in the Directive for a combination of 5 axles. One option that has been used by several Member States.
Filed in Dutch · English published by the European Commission
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