GERMANY AND THE NETHERLANDS SIGN AGREEMENT ON GIGALINERS (LONGTRUCKS)

With the signing of a bilateral agreement between Germany and the Netherlands, the cross-border use of gigaliners trucks becomes possible.

Berlin. Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU) and Barbara Visser, Minister for Infrastructure and Water Management in the Netherlands, signed a bilateral agreement on the cross-border traffic of gigaliners trucks between the Netherlands and Germany on Friday, from September 24th.

With the signing of the agreement, Germany opens its borders for gigaliners trucks with a neighbouring country for the first time. There is now a legal basis for gigaliners trucks to cross the border between the Netherlands and Germany. In accordance with EU law, gigaliners trucks can only be used across borders if there is an international agreement on the use of gigaliners between the neighbouring countries.

The extra-long trucks, known as gigaliners in Germany, can measure up to 25 meters (82 feet) in length, compared to a maximum of about 18 meters for regular semi-trucks today. They can weigh no more than 40 tons, are not allowed to transport dangerous materials and must be equipped with a camera to monitor back-end traffic.

with a neighbouring country for the first time. There is now a legal basis for gigaliners trucks to cross the border between the Netherlands and Germany. In accordance with EU law, gigaliners trucks can only be used across borders if there is an international agreement on the use of gigaliners between the neighbouring countries.

Two gigaliners trucks can replace three regular trucks. That means less traffic on the roads, lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions and thus more efficient, climate-friendly freight transport.

The agreement entered into force when it was signed and is limited to three years. According to the Federal Ministry of Transport, an extension can be made in writing for three more years.

(Source: Krone)