Towards paperless freight transport system in the EU

The European Union is implementing the Electronic Freight Transport Information (eFTI) Regulation to digitalize freight transport across all modes, aiming for a fully paperless system by July 2027. This initiative is projected to yield significant benefits, including reduced administrative burdens, enhanced data security, improved logistical efficiency, and substantial cost savings for the transport and logistics sector, while also contributing to sustainability goals. Key challenges for successful implementation include IT system development, ensuring cybersecurity, and securing widespread adoption, particularly among SMEs, necessitating strong collaboration between stakeholders and proper resourcing

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