The Paris attacks also affect the transit of goods from and through France. The French tightened strict border controls. Mainly road transport is experiencing problems.
Controls at the border mainly focus on identity papers. In doing so, most trucks that are sealed are not opened. The additional border controls are causing long traffic jams for both trucks and passenger transport.
France important transit country
France is an important transit country and tightened controls are disrupting logistics and causing delays. Dutch road hauliers carry out around 5,000 trips a day involving the French. Waiting time at the French border can reach almost three hours as all vehicles wishing to cross the border are inspected.
Most inconvenience road traffic
Because it is less attractive to transport goods within Europe by plane, the impact on air freight is limited. In addition, rail traffic to France is also not the most popular form of transport, this is more the case with goods to and from Germany.
Understanding the situation
EVO, an advocate for trade and manufacturing companies, understands the situation and the tightened border controls. The organisation understands that transport is now delayed, but does not immediately advise companies to adjust routes. "That depends on the duration of the delays; EVO is keeping a close eye on that," the organisation reports on its own website. Good communication about the possible delays is essential in this regard.
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