Fuel Crisis and Norway’s Supply Chain Can Europe Maintain Stable Food Supply? Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have caused a sharp increase in global oil prices, which is already affecting the road transport sector. For Norway, where a large part of food supply depends on...
New SENT Obligations in Poland from 17 March 2026 What Norwegian Exporters and Polish Importers of Clothing & Footwear Must Know From 17 March 2026, Poland is expanding its transport monitoring system (SENT) to include clothing, used clothing, and footwear. For Norwegian exporters shipping goods to Poland, or...
Norway Introduces Higher Maximum Gross Vehicle Weights from February 2026 From 1 February 2026, Norway will allow higher maximum gross vehicle weights for selected truck and trailer combinations. The permitted weight increase depends on drivetrain type (fossil, biogas, or zero-emission) and the number of axles. The main objective...
Tolletaten’s New “Motverdier av 1 euro” Rates for 2026 What do they mean for NCTS Transit and Transit Guarantees If you ship goods from Poland or Lithuania to Norway (or the other way around), many road transports run via Sweden. In these cases, the common transit procedure...
Key Customs and Transport Law Changes Coming in 2026 The year 2026 will bring important changes to transport and customs rules across Europe, including Norway. These changes will affect companies operating in Norway or trading with the EU. They are part of wider trends such as...
CBAM in 2026 in the EU vs 2027 in Norway The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is fundamentally reshaping trade rules in the EEA. Norway, as an EEA member and participant in the EU ETS, is in a unique position. At the same time, the safeguard...
HMS Cards Become Mandatory in the Van Transport Sector from 1 January 2026 A major regulatory change is coming to Norway’s van transport industry. Starting 1 January 2026, all individuals who transport goods on behalf of others using a van will be required to carry a...
DIGITOLL UPDATE: New implementation deadlines set for 2026 Digitoll Implementation Has Been Postponed During Tolldagen on 19 November, the Norwegian Customs Authority (Tolletaten) announced another delay in the mandatory implementation of Digitoll. The purpose of Digitoll is to make cross-border goods flow more efficient and ensure that all...
ROADPOL "Truck & Bus" Safety Campaign (17–23 November) From 17 to 23 November 2025, the European Roads Policing Network (ROADPOL) will carry out its next large-scale traffic safety campaign called “Truck & Bus.”This international operation will take place across European Union countries, as well as in...
From November 2025 Norway, Moldova and Montenegro under the Common Transit and SAD Conventions The European Commission has confirmed that Moldova and Montenegro will officially join the Convention on a Common Transit Procedure (CTC) and the Convention on the Simplification of Formalities in Trade in Goods (SAD...
Winter Tires in Sweden and Norway What Changes in the 2025/2026 Season Although the two Scandinavian countries share a similar climate, their rules differ, and are very important for international hauliers operating across the region during a winter. Starting in November 2025, new winter tire regulations will come...
New Obligations for Importers of Plants and Plant Products from October 1, 2025 From October 1, 2025, new rules for the import of plants and plant products will enter into force in Norway. Importers will be required to submit a pre-notification to the Norwegian Food Safety...
EUR.1 Certificates How to Save on Customs Duties When Trading with Norway When moving goods between Norway and the European Union the EUR.1 movement certificate is an important tool for lowering customs duties and improving cost efficiency. This document can mean the difference between paying full customs...
New EU Tariffs on Norwegian Ferro-Alloys used in steel production starts August 19. What Exporters and Logistisc Companies Need to Know On July 25, 2025, the European Union officially introduced safeguard tariffs on Norwegian ferro-alloys, specialized materials used in steel production. This move signals a serious shift...
Digitoll 2026 - How to prepare for the new customs requirements Starting February 1st, 2026, the obligation to notify and report customs information at the border will become fully digital. VIABALTIC NORGE is already using the Digitoll system for some operations to prepare both our team and our...
Lithuania Expands Its Toll Road Network Starting July 2025, an Additional 1,151 km of Toll Road Sections Until now, road tolls in Lithuania applied to 19 national highways marked A1–A18 and A20 (a total of around 1,700 km) and covered only commercial vehicles. From July 1, 2025, this...
Starting June 1, 2025, changes to the minimum wage for van drivers in Norway and new obligations related to purchasing such transport services From 1 June 2025, van drivers in Norway will get a guaranteed minimum wage. This change also gives more responsibility to companies that...
Type A and Type E of Customs Warehouses – What’s the difference and when should you use them? When importing goods from outside Norway, there is often a need to store them temporarily before the customs clearance process is completed and they are released for free...
Digitoll : New Border Crossing System at Svinesund and Ørje The Norwegian Customs Authority (Tolletaten) has upgraded the border crossing system at the Svinesund and Ørje checkpoints, by replacement of traditional traffic lights with new digital signal boards integrated with cameras.Two Signal BoardsThe first board is...
New undersea tunne between Scandinavia and Germany A massive infrastructure project is taking shape in the Baltic Sea, connecting Denmark and Germany. The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, when completed in 2029, will be the world’s longest road and rail immersed tunnel, spanning 18 kilometers beneath one of the busiest...
The US - EU Tariffs War and its consequences for Norway Last Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of 25% tariffs on goods from the European Union. In response, the EU is expected to take countermeasures. However, these actions could have a huge impact on...
On 25 March 2025, Sweden will implement a new road toll system based on CO₂ emissions. The revised system will apply to heavy goods vehicles, with fees determined by both Euro class and CO₂ efficiency. Vehicles will be divided into five CO₂ classes, where lower-emission trucks will...
Planned Road Inspection Dates in European Union Countries for 2025 ROADPOL "Truck & Bus" operation The European Road Policing Network ROADPOL has scheduled three major "Truck & Bus" inspection operations for 2025. These operations will take place on the same dates across dozens of European countries, including...
Romania and Bulgaria in the Schengen Area What impact will this have on Norway? On January 1, 2025, border controls at land borders with Bulgaria and Romania were lifted. Both countries have been striving for full Schengen membership since joining the European Union in 2007.Upon joining the...
Vegvesen Trafikk App Now Available in English The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens Vegvesen) has updated its "Vegvesen Trafikk" app, making it available in English. This is excellent news for international drivers, working in the transport sector for both Norwegian and international companies. It allows them now...
FROM 1 JANUARY 2025 MODIFICATION OF TOLL SYSTEM IN DENMARK From 1 January 2025, the current mandatory euro vignette will no longer apply in Denmark. It will be replaced by a kilometre-based motorway toll for trucks, which will depend on the vehicle's CO2 emissions. This is intended to...
Revised Implementation Plan for Digitoll REVISED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR DIGITOLL - TRANSITION PERIOD EXTENDED TO 2026 The Norwegian Customs Authority (Tolletaten) has announced an extension of the transition period for implementing Digitoll until 2026. This decision follows extensive consultations and dialogue with stakeholders, including the Confederation of...
Overview of Current Border Controls in the Schengen Area The Schengen Border Code allows member states temporarily reintroduce border control at the internal borders in the event of a serious threat to public policy or internal security. In exceptional circumstances, where the overall functioning of the Schengen...
From January 1 New Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods “ADR 2025” in the EU and Norway Updated regulations for dangerous goods will come into effect on January 1, 2025. Among other things, new UN numbers for dangerous goods and new regulations for the transport...
Change in Norwegian national freight and coach transport licenses. After January 1, 2025 anyone operating licensed freight or coach transport must have a new community license. If companies providing such services on Norwegian roads do not have valid new permits from the start of the new year,...
What is Polish SENT system and how to fulfill new law requirements What is the Polish SENT system Recently, we wrote on our blog about the new law regarding the SENT system in Poland, which will also apply to foreign carriers, including Norwegian carriers. Today, we would like...
SENT - New obligations for foreign road carriers in Poland New registration obligations in the Polish SENT monitoring system for foreign carriers transporting goods across the Polish border to non-EU countries.The new law regarding SENT in Poland introduces a requirement for foreign carriers, performing international...
Prepare for winter in Norway Prepare for winter in Norway, keeping in mind that it is the responsibility of the heavy vehicle driver to ensure the vehicle has proper traction on the road surface. Norway is slowly preparing for winter. Along roads, streets, and sidewalks, you can...
The EU Court of Justice has ruled on the Mobility Package. Last week, the Court of Justice of the European Union, issued a ruling on the Mobility Package. One of the key provisions, regarding mandatory returns of the vehicles every 8 weeks to the country of...
EUDR and CBAM and its impact on Norwegian exporters to the European Union In response to growing challenges related to climate change, the European Union has introduced two key regulations: the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Both aim to enhance...
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Toll for trucks in Denmark From 1 January 2025, trucks of 12 tons and above must pay road toll depending on how far they drive and how much CO2 they emit. So far, driving in Denmark has been relatively inexpensive due to the use of the so-called...
Differences between Freight forwarders’s liability insurance and transport insurance Many cargo owners believe they do not need transport insurance, but for most, this assumption is incorrect. In many cases, freight forwarders and carriers may not be liable for damage or loss to your goods. Freight forwarders and...
Exporting used cars from Norway Key considerations and documentation requirements The weak Norwegian krone and the reimbursement of one-off taxes on vehicles first registered in Norway on or after 26 June 2014 have made exporting used cars to Europe more profitable than selling them in Norway. Consequently,...
New truck CO₂ tolls in Denmark and Sweden starting January 2025 Green transition in EU New truck CO₂ tolls in Denmark and Sweden starting January 2025 EU countries have started implementing new truck CO₂ tolls, which are expected to have a significant impact on freight costs, likely causing...
Forecast for increased transport needs in Norway over the next three years Norwegian logistics and transport companies are looking ahead to a promising future. A recent survey reveals that a significant majority of goods owners forecast an increased demand for transport in the upcoming three years....
The obligation of customs declaration storage, and the duties of the goods owner. A customs declaration is of crucial importance in international trade and contains detailed information about goods crossing national borders, including description, value, country of origin, and other essential information. A correctly completed customs...
Sweden and Norway lift the overtaking ban for heavy vehicles on the E6 over Svinesund. Swedish authorities have decided to lift the ban of overtaking for heavy vehicles over 3,5 tonnes on the E6 at Svinesund cross border. The new regulation will come into force on August 26,...
Good to know about importing to Norway and smooth customs clearance What is good to have ready in advance? For smoother and faster customs clearance, we encourage customers to have detailed information about their items. Please pay attention to filling in detailed information about goods, whether using a...
The E6 in Stenungsund is now open again. The wait is over and today, July 5, E6 in Stenungsund has reopened, nine months after being destroyed by a landslide. During the reconstruction, the section between Stora Högamotet and Lyckornamotet was closed, and traffic was diverted to E45...
Truck Traffic on Roads Towards Oslo - new dedicated lines only for trucks and buses The Norwegian Public Roads Administration is now facilitating truck traffic on the E6 towards Oslo from both the north and the south. The collective lanes on the E6 sections Hvam - Tangerud in...
New tolls for trucks in Europe from 2024 The year 2024 will bring changes to toll systems and increases in toll rates in many EU countries. By March 2024, all EU member states must transpose the Eurovignette Directive (2022/362) into national law , which provides for a...
Viabaltic Customs agency as guarantor of customs and tax liability Export or import of goods is associated with customs duty. There are many formalities arising from both Norwegian and international law. Viabaltic Norge Customs Agency acts as an intermediary between the Customs Office, Tax Office and the...
From 1st December 2023, toll for German federal roads dramatically increased by over 86 percent. From the beginning of 2023 , carriers using German federal roads and highways pay a special toll . From December 1 2023, for Euro 6 class trucks, this fee increased by over...
Digitoll - guide for drivers how to cross the border In the original version, Digitoll and the discontinuation of direct transport were to be implemented from January 2023. But in light of the requests by Norwegian businesses, system providers, and industry organizations, authorities decided to postpone mandatory...
Understanding the VOEC scheme and its changes effective from January 2024 Private individuals in Norway who purchase low value goods, or services provided remotely from abroad ( electronic services, but also all remotely provided services – for example, legal and consulting services) must pay VAT. In such...
Drivers planning to travel in the Oslo region should be aware that several national routes have winter speed limits. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has applied ecological speed limits of 60 km/h on selected sections, as a measure to ensure better air quality and also to...
Chain and winter tire requirements for heavy vehicles in Norway From November 1st until the first Sunday after the 2nd Easter day, all vehicles with a permissible total weight over 3500 kg are required to carry chains.This is always applicable if you are driving on roads...
As of 1st January 2024, Norway will have a new county division consisting of 15 counties. This will result in changes to the county codes in TVINN From 01.01.2024, several counties will be divided, and we will have 15 counties in Norway. Norwegian Parliament decided to divide...
Norwegian Government with clarification on Russian steel. On Tuesday, 17th of October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made an important clarification to the prohibition against the purchase and import of iron and steel products in the sanctions against Russia. The regulation has been changed to clarify that...
Expanded sanctions on inputs from steel and iron from Russia which came into force from 30 september 2023 In accordance with Art. 3g par. 1 point d) of Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 and § 17e. Chapter 4 Norwegian regulation concerning restrictive measures in relation to Russia's...
Sweden and Norway to waive fines for lack of 2.0 Smart tachographs The governments of Norway and Sweden have decided that penalties will not be imposed for the use of old tachographs due to the unavailability of the new version. As of August 21, 2023, in accordance...
Temporary exemptions from driving and rest time for goods and passenger transport in Norway. The extreme weather leads to detours and delays for goods and passenger transport on the road. Therefore The Norwegian Roads Administration introduced certain exceptions to the rules on driving and rest time. The exceptions...
NHO's member survey reveals weakening market conditions and pessimistic future outlook. NHO's ( The Norwegian Confederation of Business and Industry ) latest member survey, conducted in July, indicates a slightly weaker market situation among member companies compared to June. Moreover, a significant majority anticipates a worsening...
Norwegian railways overloaded: Bane Nor refuses to increase train traffic, impacting multimodal transport of goods. Norway's railway system is facing a critical challenge with overloaded train capacity, leading to overcrowded railways and frequent delays, raising significant concerns. As a consequence, Bane Nor has been forced to reject...
EU Mobility Package: Mandatory Smart Tachographs 2.0 in Newly Registered Heavy Goods Vehicles from August 21, 2023 According to the regulations of the Mobility Package, the new version of tachographs, known as Smart Tachograph 2 (SMT2), must be installed in all newly registered heavy goods vehicles...
EU's ETS 2024 will increase transport costs Changes to the EU's ETS 2024 Emissions Trading Scheme will affect maritime transport and increase overhead costs for ferry operators, which will result in higher freight costs. The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has been reformed to include maritime...
The difference in the responsibility of a freight forwarder when acting as an intermediary or as a carrier. Freight forwarding involves much more than just transportation. The services provided by a freight forwarder to the client cover everything from traditional transportation services to intermediation services in...
From June 15th 2023, an increase in the minimum wage in freight transport Employees who transport goods by road with vehicles with a total weight of more than 3.5 tonnes must have at least a salary of NOK 207.00 per hour (until 15 June applicable rate was...
GRAND OPENING OF VIABALTIC NORGE’S NEW BUILDING Viabaltic Norge is thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new building, featuring a great warehouse and modern offices. Our expanded facility enables us exciting opportunities for growth and allows us to provide better solutions and more comprehensive services...
DECISIVE CRITERIA FOR SELECTING TRANSPORT COMPANY IN NORWAY Reliability and price rank first among decisive criteria for selecting a transport company. The editorial teams of Logistikk Inside and Moderne Transport conducted the research, identifying the criteria that goods owners consider most important, when choosing a transport company....
Transport and logistics events in Poland and norway May of this year is filled with exciting events for the transport and logistics industry. At the beginning of May (9-12), the world's largest trade fair for freight transport, logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management, called "Transport Logistic,"...
End of support for the purchase of biogas and electric vehicles. Enova, a Norwegian state-owned company responsible for promoting renewable energy, has announced that as of 1’st June 2023 it will stop supporting the purchase of electric and biogas vehicles. This decision has sparked controversy and...
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