The new EU regulation that obliges road transport operators to declare the international trips of their drivers


On February 2, new European Union regulations on the movement of drivers came into force. These regulations state that road transport operators that conduct international trips are obliged to declare their drivers trips in advance.

The declarations of the trips are completed using an online portal developed by the European Commission where road transport operators must create an account. The platform is called Road Transport – Posting Declaration and the road transport operator must upload the declaration of the drivers trip and other documents required by the authorities of the territories where the driver is going to, (proof of remuneration during the trip, payment of wages, driver’s hours records, employment contract, etc.). Companies have eight weeks from their application to submit the required documents.

With the introduction of this new regulation, it is important to know when a driver conducts a trip, and whether this declaration is required.

What is considered a trip?

A trip by the driver occurs when operations are conducted between EU member countries, as long as they are not the country in which the road transport operator is established:

  • Cross trade. Transport operations between two countries other than the country in which the road transport operator is established, or between an EU member state and a third country. For example, if a Spanish company conducts international transport between France and Poland, or if it conducts international transport between France and Russia.
  • Temporary national transport operations conducted by a road transport operator from an EU member state, in the territory of another EU member state.

What is not considered a trip?

You do not have to declare a trip in the following cases:

  • Bilateral transport operations. The country of loading or unloading of the cargo is the state in which the road transport operator is established. For example, if a Spanish company loads or unloads cargo in Spain.
  • Transit operations through the territory of an EU member state, without conducting any loading or unloading activity. For example, a Spanish road transport operator carries out a movement from France to Poland, crossing through Germany, but not carrying out any operation within German territory.
  • In the initial or final leg of a combined transport operation.
  • In bilateral transport operations, if when crossing a transit country, it is loaded or unloaded, but not loaded or unloaded in the same country (the transit country). For example, when a Spanish road transport operator loads cargo in Spain destined for Germany and when passing through France, it unloads, continuing the trip without carrying out any internal transport in this country.

 

With this new regulation, the platforms of the countries in which this declaration previously had to be made, such as France, Germany, or Belgium, will disappear, allowing better control of movements throughout Europe.

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We have partnered with endesa to launch the first hub for 350 kw ultra-fast chargers in la Junquera

  • Endesa X and Andamur have chosen La Junquera, a strategic location with a high flow of traffic between Spain and the rest of Europe, to launch these first eight ultra-fast 350 kW recharging points, which take an estimated time of between 3 and 10 minutes to recharge a battery for 100km.
  • This new recharging area is the third such facility that Endesa X has installed in our service stations, out of a total of five planned under the agreement signed between the two companies in 2019. Apart from La Junquera, our other service areas with charging infrastructure are Andamur San Román (Álava) and Andamur Pamplona in the Ciudad del Transporte (Navarre).
  • We consider this partnership with Endesa X to be an important step within our strategy, which is based on providing our customers with multi-energy service areas, thus responding to the demand for new sustainable transport energy solutions.
  • As part of its infrastructure development plan, Endesa X has already rolled out more than 3,000 recharging points in Spain for all kinds of technologies.

 

Today saw the launch of our first ultra-fast recharging area with a total power of 1.4 MW, in partnership with Endesa X, Endesa’s energy services and electric vehicles company division. The service area chosen for the installation is Andamur La Junquera, a major traffic hub and one of the main access points between Spain and the rest of Europe. As such, it is a strategic location and, by providing ultra-fast charging on one of the country’s main transport corridors, the AP7, it is key to making long road journeys possible for electric vehicle users. The power capacity of these facilities allows you to recharge a battery for 100km in an estimated time of between 3 and 10 minutes, depending on the charging capacity of the vehicle and the percentage of battery it has at the time of recharging.

 

The event was attended by the deputy mayor of La Junquera, Rafael Medinilla; the director general of Endesa in Catalonia, Isabel Buesa; Miguel Ángel López, CEO of Andamur, and Manuel Muñoz, Endesa X’s director of public infrastructure for electric vehicles.

 

This new charging hub, located in our Andamur La Junquera service area, very close to the French border, will allow up to eight vehicles to be charged simultaneously, thanks to its four ultra-fast technology stations (350 kW). Each station has two connectors (two cables) with the European CCS Combo charging standard.

 

Any electric vehicle which uses this type of charger will be able to use the new facilities. The characteristics of the car itself will determine the power, and therefore the charging speed, at which they can be used.

 

According to Manuel Muñoz, Director of Endesa X’s Public Access Infrastructure Plan: “We continue to work to facilitate electric transport for all users, and not only in cities, where we have installed different charging systems for all types of uses in car parks, shopping centres, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, etc. We are also committed to providing ultra-fast recharging on the road, so that users have no hesitation when it comes to making long-distance journeys. This facility in La Junquera is a clear example of how we tailor our services to meet the needs of each location and we are delighted to have partnered with Andamur in this respect.

 

For Miguel Ángel López, CEO of Andamur: “The installation of Endesa X’s 350kW ultrafast recharging hub in a location as significant for us as Andamur La Junquera sees us reaching a new milestone that reaffirms our vision. Our company’s commitment to innovation and the environment is one of the fundamental principles on which our strategy has been based in recent years. In addition, we are helping to make the electric vehicle customer experience at our service areas increasingly similar to that of a conventional vehicle. At Andamur, we specialise in professional transport and heavy vehicles, and our agreement with Endesa X allows us to enhance our commitment to sustainable transport in our service areas, installing the best facilities and making them available to electric vehicle users as well”.

This new recharging hub is the third that Endesa X has installed in our service areas, with a total of five planned for the time being. All of them are strategically located around the country.

 

The station installed at Andamur La Junquera is part of the AMBRA-Electrify Europe Project (2017-IT-TM-0110-W), funded by the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility Programme (CEF Transport) and the European Investment Bank (EIB).

 

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How do I use the chargers?

As regards the recharging process, you can book, use and pay for the service quickly and easily via the Endesa X Juicepass app. Users can download the app to their mobile phone and use it to manage the charging of their electric vehicle (pay, book up to 15 minutes in advance, etc.). They can also use it to select different tariffs according to their needs, with the option of monthly charging and pay-per-use tariffs, meaning that they only pay for what they charge.

 

The app is available on iOs and Android and users can register using their Facebook or Google account, or by providing an email address. Registering also allows you to access special charging rates and you can create your own account with your preferences and payment methods, which will facilitate subsequent charges. In any case, registering on the app is optional and you can always choose to use it without registering and pay directly with your credit card, through the app.

 

Chargers throughout Spain

 

Endesa X’s recharging network consists of almost 3,000 public access recharging points in cities, rural areas and on roads. In the latter environment, the main roads have been covered, with more than 400 recharging points already operational, thanks to agreements such as the one signed with Andamur. Endesa X’s objective is to continue to install charging services for all power classes, with a roll-out plan that takes into account all customer usage habits and therefore charging capacities. In addition to ultra-fast and fast charging, Endesa X is investing in facilities in hospitals, hotels, car parks, cinemas, restaurants and shopping centres, where the average stay is more than two hours. The development of electric transport is one of the cornerstones of Endesa’s strategic plan, presented to the market late last year.

 

Andamur and sustainable transport

Our commitment to the environment and sustainable transport is clear. We work to give our customers the energy they need, now and in the future. Traditional fuel, NGV and Electricity are options available to our customers at some of our multi-energy service areas. It is worth noting that we are the first company in the sector to obtain Carbon Footprint Verification. Furthermore, in our search for new alternative forms of energy, we are committed to Green Hydrogen, and we are founding members of AHMUR, the Green Hydrogen Sector Association of the Region of Murcia.

 

 

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Tips on driving a truck at night


Freight transport workers come up against significant challenges in their day-to-day life.

One of the challenges you professional drivers face is driving at night. Having no natural light requires greater concentration, resulting in greater effort on the part of the driver and, therefore, greater levels of fatigue.

At Andamur, we are aware of the difficulties involved in driving at night. That is why we would like to help you by giving you some tips on how to drive as safely as possible at night, with a view to preventing accidents.

  1. Check the vehicle’s lights. Before setting off on a journey, it is important to check that the vehicle’s lighting is working properly, both on daytime journeys (if the daytime journey is a long distance one, it is likely that driving will take longer after sunset) and at night. Remember to use long-range headlights when visibility is poor and whenever traffic and road conditions allow you to do so (it is important not to blind other vehicles).

 

  1. Reduce speed. Reduced visibility should be synonymous with reduced speed. Although it may seem obvious, this is not always the case. At night, there is less vehicle traffic and the roads are often empty, which is why many drivers tend to speed up. However, we recommend reducing the maximum speed by 20% in order to be able to react to any unforeseen event (it is recommended not to exceed 90 km/h at night).

 

  1. Take breaks every hour/hour and a half. On any journey, rest breaks are of the utmost importance. However, drowsiness is more common on night journeys. That is why it is recommended to stop more frequently (even if there are no symptoms), and do not hesitate to rest whenever you feel fatigue, tiredness or drowsiness.

 

  1. Do not drive with the interior cab light on. Driving with the interior light on will cause a greater contrast between the interior and exterior and can decrease your vision, so it is always recommended to keep a dim light inside the vehicle.
  2. Ensure that the vehicle is well-ventilated. This will help to prevent drowsiness and fatigue.

At Andamur, #WeLookAfterWhatMatters. That’s why the health and rest of professional drivers is our priority. Take care of yourself while at the wheel!

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The Andamur Forest is getting bigger and bigger, with roughly 1,250 species planted.

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<< With the “One refuel, one tree” campaign on 5th June, World Environment Day, we are fostering the growth of our Corporate Forest through the cooperation of our customers>>

 

At Andamur, as well as our commitment to people, we are committed to our surroundings and to the future of our planet. We have already taken a wide range of actions to reduce our carbon footprint.

One of our biggest concerns is the creation of forests.

In collaboration with the Bosqueo2 Association, over the last 4 years Andamur has been carrying out a significant reforestation project on the Alagüeces public estate, located in the Lorca district of Zarzadilla de Totana in the Region of Murcia. During this time, a total of 1,250 native-specie trees have been planted. The Andamur team has played an exemplary role with various plantations which they themselves have planted and sponsored; seeing for themselves the enormous value that trees provide to our environment.

Andamur’s fight to protect the planet and improve our environment is made possible by all the advantges the Andamur Forest provides to our planet:

  • It will absorb 50 tonnes of CO2 per year in the medium term to offset emissions while limiting our carbon footprint.
  • Fights against the desertification of our region by planting tree and shrub species that protect and generate soil.
  • Benefits the biodiversity of the environment through the variety of species planted.
  • Increased presence of fauna, thanks to the planting of valuable species such as wild olive, Mediterranean Buckthorn, blackthorn and mastic trees.
  • Promotes greater food supply for fauna.
  • Generates seeds that can spread naturally and expand their presence in the immediate environment.
  • More resilience and regeneration capacity in the face of future episodes of drought, pests or fires thanks to the reforestation carried out with different native species. The Andamur forest is equipped to deal with the climate change that threatens us.

 

The reforestation work has been carried out with the utmost rigour and monitoring. Anti-fauna protectors, relief irrigation, choice of species, in order to achieve the settlement of the greatest number of trees in a semi-arid and complicated environment where drought is common.

It should be noted that this project has included 25 specimens of the Cartagena Sabina (Tetraclinis articulata), a species found in North Africa, with a presence in the Cartagena mountain ranges, where, due to the mild temperatures, it has a unique population in continental Europe. The Highlands of Lorca are a territory where winters normally record low temperatures, which makes it difficult for species such as this one to settle and difficult for them to reproduce. Nevertheless, climate change is leading to increasingly frequent warm spells throughout the year. For this reason, these 25 specimens planted in December 2021 will be monitored to check their behaviour in this new scenario.

However, the Andamur Forest is not the only one, as we are managing the implementation of similar actions in other provinces where we have service stations such as in Gerona, Jaén, and Navarre. All as a result of the World Environment Day “One refuel, one tree” campaign on 5th June, when, every time a vehicle is refuelled at our stations, a tree will be planted as part of the 2022 planting campaign.

In the new planting zones, the Andamur team from the nearest Service Areas such as Andamur La Junquera and Andamur La Junquera-Llers (Gerona), Andamur Guarromán (Jaén), Andamur Pamplona (Navarre) and Andamur San Román (Álava) will play an important role in the planting just like their colleagues at Andamur El Límite (Almería) and Andamur Lorca (Murcia) and their colleagues from the headquarters.  Therefore, by the end of the year, we will have several Andamur Forests around the country.

This initiative is part of our #WeLookAfterWhatMatters CSR Plan, which strives to protect the environment. Protecting the environment is everyone’s business; and the benefits of the Andamur Forest are proof that every step we take counts.

At Andamur, we are striving to continue doing our bit to ensure the best future for our planet and play our part in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDG 13 Climate Action and SDG 15 Life on Land.

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