Customer Information - Road Freight

At Rhenus Freight Logistics we are observing the situation related to the Coronavirus very closely and have already introduced extensive precautionary measures and developed procedures in order to protect our business sites and particularly our employees, if the virus continues to spread. We have also set up a working group to monitor the situation very carefully, reassess it every day and adapt the measures accordingly.

Please help us to keep operations running by following the below guidelines:

Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities.Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please kindly make sure that you have personal protection equipment (gloves, masks) ready if you require truck drivers to wear them upon entering your premises. This makes sure that we can pick-up or deliver your shipment directly without the need of a second pick-up or delivery attempt.
Fixed Date Deliveries: In case of time-sensitive shipments, please directly contact our order acceptance department.

Information regarding Document Handling

Document handling: Due to the current situation, the handling of documents (invoices, delivery notes and related documents) within our network will be suspended until further notice. This does Not apply to customs documentation. We kindly ask you to directly attach all documents in a delivery note pocket to the shipment.

Additional Information by Country:

Austria Last Update: 25 November 2021

As of 22 of November Austria went into a nationwide lockdown because of the high infection figures. Restaurants, hotels, cultural institutions, and retailers are closed. After ten days, this measure will be reviewed and a decision made on how to proceed. From 13th of December at the latest, the lockdown for vaccinated and recovered people will be over. The 2G rule will then apply again.
As of 15 of November the 3rd Corona Measures Ordinance came into force in Austria. According to this, people without 2G proof (vaccinated or recovered) may only leave their homes for certain reasons. At the workplace, on the other hand, a 3G rule (vaccinated, recovered or tested) will continue to apply.
Please note that previously applicable exemptions from the 3G rule in the workplace continue to apply to truck drivers, provided there are no more than two physical contacts per day that take place outdoors (e.g., one loading and one unloading process, each with personal contact) and they do not last longer than 15 minutes. In these cases, the driver does not have to present any evidence when entering a company premises - even with the new regulation coming into force.
Conditions for visiting the country is a negative Corona test, a complete Corona vaccination or a recovered infection. Retailer in the provinces of Vienna and Lower Austria also welcomed customers back. Due to the current lockdown, travel to Austria for touristic purposes will only be possible again after 13 December.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Austria on a dedicated page provided by the Federal Ministry for Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection. (Information available in German and English). Additonally, the Austrian National Tourist Office provides up-to-date information on the latest measures in Austria. (Information available in several languages).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Austria provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Belarus No current News - General Information available

Information for the border Belarus/Poland: Due to measures implemented by the local authorities to stop the Coronavirus from spreading further, delays at the border checkpoints may occur. These measures may include the obligation to present a negative Corona Test and/or to present or carry further documents or declarations.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Belarus provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Belgium No current News - General Information available

General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Belgium on a dedicated page provided by the Federal Public Service for Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment (Information available in several languages).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Belgium provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Bosnia No current News - General Information available

General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Bulgaria No current News - General Information available

General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Bulgaria provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Croatia No current News - General Information available

General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Croatia on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Croatia (Information available in several languages).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Croatia provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Czech Republic No current News - General Information available

Czech Republic has introduced stricter entry rules with tests and registration. International transport workers are excluded from both rules.
Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in the Czech Republic on a dedicated page provided by the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic (Information available in English and Czech).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Czech Republic provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Denmark Last Update: 29 November 2021

As of 26 of November, Danish employers have the right to demand 3G (vaccinated, recovered or tested) proof from their employees and visitors of their companies. The new regulation also allows Danish receivers of deliveries to demand 3G proof from the transport personnel arriving at their company (rapid tests have a validity of 48h, PCR tests are valid for 72h).
Transporting goods is a valid reason to enter Denmark. Truck drivers are exempt from all testing requirements before and during the entry.
Due to some problems with the control personnel, the association ITD recommends that drivers should refer to the link here and to "Persons who enter Denmark for the purpose of freight transport" or in the case of a pure transit through Denmark to this link here and to “Exemptions from the requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test”.
The government has adjusted and loosened the measures for all people involved in freight transportation, so truck drivers are not subject to a Corona testing anymore.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Denmark on a dedicated page provided by Danish Health Authority (Information available in several languages).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Denmark provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Estonia No current News - General Information available

Due to the increase in the Corona infections, Estonia reintroduced stricter rules. Following a government decision, from the 25 of October on, the 2G rule (vaccinated or recovered) in many areas applies. In events and catering establishments may be attended exclusively by vaccinated or recovered people. In addition, a negative Corona test will no longer be enough for admission. The 2G rule will initially apply until the 10 of January, 2022.
At the same time, the mask requirement was strengthened: retailers and service providers must ensure that their business premises are only entered when wearing a protective mask. The mask rule will initially apply until the 10 of January, 2022, as well.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Estonia on a dedicated page provided by the government of Estonia (Information available in several languages).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Estonia provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Finland No current News - General Information available

General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Finland on a dedicated page provided by the government of Finland (Information available in several languages).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Finland provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

France Last Update: 16 November 2021

France requires proof of a negative test result from travellers who can neither prove vaccination against nor recovery from the coronavirus. While this result could previously be up to 72 hours old, as of 13 of November, for travellers from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic, only tests less than 24 hours old are acceptable.
The above-mentioned obligation to present proof of vaccination, recovery or testing in France, as confirmed by the association AFTRI at the request of the association BGL, will continue not to apply to journeys made by truck drivers.
A 3-G proof requirement is needed for access to cafés, bars, restaurants, shopping centers and the use of long-distance passenger transport. The obligation also affects truck drivers. The affected premises/services can now only be visited/used if one of the following proofs can be presented: Proof of vaccination, proof of recovery (max. 6 months old) or proof of test (PCR or rapid antigen test <72 hours). The proof should be provided by a QR code (Health Pass). The corresponding German codes are also valid in France. It can be done digitally, e.g., via an entry in the free French app "TousAntiCovid", in the German app ("CovPass" or "Corona-Warn-App") or in paper form as well. Truck drivers are exempt from the requirement to present a Health Pass in some restaurants. You can find these restaurants here (website with a map). To claim this benefit, drivers must prove their driving status, e.g., with the Annex 3 (the certificate for international transport workers). It is still mandatory to carry this form in France.
The French association AFTRI announced that truck drivers entering France from Great Britain or Ireland no longer needthe "Sworn Statement" (Declaration sur l'honneur) about the absence of COVID-19 symptoms.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in France on a dedicated page provided by the French Government (Information available in English and French).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in France provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Georgia No current News - General Information available

General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Georgia on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Georgia (Information available in several languages).

Germany Last Update: 29 November 2021

From the 24 of November, the new rule “3G at the workplace” came into effect: All employees on-site must then be vaccinated, recovered, or tested. In other words, in order to have access to the workplace, a vaccination certificate, proof of recovery or a negative test result - if necessary, in combination with an identity card - is required. The requirement adopted by the federal and state governments, which applies up to and including 19 of March 2022, affects all employers and employees who enter a so-called workplace.
- According to the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (BMAS), this includes offices and factory halls as well as outdoor locations on the premises of a company.
- Construction sites, traffic routes, storage and sanitary facilities, and cafeterias must also have 3G coverage.
Unvaccinated individuals require a rapid test no more than 24h old. This can be done either by a "service provider" - i.e., test centers or doctors' offices - or by appropriately trained personnel. Self-testing at home is not possible; however, on-site self-testing can be performed under authorized supervision.
- According to the BMAS, a PCR test may be performed 48h in the past.
Truck drivers also must carry a 3G certificate when entering the workplaces of other employers, e.g., when loading and unloading goods. However, truck drivers are exempt from this obligation (only) if physical contact with third parties can be avoided at the workplace. This is the case if either no other persons are present, or contact can be excluded by the respective hygiene plans of the operating sites.
As of 21 of November, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced that Belgium, Greece, Ireland, and the Netherlands (except for St. Martin, Aruba and Curaçao) are listed as high-risk areas. This came into effect on Sunday, the 21st of November 2021.
Due to occurred questions concerning entries to Germany and applied measures there, please check whether your country is affected or not here, where the classification of countries are listed.
General Corona Entry Regulation: People over 12 years of age must have a negative test result, proof of vaccination or proof of recovery at the time of entry. The general obligation to provide proof applies irrespective of the type of transport and whether a previous stay in a non-risk, a high-risk or virus variant area has taken place. In addition, when entering Germany after a stay in a high-risk area or virus variant area, certain registration and quarantine obligations apply as well. Transport personnel are excepted from the registration, testing and quarantine obligation if they do not enter from virus variant areas.
Truck drivers who stayed 10 days before entry in a "simple" risk area or in a high incidence area, are exempt from the digital registration. If they stayed in a virus variant area it is required to register. Furthermore, truck drivers who stayed 10 days before entry in a "normal" risk area do not need a negative test. However, if they stayed 10 days before entry and longer than 72 hours in a high risk area it is required to show a negative test before entry (PCR test max. 72h old, rapid test max. 48h old), a proof of COVID-19 vaccination according to https://www.pei.de/impfstoffe/covid-19 completed at least 14 days prior to entry, or a proof of recovery which must be based on a PCR test and issued at least 28 days and maximally 6 months before entry. For stays 10 days before entering in virus variant area it is also needed to show a negative test (PCR test max. 72h, rapid test max. 24h old).
The German Government has introduced new guidelines and regulations for drivers in international freight transport who have stayed in risk areas, high-incidence areas and virus-variant areas in the 10 days before entry. Information on the classification of countries as risk, high incidence or virus variant areas can be found here.
These measures are mostly aimed at consumer-focused businesses and the impact on B2B business should be rather moderate. However, please take note of the General Remark affecting all shipments.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Germany on a dedicated page provided by the German Government (Information available in German and English).
There are different measures in the 16 federal states of Germany. Please find more information here: Bremen, Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Hesse, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg Western Pomerania, Northrine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia. (Information available in German, some Information available in English as well).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Germany provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Greece No current News - General Information available

Truck drivers who are entering Greece from the ports of Patras, Igoumentisa, and Korfu from Italy must take a self-test before they enter the ferry. The result has to be noted on an attached sheet in the self-test declaration and has to be shown before the boarding. It is recommended to take the test no longer than 48 hours before entering the ferry. Furthermore, it is necessary to show the self-test declaration to the Greece authorities. After arriving in Greece, a further rapid test is mandatory as well.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Greece on a dedicated page provided by the Greek Government (Information available in French, German and English).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Greece provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Hungary No current News - General Information available

General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Hungary provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Ireland Last Update: 02 December 2021

Transport personnel entering Ireland must be in possession of 3G proof. Persons who do not have proof of vaccination or recovery must present a negative PCR test, which must be no more than 72 hours old.
Transport personnel must also carry the Certificate for International Transport Workers in accordance with Annex 3 EU Green Lanes Guideline as proof of driver status.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is open for business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Ireland on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Ireland (Information available in English).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Ireland provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Italy Last Update: 25 November 2021

Under an amendment to the decree of 02 of March 2021, previously applicable regulations have been changed, particularly for truck drivers. It is now mandatory that:
- Drivers are not allowed to leave their trucks without masks.
- Direct contact between on-site personnel and drivers must be avoided when handing over transport documents and during all loading and unloading operations.
- A minimum distance of two meters indoors applies.
- Drivers have a right to use company restrooms.
- The companies, in turn, must guarantee adequate and daily cleaning of the premises and provide cleaning and disinfection products.
As of 15 October, all people will have to show the "Green Pass" (3G proof) to gain access to company premises in Italy. Foreign people without an Italian health card cannot apply for the Italian "Green Pass", instead they may submit a digital vaccination pass(e.g. Corona Warn-App, CovPass App) or a comparable paper document in Italy that shows proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result. However, drivers and crews coming from foreign countries, without a Green Pass, are now exempt from the obligation to present this proof if the loading or unloading of the vehicle is carried out by other persons.
The Italian Ministry of Transport informs that the access to offices is in any case subject to the Green Pass obligation. Truck drivers without 3G proof are not allowed to enter the offices (and therefore also the restrooms).
Rhenus Italy issued procedures for the access to workspaces for customers, partners, employees, and drivers and trained its employees for the Green Pass check.
The "Green Pass" is the same as the anti-covid certificate of the European Union. It shows the proof of vaccination, the recovery from a covid illness or a negative corona test (antigen or PCR test) in the last 48 hours.
Drivers who have not been vaccinatedor have recoveredmust present a negative antigen (valid for 48 hours) or PCR (valid for 72 hours) test carried out by an authorized body. The Italian government has capped the price of an antigen test at an official testing site (usually pharmacies) at 15 euros for adults. A list of participating pharmacies can be found here.
According to the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Bolzano, Italy has a 3-G proof requirement for indoor gastronomy. From the 01 of September on, this obligation will also be extended to other means of transports without exception, truck drivers as well. The affected services can now only be used if the user can present one of the following proofs:
- Proof of vaccination (at least 15 days after the initial vaccination)
- Proof of recovery
- Proof of testing (rapid antigen test max. 48 hours)
The Italian Ministry of Health stated that the electronic entry declaration (digital Passenger Locator Form (dPLF)) is mandatory for truck drivers who want to enter Italy, although there are technical malfunctions now. Until the clarification of this issue, it is recommended to carry the “old” self-declaration in paper form.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Italy on a dedicated page provided by the Italian Government (Information available in English and Italian).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Italy provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Kazakhstan No current News - General Information available

Information for the border Kazahkstan/Russia: Due to measures implemented by the local authorities to stop the Coronavirus from spreading further, delays at the border checkpoints may occur. These measures may include the obligation to present a negative Corona Test and/or to present or carry further documents or declarations.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the entry measures in Kazakhstan from the United Kingdom on a dedicated page provided by the UK Government (Information available in several languages).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Kazakhstan provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Latvia No current News - General Information available

Due to the rising number of Corona infections, the Latvian government announced a new lockdown from the 21 of October to the 15 of November. It includes, among other things, a night-time curfew from 8 pm to 5 am. Only stores for daily needs will remain open.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Latvia on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Latvia (Information available in in Latvian only).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Latvia provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Lithuania No current News - General Information available

Before entering Lithuania, all people without exceptionmust complete the online form to receive a QR code. This rule does also apply to truck drivers. If a truck driver is not able to present a QR code upon entry into Lithuania, this may result in a fine of 500 - 1500 €. Drivers must be in quarantine except for transit, collection, or delivery of cargo in Lithuania.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Lithuania on a dedicated page provided by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania (Information available in English and Lithuanian).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Lithuania provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Netherlands No current News - General Information available

On the 15 of June 2021, Great Britain became a high-risk area, according to an announcement of the Dutch Government. Therefore, all people who are entering the Netherlands from Great Britain have to fill out and carry a quarantine declaration. This declaration can be downloaded in various languages here. Truck drivers are excepted from the quarantine if they confirm this under point two within the quarantine declaration. Furthermore, the function “truck driver” should be proved with the Certificate for International Transport Workers (Annex 3) here. If truck drivers are entering the Netherlands from high-risk areas, they are also exempted from any test obligations generally.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in the Netherlands on a dedicated page provided by the Government of the Netherlands (Information available in several languages).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in the Netherlands provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Norway Last Update: 02 December 2021

Transport personnelare exempt from the pre-entry COVID-19 testing requirement in Norway. However, persons engaged in the carriage of goods are required to submit an online entry declaration here. It should be noted that persons sleeping in the vehicle must also register. It is sufficient to indicate the postal code of the place where the vehicle is at rest.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in the Norway on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Norway (Information available in English, Norwegian and German).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Norway provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Poland No current News - General Information available

Information for the border Poland/Belarus: Due to measures implemented by the local authorities to stop the Coronavirus from spreading further, delays at the border checkpoints may occur. These measures may include the obligation to present a negative Corona Test and/or to present or carry further documents or declarations.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Poland on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Poland (Information available in several languages).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Poland provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Portugal Last Update: 02 December 2021

As of 01 December, anyone entering Portugal via the land border must have an EU digital COVID certificate or proof of negative testing. All persons entering Portugal who do not present a digital certificate of vaccination, recovery or test will be required by the authorities to take a COVID test at a location designated by the local health authority.
Drivers in the transport of goods and passengers by road, are exempt from the testing requirement (even if they come from countries classified as high risk) if they present a COVID certificate of vaccination or recovery.
For truck drivers information, in view of falling Corona infection figures and a high vaccination rate, the outdoor mask requirement has been lifted in Portugal. It now only applies indoors, such as in stores, public transport, and schools. However, according to the Portuguese health authority, it is still recommended to wear a mask outdoors when many people gather, and no distance can be kept.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Portugal on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Portugal (Information available in Portugese, some information available in English).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Portugal provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Romania Last Update: 28 October 2021

As of 25 of October, new measures have been introduced in Romania to prevent and control the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Night movement restrictions have been introduced until 24 of November. From 22:00 to 05:00, all people are obliged to stay in their residences. The measure does not apply to drivers engaged in national and international freight and passenger transport. Access to public and semi-public facilities is restricted to people with proof of complete vaccination (valid 10 days after completion of the vaccination program), people with a negative result of an PCR test not older than 72 hours, people with a negative result of a rapid antigen test not older than 48 hours, and people who have recovered from COVID-19 (between 15 and 180 days after the confirmation of infection).
For EU citizens, as well as for people entering Romania from EU countries, from the EEA or from Switzerland, who do not have COVID-19 symptoms: A country categorization into green, yellow, and red zones applies. This categorization into risk areas is regularly updated by the Romanian National Institute of Public Health. The country categorization can be viewed on the Internet here.
The Romanian association UNTRR informed that all persons, including truck drivers are subject to a 14-day quarantine obligation in Romania if they come from a country categorized under the yellow or red zone (including Germany and Austria in the meantime) and they cannot claim one of the exemptions mentioned in the following bullet point.
Exemptions to the quarantine requirement:
- Vaccinated people who have been fully vaccinated at least ten days prior to entry into Romania and who can present proof of this upon entry.
- Recovered people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the 180 days prior to entry and can present a certificate.
- People entering from a yellow zonecountry who present a negative PCR test that is not older than 72 hours.
- People arriving from a red zone country, staying less than 72 hours in Romania, and presenting a negative PCR test, not older than 72 hours before the entry. In case of failure to meet this deadline, a 14-day quarantine will be ordered starting from the 4th day.
Persons entering from yellow risk areas without any of these proofs may leave quarantine after a negative PCR test if they have no specific symptoms.
Persons entering from red risk areas without one of these detections may exit quarantine on day 10 if they test (PCR) on day 8, the result is negative, and they have no specific symptoms. Other exceptions to the quarantine requirement apply.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Romania provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Russia No current News - General Information available

Information for the border Kazahkstan/Russia: Due to measures implemented by the local authorities to stop the Coronavirus from spreading further, delays at the border checkpoints may occur. These measures may include the obligation to present a negative Corona Test and/or to present or carry further documents or declarations.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Russia provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Serbia No current News - General Information available

General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Serbia on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Serbia (Information available in English and Serbian).

Slovakia Last Update: 02 December 2021

As of 29 November, the new rule "3G at the workplace" came into effect. All employees must be vaccinated, recovered, or tested. The new rule adopted by the government, affects all employers and employees who enter a workplace, inclusive all subcontractors and their employees (e.g., drivers). Therefore, all drivers and visitors have to present a digital vaccination pass (e.g., Corona Warn-App, CovPass App) or a comparable paper document as a substitute that shows the vaccination, recovery or negative test result when entering a warehouse or office. Drivers who have not been vaccinated or have recovered must present a negative antigen (valid for 48 hours) or PCR (valid for 72 hours) test carried out by an authorized body.
Slovakia has changed the entry rules based on vaccination status. There is an exemption for international transport workers though. International transport workers do not need any negative tests or vaccination certificates - they only need to carry the EU-certificate or a Slovakian certificate which proofs their work status.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Slovakia on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Slovakia (Information available in several languages).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Slovakia provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Slovenia No current News - General Information available

As of 16 of August, the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) informs that the Slovenian government has issued new entry regulations which have an impact on the transport sector.
- International transport workers entering Slovenia must leave the country within 12 hours of crossing the border if they are not vaccinated, tested (PCR max. 72 hours, antigen rapid test max. 48 hours) or recovered.
- Employees must also present the certificate for transport workers (Annex 3) or any other appropriate document showing that these persons have been sent by their employer as transport workers.
- If the above-mentioned deadline of 12 hours is not met and the person has not been vaccinated, recovered, or tested, a quarantine measure will be ordered. For further information, a PDF download with details in Slovenian can be found here.
According to the Slovenian Ministry of Transport, people entering Slovenia will be required to present a negative Corona test, a full vaccination or convalescent certificate. This applies for transit as well. You can find the legal basis in Slovenian here.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Slovenia on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Slovenia (Information available in several languages).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Slovenia provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Spain No current News - General Information available

General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Spain on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Spain (Information available in several languages).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Spain provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Sweden No current News - General Information available

General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Sweden on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Sweden (Information available in English and Swedish).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Sweden provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Switzerland No current News - General Information available

Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Switzerland on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Switzerland (Information available in several languages).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Switzerland provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Turkey No current News - General Information available

General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Turkey on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Turkey (Information available in Turkish, some information available in English).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Turkey provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

Ukraine No current News - General Information available

General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in Ukraine on a dedicated page provided by the Government of Ukraine (Information available in Ukrainian and English).
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in Ukraine provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

United Kingdom Last Update: 02 December 2021

Because of the spread of the worrying omicron variant, it is now mandatory to wear masks in stores and on public transport in the largest part of the United Kingdom. Theaters, restaurants, bars, clubs, and cinemas continue to require neither masks nor proof of vaccination or testing.
According to the British regulations, transport personnel entering the United Kingdom must comply with the following regulations:

Digital registration via Passenger Locator Form max. 48h before entry is no longer required.
The self-isolation in the cabin is generally no longer required.

Fully vaccinated transport personnel (vaccinated in the EU, CH or GB and 14 days before entry to the United Kingdom from the second vaccination) must take a test for COVID-19 in stays longer than 48 h. The test must be taken at one of the British test centers before the end of the 2nd day after entry to the United Kingdom. In addition to the previous measure, not or not completely vaccinated transport personnel must also take a further test every 72 h.
Drivers who enter the United Kingdom on a regular basis (e.g., several times a week) must undergo a rapid test at the British test centers every 3 days.
If the transport personnel have been in a country on the British COVID-19 "Red list" within the 10 days prior to entry into the United Kingdom, stricter rules apply compated to the ones above. However, at the moment there are no countries on the British "Red list". You can check the current state of this list here as well.
Truck drivers must also have in mind that eleven COVID-19 test centers for truck drivers will be closed as of 26 of November. The list of closed centres is the following:
- Barton Park
- Beaconsfield
- Birchanger Green
- Cornwall Services
- Ferrybridge
- Fleet Southbound
- Heywood Distribution Truck Stop
- Leicester Forest East Northbound
- Michaelwood
- Tamworth
- The Stockyard Truck Stop Rotherham
An up-to-date overview of all British COVID-19 test centers for truck drivers can always be found here.
General Remark: Before dispatching your shipment, please make sure that the consignee is in business and able to receive your shipment. In order to ensure that our supply chains remain operational, we are carefully planning our transportation and warehousing capacities. Shipments that can’t be delivered will be returned or stored temporarily - all costs incurred will be charged to the consignor. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Please find more information on the measures in the United Kingdom on the oficial webpage provided by the Government of the United Kingdom.
Please find more information on the current transport related measures in United Kingdom provided by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). (Information available in English).

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