Logistics industry calls on EU institutions

The Alliance for European Logistics (AEL) launched its re-newed Declaration aiming to work closely with the EU institutions towards a competitive European economy. Representing major EU
players, the members of AEL ask to the new Commission and European Parliament to enable the logistics sector to fully contribute to the EU’s 2020 strategy prioritising the enforcement of the EU internal market.

“The free movement of goods is one of the main pillars of the foundation of the European Union. The logistics sector is essential to make this possible as it constitutes the backbone of Europe’s economy. Thus, we need to work more closely with EU policy-makers towards an integrated EU Policy Agenda”, explained Dr. Frank Appel, member of AEL and CEO of Deutsche Post DHL. “If Europe wants to remain a competitive market, logistics must be at the top of the agenda”.

 AEL’s Declaration specifically asks EU institutions to cut excessive red tape and ensure the proper enforcement of legislation. It also calls for a transport policy to be at the core of the EU agenda for the next five years recognising the need for flexibility and efficiency across all modes of transport.