European Federation of Wooden pallet and Packaging Manufacturers
NEWS: 6 april 2020 Coronavirus: Commission presents practical guidance to ensure the free movement of critical workers
The European Commission has issued new practical advice to ensure that mobile workers within the EU, in particular those in critical occupations to fight the coronavirus pandemic, can reach their workplace.
See press release 30 March 2020 "Coronavirus: Commission presents practical guidance to ensure the free movement of critical workers"
In this press release a link to guidelines leads to the communication concerning the exercise of the free movement of workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Article 2 is about a list of workers exercising critical occupations and it includes:
Practical guidance European Commission to ensure continuous flow of goods across the EU via Green Lanes
Point 9 of the Commission’s communication on the implementation of the green lanes states the following:
The Commission recognises that some Member States wish to prioritise certain types of freight in this crisis. However, given the complex nature of supply chains and the need to ensure the free circulation of all goods, vehicles carrying any type of goods should be able to use “green lane” border crossings. The Commission is ready to explore if needed whether further measures are necessary to prioritize particular categories of goods, building also on best practices at national level, but underlines that Member States should do their utmost to keep all goods moving. Emergency transport services should be given priority at all times.”
The European Commission does not distinguish between very essential, essential and less essential goods. Wooden pallets and packaging have the same priority.
Please use this communication in contacts with your national authorities. FEFPEB P.O. Box 4076 |