OREANDA-NEWS. IRU welcomes the Spanish Government decision to allow the use of European Modular System vehicle combinations. Vehicles can be up to 25.25 metres and carry a weight of up to 60 tonnes on the Spanish territory from the beginning of this year. Transport operators who want to make use of the new rules need an authorisation from the Spanish authority.

The Spanish government underlined the increased efficiency, safety and competitiveness of these vehicles and showcases the successful implementation of EMS trucks in other EU Member States. Spain is now the seventh state which has either started trials or has authorised full use of such trucks.

The IRU would welcome the use of or tests with EMS trucks in more EU Member States in order to allow an even more sustainable European transport system.