Transport: DeCA in Spain and new EU customs rules

Market today in figures (CargoNice data)

The Orlen diesel price was 7,34 PLN/l on 24 September 2026—0,01 PLN/l lower than in the previous reading. The average diesel price in the EU reached 1 365,94 EUR/1000L, according to data from 21 September 2026, while the figure for Germany was 1 432,51 EUR/1000L on the same day.

The spot rate on the Poland–Germany lane was 2,09 EUR/km on 21 September 2026, while the Germany–Poland lane reached 1,53 EUR/km. The load-to-truck ratio remained at 5,70 on 23 September 2026.

A lower domestic fuel price reading does not remove cost pressure in international haulage: price differences and fuel availability risks still require ongoing monitoring of fuel surcharges and margins on European routes.

EU customs reform: data preparation starts now

EU customs union reform entered into force on 22 September 2026. Its aim is to gradually replace national IT systems with a common EU Customs Data Hub. This does not mean an immediate change to the day-to-day handling of declarations, but it starts a long transition towards a unified data model for imports and exports outside the EU.

The new EU Customs Authority was formally established in Lille and is scheduled to begin operations in 2027. The Hub is due to launch for e-commerce shipments in 2028, become voluntarily available to other businesses in 2031, and become mandatory for all entities in 2034. Simplifications for trusted businesses are also planned.

For operators, the most important task is to establish where shipment, goods and customer data are currently held: in the ordering party’s system, the carrier’s system, a customs agency’s system or their own TMS. Source: European Commission

Fuel: France supports the market, the United Kingdom gets more expensive

France has extended fuel support for professionals and employees for the period from October to December 2026. The value of the assistance was doubled to the equivalent of 0,40 EUR/l, up from 0,20 EUR/l. At the same time, official fuel availability data indicated that some French filling stations were still reporting problems with the availability of at least one type of fuel; this does not, however, mean that diesel was unavailable at every one of those stations.

In France, the operational risk primarily concerns planning refuelling on journeys between the Iberian Peninsula, France, the Benelux and Germany. Quotes should include a clear fuel indexation mechanism, and dispatchers should not base their plans solely on one refuelling point.

In the United Kingdom, the average diesel price reached 197,31 p/l on 23 September, approaching the all-time record. Weekly data cited for the week beginning 21 September indicated 195,53 p/l, following an increase of 4,81 p/l over the week. This affects both domestic UK haulage and Ireland–UK orders, as well as continental Europe–UK traffic. Source: French Ministry for Ecological Transition Source: RAC

Spain: digital DeCA from 5 October

From 5 October 2026, the Electronic Administrative Control Document, or DeCA, is to be created digitally in Spain for domestic goods transport. The requirement covers domestic transport legs carried out in Spain.

Responsibility for creating the document depends on who arranges the transport. If the supplier controls the transport, the supplier creates the document; in all other cases, the task passes to the carrier. For freight forwarding companies using subcontractors, it is crucial to record this division of responsibility in the transport order rather than leave it to verbal arrangements.

Before the effective date, it is worth testing document creation, access via QR code and document transmission to the driver. This will help reduce the risk of problems during load collection or an inspection. Source: Iveco Group Supplier Portal

Romania: TollRo postponement not confirmed

The Romanian carriers’ association UNTRR has called for the implementation of the TollRo system to be postponed until 15 January 2027. Under the current schedule, the new system is to replace the road vignette for vehicle categories C, D, E and F from 1 October 2026.

The TollRo charge is to depend on the distance travelled, road category, gross vehicle weight and vehicle emissions class. UNTRR has also proposed a six-month suspension of penalties while maintaining the obligation to pay the toll. However, there is no confirmation of a postponement, so quotes should not be calculated as though the existing vignette were still sufficient.

Carriers and subcontractors should confirm their technical readiness, the accuracy of fleet emissions data and how costs previously covered by the vignette will be settled. Source: Nine O'Clock

In brief

• A consortium including FedEx has secured acceptances for 89,81% of InPost’s share capital, exceeding the 80% threshold required for an unconditional takeover. Settlement is scheduled for 30 September 2026, while an additional acceptance period runs until 7 October. For companies serving e-commerce, this means monitoring future changes to the network and commercial terms, without assuming immediate operational integration. Source: Trans.INFO