Transport: TollRO and theft risk on freight exchanges

Market today in figures (CargoNice data)

The price of diesel in Poland was 6,23 PLN/l on 8 August 2026, an increase of +0,02 PLN/l compared with the previous reading. The average diesel price in the European Union reached 2 043,11 EUR/1000 l on 3 August 2026; in Germany, it was 2 208,00 EUR/1000 l on the same day, while in Poland it stood at 1 878,83 EUR/1000 l.

On the Poland–Germany route, the spot rate was 1,65 EUR/km on 5 August 2026, while in the Germany–Poland direction it was 1,12 EUR/km. The EUR/PLN exchange rate was 4,3010 PLN on 7 August 2026. Rising fuel costs combined with a lower rate in the Germany–Poland direction are narrowing the room for price negotiations, especially for transport orders with costs settled in euros.

Fake carriers are taking loads from freight exchanges

The Spanish carriers’ organisation Fenadismer is warning of an increase in load thefts in which criminal groups present themselves as legitimate carriers on European freight exchanges. Reported average losses exceed 85 000 EUR per theft.

The problem affects more than 10 European countries. Spain accounts for the most reports, but cases have also been recorded in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Portugal and Italy. The risk is therefore not limited to a single market or one type of international haulage.

The scheme involves the use of forged documents and email addresses almost identical to those of genuine companies. Fraudsters also try to move arrangements from the freight exchange messenger to WhatsApp or telephone communication. The recommended action is to make a mandatory call back using an independently verified official carrier number and to keep confirmations in communication available on the platform. Source: UNTRR

Romania is preparing TollRO ahead of the launch of distance-based tolls

Romanian Act no. 170/2026 sets 31 August 2026 as the deadline for implementing the infrastructure and systems for the national electronic STRR/TollRO toll collection system. According to an explanation from road administrator CNAIR, this is not the date on which toll charging will begin.

Operational application of the rovinieta and TollRO regimes is scheduled to begin on 1 October 2026. For goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, TollRO is to replace the current vignette with a charge based on the distance travelled on national roads.

The change is significant for pricing autumn haulage to and through Romania. Carriers and contracting parties should agree how the new cost component will be passed through in rates and contracts, particularly where an offer is accepted before the new system is launched. Source: UNTRR

Truck restrictions on the Bulgaria–Greece route

Bulgaria introduced temporary traffic restrictions on 9 August for goods vehicles over 12 tonnes. They applied in both directions from 15:30 to 22:00 on the Trakia and Struma motorways and on road I-1 between the Simitli junction and the Kulata border crossing into Greece.

ADR transport, the transport of live animals, perishable loads and temperature-controlled transport were exempt from the restrictions. For the Struma/I-1 corridor and the Kulata crossing, diversions via roads II-19, III-198 and III-1981 were indicated.

Planning should take into account possible vehicle waiting times, changes to the sequence of loading and unloading operations, and the impact on available driving time. For transports exempt from the restriction, it is important to carry documents confirming the basis for the exemption during roadside checks. Source: UNTRR