CETM warns: transport companies will stop loading trucks if free movement in Spain and France is not guaranteed

 

La CETM has issued an ultimatum warning that transport companies will suspend the loading of goods if safety and free movement are not guaranteed in the face of farmers' protests in España y FranciaThe measure seeks to protect the integrity and humane conditions of professional drivers.

 

Transport sector ultimatum in the face of road collapse

 

Given the continued road closures resulting from agricultural sector protests in España y Francia —demands with which the sector may sympathize—, the situation has reached a breaking point. Since the CETM They have issued a strong statement: if the situation does not change immediately and the competent authorities in Europa they do not act with responsibility and efficiencyThe logistics sector will be forced to react.

 

Transport companies will adopt exceptional measures, specifically the refusal to load trucks in those cases where there are no real guarantees of free movement, physical security and minimum services for drivers.

 

Dialogue with the shippers and unacceptable conditions

 

La CETM has contacted the main shippers' organizations directly to explain the seriousness of the conflict. Although they are requesting their cooperation to maintain the supply chain operational within the possible.

 

 

Critical Aspect	Situation reported by the CETM	Immediate Consequence
Circulation	Systematic blockages in España y Francia without effective diversions.	Suspension of loads and affected routes.
Driver's Conditions	Lack of toilets, food, rest and information during the cuts.	Refusal to send professionals to risk zones.
Institutional Response	Lack of sensitivity and absence of real solutions on the part of the authorities.	Possible disruption of the supply chain beyond the control of the transport company.

 

The responsibility of the administrations

 

Although the CETM It maintains its commitment to dialogue, emphasizing that the transport sector has already made too many sacrifices. The organization warns that if the supply chain comes to a standstill, it will not be due to the will of the carriers, but rather because of the lack of sensitivity from the authorities that allow these cuts to be repeated systematically without offering alternatives.

 

To avoid the cessation of cargo operations, the sector demands compliance with three basic guarantees:

• Real guarantees of free movement via the main roads.
• Effective security for vehicles and goods.
• Access to minimum services and decent working conditions for professional drivers.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the alert CETM

 

Why does it threaten the CETM By stopping the loading of trucks?

Due to road blockades caused by agricultural protests in España y Francia, which put the safety and dignity of drivers at risk by leaving them trapped without basic services.

 

Who does the transport sector hold responsible for this situation?

To the competent authorities and administrations, both national and international Europa, for their inaction and for allowing systematic road closures without offering detours or solutions.

 

What will happen to the supply chain?

It could be halted if traffic flow and safety are not guaranteed. CETM has warned shippers that they will not operate on routes where their drivers could be blocked indefinitely.