The impact of clandestine immigration on road haulageBrussels, DG MOVE LANDSEC, 20 January 2015

Marc Billiet, Head EU Goods Transport

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Evolution of IRU Membership

1948: eight founder countries

2014: 170 Members in 75 countries2014: 170 Members in 75 countries

…and CRIPA: 27 Members + FESARTA in 38 countries

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Framework

Not a recent problem. Started end 1990’s. Geopolitical situation. Not a problem of individual Member States.

Image of the road freight transport industry.

Responsibilities. Solutions.

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Clandestine immigration by means of truck

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Road Transport Industry Response

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Responsibilities of the industry versus those of the authorities.

Penalties. Burden of proof. Prevention. Cooperation with authorities. Cooperation amongst authorities. Can the EU help? International Coordination.

Challenges

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CONCLUSIONS:

SENSITIVE ISSUE - NO LONGER A NATIONAL PROBLEM BUT

A EUROPEAN ONE

INDUSTRY AND AUTHORITIES MUST WORK TOGETHER.

CODE OF PRACTICE – CLEAR INFORMATION – REWARD.

AWARENESS OF THE HAULIERS AND DRIVERS –

ENCOURAGE INFORMATION EXCHANGE.

INVOLVE ALL MODES OF TRANSPORT.

BETTER COOPERATION BETWEEN AUTHORITIES: BEST

PRACTICES, INFORMATION EXCHANGE, PREVENTION.

MORE EFFORTS TO BREAK THE VICIOUS CIRCLE.

EU FRAMEWORK TO ENCOURAGE COOPERATION AND

TACKLE THE PROBLEM. EU-THIRD COUNTRY DIALOGUE AND COOPERATION