In the year 2024, ACE Logistics Latvia has consistently worked to maintain competitive service prices while improving quality throughout the year, assisting our clients in delivering goods with high efficiency.
We recognize that responsible management (ESG principles) and sustainable practices are becoming increasingly important to our clients and customers, alongside reducing environmental impacts. In alignment with these priorities, ACE Logistics Latvia and our partners remain committed to upholding ESG standards.
In 2024 and starting from 2025, changes will take effect regarding road toll fees and CO2 tariffs in road transport. These adjustments are driven by infrastructure developments across European and Nordic Road networks as well as maritime transport and will impact procurement costs.
Key Reasons for the Changes:
- European Union Environmental Policies
The European Union continues to tighten its sustainability and environmental regulations, such as the European Green Deal and Fit for 55 initiatives. These measures raise the costs associated with reducing CO2 emissions.
- In December 2023, Germany revised its toll system (MAUT) to further reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector.
- From January 1, 2024, an additional fee has been applied to all ACE Logistics Latvia shipments within Germany and those transiting through Germany, affecting shipments to destinations such as the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, the UK, and Ireland.
- Beginning July 1, 2024, Germany has introduced a CO2 Road usage fee for vehicles weighing over 3.5 tons.
- Increased Road Usage Fees
- Several European countries have already raised their road toll tariffs in 2024 or will do so by January 1, 2025, to fund road infrastructure maintenance and mitigate environmental impacts.
- This will impact shipments to and through almost all European countries.
- Maritime Carbon Tax
- As of 2024, maritime transport companies are included in the European Union’s CO2 Emissions Trading System (ETS), leading to higher costs for maritime shipping.
- During the transition period, shipping companies must purchase quotas covering 70% of their emissions, impacting transport routes to and from Finland, Sweden, Norway, the UK, and Ireland.
Implementation of New Tariffs
To account for these additional costs, new CO2 and road usage fee rates will be applied across Europe and the Nordic countries starting January 1, 2025.
Surcharge Details:
- Terminal transports: Charges will be based on the chargeable weight.
- Part loads (LTL / FTL): Charges will be based on loading meters.
The updated surcharges are available in the e-ace system, where they will be automatically included in price calculations starting January 1st, 2025. We recommend using the e-ace price calculator for precise cost valuation.
For further details, please contact your ACE Logistics Latvia sales manager or reach out to us at sales@ace.lv.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Wishing you a wonderful end to the year,
ACE Logistics Latvia
