Regulatory fragmentation is holding back the efficiency, safety and competitiveness of the road transport sector in the Western Balkans.
At a high-level event hosted by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½member the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro (PKCG), ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½underlined the importance of harmonising regulatory standards to drive regional market integration.
The event, held in the presence of Montenegro¡¯s Minister of Transport, Maja Vuki?evi?, and PKCG¡¯s President, Nina Draki?, focused on actionable solutions to strengthen regional connectivity and improve the performance of the commercial road transport sector.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Director of Certification and Standards Patrick Philipp said, ¡°Governments need to urgently adopt e-CMR and roll out the necessary digital infrastructure. Harmonised digital tools are essential for advancing regional market integration.¡±
Supporting this digital shift, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½has worked with PKCG to develop a pilot e-CMR solution tailored to Montenegro¡¯s needs.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½also highlighted the importance of driving professional excellence to ensure transport safety and efficiency. Through solutions such as ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Examiner, the goal is to attract, train and retain professional drivers, a key factor in sustaining trade and mobility.