German Logistics Industry Warns Against Economic Impact of Border Controls

Proposed permanent border checks could disrupt supply chains, increase costs, and create logistical challenges, industry leaders caution.

The German logistics sector has expressed concerns over the Union's proposal for permanent border controls, citing potential disruptions to supply chains and increased operational costs.
Industry representatives warn that stricter border checks would complicate compliance with legally mandated driving and rest times for truck drivers, making logistics operations less predictable.
The Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL) has proposed implementing 'Green Lanes' for freight vehicles to minimize delays, a solution proven effective during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Companies relying on 'just-in-time' delivery systems and those located in border regions are expected to be disproportionately affected by the proposed measures.
The debate over border controls has intensified following a recent violent incident in Aschaffenburg, with the CDU linking the proposal to broader migration policy reforms ahead of upcoming elections.