Susie Jones
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Projectos de transporte rodoviário em curso na Europa

Criado: 12/03/2025

Atualizado: 12/03/2025

Em 2023, 83,4% do transporte rodoviário da UE, em toneladas-quilómetro, foi efectuado por veículos pesados de mercadorias - com um peso máximo autorizado superior a 30 toneladas.

O sector dos transportes rodoviários na Europa está a passar por uma grande transformação, impulsionada pelos avanços tecnológicos e pelos objectivos de sustentabilidade. Para o sector do transporte rodoviário de mercadorias, estas mudanças podem ser essenciais para se manter competitivo numa indústria em rápida evolução. Iremos explorar algumas das alterações que entram em vigor este ano e os avanços futuros.

Projectos de construção de infra-estruturas rodoviárias.

Desenvolvimento da autoestrada A-7 entre Crevillente e Alhama de Murcia

A construção de uma autoestrada entre Crevillente e Alhama, em Múrcia, começou no quarto trimestre de 2024 e a sua conclusão está prevista para 2030. O projeto fornecerá infra-estruturas de transporte rodoviário de última geração, melhorando os níveis de serviço e as viagens de longa distância entre as áreas.

Vantagens para o sector dos transportes:

Melhorar o fluxo de tráfego, reduzir o congestionamento e diminuir os tempos de deslocação. Os gestores de frotas beneficiarão de menores custos de combustível e de manutenção e de uma maior eficiência logística.

Autoestrada D11: Trutnov até à fronteira com a Polónia

Iniciado no quarto trimestre de 2024, este projeto consiste numa autoestrada de quatro faixas com 21,17 km, desde Trutnov até à fronteira com a Polónia, na região de Hradec Kralove. O projeto faz parte da autoestrada D11 que liga Praha, Hradec, Králové e Trutnov ao posto fronteiriço da Polónia.

Benefícios para o sector dos transportes:

Melhorar a conetividade transfronteiriça e reduzir os tempos de deslocação e o congestionamento. Uma autoestrada de quatro faixas reduzirá os custos de combustível, melhorará a segurança rodoviária e proporcionará uma via fiável e mais rápida.

Desenvolvimento do túnel A5

Com conclusão prevista para 2027, o desenvolvimento do túnel da A5 em Madrid tem como objetivo reduzir o congestionamento do tráfego e fornecer infra-estruturas de transporte de última geração para a população da região. O projeto irá melhorar a qualidade do ar, a poluição sonora e a mobilidade.

Vantagens para o sector dos transportes:

Melhoria do fluxo de tráfego, redução do congestionamento e uma via mais rápida e fiável para o transporte de mercadorias.

Anel rodoviário de Praga: Troço Bechovice - Autoestrada D1

Serão construídas seis faixas de rodagem em 12,6 km de estrada entre Bechovice e a autoestrada D1 em Praga - conclusão para o quarto trimestre de 2027. Este projeto é uma das secções restantes que completariam o Anel Viário de Praga.

Vantagens para o sector dos transportes:

Movimento mais suave e mais rápido dos veículos de carga - aumentando a eficiência do transporte.

Duplicação da A47 North Tuddenham para Easton

Estão em curso planos para melhorar a atual autoestrada de via única A47, com 9 km, para uma via dupla entre North Tuddenham e Easton, em Norfolk, no Reino Unido. A conclusão está prevista para o quarto trimestre de 2026.

Benefícios para o sector dos transportes:

A duplicação deste troço criará viagens mais consistentes, minimizando os atrasos e reduzindo os custos de combustível.

Mudanças tecnológicas.

Infraestrutura de carregamento elétrico

Até 2030, o mercado europeu de camiões eléctricos deverá atingir [15%] (https://milence.com/insight/electrification-trends-in-2025/) - o que realça a importância da expansão e da mudança para um transporte sustentável. Prevê-se que sejam investidos 15 mil milhões de euros na infraestrutura de carregamento de camiões eléctricos na Europa.

Truckpark 2049 analisa a situação da indústria no que diz respeito à infraestrutura necessária para o carregamento elétrico nas paragens de camiões. Os veículos eléctricos serão omnipresentes em todo o mundo até 2049 - as frotas notarão os benefícios financeiros imediatos e colherão os frutos de uma gestão eficiente dos veículos.

Drone em Itália para monitorizar o trânsito

A Itália introduziu drones para monitorizar as condições das estradas, telas e vedações à prova de som e detetar engarrafamentos, veículos parados e outros obstáculos. Os drones têm uma altura de 120 metros e cobrem os dois sentidos da autoestrada A35. As gravações são enviadas para o Centro de Controlo, o que melhora a gestão das intervenções e permite uma resposta rápida a quaisquer problemas na via.

O projeto de monitorização de bens e tráfego por drones consiste em três fases operacionais:

  • Primeira fase: Com início em outubro de 2024, esta fase incluiu testes de drones controlados por especialistas e a implementação de uma plataforma para gerir a transmissão de vídeo em tempo real no Centro de Controlo de Brebemi.

  • Segunda fase: Introduziu o controlo remoto dos drones através do centro de controlo, que utiliza sensores avançados para transmitir dados e imagens.

  • Terceira fase: Na fase atual, os drones funcionarão de forma totalmente autónoma.

Auto-estradas gratuitas em Espanha a partir de 2029

O Ministério dos Transportes e da Mobilidade Sustentável anunciou que vai analisar a possibilidade de adaptar três auto-estradas fundamentais - AP-6, AP-51 e AP-61 - para funcionarem sem portagens após a expiração do acordo, em novembro de 2029. Após esta data, estas estradas passarão a ser geridas pelo Ministério e poderão ser utilizadas sem pagamento de portagens.

Que país europeu tem a melhor infraestrutura rodoviária?

Um inquérito revelou que a Europa Ocidental dispõe de melhores infra-estruturas rodoviárias em comparação com a Europa Oriental, onde a qualidade das estradas nos seus países é globalmente negativa.

Os Países Baixos ocuparam o primeiro lugar em termos de qualidade das estradas na Europa, seguidos da Suíça, Áustria, Portugal, Espanha e Croácia.

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terça-feira 25 março 2025 • Notícias do sector

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Susie Jones

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quarta-feira 12 fevereiro 2025 • Notícias do sector

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Susie Jones

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quarta-feira 22 janeiro 2025 • Notícias do sector

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On 22nd January 2025, it’s HGV Drivers Day. Established by NN1 Personnel (recruiters and suppliers of truckers in the logistics industry), the day aims to celebrate drivers and all they do for the economy and society. Without truckers, who often experience various difficulties in the role (including being away from their families and home, long working hours, and travelling in extreme weathers), we would be without our necessary products and convenience. They truly have been heroes over the last few years as well as prior to that – the pandemic was only one example of this. How you mark the day is up to you. , for example by providing drivers with a hot drink or chatting with them. Here at SNAP, we’re always keen to give truckers a voice. And so, for this HGV Drivers Day, that’s exactly what we’re doing. Following a recent post on our asking about the and how to ensure young people have the enthusiasm to join the industry, we’re highlighting some of the commentary from truckers that show their real-life experiences – from the challenges they face to what they love about their job. A key talking point for drivers is how the role impacts their personal lives, such as not being there for important moments in life, having to sleep in their cab, and the money not being worth the sacrifices they make. Statistics back up the feedback. For example, it’s been found ) – compared to 37.5 hours for all employees, this is a substantial 28% higher. And so, it’s not surprising . Nor is it shocking that such a significant number have left the sector, including . For some who commented, they’ve moved on from the industry and into other roles that make them happier. But for others, they reflected on the good memories of riding in lorries with their dads as children, along with the value of it and how this experience led them to join the sector themselves after finishing their education. On a similar note, many disagreed with trucking not being the ideal job – whether it was for the money or just their love of driving a lorry. All these comments make it clear that while truckers certainly face challenges, there’s still a lot to love and for some it’s a career they’re happy to do for life – so it makes sense that around . We think it’s crucial everyone acknowledges all truckers do for us. Unfortunately, some drivers pointed out that they experience a significant lack of respect. This shouldn’t be the case – they should be recognised for what they do to give us all the bare necessities in life. As one trucker put it: So, this HGV Drivers Day – and every other day, in fact – we ask everyone to acknowledge those out on the road for us. Truckers deserve praise, respect, and so much more.