Following the news yesterday that a transport assignment for Bring had contravened the Norwegian cabotage rules, Norway Post has initiated a full review of all its transport assignments. At the same time, it is tightening up its routines and checks.

“The fact that there has been a case of illegal cabotage in our operations is completely unacceptable. Of course this must not take place,” states Dag Mejdell, the CEO of Norway Post.

Full review
Mr Mejdell confirms that a full review of all the Group’s transport assignments has now been initiated in order to ensure that no contravention of the cabotage regulations occurs. In addition, the routines are being tightened in that, among other things, carriers used for individual assignments must document in writing that they are not involved in illegal cabotage operations.

“We have good control over and strict regulations applicable to this in relation to our regular subcontractors,” points out Mr Mejdell, who emphasises that the same is to apply to individual transport assignments.

High level of international activity
Due to the increase in international trade and goods transport, the use of international carriers and foreign drivers is now completely normal.

“Bring has a high level of international activity and drives abroad a lot, using both its own and contract drivers. But naturally, when foreign carriers are in Norway, the Norwegian rules must be followed,” emphasises Mr Mejdell.

The Norwegian cabotage rules mean, among other things, that foreign carriers may take up to three trips within the country in the space of a week when they are in Norway. Drivers who regularly drive for companies owned by Norway Post are subject to the same rules. This is monitored carefully. Among other things, GPS and tracking systems are used in the vehicles, thus ensuring control and documentation later on.