Expansion of PASS Maps to Electric Vehicles
Apr 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM
The Chairman of the Federal Association of Parcel and Express Logistics (BPEX), Marten Bosselmann, commented on the planned temporary reduction of the energy tax on fuels by 17 cents per liter. In a statement, he described the measure as an important signal and emphasized that the pressure from the transport and logistics industry on the federal government has had an effect. Bosselmann welcomed the decision, which stems from an open letter addressed to Chancellor Friedrich Merz by several associations of the transport sector last Saturday. This letter pointed out the difficult situation faced by many companies and called for immediate relief.
Need for Long-Term Solutions
However, Bosselmann pointed out that the announced relief of 17 cents per liter over a period of two months is insufficient to significantly alleviate the structural burdens on the industry. He emphasized that companies primarily need planning security and reliable framework conditions. The current crisis, characterized by rising energy and operating costs, is putting many businesses under significant pressure and increasingly jeopardizing the stability of supply chains in Germany.
The BPEX Chairman urged the federal government to swiftly implement the measures outlined in the coalition agreement. This includes, in particular, the abolition of the CO2 double burden as well as the reduction of energy and electricity taxes. Bosselmann made it clear that more than just short-term measures are necessary. A comprehensive package is needed to sustainably secure the competitiveness of the industry. He called for concrete and effective decisions from the government to address the challenges facing the transport and logistics sector.
