Heavy and Oversized Transport (GST) secures Germany as a business location and is an essential prerequisite for the energy transition and Germany’s competitiveness. However, the challenges facing heavy cargo logistics are currently considerable: deficits in transport infrastructure, bureaucratic hurdles due to outdated approval procedures and a lack of digitalization, as well as sluggish communication between public authorities and businesses are significantly hindering the execution of GST operations across Germany.
This is an overview of the current issues, as well as the activities and initiatives of the BSK.