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Tuesday, Jul 14, 2026
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Netherlands Introduces Distance-Based Road Tax for Heavy Trucks

A new kilometer-based road charging system has come into effect for trucks weighing more than three thousand five hundred kilograms on Dutch motorways and key provincial roads, changing operating costs for domestic and international freight transport.
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