PostEurop, together with the European Express Association (EEA), CLECAT and Europan Cold Storage and Logistics Association (ECSLA) , has published a joint position paper calling on the European Commission to provide greater clarity and further simplification of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
The transport, postal and logistics sectors play a vital role in supporting Europe’s circular economy and share the EU’s ambition to reduce packaging waste and improve sustainability. However, achieving these objectives requires a regulatory framework that is clear, practical and proportionate for operators responsible for moving goods across increasingly complex supply chains.
While the associations welcome the European Commission’s efforts to provide guidance on the implementation of the PPWR, significant uncertainty remains regarding how certain provisions apply to transport and logistics operators. The joint paper identifies a range of outstanding questions requiring clarification, including the roles and responsibilities of economic operators, the treatment of transport packaging and labels, extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations, reusable packaging requirements, and cross-border logistics operations.
The paper also highlights concerns regarding the administrative and operational complexity of certain PPWR requirements. In particular, the sector stresses the need for practical implementation measures that support compliance without creating disproportionate burdens for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), or undermining supply chain efficiency and competitiveness.
Through this joint initiative, the signatory organisations are urging the European Commission to provide clear and consistent EU-level guidance, address legal ambiguities, and pursue further simplification measures to ensure that the PPWR’s environmental objectives can be achieved in an effective, workable and economically sustainable manner.
The associations remain committed to constructive dialogue with EU institutions and stakeholders to support the transition towards a more circular economy while maintaining a competitive and resilient transport and logistics sector.
Read the full joint paper.