‘Green Lanes’ Will Help EU Fight Coronavirus

Priority Freight Lanes For Essential Goods Welcomed By Industry

Industry has welcomed the European Commission’s introduction of priority freight lanes, or ‘green lanes’, for essential goods to help address the challenges posed by the coronavirus outbreak.

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The roll-out of ‘green lanes’ has been welcomed by Medicines for Europe • Source: Shutterstock

Priority lanes for freight transport of essential goods, including medicines, have been authorized by the European Commission as part of efforts to protect EU citizens’ health and ensure that essential goods and services remain available amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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