(ANSA) - BELGRADE, MARCH 21 - Freight transport by road continues to be severely restricted in many areas of Europe due to the coronavirus pandemic, causing difficulties for road haulers in particular at the borders with Hungary, Serbia, and Turkey, reported an ad hoc update on the problems for the trucks at the border issued by Uniontrasporti on the official website of the company promoted by Unioncamere and the local Chambers of Commerce.

"In this incredible situation created by the spread of the coronavirus, Uniontrasporti is trying to support the movement of goods in Europe, through almost real-time updates on the possible restrictions at the borders," explained the director of Uniontrasporti and vice-president of Unioncamere, Antonio Paoletti.

Serious difficulties for road haulers are reported yesterday, March 20, especially on the Magyar border. In Hungary, there is an absolute ban on entry into the country for those coming from Italy. The border controls with Slovenia and Austria have been tightened, and even at the Croatian border, with long waiting times for the Italian trucks, Uniontrasporti has reported. In Serbia, a temporary entry ban for all travelers from Italy is in force. There are problems also when entering Turkey, where all border crossings have been closed to passengers and drivers from numerous countries, including Italy. Uniontrasporti has reported queues and delays at the borders due to tightened control procedures when entering Austria, Bulgaria, Poland, Czech Republic, Croatia, Romania, Slovenia, Finland, and Estonia. (ANSA).