# cabotage traffic

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Cabotage traffic describes the domestic carriage of goods performed by a haulier registered in a foreign country – for example, a Polish truck making deliveries between two points within Germany after completing an international run.

Cabotage traffic describes the domestic carriage of goods performed by a haulier registered in a foreign country – for example, a Polish truck making deliveries between two points within Germany after completing an international run. EU regulations cap how many such domestic operations a foreign carrier may perform and within what timeframe before the vehicle must leave the country. Compliance is monitored through tachograph records, transport documents, and roadside inspections; violations carry significant fines. For logistics providers running cross-border fleets, cabotage rules have direct operational consequences: they shape route planning, driver scheduling, and cost structures. The term should not be confused with maritime cabotage, which governs coastal shipping between domestic ports.

**Source:** [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32009R1072](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32009R1072)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | cabotage traffic |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 111 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32009R1072 |

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