Frequently asked questions about eFTI

The regulation is believed to make freight traffic and logistics more efficient.
This is vital for the growth and competitiveness of the Union economy, the functioning of the internal market and the social and economic cohesion of all regions of the Union.

Administrative burden is expected to be reduced significantly in freight traffic, including the transport of waste. At the moment, the movement of goods is accompanied by a large amount of information which is still exchanged in paper format among businesses, and between businesses and competent authorities. The use of paper documents represents a significant administrative burden for logistics operators and an additional cost for logistics operators and related industries (such as trade and manufacturing), in particular for SMEs, and has a negative impact on the environment.

The transition to electronic processing of information is also believed to make the exchange of information between businesses easier.

The project is believed to increase eco-friendliness thanks to the reduced use of paper.

The use of electronic means to exchange regulatory information can reduce administrative costs for economic operators and enhance the efficiency of competent authorities.

The aim of the project is to improve enforcement capabilities of competent authorities and enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transport.

Finland is involved in the eFTI4EU project piloting the requirements of the eFTI regulation together with businesses and other Member States.

The aim of the pilot projects is to ensure that economic operators benefit from the eFTI regulation in practice.

No. Electronic data content corresponds to information provided in paper format.

Yes, when transported by rail and by road.

No. The eFTI data model is based on existing regulations and laws.

Operators may continue to provide competent authorities with freighting documents in paper format or in some other electronic form accepted nationally.

Fintraffic Oy is responsible for the implementation of the national eFTI gate. Fintraffic will also be the administrator of the eFTI gate service.

An economic operator shall manage its eFTI platform itself or purchase the platform or service from an eFTI service provider.

The economic operator or the eFTI service provider shall be responsible for the functionality of the platform.

An eFTI platform provides competent authorities with freight transport information on request in accordance with the common data model.

Traficom is always happy to receive suggestions and other feedback concerning eFTI regulation. Please contact us by email at efti@traficom.fi