This summer, Estonia hosted two National Events, organized by the Ministry of Climate Affairs and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. Both initiatives focused on advancing the implementation of eFTI in the Baltic Country, bringing together key stakeholders from the transport and logistics sectors and public authorities. The aim was to address legal, technical, and operational aspects of eFTI adoption in Estonia.
The first event on June 19, 2024, which was conducted online, involved competent authorities and representatives of ministries. It featured a comprehensive legal analysis conducted by TGS Baltic, in collaboration with experts from the Tallin University of Technology (TalTech) and consulting multinational PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The analysis explored the legal challenges and opportunities posed by the eFTI Regulation and provided a complete legal framework for its implementation in Estonia. The event also emphasized the potential for data-driven services to improve public service delivery and reduce costs for logistics operators.
Building on this, a second event titled “eFTI Legal Analysis Seminar“, was later held on August 13. This session marked the completion of the mapping and analysis of the legal framework necessary for the transition to the eFTI system. The discussion outlined the upcoming steps for integrating the eFTI Regulation into Estonian law and explored the role of public authorities — such as the Environmental Board, the Transport Administration, and the Tax and Customs Board — in facilitating the acceptance of electronic transport information. Representatives from the logistics sector also shared their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities associated with moving to a fully digital system.
Together, these events represent a major step forward in Estonia’s path toward full eFTI implementation, ensuring that the country is well-prepared for the 2027 deadline when all EU member states must be able to accept electronic freight information.
