Moves by the German and French authorities to apply minimum wages on foreign drivers operating in their territories could have a major impact on the UK’s export drive, according to David Williams, managing director of freight forwarder Rhenus UK.
While Germany introduced its controversial minimum wage of €8.50 per hour on January 1, the firm said, France has now confirmed that it plans to impose a similar minimum hourly wage of €9.61 for drivers involved in cabotage operations within its borders. Rhenus believes that this move will add unnecessary red tape, bureaucracy and cost…
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