This article was originally published by Transportmedia on 4 August 2026 as part of the Truckstop podcast series. It is republished on INTRANSIT Magazine with kind permission. © Transportmedia: www.transportmedia.be In a special episode of Truckstop, the Transportmedia podcast, Marc Van Grootel looks back on a career entirely dedicated toLees verder

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In our previous article published in ESPORG’s website, we explored how the 2026 CEF Transport Reflow Calls could benefit Safe and Secure Parking Areas (SSPAs). Since then, further clarification has emerged regarding SSPA eligibility under the Military Mobility Call and the EXTBORDER topic. SSPAs Under the Military Mobility Call  UnderLees verder