ESPORG had a successful week at SOLUTRANS 2025, marked by productive industry meetings, insightful discussions with national and EU authorities, fruitful workshop and strengthened strategic cooperation for secure parking areas and drivers wellbeing in France and the EU.
Held from 18 to 22 November in Lyon, SOLUTRANS brought together 64,000 professional visits and almost 1,100 exhibitors, offering an unparalleled view of the sector’s dynamism, innovation, and preparedness for the future.
At the ESPORG stand in SOLUTRANS, visitors discovered:
- A growing network of over 120 certified Safe and Secure Truck Parking Areas (SSTPA) across Europe;
- Major EU-funded projects supporting the development of secure parkings;
- The Wellbeing Corner where drivers, operators, and policymakers explored ESPORG’s European Wellbeing Initiative;
- A daily programme of exchanges with operators, innovators, and public authorities shaping EU transport policy.
ESPORG’s presence underscored its leading role in the sector by bringing together infrastructure quality, EU policy, operator expertise, and driver wellbeing under a unified European framework.
Visitors also learned about the exclusive benefits of ESPORG membership, including access to EU funding, support for achieving parking certification, and opportunities for collaboration and networking within the wider logistics community.
EU and National Authorities at the ESPORG Stand
ESPORG’s stand became the meeting point for institutions shaping transport policy across Europe. Delegations included the Spanish Regional Government of Castilla y León,, the Government of Flanders,The Romanian Road Authority and, notably, the European Commission, represented by Jean-Louis Colson, Head of Unit at the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) of the European Commission.
The EC official met with ESPORG General Manager Dirk Penasse to discuss the strong impact of EU-funded projects that are delivering remarkable progress in safe and secure truck parking. He reviewed the achievements of ESPORG members showcased at the stand, including HESBYMAZOUT Truck Park Liège, NITIPark, Automotive Cluster Bulgaria, and BIDEGI.
I am amazed that the entire sector is supporting the need for safe and secure parking areas, noted the EC official.
At our Wellbeing Corner, we also exchanged views with the European Commission on the crucial role that safe and secure parking areas play in improving driver wellbeing. We are proud to highlight that Mr. Colson supported the launch of ESPORG’s European Wellbeing Initiative in March 2025—and was the very first signatory of the Wellbeing Pledge Pledge.
Stronger partnership: FNTR & ESPORG Join Forces at SOLUTRANS
A cornerstone of ESPORG’s SOLUTRANS agenda was the joint workshop with the Fédération Nationale des Transports Routiers (FNTR), held on 20 November. The event brought together parking operators, infrastructure managers and industry representatives from across France and Europe to discuss the deployment of high-quality secure parking and improved working conditions for drivers.
Dirk Penasse emphasised the significance of ESPORG strengthened collaboration with FNTR:
“Our collaboration with FNTR is an important step forward in advancing safe parking areas and improving driver well-being. We are honoured by this partnership, and I hope that by the next fair we will see many more certified secure parking areas in France serving French transport operators.”
Benjamin Joigneaux reaffirmed FNTR’s long-standing commitment to defending the needs of transport operators:
“It is essential to work hand in hand with ESPORG for the deployment of safe and secure parking areas, for the benefit of companies and drivers.”
He also stressed the broader importance of safety and quality parking in helping the transport sector meet European requirements, improve road safety, and attract new talent:
“At a time when recruiting professional drivers is becoming increasingly difficult, we want to retain our drivers and attract new ones—especially young people and women. Wellbeing and safety are truly essential.”
Florence Berthelot, FNTR General Delegate, delivered a strong message on FNTR’s commitment to improving drivers’ working conditions:
“It is important that drivers benefit from a safe environment where they can rest and stay connected with their families. This is something we care deeply about.”
She also announced a major milestone:
FNTR will strengthen its partnership with ESPORG by becoming a member as of 1 January 2026.
This announcement marks a new chapter in our shared efforts to foster a safer, more attractive, and more sustainable road transport sector.
The Wellbeing Corner & Health checkup
The Wellbeing Corner at the ESPORG stand in SOLUTRANS became one of the most visited features. The visitors received a Health Check-up Assessment and Guidance on improving their wellbeing, and also had the opportunity to sign the Wellbeing Pledge.
Spotlight on ESPORG Members and Partners at SOLUTRANS
ESPORG stand featured important parking operators and service providers, shaping the future of safe and secure parkings in France and the EU.
- EUFUNDINGHUB– offering invaluable expertise in financing safe and secure parking areas
- TelarTec GmbH– presenting innovative telematics detection technology
- NitiPark– an ambitious new parking development in Dunkerque providing 259 heavy-vehicle slots and aiming for Platinum-level certification
- Hub&Park– providing parking payment solution and simplifying administration for operators while offering secure, cash-free access for drivers
- BIDEGI– the Gipuzkoa infrastructure agency contributing significantly to secure parking development
- HESBYMAZOUT– presenting its brand-new facility in Belgium, Truck Parking Liege
- mowiz TRUCK– the first official Wellbeing Ambassador of the European Wellbeing Initiative, sharing insights from its secure truck parks from Spain
- OnTurtle– operating the Área de Servicio con Parking La Jonquera
- Automotive Cluster Bulgaria– joining ESPORG in the project phase as parking operators
Their combined efforts demonstrate Europe’s collective progress toward safer truck parking solutions.
Driving the Future of European Logistics
At SOLUTRANS 2025, ESPORG presented a clear, ambitious roadmap:
- Promoting the EU Parking Standard for harmonised, high-quality parking;
- Advocating for driver wellbeing, inclusion, and improved working environments;
- Advancing the energy transition, including the upcoming Green Parking Standard;
- Enhancing digital connectivity for parking areas within the logistic chain.
These priorities reflect ESPORG’s broader mission to build a safer, greener, more efficient, and more humane mobility ecosystem across Europe.
SOLUTRANS 2025 marked a turning point for ESPORG: stronger partnerships, growing community and a powerful collective momentum toward delivering high-quality safe and secure parking across France and the EU.
