Abstract
The transport of goods over the road makes a considerable contribution to the overall air pollution. The completion of the European internal market will result in an increase of the cargo trade. The environmental policy should be shaped on an international level for the sake of effectiveness. More transport by rail and inland shipping; cleaner lorries; a more efficient transport, allowing larger dimensions and weights and a more efficient transport by allowing cabotage and applying telematics are directions in which the solution to the enormous problems must be sought. In addition transport companies also have their own responsibility.