IMPORTANT NOTICE ON WEIGHT REGULATION

According to the Greek legislation based on “one license per truck” the maximum permissible weight of an HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) on Greek roads (i.e. weights of tractor + trailer + full container) cannot exceed 40 tons (40,000 kgs). Slight variations exist between different truck licenses and chassis types. Therefore, a standard 20’ payload should not exceed 22.5 tons (22,500 kgs) and a standard 40’ payload 21.5 tons (21,500 kgs). These calculations are based on average weight displacement of Greek articulated trucks (i.e. average weights of tractor + trailer). Regular controls take place at port gates, Greek highways and toll posts.

Maximum* payloads in the following tables represent the legal maximum in Greece. For weight limitations in other European and Overseas countries, please seek advice from PHOENIX offices in Athens/Piraeus and Thessaloniki, PHOENIX staff will be glad to have the opportunity of providing assistance.