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Trucks leave the VCI and costs soar: transport companies warn of impact on pricesPhoto by silvyn on Pexels
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Trucks leave the VCI and costs soar: transport companies warn of impact on prices

TVI Notícias12 September 2026 at 14:25

Trucks are prohibited from circulating on the VCI (Via de Cintura Interna - Inner Belt Road) between 07:00 and 21:00 on weekdays, although there are some exceptions to the measure.

Transport companies warn that this restriction will cause a significant increase in operational costs.

The impact on transport service prices is expected by companies in the sector as a direct consequence of this prohibition on heavy vehicle circulation.

The measures aim to control traffic on that road, but professionals in the sector warn about the economic consequences of this decision.

Why this matters

Readers in the Porto region who depend on goods transport services or who consume goods transported by road will be directly affected by possible price increases. Logistics and distribution companies face alternative routes and more restricted schedules, which can result in increased costs that will likely be reflected in consumer prices. This measure comes as a result of urban mobility policies aimed at reducing pollution and congestion on the Inner Belt Road.

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