German border controls face opposition from Dutch freight forwarders, who desire their discontinuation.

The German Federal Ministry of the Interior has announced that the measure to bypass border controls, implemented in May 2025, has been successful. However, the extension of these controls until at least 2027 has caused concerns for hauliers in the German-Dutch border region.

The controls, which have been in place since May 2025, were initially expected to last until at least 2027. The German Federal Minister of the Interior, Alexander Dobrindt, announced on September 15, 2025, that the border controls will be extended beyond September until March 15, 2026, citing serious threats to security and public order, including illegal migration and smuggling as reasons for maintaining controls at Germany's land borders.

The Bolk haulage company, along with many other hauliers, is calling for the end of controls at the German-Dutch border. Erik Maassen, the Managing Director of Bolk Haulage, and Frank Steghuis, the Owner of Steghuis Haulage, have both expressed their concerns about the impact of the controls on their businesses.

Steghuis Haulage in Denekamp has found a way to bypass border controls via the green border. However, the controls have caused issues for the company, with Steghuis stating that controls at the border are rare, happening only once or twice a year.

The Bolk haulage company makes 20 to 30 trips a day from the Netherlands to Germany. The controls at the border have added unnecessary time and costs to these journeys, impacting the efficiency of the company's operations.

The extension of border controls is despite the protests of Dutch transport companies. The demand for an end to border controls comes from hauliers in the German-Dutch border region, who argue that the controls are not necessary given the low frequency of incidents at the border.

The Federal Police does not have enough personnel to be present at all border crossings in Germany at all times. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the controls, especially given Steghuis's statement that controls at the border are rare.

Despite the concerns of hauliers, the German government has deemed it necessary to maintain border controls for the sake of security and public order. The controls at the German-Dutch border will remain until at least 2027, causing ongoing challenges for hauliers in the region.

German border controls face opposition from Dutch freight forwarders, who desire their discontinuation.