After an initial phase of work focused on our main competitors within the EU-15, the CNR is deepening its analysis of the western part of the European market while gradually expanding its field of observation to include the new Member States. The establishment, within an acceptable timeframe, of a base of objective knowledge on the countries of Central and Eastern Europe has led the CNR to strengthen its own investigative capabilities while securing the collaboration of national experts. It therefore entrusted Jan BURNEWICZ, professor at the University of GDANSK and expert advisor to national and international bodies, with the task of addressing the issue of international road transport costs in Poland.