In the wake of a severe snowstorm that brought traffic to a standstill in southern Sweden, the freight industry is pointing fingers at the Swedish Transport Administration for being unprepared.

Ulric Långberg, the political affairs manager at Sweden's Road Haulage Companies, criticized the administration for its late response, emphasizing the critical impact on essential services like hospitals and grocery stores.

Despite warnings of heavy snowfall, many trucks ventured out, leading to significant delays for snowplows and emergency vehicles.

Långberg also highlighted the challenges posed by inadequately equipped trucks, especially those from abroad, and called for better road maintenance and equipment standards.

The Swedish Transport Administration acknowledged the difficulties in managing traffic during snowstorms but stressed their proactive efforts.