Does a logistics broker in Europe need a licence to operate?

In most EU member states, logistics brokers are not required to hold a specific broker licence — unlike the US, where FMCSA freight broker authority is mandatory before any brokerage activity can begin. In Europe, the licensing requirement falls on the carriers the broker uses: each must hold a valid Community Licence under EU Regulation 1072/2009 to operate international road freight between EU member states. The broker's obligation is to place each consignment with a licensed, compliant carrier. Go Trans arranges all shipments through carriers holding current Community Licences across their European operating areas.