JC 226 — International trade, transport and logistics (employees) — International trade, transport and logistics: meal voucher increase in 2026
Joint committee 226, covering employees in international trade, transport and logistics, provides several measures to progressively strengthen workers' purchasing power from 2026. The employer contribution for meal vouchers increases progressively by €2 in total, in two stages.
Your challenges
Sound familiar?
How to integrate the two-step increase into payroll?
The progressive increase of the employer contribution in February then December 2026 requires precise payroll parameter adjustments at each deadline.
Has your company already increased meal vouchers in 2026?
Companies that already applied an increase can deduct it from the mandatory sectoral increase. Check your agreements to avoid a double increase.
How to automate benefits tracking?
The digitalisation of meal vouchers enables the automation of administrative processes, simplifies tracking and reduces the operational burden for HR and payroll teams.
Key measures
What applies to your sector
+€1 employer contribution from February 2026
From 1 February 2026, the employer contribution for meal vouchers increases by €1. This is the first step of the progressive increase provided for by the sectoral agreement.
+€1 additional from December 2026
From 1 December 2026, the employer contribution increases by an additional €1, bringing the total increase to €2 compared to the previous situation.
Accounting for increases already granted
Companies that already applied a meal voucher increase in 2026 before the scheduled dates can deduct this increase from the mandatory sectoral increase.
Strengthening purchasing power
The meal voucher increase is an important lever to strengthen the salary package of employees in the logistics and international trade sector, in a context of increased competition for qualified profiles.
Timeline
Key dates to remember
First increase: +€1
The employer contribution for meal vouchers increases by €1 from 1 February 2026 for all JC 226 employees.
Second increase: +€1
The employer contribution increases by an additional €1, bringing the total increase to €2. Companies must adjust their payroll parameters accordingly.
Sectoral federation: FEBETRA
Modernise your benefits policy in the transport and logistics sector
The meal voucher increase is an important lever to strengthen the salary package of employees in the logistics and international trade sector, in a context of increased competition for qualified profiles. The digitalisation of meal vouchers enables the automation of administrative processes, simplifies benefits tracking and reduces the operational burden for HR and payroll teams, while offering a smoother experience for employees.
Our approach
The Monizze answer: manage, simplify, optimise
Tailored evaluation
- Analysis of your industry sector, your headcount and the appropriate budget scenario
- Objective assessment of the real impact in consultation with your social secretariat
- Comparison of your options to choose the best strategy
Centralised digital management
- Simplified management of meal vouchers and eco-vouchers
- Integration of mobility solutions and mobility budget
- Global overview via RewardFlex — one platform, one management interface
- Automated compliance with sectoral obligations
Enhanced employee experience
- Real-time view of your balance and benefits
- Simplified activation of the Monizze card
- Full visibility over the complete salary package
Next steps
3 steps to comply with JC 226
Verify the obligations of your JC 226
Amounts, deadlines, exceptions: every detail matters.
Estimate the cost for your team size
Compare scenarios and identify the best option.
Plan your 2026 benefits
Meal vouchers, mobility, flexibility: a coherent package.
Take action
Which situation is yours?
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sectoral agreements
When do meal vouchers increase in JC 226?
When do meal vouchers increase in JC 226?
My company already increased meal vouchers in 2026: what should I do?
My company already increased meal vouchers in 2026: what should I do?
Which sectoral federations cover JC 226?
Which sectoral federations cover JC 226?
How can the digitalisation of meal vouchers help my company?
How can the digitalisation of meal vouchers help my company?
Is the €10 meal voucher mandatory for all companies?
Is the €10 meal voucher mandatory for all companies?
Can meal vouchers be optimised without increasing the overall cost for the employer?
Can meal vouchers be optimised without increasing the overall cost for the employer?
My industry sector is not listed, what should I do?
My industry sector is not listed, what should I do?
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