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ECG Conference 2026

15/10/2026 19:00 - 16/10/2026 16:00 CEST Copenhagen

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Mission statement

To provide a common platform for the finished vehicle logistics industry in Europe through:

  • Information & Awareness
  • Education
  • Networking & Integration
  • Lobbying & Representation
  • Standardisation

  • 77 million m2

  • 26,000

  • 23

  • 470

  • 14,000

Multi-modal methods of transportation of new cars by ECG members

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Almost half of Germany’s EV subsidy approvals go to lower-income households

Clean Energy Wire - 2026-07-21

Nearly half of the approvals under Germany’s electric vehicle (EV) subsidy scheme have gone to households in the programme's lowest income bracket, business daily Handelsblatt reported citing government data. …

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US reintroduces Iran blockade as conflict resumes in Strait of Hormuz and Iran threatens Red Sea access

Automotive Logistics - 2026-07-17

The situation in the Middle East continues to disrupt global supply chains, with Donald Trump declaring his view that the US-Iran MoU is "over" less than a month after it was signed and a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was agreed …

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Ro-ro strength offsets general cargo headwinds at Antwerp-Bruges

Heavy Lift - 2026-07-17

High and heavy equipment lifted ro-ro volumes at port of Antwerp-Bruges in the first half of 2026, bucking wider cargo market pressures. …

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VW workers to grill CEO on overhaul threatening 140,000 jobs, works council says

Reuters - 2026-07-17

The works council ​of German carmaker Volkswagen said ‌on Friday it will host extraordinary staff assemblies in August with CEO Oliver Blume, giving ​workers the opportunity to grill ​him on plans threatening up to 140,000 ⁠jobs. …

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Urgent call for ambitious action on road transport transition in the upcoming Electrification Action Plan

ACEA - 2026-07-16

The European Union stands at a crucial moment in its energy transition. In 2024, nearly 60% of the EU’s energy needs were met by net imports, exposing our continent to external shocks and economic vulnerabilities. …

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Hormuz and Red Sea risks converge

Splash247.com - 2026-07-16

The US military has fired missiles into a commercial tanker attempting to reach Iran. …

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EU sets up biggest climate fight of 2026 by slamming brakes on carbon market

POLITICO - 2026-07-16

The European Commission will ring the opening bell for the biggest climate bust-up of the year on Friday when it unveils an overhaul of the EU’s carbon market. …

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ECG welcomes ENL Solutions as a new Partner!

ECG - 2026-07-15

We are pleased to welcome ENL Solutions as a new ECG Partner!ENL Solutions is a Norwegian digital platform focused on improving transparency in the deep-sea Ro-Ro segment. …

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New ECG recommendation define minimum functionality for vehicle logistics mode

ECG - 2026-07-15

The ECG Quality Working Group has developed a recommendation outlining the minimum functional requirements that vehicles should idea …

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Germany’s auto industry, once a global juggernaut, scales back ambitions

Automotive News Europe - 2026-07-15

Volkswagen Group’s plans for sweeping restructuring demonstrate how Germany’s automakers and suppliers are shrinking operations to remain profitable as global growth slows, markets fragment regionally and Chinese competition intensifies. …

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