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

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

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France’s driver shortage: telling a new story to change perceptions

IRU - 2026-08-13

For Erica Giraldo, AFTRI’s Legal and Public Affairs Officer, the solution to France’s chronic bus and truck driver shortage is twofold: better communicating the new and improved image of the profession to attract younger generations and …

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Manvesta celebrates 30 years of performance and partnership

Manvesta - 2026-08-13

In 2027, Manvesta will celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of growth, reliability and strong partnerships. …

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Grimaldi takes delivery of the Grande Pacifico

ECG - 2026-08-12

With a loading capacity of 9,800 CEU, the newbuilding is the biggest PCTC in the Neapolitan Group’s fleet …

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Grimaldi takes delivery of 9,800 CEU Grande Pacifico

Container News - 2026-08-12

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of Grande Pacifico, a new 9,800 CEU Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) and the largest car carrier in the Italian group’s fleet. …

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Germany suspends Sunday truck ban, debates river deepening as low water levels cripple shipping

Clean Energy Wire - 2026-08-12

An increasing number of German states have temporarily lifted the country’s Sunday ban on truck traffic as low water levels on major rivers disrupt inland shipping, a move criticised by environmentalists. …

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June freight paradox: rates surge as European cargo volumes fall

trans.info - 2026-08-12

According to the latest Ti–Upply–IRU European Road Freight Rate Benchmark, the contract rate index rose by 7.9 points quarter on quarter to 148.0, while the spot index jumped by 14.6 points to 146.8. …

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Mercedes, BMW, VW struggle in China with new EVs selling poorly

Automotive News Europe - 2026-08-11

Mercedes-Benz last fall turned to McDonald’s to promote its latest model in China, a striking move for an automaker that for decades relied on its German engineering to win over Chinese buyers. …

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Used car market returns to growth as EV sales accelarate

SMMT - 2026-08-11

The UK’s used car market returned to growth in the second quarter, up 0.7% as 2,009,318 vehicles changed hands, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).   …

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New project to open safe legal mobility pathways for professional drivers

IRU - 2026-08-10

A new EU-supported project aims to address acute road transport labour shortages by testing safe, legal labour mobility pathways for trained and certified professional drivers between non-EU talent partnership countries and the EU. …

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Debt burden grows for German suppliers in embattled auto sector, study shows

Reuters - 2026-08-07

German auto suppliers are more indebted and spend more on interest than their international rivals ​as competition from China intensifies, according to ‌excerpts from an upcoming study seen by Reuters. …

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