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Hormuz ceasefire deal leaves shipping in familiar wait-and-see mode

Splash247.com - 2026-06-15

Asian shipping stocks rallied on Monday as investors bet a tentative US-Iran deal could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after 107 days of disruption, though industry experts warned any return to normal navigation will be gr …

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Chinese automakers rush to secure European factory space as new EU rules loom

Automotive News Europe - 2026-06-14

Chinese automakers are racing against the clock to secure European factory space before new European Union rules that could make it far harder to invest go into place. …

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Dual-fuel container ship and vehicle carrier fleet passes 1,200 vessels as orders and deliveries rise

World Shipping Council - 2026-06-12

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has published its latest update to its WSC Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard, which tracks the global liner shipping industry’s investment in vessels capable of running on renewable and lower-emission fuels, and …

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The Hellenic maritime industry too is angry due to Brussels’ wrong and distorted policy

SHIP2SHORE - 2026-06-11

Being considered by her collaborators the true heart of the group, a real driving force towards the company’s development, Neptune Lines’ President Melina Travlos is defined as a true business visionary. …

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Automotive logistics industry faces new challenges amid global disruptions and rising AI adoption

- 2026-06-11

High oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have forced the Finished Vehicles Logistics industry to find alternative global routes. Hopes for a quick recovery have faded, and economic growth projections are down. …

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European car prices will remain under pressure until weak players exit, analyst says

Automotive News Europe - 2026-06-11

European automakers face a prolonged pricing war that will not ease until weaker competitors exit the market, according to Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois, who warned that operating margins are unlikely to return to the double-digit …

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EU fleet decarbonisation requires incentive-led approach

IRU - 2026-06-10

IRU and a cross-sector industry coalition have called on EU policymakers to prioritise infrastructure, investment support and enabling conditions in the transition to zero-emission corporate fleets. …

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Hormuz closure sparks global pitchfest on energy

POLITICO - 2026-06-10

Multiple countries are pitching the Trump administration on how they can offer alternatives to the energy crisis the Iran war has sparked over the Strait of Hormuz. …

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€439m for truck chargers: EU targets truck charging gaps on key freight corridors

trans.info - 2026-06-10

The roadmaps, published under the European Commission’s Clean Transport Corridor Initiative, cover two major TEN-T routes: the Scandinavian–Mediterranean corridor and the North Sea–Baltic corridor. …

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Capacity concerns, China's growing influence and shifting trade routes amongst the top trends in Europe's FVL sector

Automotive Logistics - 2026-06-09

Alongside the election of a new ECG president and the graduation of 42 ECG Academy students, ECG's General Assembly and Spring Congress 2026 saw experts in finished vehicle logistics highlight some of the biggest trends and challenges fa …

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