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

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Press Release: Update of the European FVL Cost Index for Q3 and Q4 2025 is now released.

ECG - 2026-03-12

Developed through a longstanding partnership between ECG – the Association of European Vehicle Logistics – and PwC Austria, the Index provides regular and insightful updates to the FVL Industry.  …

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Introducing Polaris Group - restructured, rebranded, and expanded to meet rising demand

Polaris Autoliners - 2026-03-12

New vessels, branches, fleet expansion, routes and more in time for ALSC. …

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BMW faces transition year as China competition intensifies, electrification costs rise

Automotive News Europe - 2026-03-11

BMW Group faces a transition year as China’s price war and electrification costs threaten to squeeze margins, raising questions about whether the German luxury automaker can maintain profitability while investing heavily in next-generati …

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Why automotive logistics must become more regional, transparent and intelligent

Automotive Logistics - 2026-03-11

Geopolitics, new customs regimes, regionalisation and artificial intelligence are putting automotive logistics under pressure all at once. …

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US committed to EU trade deal, top Trump official tells Brussels

POLITICO - 2026-03-11

A top Trump administration official has reassured Brussels that Washington remains committed to its trade deal with the European Union, amid mounting fears in Europe and the U.S. that the agreement could unravel. …

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Porsche weighs U.S. production after absorbing €700 million Trump tariff hit

Automotive News Europe - 2026-03-11

Porsche paid €700 million ($811.4 million) in tariffs last year to export cars from Europe to the U.S. and expects similar costs in 2026, pushing the automaker to investigate production in the U.S. …

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VW Group operating profit slumps 54% in 2025 as tariffs, China competition bite

Automotive News Europe - 2026-03-10

Volkswagen Group expects its dwindling profit margin to recover somewhat this year but warns of a possible further stagnation in sales after a bruising 2025 hit by tariffs, tough competition from China and a costly shift toward electric …

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The Middle East is driving up the cost of European transport. Germany’s industry warns of bankruptcies

trans.info - 2026-03-10

The situation in the Middle East is quickly translating into real operating costs for transport in Europe. …

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Press Release: ECG calls for temporary weekly fuel price reviews amid sharp rise in oil prices

ECG - 2026-03-09

The recent sharp increase in oil and diesel prices is placing significant economicpressure on the European finished vehicle logistics sector. ECG – the Association of …

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International Women’s Day: Women in Finished Vehicle Logistics

ECG - 2026-03-08

On March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day by recognising the growing presence of women in the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) industry.  …

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