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

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European businesses call for full implementation of the Eurovignette Directive exemption power for zero-emission trucks

European Clean Trucking Alliance - 2026-04-22

The European Clean Trucking Alliance (ECTA) together with a coalition of major European businesses and civil society organisations is calling on Ministers across Europe to swiftly implement toll exemptions for zero-emission trucks (ZETs) …

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Latest haulier insolvency figures from Europe: Poland struggling, the Netherlands holding up best

Trans.info - 2026-04-22

The latest figures from Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Poland show that the pressure on transport firms has not gone away. But they also show that the strain is not showing up in the same way everywhere. …

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EU automotive package deal may slip to September

Electrive.com - 2026-04-22

In December, the EU Commission presented its automotive package with relaxed CO2 requirements. However, the German government believes the plans do not go far enough. …

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VW CEO Blume targets capacity reduction of up to one million vehicles

Electrive.com - 2026-04-21

At Volkswagen, underutilised and costly plants in Europe are under scrutiny. CEO Oliver Blume plans to cut overcapacity in China and Europe, while aiming to avoid plant closures in Germany through 'intelligent' measures. …

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EU transport ministers act on fuel crisis

IRU - 2026-04-21

EU transport ministers convened on Tuesday, 21 April in an informal video conference to assess the impact of developments in the Middle East on the transport sector, marking an important step towards a coordinated EU response to rising f …

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The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation for shipping

Transport & Environment - 2026-04-21

The maritime sector accounts for 3% of the EU’s total CO2 emissions, amounting to 145.2 million tonnes of CO2 in 2024. Under current policies, maritime emissions could represent one-third of all transport emissions in 2050. …

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DB Cargo UK enters into seven-year contract transporting finished vehicles for JLR

Automotive News Europe - 2026-04-21

DB Cargo UK has agreed a seven-year contract with automotive logistics company CAT UK Services to transport finished vehicles from JLR's Halewood manufacturing plant in Liverpool to the Port of Southampt …

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Informal video conference of transport ministers, 21 April 2026

Council of the EU - 2026-04-21

EU transport ministers met for an informal video conference in light of the developments in the Middle East. …

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Netherlands plans scrappage scheme to support switch to electric cars

Electrive.com - 2026-04-21

The Dutch government is planning a new subsidy program for low- and middle-income buyers of used electric vehicles: If they scrap an old internal combustion engine car in return, they will receive a scrappage bonus. …

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Great Wall plans 10 models, new factory as it bids for Europe comeback

Automotive News Europe - 2026-04-21

China’s Great Wall Motor (GWM) plans to launch at least 10 new models in Europe over the next two years, as the automaker attempts a comeback after a previous attempt in the market was not successful. …

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