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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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Mood darkens among German auto suppliers as investment, hiring fall, survey shows

Reuters - 2026-06-17

German automotive suppliers expecting ​business conditions to worsen over the next year now outnumber the industry's ‌optimists, a survey showed on Wednesday, as domestic hiring sinks to a new low and investment in the sector moves overs …

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Number of EVs on China’s railways doubles year-on-year

RailFreight.com - 2026-06-15

China’s freight railways remain on a steady growth trajectory. Between January and May of 2026, they moved 1.67 billion tonnes of goods, a year-on-year growth of 1.8%. …

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DKV’s new e-truck card tackles public charging access but pricing remains unclear

trans.info - 2026-06-15

Electric trucks are gaining traction across Europe, but the charging network is still patchy when it comes to heavy-duty needs. …

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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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IMO, ICS welcome US-Iran agreement over Hormuz

Port Technology - 2026-06-15

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have welcomed the announcement of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, citing its importance for seafarers and shipping in the …

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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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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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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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