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Multimodal Operational Efficiency in FVL

18/02/2026 12:00 - 19/02/2026 14:00 CET Cuxhaven & Bremerhaven, Germany

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22/04/2026 12:30 - 22:00 CET Belgrade, Serbia

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04/06/2026 13:00 - 05/06/2026 14:30 CEST Istanbul, Türkiye

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Mission statement

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

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

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New EU industry act keeps friends closer — and shuts out China

POLITICO - 2026-02-12

The European Union should open up more to its trade partners in public procurement and curb Chinese investment in sectors like green tech, according to a new draft of a landmark industry act obtained by POLITICO on Thursday. …

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‘Handle with care,’ Mercedes CEO says about Europe’s planned local content rules

Automotive News Europe - 2026-02-12

The European Union should “handle with care” any measures designed to increase local automotive content to counter threats from China, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius said, to avoid “unintended consequences” such as retaliation. …

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China softens stance on EV makers negotiating with EU individually

Reuters - 2026-02-12

China's commerce ministry shifted its stance on Thursday by accepting that Chinese electric vehicle makers can negotiate independently with the European Union, after Volkswagen secured a tariff reprieve for one of its China-made SUV mode …

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ACEA echoes Antwerp Declaration Summit call for bold action to secure Europe’s industrial future

ACEA - 2026-02-11

Following today’s Antwerp Declaration Summit and ahead of the Alden Biesen meeting of EU leaders, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling for concrete action in 2026 to restore competitiveness and secure Euro …

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EV sales in China drop in January

ELECTRIVE - 2026-02-11

January is traditionally one of the weakest months of the year in the Chinese automotive market. However, the decline in 2026 is particularly pronounced. …

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Chinese EV makers expected to seek EU tariff relief after VW’s win on Cupra Tavascan

Automotive News Europe - 2026-02-11

Major Chinese automakers will be next to knock on Brussels’ door after Volkswagen Group secured a breakthrough EU tariff reprieve for its China-made Cupra Tavascan SUV, industry insiders and analysts said. …

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EU Parliament reaches deal on US trade pact

POLITICO - 2026-02-10

The European Parliament’s top trade lawmakers on Tuesday agreed a common position on the EU-U.S. trade deal, in a move that will be met with relief both in Washington and in Brussels. …

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Strengthening Europe’s auto industry through innovation, open markets and pragmatic green policy

ACEA - 2026-02-10

In this letter addressed to EU leaders, Ola Källenius, President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and CEO of Mercedes-Benz, outlines three critical priorities to secure Europe’s industrial future. …

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VW’s Cupra Tavascan is first China-made EV spared from EU’s new EV tariff

Automotive News Europe - 2026-02-10

The European Union will exempt one of Volkswagen Group’s China-built electric vehicles from hefty import duties, the first car to get approval under a new mechanism aimed at thawing trade tensions. …

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Stellantis-backed ACC drops plans for Italian, German gigafactories, union says

Automotive News Europe - 2026-02-08

The Stellantis-backed Automotive Cells Company (ACC) told unions it had dropped plans to build gigafactories in both Italy and Germany, the Italian metalworkers’ union UILM said. …

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