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VW management proposes shutdown of four German plants, report says

Automotive News Europe - 2026-09-01

Volkswagen Group’s management board plans to propose ending production at four German plants between 2031 and 2034, German business outlet WirtschaftsWoche reported. …

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The record-breaking car carrier has left Italy: from Gioia Tauro towards Barcelona

SHIP2SHORE - 2026-08-31

The car carrier which is already considered a financial record-breaker has begun operations in the Mediterranean: the Clean Star, a 7,000 CEU PCTC Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC), dual-fuel LNG, is the latest in a series of 4 vessels b …

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September changes for hauliers: fines up, tolls down, paperwork goes digital

trans.info - 2026-08-31

The September changes cover several areas, including liability for infringements, vehicle weights, weekend travel planning and customs procedures at the border. …

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ECG Incident Report: Key Safety Insights for Europe’s Vehicle Logistics Sector

ESPORG - 2026-08-31

Security at truck parking areas has emerged as a main concern for Europe’s Finished Vehicle Logistics sector, according to discussions surrounding ECG’s 2025 Incident Report. …

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Fast lane for car carriers in the race to net zero

Heavy Lift - 2026-08-28

DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 report said that while global shipping navigates regulatory uncertainty around the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework, pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) operators are making str …

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Toyota sales, production fall on sharp declines in China, Middle East

Reuters - 2026-08-28

Toyota Motor, opens new tab said on Friday its global vehicle sales and production ​fell in July, weighed by declines ‌in China, the United States and the Middle East, which offset a stronger performance ​in Japan. …

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VW management may bypass board to push through turnaround plan

Automotive News Europe - 2026-08-28

Volkswagen Group’s internal battle over its turnaround plan comes to a head next week when CEO Oliver Blume tries to win supervisory board approval for a sweeping restructuring plan. …

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Changing vehicle flows: The importance of predictability

ECG - 2026-08-28

European automotive ports are operating in an environment where vehicle flows are changing rapidly. …

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Challenges remain on Northern Sea Route despite tight supply for China exports

Automotive Logistics - 2026-08-28

This month, Chinese-backed container carrier Sea Legend Shipping sent the first of seven scheduled container vessels across the Arctic Ocean with cargo for Europe. …

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UK vehicle production down as pressures persist

SMMT - 2026-08-27

UK vehicle production fell -11.6% in July to 63,655 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

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