Integrity, both at sea and on shore, is not something that can be assumed or taken for granted. It is built through commitment, accountability, and the consistent actions of individuals and organizations across the maritime industry. …

On 28 May 2026, EU industry ministers convened to hold their first policy debate on the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). …

Two months do not make a trend, but the latest UK vehicle production figures do suggest signs of stabilisation with April output down just -1.2%. …

One of the issues repeatedly raised by members of the Quality Working Group’s meetings is the complexity of the vehicle handling requirements. …

Germany is moving ahead with a new package of measures aimed at tackling the chronic driver shortage in road freight. …

Türkiye – known as the ‘Stepping Stone to Europe’ and the ‘Bridge to Asia’-the country is indeed a fascinating amalgamation of Europe and Asia. With a population of over 86 million, and growing. …

A record number of German drivers switched to an electric vehicle in the first quarter after the government launched a major subsidy program that can shave as much as €6,000 ($6,967) off the price of a new car. …

As of 1 April 2026, Germany’s official charging station register recorded exactly 200,255 publicly accessible charging points nationwide. This marks an increase of 3,902 compared to 1 February. …

The issue has now reached Germany’s transport ministry, after long-haul electric truck driver Tobias Wagner submitted an open letter calling for a temporary national solution until EU law is clarified. …

The European Commission is currently finalising  a proposal to review the EU-ETS Directive 2003/87/EC which has been extended to the maritime sector in January 2024. …