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

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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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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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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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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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Russia further restricts EU hauliers’ operations

trans.info - 2026-08-26

On 16 July, the Russian government adopted Resolution No. 896, the fifth amendment since 2022 to the rules governing international road transport restrictions, Linava reports. …

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Geely chairman confirms Ford's new European SUV will be built on GEA platform in Valencia

Automotive Logistics - 2026-08-26

When Ford and Geely announced their Valencia joint venture in July, the carmakers were clear about the commercial logic behind it, but notably quiet on the engineering underneath it. That gap has now narrowed. …

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SAIC delivers MG volumes to Spanish port of Ferrol

Automotive Logistics - 2026-08-25

The Chinese carmaker is looking at establishing its first European logistics base alongside its planned €200m ($230m) manufacturing plant in the Spanish region of Galicia.   …

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Volkswagen workers condemn ‘disastrous’ communication over job cuts

Euronews - 2026-08-24

Employees have criticised Volkswagen’s management as the German carmaker considers further job cuts and the future of several plants. …

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Chinese automakers forecast to build 1.5 million cars in Europe, bringing risks

Automotive News Europe - 2026-08-24

Chinese automakers are betting big on European production with plans to build as many as 1.5 million vehicles a year in the region by 2035. …

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Sallaum Lines and Sallaum Logistics launch dedicated European automotive logistics company

Sallaum Lines - 2026-08-20

Sallaum Logistics extends Sallaum Lines’ automotive shipping expertise into inland vehicle transportation, connecting Europe’s ports, distribution hubs, dealerships and automotive customers through a focused road logistics platform. …

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