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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. …

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

A newly released FVL industry survey by the ECG Tech Board, reveals shifting priorities and ongoing challenges for Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and OEMs. …

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%. …

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. …

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

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. …

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. …

In an ongoing long-term trend, European rail freight has had declining market shares year after year. There are no signs of recovery. …

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved the new safety guidelines for the use of ammonia as fuel on gas carriers, providing a practical framework to manage the associated safety risks, particularly its toxicity and han …

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is looking for growth by filling “white spaces” in the automaker’s lineup and in the market, and he will do that in Europe with larger models built by Chinese partners Leapmotor and Dongfeng. …

The Upply x Ti x IRU report on European road freight rates in the first quarter of 2026 shows a clear increase in the contract market, driven by rising fuel prices. …

Europe needs common standards to make better use of electric vehicle batteries and home storage systems to improve electricity grid stability, according to an industry summit organised by Germany's economy ministry. …

SUARDIAZ’s extensive experience in the maritime and bunkering sectors supports its ability to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions …

Drivers in Britain have more opportunity than ever to go electric, with the choice, capability and breadth of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on offer transformed over the past decade. …

Built by Yuchai Marine Power (YCMP), the X52DF-A-1.0 engine underwent testing in April, in the presence of China Classification Society. …

Europe’s truck and bus manufacturers are calling on EU policymakers to ensure that the revision of the Weights & Dimensions Directive becomes a genuine enabler for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles. …

Demand for electric vehicles in Europe has surged as high fuel prices linked to the Iran war propel sales of new and second-hand EVs, data exclusively shared with ​Reuters shows, providing a much-needed boost to the auto industry. …

EU member state representatives and the European Parliament reached a late-night compromise on the implementation package. …

German hauliers using electric trucks are beginning to see cost-effectiveness as a reason to buy more, challenging the wider industry’s assumption that electric trucks remain dearer than diesel. …