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The financial pressure in the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) industry is high. According to newly released numbers from PwC, costs are significantly higher than pre-crisis levels and continue to rise. …

With tariffs and trade wars the outlook that was given at the start of the  year has now been amended. …

The Eastern Europe Regional Meeting took place in Prague, Czech Republic on 11 September, gathering close to 100 representatives from across the industry. …

Slack car demand and new competitors like China’s BYD could force Europe’s automakers to shed as many as eight factories as the industry moves through a painful reset, according to consultancy AlixPartners. …

The Trump administration’s weaponisation of trade and shipping reached a new level on Friday, with Washington threatening to sanction nations that vote in favour of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) upcoming Net Zero Framew …

The European Union's infrastructure targets will meet only half of public charging needs for electric lorries by 2030, leaving hauliers facing uneven access across key freight routes, according to a new study. …

Distinguished by its longstanding experience and operational strength in Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping, Turkiye-based Erkport has established a new joint venture (JV) brand, United Global Ro-Ro, with Noatum Maritim …

The European Parliament’s vote on the Eurovignette amendment is a clear step in the right direction. However, further work is needed on the new proposal to ensure a fair and effective path to decarbonisation.    …

The Austrian federal government has decided on a new truck toll package that will come into effect in 2026. …

As the IMO prepares to decide shipping’s most consequential climate measure in decades, a rare show of unity from leading shipowner associations faces opposition from the likes of John Fredriksen, Greek giants, leading class societies an …

Leading international maritime associations and organisations reiterate our strong support for adoption by the world’s governments at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the “Net-Zero Framework” at the critical Extraordin …

On Tuesday, Parliament adopted a targeted change to EU road charging rules to extend the possibility to exempt green trucks and buses from road tolls until 30 June 2031. …

Tolls have overtaken fuel as the largest operational expense for heavy-goods vehicles in parts of Europe, according to the International Road Transport Union’s (IRU) latest analysis of fuel and toll cost trends across the EU. …

The European Commission has announced a new call for projects to develop a mobile app for truck drivers. …

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which comes into force on 12 October, could threaten the survival of UK hauliers and coach operators working in the EU, while also depri …

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The UK new car market rose by 13.7% in September to reach 312,891 registrations, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

Germany’s ruling coalition will extend an exemption from vehicle tax for new full-electric models as part of a broader effort to support the nation’s key car industry in the transition to more climate-friendly technologies. …

Renault plans to cut 3,000 jobs in support functions through voluntary lay offs, French newsletter L’Informe reported. …

On 2 October, the European Commission published an amended proposal on the Eurovignette Directive aiming to clarify and simplify the existing framework. …

The Danish Council Presidency is aiming to hold the next trilogue on the Rail Infrastructure Capacity Management Regulation on 18 November, which could prove decisive. …

IRU acknowledges the Commission’s new proposal on EU tolling rules but underlines that fair and balanced implementation is vital to ensure decarbonisation goals do not come at the expense of road transport operators’ competitiveness and …

Zeekr is expanding its presence in Southeast Europe and entering Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, and Bulgaria. …