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European Shipowners | ECSA and Sea Europe issue today, 19 March, a joint statement calling on the Commission to include the maritime sector in the European Industrial Maritime Strategy a …

The World Shipping Council (WSC) today released new research that shows both renewable-capable vessels and renewable fuels could be available to meet EU 2030 targets, but that the price gap between fossil and renewable f …

Ahead of the European Shipping Summit, European Shipowners release today a Deloitte study on the EU Shipping Competitiveness and a CE Delft study on the economic value of Europea …

State of European Transport report shows that transport emissions are starting to fall as the EV market grows, but carbon savings are being undermined by increased air travel. …

The European automotive sector is vital to a thriving European economy. A new study highlights disruptions and offers recommendations to restore competitiveness. …

ACEA’s Economic and Market Report provides data on vehicle sales, production, and trade in Europe and globally.Key takeawaysEU economic outlook …

Brussels strikes back against the US president’s 25% levies on steel and aluminum. …

A new paper by the Social Market Foundation (SMF) identifies insufficient charging point buildup as a major barrier to tackling this societal issue of transport poverty. …

Brussels caved to the auto sector’s pleas for leniency on emissions targets, giving lobbyists and politicians an opening to push for more. …

Recharge City, in Denmark, and mowiz TRUCK Porta de Barcelona, in Spain, were voted European Truck Parking Areas of the Year 2025, respectively, in the category “Large parking areas” (above 50 places) and “Small parking areas” (up to 50 …

IRU welcomes the European Commission’s Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector, particularly the focus on incentives and better infrastructure access to support commercial road transport operators’ uptake of zero-emissi …

United States President Donald Trump launched a trade war against Canada and Mexico. But Germany’s Volkswagen is in line to feel a lot of that pain. …

US President Donald Trump will exempt automakers from his punishing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for one month as long as they comply with existing free trade rules, the White House said on Wednesday, a development that halted at lea …

The European automotive industry recognises the pragmatic turn in the Commission’s Action Plan amid global market turmoil but cautions that key elements are still missing. …

The European Commission aims to accelerate demand for electric vehicles in corporate fleets with an emphasis on ending tax breaks for gasoline and diesel-powered company cars, according to a draft paper. …

The European Commission said Monday it will change the way it calculates emissions targets for carmakers in a bid to help the deeply troubled industry. …

T&E reaction to Automotive Plan: Positive steps on fleets, but the weakening of CO₂ targets and vague support for battery production will see Europe fall further behind China. …

European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers invested hundreds of billions of euros and are committed to making zero-emission mobility a successful business model. …

CEO Elon Musk has angered European customers and governments, undercutting his EV brand. …

Europe’s maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability but will need to increase its efforts over the coming years to meet EU climate and environment goals aimed at reducing energy use, pollution, and greenhouse gas e …

Over 20 organisations have called on the European Commission to conduct an early, technology-neutral revision of the CO₂ standard regulations, and provide the enabling conditions and incentives needed for a further uptake of clean vehicl …

CLECAT welcomes the publication of the Omnibus proposals, a significant step towards regulatory simplification and reduced administrative burden for many sectors, including the European freight forwarding, logistics, and customs sector. …

The Clean Industrial Deal recognises the role of competitiveness in achieving decarbonisation goals. However, it overlooks critical sectors that support manufacturing and provide essential clean mobility services. …

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal, the new Commission flagship project launched today by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. …

As part of its efforts to boost EU competitiveness, the European Commission is poised to publish its first Omnibus regulation - officially kicking off the EU simplification agenda. …

How to enable the shift to zero-emission trucks while safeguarding Europe's road infrastructure …

The European Union is looking to keep India on its side as geopolitical tensions mount with the United States and China, according to the draft joint statement from a top-level visit by EU leaders seen by POLITICO. …

European auto makers and suppliers met with Commissioner Séjourné to discuss what’s needed to reinforce the entire automotive value chain, from batteries and critical raw materials to accessible, affordable energy for both industry and c …

The European Union is prepared to talk with the United States about reducing its 10 percent tariff on cars as part of a broader negotiation aimed at avoiding a transatlantic trade war, a top European Union official said Wednesday. …

Brussels is gearing up to unveil a bold six-step plan to shield heavy industry and stake its claim in clean-tech, according to a draft seen by Euractiv. …

Brussels is gearing up to unveil a bold six-step plan to shield heavy industry and stake its claim in clean-tech, according to a draft seen by Euractiv. …

For well over a century, European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers have been technological pioneers. …

Held in Brussels on 11 to 13 February, the Road Transport Research (RTR) results conference attracted its largest audience to date, with more than 500 participants on-site and 400 participants joining online.  …

The world road transport organisation, IRU, intervened on key policy debates of the highest UNECE Inland Transport Committee meetings and side events. …

Securing quality jobs, delivering on skills and training, and ensuring a thriving, competitive European vehicle industry were all at the top of the agenda at today’s Strategic Dialogue meeting. …

European Shipowners (ECSA), Airlines for Europe (A4E), which represent the shipping and aviation sector at European level, along with the green transport group Transport & Environment (T&E) issue today a joint statement calling o …

IRU joined the European Commission and industry leaders at the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry today, reinforcing the need for a realistic approach to the clean mobility transition. …

Brussels, 12 February 2025 – At the first Strategic Dialogue meeting tackling decarbonisation, automakers and suppliers call for feasible solutions to meet climate-neutral goals as EV uptake slows and Europe’s industrial leadership faces …

The fourth IRU Green Compact roundtable, hosted by IRU member TotalEnergies, brought together key industry players to discuss the challenges and opportunities of implementing alternative fuels in commercial road transport. …

While reporting and due diligence requirements play a key role in driving positive change, the current patchwork of European ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) regulations burdens companies with excessive data collection and c …

The EU Commission is planning legislation to electrify large company fleets more quickly while President von der Leyen will come forward with her Automotive Industrial Action Plan on 5 March 2025. …

45 European transport organisations have joined forces and are collectively urging national governments and the European Commission to maintain and strengthen a robust dedicated European transport funding instrument under the future EU b …

An alliance of cleantech businesses and civil society proposes 15 measures to deliver a joint roadmap for Europe's decarbonisation and competitiveness under the Clean Industrial Deal. …

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted a landmark opinion calling for a comprehensive new EU maritime strategy to foster a more competitive, sustainable, and socially responsible shipping industry.  …

Europe’s maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability but will need to increase its efforts over the coming years to meet EU climate and environment goals aimed at reducing energy use, pollution, and greenhouse gas e …

T&E's new director in Poland explains why a new subsidy scheme for EVs is so important for the country …

The industry seeks phased-in compliance and an average compliance mechanism to ease 2025 rules to avoid risks of penalties as EV uptake stagnant. …

The recently approved budget law has put into place a promising reform regarding salary cars …

Brussels, 30 January 2025 – Several CEOs of light- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers participated today in a kick-off meeting hosted by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to strengthen the global competitiveness of Eur …

European Shipowners welcome the focus of European Commission’s new Competitiveness Compass on competitiveness and open trade as a prerequisite to the continent’s security, resilience and growth. …