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As International Women’s Day approaches, ECG highlights the importance of giving extra attention to the event specially made for women, by women, and with women – the Women in FVL. A few strong women in the business will explain why it’s needed.

News from ECG ECG - 2025-03-07

ECG’s ‘Women in FVL’ networking meetings have been held three times so far, and they are becoming increasingly popular with women who are invited to network, discuss industry topics and enjoy the energy buzz from colleagues. …

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As the 2025 ECG Dinner Debate at the European Parliament approaches, host MEP Alexandr Vondra is setting the stage for discussions on the automotive industry. Where does the vehicle logistics sector stand?

News from ECG ECG - 2025-03-03

“The European automotive industry is a backbone of European economy. The Green deal treats car makers badly. They need to walk a fine line of green regulations on one side and keeping competitiveness on the other. …

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Press Release: If drivers aren´t safe, unloading at retailers can be stopped

News from ECG ECG - 2025-02-26

Retailers' loading and unloading environments must improve if the drivers aren´t safe. ECG - the Association of European Vehicle Logistics, is launching an escalation process for trucking companies. …

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ECG Academy Alumni Meeting 2025

News from ECG ECG - 2025-02-25

“Improving efficiency has the highest priority for our sector and ECG is ready to support its members and the OEMs.” President Wolfgang Göbel opened the ECG Academy Alumni Meeting in Bar …

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ECG Updates Diesel Price File for Its Members

News from ECG ECG - 2025-02-19

ECG has been publishing diesel prices for the past 15 years. The time has come to update and improve this service by adding some additional data. …

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Improving safety at retailers

News from ECG ECG - 2025-02-14

1 in 10 incidents involving drivers from trucking companies in the FVL industry occur when loading and unloading vehicles at retailers, raising concerns for ECG – the Association of European Vehicle Logistics. …

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Updates to the ECG Survey Website – New Data and Features

News from ECG ECG - 2025-02-07

The ECG Survey website has been updated with the January 2025 forecast data from S&P Global Mobility. The new dataset is now available in the usual country breakdown on the site. …

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ECG welcomes the EU’s Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry

News from ECG ECG - 2025-01-31

On 30 January, the European Commission launched the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry. …

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Outlook 2025 - A Difficult Year to Forecast

News from ECG ECG - 2025-01-28

Outlook 2025 is a difficult topic for those involved in the new car market. …

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ECG Academy Alumni Meeting 2025 – a place to network and share ideas

News from ECG ECG - 2025-01-27

Every year, the alumni and students of the ECG Academy meet to keep the strong network alive. …

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Fires on Automotive Compounds and Vehicle Inspections Discussed in Meeting with the FVL Industry

News from ECG ECG - 2025-01-24

When ECG – the Association of European Vehicle Logistics – gathered the Quality & Maritime and Ports Working Groups at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, one of the discussions was particularly urgent: fires at automotive c …

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ECG Business Intelligence at the ECG Quality, Port & Maritime Congress in Zeebrugge

News from ECG ECG - 2025-01-23

ECG Business Intelligence analyst, Namrita Chow, gave a presentation at the Quality, Port & Maritime Working Group Congress hosted by the Port of Antwerp-Bruges on 22 January. …

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European Commission: starting a strategic dialogue aimed at shaping the future of the automotive industry

News from ECG ECG - 2025-01-21

On 30 January, the European Commission will initiate a strategic dialogue aimed at shaping the future of the automotive indu …

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ECG - the Association of European Vehicle Logistics, has signed a pledge with other industry actors to improve drivers’ well-being

News from ECG ECG - 2025-01-13

The transport industry in Europe lacks 500,000 drivers, and the average age of drivers is 47 years. …

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ECG Business Intelligence: Demand & Supply Dictate Imports of Cars from China to EU

News from ECG ECG - 2025-01-10

In the first 11 months of 2024, the volume of new vehicles exported from China has superseded the full year exports of 2023. …

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The New Year Brings Exciting Changes to ECG News

News from ECG ECG - 2025-01-03

As we step into 2025, we are excited to announce a new chapter for ECG News. …

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A Message from the ECG President, Wolfgang Göbel. Reflecting on 2024 - Looking Ahead to 2025

News from ECG ECG - 2024-12-23

With the current market conditions, our industry has never been more challenged than it is today. …

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ECG is pleased to note that the Polish Presidency of the Council will continue to work on the revision of the Directive on Weights and Dimensions of vehicles circulating within the EU

News from ECG ECG - 2024-12-12

It’s only 1.5 meters, but ECG has worked for 20 years to get acceptance of harmonized loaded length for vehicle transporters in the EU. …

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The negotiation management course with professor Uta Herbst is intense, teaching for example the anchor and award theory and how to leave the negotiation table with a smile

News from ECG ECG - 2024-12-10

The negotiation management course with professor Uta Herbst is intense, teaching for example the anchor and award theory and how to leave the negotiation table with a smile. …

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Global vehicle exports from China hit 542,000 in October, with volume imports to EU

News from ECG ECG - 2024-12-09

In October a total of 542,000 new vehicles were exported from China, marking an 11% increase compared to October 2023. …

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The training on sustainability and carbon emissions accounting for vehicle logistics was successful, marking an important step toward achieving more sustainable transportation.

News from ECG ECG - 2024-12-06

The intensive course, organized by ECG, the Association of European Vehicle Logistics, took place in Brussels from November 19 to 20. …

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FAQ document on VDI Guideline 2700 published

News from ECG ECG - 2024-12-05

The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) has addressed concerns surrounding the implementation of the updated VDI Guideline 2700 on lashing on vehicle transporters. …

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ECG: Significant potential and improvements in efficiency are seen in rail transport

News from ECG ECG - 2024-12-05

Rail transport plays a vital role in achieving decarbonization and ensuring transport capacity in vehicle logistics.  A new study gives insights into what prevents OEMs from shifting more of the transportation to rail. …

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Changing Capacity at RoRo Ports in Europe

News from ECG ECG - 2024-11-27

The times they are a changin. …

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ECG publishes manual on the transport and handling of used vehicles

News from ECG ECG - 2024-11-26

The ECG’s Quality Working Group has developed a specialized manual to address the transport and handling of used vehicles, distinct from the existing …

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Press Release: Facilitating collaboration and increasing efficiency

News from ECG ECG - 2024-11-20

ECG takes on the challenge in the vehicle logistics sector …

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Today, on Tuesday, 19th November, two days training in the sustainability and carbon emissions accounting for vehicle logistics started in Brussels

News from ECG ECG - 2024-11-19

Today, on Tuesday, 19th November, two days training in the sustainability and carbon emissions accounting for vehicle logistics started in Brussels. …

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Incident reporting: improving drivers’ safety in vehicle logistics

News from ECG ECG - 2024-11-06

The Health & Safety Working Group (H&S WG) established incident reporting website in 2018 to gather information on severe accidents and near-misses happ …

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New ECG survey: 1 out of 2 lack confidence in future volumes

News from ECG ECG - 2024-10-22

According to a Confidence & Cost Trends Survey conducted by ECG - the Association of European Vehicle Logistics, companies experience economic uncertainty in their confidence in future investments. …

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ECG - the Association of European Vehicle Logistics, and Smart Freight Centre announce partnership to Advance Decarbonization Efforts in the Finished Vehicle Logistics sector

News from ECG ECG - 2024-10-21

ECG - the Association of European Vehicle Logistics, today announced a strategic partnership with Smart Freight Centre (SFC) to accelerate the decarbonization of the vehicle logistics industry across Europe. …

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Loaded length harmonisation for vehicle transporters: a step closer

News from ECG ECG - 2024-10-09

Around 14 years ago ECG had the first meetings with officials from the European Parliament and Commission about harmonising the rules for vehicle transporters at EU level, to make transportation more efficient, save emis …

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Interview with the VDI about its new Guideline for loading car transporters

News from ECG ECG - 2024-10-04

Vehicle transporters operating on German territory are now subject to new guidelines regarding load securing. …

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Press Release: Latest update of the FVL Cost Index for Q1 and Q2 2024 announced.

News from ECG ECG - 2024-10-03

Drop in shipping time charter rates masks continued cost increases across the board in headline number says ECG - the Association of European Vehicle Logistics, which publishes the update in part …

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ECG Conference 2024: Just Weeks Away – A Record-Breaking Event You Don’t Want to Miss!

News from ECG ECG - 2024-09-26

With the ECG Conference 2024 just around the corner, the excitement is building as we prepare to welcome 600 industry professionals to Hamburg on 24-25 October. …

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Press Release: ECG urges a transition period for the application of the new VDI Guideline for the loading of car transporters

News from ECG ECG - 2024-09-25

The new VDI Guideline 2700, already published, should have allowed for a transition period to permit vehicle logistics transportation companies to certify their trucks ahead of implementa …

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ECG organises new Negotiation Management Courses in 2025

News from ECG ECG - 2024-09-24

ECG is relaunching two new editions of the Negotiation Management Course in conjunction with the Negotiation Academy Potsdam (NAP). …

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ECG welcomes the nomination of the new EU commissioners-designate

News from ECG ECG - 2024-09-18

On 17 September, the European Commission´s President Ursula von der Leyen revealed her new team shaping the future policies of the European Commission in the next 5 years. …

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ECG organises webinar on VDI Guideline 2700

News from ECG ECG - 2024-09-16

The VDI Guideline 2700 on lashing on vehicle transporters came into force on 1 September 2024 and is immediately enforceable on German territory, when loading or unloading in Germany but also for transit through the country. …

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Market Dynamics of Passenger Car Imports in H1 2024 to Europe from China

News from ECG ECG - 2024-09-05

In the first 6 months of 2024 a total of 581,485 passenger cars have been imported to Europe (EU27, UK & Turkey only- excluding Russia) from China. This volume of just under 600k marks an annual increase of 3.08%. …

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Where do we stand with the implementation of the Eurovignette Directive? ECG publishes report

News from ECG ECG - 2024-08-13

The Eurovignette Directive governing truck road tolling in the EU was last modified in 2022, and Member States needed to transpose it by 25 March 2024. …

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Latest updates to the Survey website available

News from ECG ECG - 2024-08-09

ECG is glad to announce the latest updates to the ECG Survey website. …

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ECG hosts exclusive training on emissions calculation for vehicle logistics

News from ECG ECG - 2024-08-09

ECG will hold a pivotal training event for members focused on sustainability and carbon emissions accounting for Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL). …

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ECG Business Intelligence: Vehicle Exports from China rise 30% in H1 to Global Markets: Europe at crossroads

News from ECG ECG - 2024-08-05

Europe’s imports of vehicles from China in the first half of 2024 is at a crossroads. …

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The importance of accurate vehicle data in FVL operations

News from ECG ECG - 2024-08-02

Accurate information on vehicle dimensions and weight is essential for Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) to ensure proper stowing and loading. …

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EU ETS: Maritime today, Road tomorrow

News from ECG ECG - 2024-07-31

The rhetoric continues. Carbon neutral European Union by 2050. And this time the regulations are stringent. …

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OEM feedback leads to revised VIN label standard

News from ECG ECG - 2024-07-15

To carry out their task of getting finished vehicles from the vehicle manufacturer to the dealer network or final customer, LSPs, compound operators and shipping companies need to be able to identify individual vehicles and their destina …

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Enhancing safety for EU truck drivers

News from ECG ECG - 2024-07-12

The European Commission has initiated a critical study focusing on the availability of suitable rest facilities for professional drivers and the development of secured parking areas throughout the European Union. …

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The Dilemma in Going Alternative Too Soon

News from ECG ECG - 2024-07-03

The mandate is clear. We are aiming for a carbon neutral Europe by 2050. A world where there is no net release of carbon dioxide (CO2). …

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Policy update: Review of the provisional tariffs on battery electric vehicles exported from China to the EU

News from ECG ECG - 2024-06-14

On 12 June 2024, the EU Commission released a set of provisional findings concluding that electric vehicle value chains in China have benefited from subsidies making the final products too cheap …

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ECG Tech Board online form launched

News from ECG ECG - 2024-06-14

The ECG Tech Board has launched an online form where all actors of the Finished Vehicle Logistics world can submit their ideas for collaboration in the field of digital …

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