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After seven years, Andreea Maria Serbu bids farewell to ECG – the Association of European Vehicle Logistics, as she embarks on a new professional chapter with CINEA, the European Commission’s Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Execu …

The EU road toll legislation, known as the Eurovignette Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/362), which sets rules for road tolling of trucks and other vehicles across the EU based on their energy efficiency and CO₂ emissions, was last revise …

A sweeping change is coming to the European road transport sector: from 19 August 2025 all heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) operating internationally in the EU — including those making cross-border trips to and from the UK — must be fitted wit …

We are pleased to announce that the ECG Survey website has been updated with the latest August 2025 forecast data from S&P Global Mobility. …

ECG has submitted a formal response to the European Commission’s consultation on a Maritime Industrial Strategy. …

With tariffs and trade wars the expectation was that volume of new vehicles leaving China would have reduced. …

The European Commission has issued an official statement confirming the new trade deal. However, the U.S. administration has yet to release full details. …

After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Balkan, Slavic and Oriental Studies in Greece, Stavroula moved to Belgium to pursue a Master’s in Advanced Studies in European Policies and Public Administration at KU Leuven. …

ECG calls for pragmatic transition based on transparency, incentives, and collaboration …

ECG – The Association of European Vehicle Logistics – hosted a webinar on 15 July titled "The Trials and Tribulations of Moving to Electronic Consignment Notes," bringing together industry experts and stakeholders to explore the challeng …

AACHEN Germany. …

There has certainly been a lot of activity recently in our maritime sector. Some ports have witnessed significant changes in volumes, some increasing while others have witnessed a decline. …

The Maritime & Ports Working group meeting occurred in early June in the beautiful Danish port of Esbjerg. …

The Giovanni Paci Award is awarded each year to the top student in the ECG Academy.  Gjertsen and Christien wanted to share the award with the rest of the ECG Academy group. …

The latest meeting of the ECG Quality Working Group took place on 11 June, bringing together a well-attended group of ECG members, partners and OEM representatives. …

Wolfgang Göbel, President of ECG, concluded that the FVL market is facing a more or less flat volume outlook, seeking for efficiencies in the near future. …

ECG is pleased to welcome Alberto Berardi! …

Is AI a critical tool or a buzzword? Several pilot cases are conducted in the automotive industry. …

The export data for the first quarter of 2025 shows that a total of 1.4 million new vehicles were exported from China to global markets, marking an annual increase of 7.3% as per data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturer …

At the General Assembly & Spring Congress in Cascais, Portugal, 22-23 May, the members and board of ECG got a chance to show their appreciation. …

Photo © ECG :  Wolfgang Göbel, ECG President, General Assembly & Spring Congress 2025, Cascais, Portugal …

Moving to paperless freight transport sounds easy — it sounds like the modern age. Just replace the paper trail with an electronic version. Everyone has access to mobile apps; nearly everyone in Europe owns a smartphone. …

According to the latest results of the cost and confidence trends survey from ECG – the Association of European Vehicle Logistics, the number has skyrocketed in two years. …

A newly released report from ECG, the Association of European Vehicle Logistics, shows fewer severe incidents during loading and unloading of vehicles in 2024. …

On 17 April 2025 the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released a wave of fees following its investigation under Section 301 whereby maritime vessels owned or operated by Chinese owners or Chinese …

The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) and the China Automotive Logistics Association (CALA) have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement today in a formal ceremony held in Shanghai. …

The Eastern Europe Regional Meeting, which took place in Kaunas, Lithuania, was filled with interesting discussions. …

On April 2, 2025, newly declared as “Liberation Day,” President Donald J. Trump announced a new round of tariffs affecting countries worldwide. Reciprocal Tariffs …

ECG – the Association of European Vehicle Logistics – and PwC Austria continue partnership to release regular index updatesBrussels, Monday 07 April 2025 …

The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is not a visa but a digital ”permission to travel” for visits to the UK. Travelers must apply for this permission before their trip. …

Part 1: PCTC vessels in abundance amid shifting demand …

On 26 March President Donald J Trump announced a 25% tariff to be applied on imported passenger vehicles sold in the United States of America. …

Photo © ECG :  Frank Schnelle, Executive Director, ECG, Dinner Debate, 18 March 2025, European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium  …

Photo © ECG :  Wolfgang Göbel, ECG President, Dinner Debate, 18 March 2025, European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium  …

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. …

“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. …

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. …

“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 …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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

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

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

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 …

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. …

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

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

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

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