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Situation at ports, the newly approved IMO fuel standard and fires. These were all topics discussed in Esbjerg, Denmark at the ECG’s Maritime & Ports meeting

News from ECG ECG - 2025-06-27

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

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Double luck this year with two ECG Academy Giovanni Paci Award winners: Kirsti Gjertsen, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, and Guillaume Christien, Toyota Motor Europe

News from ECG ECG - 2025-06-13

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. …

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Successful ECG Quality Working Group Meeting held on 11 June

News from ECG ECG - 2025-06-13

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. …

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Volvo Cars pushes back large-scale production at new Slovak plant to early 2027

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-07-03

Volvo Cars has pushed back large-scale production at its factory under construction in Slovakia to early 2027 from 2026 to optimise the Swedish automaker's product launch timeline, a spokesperson said on Thursday. …

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Freight-matching pilot cuts empty miles in South West

Land transportation trans.info - 2025-07-03

A pilot project in South West England aimed at reducing empty running has saved almost 8 tonnes of CO2 and generated over £68,000 in revenue for local hauliers, according to data released by the Transport Exchange Group (TEG). …

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How China's new auto giants left GM, VW and Tesla in the dust

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-07-03

In October 2023, Chinese automaker Chery ordered engineers and suppliers to travel on short notice to proving grounds in Zhaoyuan, Shandong Province. …

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Another country withdraws from the Eurovignette: Major change ahead for hauliers

Land transportation trans.info - 2025-07-02

The new system brings several important changes. Most notably, the requirement to hold a Eurovignette in the Netherlands will be scrapped. …

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Stellantis may close plants on EU fines for CO2 emissions

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2025-07-01

Stellantis may have to close factories due to the risk of hefty European Union fines for not complying with CO2 emission targets, the automaker’s Europe boss, Jean-Philippe Imparato, said. …

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The Commission sets course for the future of the EU Ports and Maritime Industry

News from Brussels European Commission - 2025-07-01

The European Commission has started preparations for an EU Ports Strategy and EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and is inviting stakeholders to participate in the process.   …

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Alternative fuels orderbook shows resilience amid overall decline in newbuild market

Maritime and Ports DNV - 2025-07-01

A total of 151 alternative-fuelled vessels were ordered in the first half of 2025, slightly behind the 179 orders placed during the first six months of 2024. …

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EU road transport toll exemption extended, but gaps remain

News from Brussels IRU - 2025-06-30

The European Commission’s proposal to extend toll exemptions for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles is a welcome step but broader Eurovignette reforms are still urgently needed. …

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Exclusive: Nissan seeks to delay supplier payments to free up cash, company emails show

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-06-30

Nissan Motor has asked some suppliers to allow it to delay payments to free up short-term funds, according to several emails and a company document reviewed by Reuters, as the troubled Japanese automaker scrambles to boost cash. …

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July shake-up in road transport: key changes for hauliers

Land transportation trans.info - 2025-06-30

New ADR regulations – end of transition period …

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VinFast opens second domestic EV factory amid global expansion

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-06-29

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast began production on Sunday at its second domestic factory, aiming to ramp up output of affordable mini urban models as its global expansion plans face delays. …

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Lotus denies plans to close UK factory as tariffs bite; brand is exploring U.S. production, CEO says

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2025-06-28

Lotus Cars has denied it plans to close its factory in Hethel, England, amid heavy losses. …

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Press Release: Excellence in Truck Parking Award

News from Brussels ESPORG - 2025-06-27

APPLY NOW TO BECOME THE BEST EUROPEAN TRUCK PARKING: APPLICATIONS ARE MOST WELCOME BY 31 DECEMBER 2025 …

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CLECAT welcomes amendment proposal to Eurovignette Directive

News from Brussels CLECAT - 2025-06-27

The European Commission adopted on 27 June a proposal to amend the Eurovignette Directive to extend the possibility to exempt zero-emission trucks for road tolls and user charges. …

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Commission proposes toll exemptions to boost demand for zero-emission lorries and buses

News from Brussels European Commission - 2025-06-27

To stimulate and support the competitiveness of sustainable road transport, the European Commission is proposing to exempt zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles from road tolls and user charges. …

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Strike paralyses major European port, leaving dozens of ships stranded

Maritime and Ports trans.info - 2025-06-26

On Wednesday morning, almost 50 ships were anchored in the roadstead outside the Port of Antwerp due to a nationwide strike, which was also joined by port pilots from Vlissingen. …

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Facing global headwinds, Chinese automakers make a play for Africa

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-06-26

Chinese automakers are pushing to unlock Africa's underdeveloped potential, with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, as restrictions on exports to the United States and Europe send them on a global quest for new markets. …

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EU climate targets for trucks under pressure as uptake of zero-emission vehicles stalls

News from Brussels trans.info - 2025-06-26

At present, over 90% of newly registered trucks in the EU are equipped with diesel engines. In the first quarter of 2025, only 3.5% were battery-electric or plug-in hybrid models. …

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CER urges strong rail integration in EU Port Strategy to boost competitiveness, resilience, and climate action

News from Brussels CER: The Voice of European Railways - 2025-06-26

The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has adopted a sector position on the forthcoming European Port Strategy, setting out key rail-focused recommendations to enhance Europe’s connectivity, security, and su …

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France orders Tesla to halt misleading marketing over autonomous driving

Automotive Industry ELECTRIVE - 2025-06-26

Tesla’s French operations are under scrutiny following a formal directive from France’s anti-fraud agency, the DGCCRF (Direction Générale de la Concurrence, de la Consommation et de la Répression des Fraudes), which concluded the company …

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