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US-China tariff escalation disrupts rare earth exports and puts pressure on automotive supply chains

Automotive Industry Automotive Logistics - 2025-04-17

The trade conflict between the US and China has entered a volatile new phase, with potential ‘reciprocal’ tariffs rising as high as 245% and a new suspension of China’s rare earth mineral exports adding further uncertainty for the global …

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IMO’s net-zero decision: “A welcome step, but more ambition is needed”

Members Corner Port of Gothenburg - 2025-04-16

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken a key step toward decarbonising global shipping by adopting a regulatory framework aimed at reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping “by or around 2050 …

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Greek port of Piraeus reports decline in vehicle volumes in 2024 but increase in revenue

Members Corner Automotive Logistics - 2025-04-16

Vehicle throughput at the Greek port of Piraeus was down in 2024 but the port authority has recorded an increase in revenue and will benefit from a new joint venture between Cosco Shipping and Neptune Lines. …

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United Global Ro-Ro Celebrates Maiden Voyage of LNG-Powered Vessel at Khalifa Port

Members Corner United Global Ro-Ro - 2025-04-15

A Milestone in Sustainable Shipping Strengthening Global Trade …

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Driver mobility is necessary to mitigate driver shortages

News from Brussels IRU - 2025-04-15

As the EU grapples with an ageing workforce, IRU made the case for tapping third-country drivers to help ease growing shortages at the recent THAMM Plus event in Tunis, Tunisia. …

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Free calculator launched for shipowners to navigate IMO’s new green deal

Maritime and Ports Splash 247 - 2025-04-15

Shipowners left scratching their heads about the potential financial penalties they face from the new net-zero framework agreement penned at the International Maritime Organization last week have been given a solution. …

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Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum publishes guidance on fire response

Maritime and Ports International Chamber of Shipping - 2025-04-15

Today – the Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) publishes its second industry good practice guidelines entitled ‘Fire Response – High Level Guidelines’. …

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U.S. tariffs, EU rules put auto industry at risk, Stellantis chairman says

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2025-04-15

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann said U.S. tariffs and strict European Union emissions standards were threatening the industry. …

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Powering Europe’s green freight future: ACEA and Eurelectric call for urgent grid reform and investment

Automotive Industry ACEA - 2025-04-15

As Europe accelerates its shift to climate-neutral road transport, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Eurelectric jointly urge policymakers to prioritise grid readiness for heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) charging inf …

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Roads, railway system to be priorities in Germany’s special fund investmentss

Land transportation Clean Energy Wire - 2025-04-14

Railway and road infrastructure are priority areas for Germany’s major investment package for infrastructure and climate neutrality, the country’s chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, told newspaper Handelsblatt in …

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Tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon, Trump says

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-04-14

U.S. President Donald Trump said on 13 April he would be announcing the tariff rate on imported semiconductors over the next week, adding that there would be flexibility with some companies in the sector. …

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Trump floats exceptions for auto parts facing 25% U.S. tariffs

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2025-04-14

President Donald Trump said he is exploring possible exemptions to his tariffs on imported vehicles and parts to give auto companies more time to set up U.S. manufacturing. …

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Fact sheet: EU battery supply chain and import reliance

Automotive Industry ACEA - 2025-04-14

Demand for batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) has grown significantly, and the EU has struggled to meet this demand through domestic production alone. …

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Atlas and EMF cash in on car carrier newbuilds

Maritime and Ports Splash 247 - 2025-04-14

Greek owner Atlas Maritime and Danish shipping investment firm European Maritime Finance (EMF) have confirmed a lucrative asset play involving at least one of their car carrier newbuildings. …

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BMW considers boosting output at U.S. plant by up to 80,000 units

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2025-04-11

BMW is considering adding shifts to its Spartanburg plant in South Carolina to boost output by up to 80,000 units, executives said on an analyst call, as automakers brainstorm ways to appease the Trump administration and ward off a mount …

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Rail Automation Myth Busting Paper #5: The Freight Yard is Simple

Land transportation EU Railway Agency - 2025-04-11

AUTOMATION MYTH BUSTING SERIES - Automation and intelligent systems have the potential to make freight work safer, easier, and improve the efficiency of operations. …

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UN shipping agreement a victory for multilateralism but a failure for the climate

Maritime and Ports Transport & Environment - 2025-04-11

Negotiators at the UN’s shipping body (IMO) managed to clinch a deal that might save multilateralism for another day, but will likely lead to the destruction of rainforests by promoting first-generation biofuels, says T&E. …

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More safe and secure parking for professional drivers is needed, EU study reveals

Land transportation European Commission - 2025-04-11

According to a new European Commission study, the EU is facing a critical …

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Freight impacted as Austria closes more borders due to foot and mouth outbreak

Land transportation Project Cargo Journal - 2025-04-11

Road freight transports leaving and entering Austria face delays after the closure of more border crossings due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease which Hungarian officials have claimed might be a biological attack. …

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EU & China could agree on minimum price for EVs instead of tariffs

Automotive Industry Electrive - 2025-04-11

The EU and China have agreed to return to the drawing board and renegotiate punitive tariffs on China-made EVs. Instead, China could agree to set a minimum price for electric cars made in China. …

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