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In 2021, UK shipping used almost 7m tonnes of fossil marine fuel oil, and produced almost one-fifth of all UK transport emissions. …

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has disbursed an advance of €14.7m to the 12 Port System Authorities (AdSPs), thus covering half of the planned total value of the financed projects. This funding is intended to implement …

According to the Czech Republic’s Directorate of Roads and Highways (ŘSD), there are 3,185 lorry parking spaces available in the country. Another 236 are set to be built. …

KAPI Transport is happy to announce that it has become a member of ECG. …

The EU remains the UK’s largest export market, accounting for 59% of all British car shipments, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), but risks such as looming Rules of Origin tariffs threaten future growth. …

The fire-stricken car carrier Fremantle Highway has arrived at a new location, according to the new information from the authorities. …

Local schemes to reduce traffic in some U.K. neighborhoods will be reviewed by the central government as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leans into concerns about the impact of pollution-cutting measures on motorists. …

What caused the fire? …

China’s leading automaker FAW Group achieved a robust increase in vehicle exports in the first half of 2023 as it continues to expand its presence in the global market.  …

Electric vehicles are crisscrossing the globe to reach their eager buyers, but the battery technology involved in the zero-emission automobiles is exposing under-prepared maritime shippers to the risk of hard-to-control fires, industry, …

Carrying cars on containerships rather than pure car and truck carriers is unlikely to reduce the risk of ship fires, according to industry experts. …

A salvage team was unable to enter the Fremantle Highway car carrier which has been on fire since Tuesday evening, 25 July 2023, as the ship was still too hot. …

Supported by European funding and administered by the General Directorate of Training of the Community of Madrid, the programme aims to create employment opportunities while addressing the pressing need for skilled drivers in the region. …

The publication of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review identifies a much-needed vision for rail freight across the island of Ireland, according to Nichola Mallon – Logistics UK’s Head of Trade and Devolved Policy. …

European automakers are concerned about an "invasion" of cheap Chinese electric cars into the region, prompting Renault to say that it was aiming to slash production costs for its electric models by 40%. …

Electric vehicles are crisscrossing the globe to reach their eager buyers, but the battery technology involved in the zero-emission automobiles is exposing under-prepared maritime shippers to the risk of hard-to-control fires, industry, …

A second wildcat strike by truck drivers at a rest area in Grafenhausen, Germany, has brought renewed attention to the systemic issues plaguing the road transport industry in Europe, and the urgent need for intervention by government and …

Ford Motor Co.’s is throttling back on plans to ramp-up electric vehicle production, pointing the finger at a price war for battery-powered vehicles. …

New EU truck registrations recorded a significant increase of 20%, totalling 179,508 units. …

It could take five more years for Britain to return to producing 1m or more cars a year, the industry body said on Thursday 27 July 2023, as figures showed car manufacturing still remained a third below pre-pandemic levels. …