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Ford has postponed the market launch of its Cologne-built electric model Explorer, previously planned for early 2024, by about half a year. The issue is apparently related to new global safety regulations for the drive train. …

The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) remains firm in its strategic commitment to promote the mobility of goods by rail. It is an essential objective in its commitment to the sustainability of its area of influence. …

Sea freight rates seem to have reached a low point on the main corridors. In 2024, the integration of maritime transport into the emissions trading system could change the rules of the game.   …

Russia has become the top destination for Chinese vehicle exports, rising almost 500% year-on-year. But vehicle logistics modes, cost and capacity are a challenge, leading to new delivery methods, including cars in containers.  …

Semiconductor shortages that have created bottlenecks for Germany's car industry will take years to resolve despite chipmakers' plans to build factories in the country, a senior Audi manager was quoted as saying on 11 August 2023. …

CEVA Logistics recently gained recognition for its exemplary performance in the U.K., ranking among the top 30 U.K. logistics service providers by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). …

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The Italian government has announced the allocation of €300m to help road hauliers offset the high cost of diesel fuel. …

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €6.5bn German scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies to address the risk of carbon leakage from higher fuel prices resulting from the German fuel emissi …

California-based EV startup Fisker unveiled its future all-electric product lineup at an event in Huntington Beach. …