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The UK market for new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.2% to 11,174 units in the second quarter of 2023, the fifth consecutive quarter of growth, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers …

The share of fully electric passenger cars in Germany continues to grow quickly, with the number of e-car registrations growing more than 37% in the first seven months of 2023 compared to the same time frame the previous year,  …

Chinese technology company Baidu will launch its first electric model at the end of the year together with carmaker Geely under the new Ji Yue brand. The Ji Yue 01, however, is Jidu Auto’s electric SUV, previously known as the Robo-01. …

European governments are on a rail spending spree – both Germany and Italy have announced significant investment and subsidies in a bid to move freight from road to rail. …

The vehicle silo will increase storage capacity at the corresponding terminal and will also be equipped with a photovoltaic installation on the roof, a ground floor and four upper floors. …

Pushing forward with its net-zero agenda, Ro-Ro shipping specialist, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, has signed a letter of intent for the delivery of four 9,350 CEU methanol-capable and ammonia-ready vessels. …

After extinguishing the serious fire on the car carrier Fremantle, the Dutch Coast Guard entered the damaged ship for the first time and found that all 500 electric cars in the lower decks were undamaged and not the cause of the fire. …

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.   …

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. …

Morale among seafarers has plunged for the second quarter in a row this year, according to a study by Mission to Seafarers. …

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). …

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.  …

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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 …

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

Regardless of the fire that raged on for days on the Fremantle Highway car carrier, reports now claim that some of its cargo is undamaged. …

Since July 2021, EU transport policy has been dominated by the “Fit for 55” package, the European Commission’s roadmap to ensure the bloc reduces emissions by 55% by 2030, but what is in store for the rest of the year? …

Li Auto said it aimed to outsell BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi in China in 2024 as the up and coming Chinese automaker accelerates rollouts of new models and ramps up production. …