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The US election outcome triggers uncertainty for automotive logistics, with tariffs, trade wars, and supply chain risks ahead. …

T&E reaction to Automotive Plan: Positive steps on fleets, but the weakening of CO₂ targets and vague support for battery production will see Europe fall further behind China. …

European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers invested hundreds of billions of euros and are committed to making zero-emission mobility a successful business model. …

On 3 March, the European car transport platform Transporting Wheels will officially rebrand as TransConnect. …

CEO Elon Musk has angered European customers and governments, undercutting his EV brand. …

Europe’s maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability but will need to increase its efforts over the coming years to meet EU climate and environment goals aimed at reducing energy use, pollution, and greenhouse gas e …

The European Commission will present measures next week meant to boost demand for electric vehicles (EVs)in the European Union, and envisages local content requirements for car battery production, according to a draft of the proposals. …

Over 20 organisations have called on the European Commission to conduct an early, technology-neutral revision of the CO₂ standard regulations, and provide the enabling conditions and incentives needed for a further uptake of clean vehicl …

Shipping heavy equipment brings several unique logistical challenges. Items such as agricultural machinery or construction equipment are not only large and heavy but rarely break down into smaller components. …

The Clean Industrial Deal recognises the role of competitiveness in achieving decarbonisation goals. However, it overlooks critical sectors that support manufacturing and provide essential clean mobility services. …

British car and commercial vehicle production declines -17.7% to 78,012 units in January compared with bumper first month for both sectors last year.Car output falls -14.3% to 71,104 units, with CV volumes down -41.5% to 6,908 units. …

CLECAT welcomes the publication of the Omnibus proposals, a significant step towards regulatory simplification and reduced administrative burden for many sectors, including the European freight forwarding, logistics, and customs sector. …

The European Union has unveiled its Clean Industrial Deal that will prioritise the domestic production of renewable fuels for aviation and shipping, among a host of measures worth more than EUR100bn ($105m) designed to green many industr …

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal, the new Commission flagship project launched today by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. …

Port of Rotterdam and Port of Antwerp-Bruges welcome the Clean Industrial Deal with which the European Commission aims to strengthen the competitive position of European industry. …

The economic crosswinds sweeping across the continent threaten to stir into a big storm for the automotive industry in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). …

In January 2025, new EU car registrations declined by -2.6%. Notably, the bloc’s major markets saw declines, with France (-6.2%), Italy (-5.8%), and Germany (-2.8%). Spain conversely recorded a 5.3% increase. …

Shipmanagers have expressed concerns in connection with the International Maritime Organization’s future net-zero framework and have suggested changes which they believe would make the proposals more effective. …

Grimaldi is strengthening services for finished vehicle trade in Europe while at the same time building services for EV imports to there from China. …

The EU auto industry needs an urgent solution to address the disproportionate costs of the risk of non-compliance with the CO2 2025 targets for cars and vans due to sluggish demand in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the EU. …