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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. …

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

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

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. …

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. …

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

How to enable the shift to zero-emission trucks while safeguarding Europe's road infrastructure …

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. …

As part of its efforts to boost EU competitiveness, the European Commission is poised to publish its first Omnibus regulation - officially kicking off the EU simplification agenda. …

International efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping took a step forward as the IMO's Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 18) concluded its latest round of discussions. …

Thirteen additional countries supported a global carbon levy on shipping at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) climate talks in London this week. However, its adoption still seems to be a long way off. …

For Europe to meet its decarbonization objectives, a ‘robust’ supply chain for renewable and low-carbon fuels must be built on the continent, Clean Maritime Fuels Platform, an industry initiative that aims to improve communication betwee …

The European Union is looking to keep India on its side as geopolitical tensions mount with the United States and China, according to the draft joint statement from a top-level visit by EU leaders seen by POLITICO. …

Mercedes-Benz Group is cutting production capacity in Germany and moving some output to low-cost countries as it grapples with fierce competition and uneven demand in the global auto market. …

Germany’s auto industry is in crisis. Sales have declined while production costs soared, leaving Volkswagen Group, Mercedes-Benz and hundreds of parts makers dangerously behind in the transition to electric vehicles. …

The car industry is demanding flexibilities that could result in up to 2.6 mn fewer BEV sales, new analysis shows. …

European auto makers and suppliers met with Commissioner Séjourné to discuss what’s needed to reinforce the entire automotive value chain, from batteries and critical raw materials to accessible, affordable energy for both industry and c …

The European Union is prepared to talk with the United States about reducing its 10 percent tariff on cars as part of a broader negotiation aimed at avoiding a transatlantic trade war, a top European Union official said Wednesday. …