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T&E's study shows Europe needs to shift its public investments from fossil fuel subsidies and road building to green fuels …

Devastating flooding in Valencia, Spain last week has hit automotive production in the region, with tier one supplier plants affected and a significant impact on logistics. …

Valencia Port is limping back to cargo activity after it was forced to halt operations in the aftermath of severe rainstorms that lashed the country’s south-eastern region last week. …

The Czech Republic will join Italy in seeking to prevent carmakers from facing heavy penalties from next year when tougher CO2 emission rules take effect in the European Union, Czech Transport Minister Martin Kupka said. …

Beijing has made it clear that it does not accept Brussels’ decision against Chinese carmakers. …

We are happy to announce that Ainetra, UAB has become a member of ECG. …

At the 2024 PROLOG International Supply Chain Conference today, IRU’s President detailed the transformative changes ahead in road transport. …

The Draghi Report estimates that €40 bn in annual investments will be needed between 2031 and 2050 for the energy transition of shipping. …

United European Car Carriers (UECC) has today signed a shipbuilding contract with a premium Chinese yard for up to four advanced multi-fuel battery hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) in a major fleet expansion by …

But EU regulatory framework for bidirectional charging is needed so that all EVs can be compatible with all chargers. …

Volkswagen Group laid out a cost-savings proposal to workers that could avoid factory closures in Germany.Arne Meiswinkel, the carmaker’s chief negotiator, said the plan includes a 10% pay cut and a revised bonus system. …

Stena Futura set afloat, and keel laid on second ship to be named Stena Connecta …

Renault’s Ampere electric vehicle business unit will “explore the development” of a full-electric minicar for Nissan, potentially adding another model to the upcoming Renault Twingo platform after Volkswagen pulled out of a coll …

China has been unwilling to acknowledge that it heavily subsidizes its industry. …

In the first nine months of 2024, new EU van sales increased by 8.5%, reaching 1,170,310 units, driven by positive results in all four key markets. …

The European Commission has committed €320 m to develop secure truck parking areas across the EU. IRU’s persistent advocacy has played a critical role in securing this landmark budget under Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding. …

Automaker is still in talks with a potential buyer for the plant.German carmaker Audi will close its Brussels plant on 28 February 2025, the company’s management announced at a special works council meeting Tuesday.  …

Associated British Ports (ABP) has acquired 21 acres of land on the western side of the Port of Immingham in an off-market transaction. …

There remain transport capacity shortages for finished vehicle movements in Europe, though it’s a mixed picture according to mode, according to executives from the Association of European Vehicle Logistics Providers (ECG …

Mercedes-Benz was once a standard-bearer of automotive refinement, but wavering sales and profits underscore how even the lucrative upscale end of the car market is feeling the heat from China. …