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With the new European Commission’s leadership preparing to take office, collaboration between legislators and industry is key to advancing road transport. …

As layoffs hit German auto and steel workers, unions are threatening large-scale strikes and politicians are scrambling. …

The UK government is fast-tracking a consultation on ending the sales of new ICE vehicles by 2030, due to the UK automotive industry’s grievances about the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. …

Volkswagen will exit its controversial plant in China's Xinjiang region, after years of investor pressure to abandon its presence in the region, where rights groups have documented abuses including mass forced labour in detention camps. …

The European Parliament has elected the new EU Commission under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen. The new Commissioners will take office on 1 December 2024. …

The European vehicle industry reaffirms its commitment to the EU’s 2050 climate neutrality goal and the shift to zero-emission mobility. …

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said there should be no fines in the European Union for carmakers that do not comply with carbon emission limits. …

FORPLANET sub-brand confirms CEVA’s commitment to sustainable logistics, developing new solutions for global supply chains …

With driver shortages showing no sign of easing, IRU highlighted the win-win potential of third-country drivers at the EU Labour Mobility Practitioners’ Network Conference. …

Brussels and Beijing are nearing a solution over tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports into the bloc, the chair of the trade committee of the European Parliament told a German broadcaster. …

CEVA Logistics and BMW Group France have launched a pilot programme to test an electric car transporter to reduce carbon emissions in vehicle distribution. …

Operating in the maritime transportation and port services sector, Erkport provides uninterrupted vehicle transportation services to 16 countries from Istanbul Haydarpaşa Port with its deep-rooted experience in the secto …

The key distinction between young bus and truck drivers and private car drivers lies in the professional nature of their activity. …

Peel Ports will begin work on a new ro-ro berth and floating pontoon at the port in March next year (2025) with the aim of improving throughput for finished vehicles and other cargo. …

Finished vehicle carrier equipment manufacturers and transport providers have asked for a grace period to adjust to new standards on vehicle lashing that have been drawn up by Germany’s VDI standards association. …

Volkswagen sees no chance of avoiding layoffs and plant closures in Germany to cut €4 bn ($4.2 bn) in costs, the brand’s CEO Thomas Schaefer said, amid an escalating dispute with workers. …

Supported by IRU, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Transport, in his capacity as COP29 transport lead, and ministers from around the world have committed to advancing the Middle Corridor as a model for sustainable, interconnected, digital and re …

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has expanded its Green Marine membership by adding the Vancouver, Nanaimo, and Saint John terminals to the program. …

In October 2024, new EU car registrations reversed their decline, recording a modest 1.1% increase. Spain led the way with a robust 7.2% growth, while Germany rebounded with a 6% increase following three months of decline. …

By offering access to one of the largest energy-agnostic acceptance networks in Europe, DKV Mobility is helping road transport operators maximise the benefits of all available decarbonisation fuel solutions. …