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The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is looking forward to the discussion in the plenary session of the European Parliament of 18 June 2025 on the Clean Industrial Deal (CID).  …

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned he may soon hike auto tariffs, arguing that could prod automakers to speed U.S. investments. …

The bonnet height of new cars in Europe is increasing by half a centimetre a year, on average, driven by the growth in SUV sales, new research finds. …

Just how big a mountain shipping has to climb if it is to keep up with the green goals set by the International Maritime Organization(IMO) has been set in sharp relief with the latest disclosure report from the Sea Cargo Charter, whose m …

The EU’s road transport sector is already decarbonising. But scaling up progress requires smart regulation, targeted investment and coordinated action. This was the central message from IRU’s recent high-level conference in Brussels. …

Swedish premium carmaker Polestar will start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year with the goal of making it one of its three main European markets, its top executive for the country told Reuters. …

The freight service opened last September was celebrated on 10 June 2025. Finnlines’ line connects London Medway, located in Sheerness, to major ports across Europe. …

Speaking in Brussels this week, Levin warned that Europe’s truck manufacturers “simply cannot carry” the billions of euros in fines they face if targets are missed, and that the consequences would ripple far beyond the factories …

Donald Trump's trade war against China is dragging in an unexpected victim: Europe's car industry. …

German automotive industry suppliers expect a radical disruption and market adjustment which would see Chinese competitors take over significant market shares, a survey among industry executives by consultancy Baker Tilly has found. …

The Port of Gothenburg has signed a contract for the construction of a transformer station serving the port's container and car terminals. …

Frank Eckard, CEO of a German magnet maker, has been fielding a flood of calls in recent weeks. …

Finnlines adds Gdynia to its weekly North Sea service …

The global shipping industry is preparing for a net-zero transformation that will have a sector-wide impact on everything from supply chains and business models, to ships, ports and the maritime workforce. …

China’s commerce ministry said talks with the European Union on setting minimum prices for Chinese-made electric vehicles have “entered final stages,” although more work is required to reach a deal. …

A fire on a cargo ship carrying electric vehicles that contain highly flammable lithium-ion batteries was burning off Alaska’s coast on Wednesday night, more than 24 hours after it broke out, the U.S. …

On 27 May, the European Commission published a comprehensive report on the technological and market readiness of heavy-duty vehicles, highlighting the urgent need for rapid market uptake of zero-emission vehicles to meet the emission red …

From 1 July 2025, new toll rates for lorries will come into effect in two regions of Belgium. …

Leading supplier of shortsea RORO transportation United European Car Carriers (UECC) announced today at Nor-Shipping it will significantly slash fuel costs and reduce its environmental impact by equipping six more of their vessels …

During this week's Transport Council meeting, Ministers acknowledged a progress report reflecting the latest state of negotiations regarding the revision of the Weights & Dimensions Directive. …