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UECC expands fleet with another PCTC to increase sailings on North-South route in Europe

Members Corner UECC - 2025-06-04

United European Car Carriers (UECC) is boosting sailing frequency and capacity on its North-South trading network with the addition of the dual-fuel LNG PCTC Blue Heritage, as well as another port of call in Turkey, to meet growing deman …

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European supplier plants shuttered due to rare earth shortage

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2025-06-04

Several European parts plants and production lines have been shut down because of rare earth shortages caused by China imposing restrictions on exports, Europe’s auto supplier association CLEPA said, with the situation likely to worsen. …

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Northern Italy says no to diesels: entry bans in many cities, inconsistent rules

Land transportation trans.info - 2025-06-04

From 1 October 2025, new entry bans for Euro 5 diesel vehicles will come into force in Italy. …

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Can von der Leyen save Europe's car industry from 'the slow agony of decline'?

News from Brussels Transport & Environment - 2025-06-04

There was a time when five-minute charging, full self-driving and ultra-fast development cycles would have been announced in Stuttgart, Wolfsburg or Paris. No longer. …

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Mercedes, BMW, VW step up response to China export curbs to avoid shortages

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2025-06-04

Automakers in the U.S. and Europe raised concerns about China’s export controls on rare earth metals, as Beijing’s move threatens to disrupt global car production. …

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Nor-Shipping 2025: Ageing fleet drives surge in number of maritime incidents, says DNV report

Maritime and Ports DNV - 2025-06-03

According to DNV’s latest report, Maritime Safety Trends 2014-2024 - Preparing for future risks, the number of maritime safety incidents increased by 42% between 2018 and 2024, while during the same period the global fleet grew by …

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VW's Wolfsburg plant may move to four-day week from 2027, works council says

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-06-03

Volkswagen's restructuring of its Wolfsburg plant from 2027 to make way for EV-only production could result in a temporary four-day working week at the plant, works council chief Daniela Cavallo told workers on Tuesday. …

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Slovakia to introduce CO₂-based toll rates from July 2025

Land transportation trans.info - 2025-06-03

Starting 1 July 2025, each vehicle will be automatically assigned to a CO₂ class ranging from CO2 1 (highest toll rate) to CO2 5 (lowest, reserved for zero-emission vehicles). …

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VW Group Logistics launches Venice port terminal to optimise exports, reduce emissions and improve resilience across vehicle logistics

Automotive Industry Automotive Logistics - 2025-06-03

Volkswagen Group Logistics is strategically redesigning its European vehicle logistics network this year with the introduction of a new strategic automotive terminal in Venice to serve many of its plants in southern Germany and central E …

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Report: Surging shipping demand points to looming biofuel supply crunch

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2025-06-02

According to Norway’s energy research and business intelligence company Rystad Energy, biofuels, which are compatible with existing ship engines and can, therefore, be adopted ‘with relative ease’, the capacity to provide biofuels like b …

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Heavy-duty vehicles face a rugged road to decarbonisation

Land transportation EURACTIV - 2025-06-02

Europe’s hauliers and truck manufacturers say problematic legislation and underfunding are stalling the right conditions for an EV truck market scale-up. …

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JLR accelerates sustainable logistics through alternative fuels, digital tools and close supplier collaboration

Automotive Industry Automotive Logistics - 2025-06-02

JLR has been shifting its priorities through its Reimagine strategy in recent years, laying out a clear vision to become a carbon net zero business by 2039. …

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UK commercial vehicle production plunges 68.6% in April

Automotive Industry trans.info - 2025-06-02

The steep decline was primarily attributed to a plant closure and a normalisation in demand for new heavy goods vehicles following strong post-pandemic growth. …

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US automotive tariffs drive uncertainty across supply chains

News from Brussels International Chamber of Shipping - 2025-05-30

As the US imposes sweeping tariffs on the auto trade, industry leaders warn of higher sticker prices, eroding competitiveness, and a scramble to adapt to a changing landscape. …

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Volkswagen flags 'massive' US investments and says tariff talks constructive

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-05-30

Volkswagen wants to make more big investments in the United States, CEO Oliver Blume said in an interview with a German newspaper on Friday, adding that tariff talks with the U.S. government were "fair" and "constructive". …

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Nissan plans $7 billion funding with UK government backing, report says

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2025-05-28

Nissan Motor Co., facing a huge loan repayment wall next year, is seeking to raise more than ¥1 trillion ($7 billion) from debt and asset sales to keep operations on track, according to internal documents seen by Bloomberg News. …

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Maritime losses reach historic low amid rising geopolitical and technological risks: Allianz

Maritime and Ports Splash 247 - 2025-05-28

Allianz’s latest Safety and Shipping Review makes a stark warning about the dangers posed to the global merchant fleet by the worsening geopolitical climate.  …

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Exclusive: Toyota to move some GR Corolla production to Britain, sources say

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-05-27

Toyota is moving some production of its GR Corolla sports car to Britain and will spend around $56 million on a dedicated line there to build exports for North America, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. …

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Hyundai to manufacture electric vehicles in Turkey

Automotive Industry ELECTRIVE - 2025-05-27

From August 2026, Hyundai wants to build electric cars at its Turkish plant in İzmit as well as combustion engines. …

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E-fuels hold the key to shipping’s 2040 goals but not without push

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2025-05-27

The brief, ‘IMO’s policy measures: What’s next for shipping’s fuel transition?’, uses total cost of ownership (TCO) modelling by UMAS and UCL and more than 30 stakeholder interviews to analyze the sector’s capital investment and …

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