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DFDS launches a new direct ferry service between Egypt and Italy, marking a significant expansion in the Mediterranean region. …

Partners and stakeholders of ZEFES – an EU-funded project testing electric and hydrogen long-haul trucks, with IRU playing a key role – came together for the second annual symposium to discuss key updates, challenges and future direction …

China has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the European Union’s final tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports, escalating a dispute that’s straining an already fraught relationship. …

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. …

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. …

After stopping in China and Japan, the Nereus Highway vessel will arrive in Barcelona for loading and unloading of vehicles and project cargo.BERGÉ are proud representatives of K Line in Spain. …

EPP candidate Tzitzikostas drew a line under the EU electric cars debate, saying supporting industry – not weakening targets – is the way forward. …

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. …

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

Beijing hits back after Brussels imposed definitive duties of 8 to 35% on Chinese electric vehicle imports. …

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

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. …

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

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. …

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 …

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 …

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

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

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. …