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Porsche deliveries in China fell 24% in the first quarter. …

Volkswagen will develop low-cost electric vehicles in a bid to better compete with fierce Chinese rivals, Europe's largest carmaker said on Tuesday, 28 May 2024, after talks with Renault to team up on the project collapsed earlier i …

The annual ITF Summit of transport ministers took place in Leipzig, Germany, during the third week of May 2024. IRU was at the heart of the gathering, putting the voice of the industry on stage and in high-level meetings. …

Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said a steep increase in US tariffs could result in China steering its exports toward Europe, harming the bloc's industry. …

European shipowners welcome the call by Member States on the need for a European maritime industrial strategy that supports the competitiveness of the maritime sector. …

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is set to meet with unions on Monday, 27 May 2024, in Turin. A decision to add a mild-hybrid gasoline engine option to the 500e minicar would be a major boost to the Mirafiori factory there. …

Brazil has overtaken Belgium as the largest export market for Chinese new energy vehicles, industry data showed, as Chinese carmakers increase sales to non-European markets amid European Union's anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric v …

On 14 May 2024, the GSAB2 (Grimaldi Satellite Berthing 2) project started. …

As a leading railcar lessor, we are continuously expanding our fleet with new railcars that enable our customers and companies throughout Europe to make their transports more sustainable. …

Logent Ports and Terminals has successfully operated the Port of Gothenburg car terminal at since 2011, but the contract is set to expire in 2026. …

The shift towards a low-carbon economy stands as an unavoidable priority for the European Union and its Member States, committed to the Paris Agreement to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. …

Valenciaport has participated in the III International Forum on Marine Litter and Circular Economy – MARLICE 2024, held in the Veles e Vents building in the city of València, from 22 to 24 May 2024. …

The International Transport Forum (ITF) presents its Used Vehicles Dashboard, which allows users to explore statistics on the international import and export of used passenger cars, during an open session at the ITF Summit in Leipzig, Ge …

Europe's car giants won't have much time to restructure their operations and product lines to compete with ascendant Chinese automakers, and stiffer tariffs will do little to protect the status quo, industry executives said during a Reut …

Carmakers and logistics providers are redefining partnerships to improve collective competitiveness and foster long-term success. But how is a win-win ensured for both sides? …

Tesla has left out its goal of delivering 20 m vehicles a year by 2030 in its latest impact report published on Thursday, 23 May 2024, another sign the company was moving away from electric cars as it shifts focus to robotaxis. …

Global end-to-end logistics services provider DP World has designed an industry-first solution based on using 53-foot intermodal containers with racking systems to transport finished vehicles by rail from Mexic …

Manufacturers have been rethinking plans amid the downturn, with VW preparing more plug-in hybrids and Mercedes-Benz deciding to keep combustion cars in production well into the next decade. …

The company is expanding its presence in Martos (Jaén), where it already has a centre dedicated to the assembly and injection of plastics for automotive lighting systems  The Kit Online activities have been incorp …

Opening the 2024 ITF Summit of Transport Ministers in Leipzig, Germany, IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto has stressed the importance of a pragmatic approach to decarbonising commercial road transport based on proven, available eff …