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The Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety has outlined a full work programme for 2024, to support IMO’s key environmental objectives of protecting marine biodiversity and decarbonizing shipping.  …

Mobile driving licences, self-assessment of fitness to drive and better awareness of pedestrians are some of the changes to EU driving licence rules by MEPs on Wednesday 28 February 2024. …

Italy has been in talks with Tesla and three Chinese carmakers as it tries to attract another manufacturer and reach an annual output target of 1.3 m vehicles, the industry minister said on Wednesday 28 February 2024. …

IRU outlined key measures to improve the treatment of drivers during roadside checks and to digitalise control documents at a high-level conference on road control organised by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. …

Renault's De Meo also said he was speaking to other potential partners. Renault confirmed that it is in talks with Volkswagen to partner on a battery-electric minicar for Europe. …

A British investigation would follow the launch of a similar probe by the EU last October. …

A fossil-fuel car ban in 2035 is feasible if the right conditions are in place, said Renault CEO Luca de Meo, who is president of ACEA. …

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has reported that vital maritime routes in the Red Sea, Black Sea, and Panama Canal are all under threat. …

IRU was at the heart of the 86th Inland Transport Committee (ITC) debates last week, from 19 to 23 February 2024, outlining key decarbonisation and trade facilitation opportunities ahead. …

Renault and China-owned MG launched new electrified cars in Europe at the Geneva car show on Monday 26 February 2024, as Chinese automakers seek to take more market share from legacy European rivals. …