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Wallenius Marine has been conducting advanced wind tunnel tests for a car carrier vessel that will use Oceanbird wing sails  …

Stellantis will extend the production stoppage at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy by a further two weeks, until 20 January 2025, the head of the FIOM-Cgil trade union at the site said. …

Several maritime and alternative fuels projects are among initiatives that have been awarded the Strategic Technology Platform for Europe (STEP) label in a new initiative of the European Commission to boost investment in critical technol …

United European Car Carriers (UECC) is further expanding its fleet of eco-friendly car carriers with the addition of the dual-fuel LNG newbuild Blue Aspire that is set to boost vessel capacity on its key European North-S …

IRU has joined a coalition of EU trade stakeholders urging a more efficient and harmonised Union Customs Code which would enhance trade facilitation and address existing inefficiencies in customs procedures across the EU. …

Volkswagen said on 11 December 2024 it is offering its newly unionized workers at its Tennessee assembly plant a 14% wage increase over four years and profit sharing. …

Stellantis has partnered with Chinese battery manufacturer CATL to invest up to €4.1 bn ($4.3 bn) for a large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Spain. …

Wopke Hoekstra’s own political family has led calls to tweak existing rules. …

Numerous regulations for transport companies will change in 2025 in Germany. …

We are encouraged by the European People’s Party’s recognition of the numerous challenges European automakers face, including heavy vehicle manufacturers of trucks and buses. …

Italy’s Industry Minister Adolfo Urso announced a deal to avert 249 layoffs at suppliers to Stellantis, saying he hoped the breakthrough would help repair strained relations with the carmaker. …

The debate on one of the EU’s most important climate regulations is being distorted by bogus claims about high fines. …

Jiyue, an automotive joint venture between Baidu and Geely, is seeking to raise new money and carry out some operational changes to cope with fierce market competition. …

Nissan’s has set up a strategic partnership with Anaplan to digitalise the vehicle flow process from production to sales  …

DP World is trialling an innovative carbon reduction programme at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton, aimed at helping cargo importers cut their emissions.  …

IRU and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) have signed a new MoU, refuelling their long-standing commitment to sustainable transport, road safety and cross-border mobility.  …

Vehicle manufacturers will have to comply with more than 100 pieces of legislation covering safety, emissions, energy, materials, data, and security requirements for type approval and vehicle development. …

As the year 2024 draws to a close, Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) has reinforced its commitment to sustainable maritime operations through initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact and enhancing port efficiency …

Continental will spin off its automotive group business by the end of 2025 as it focuses on its profitable tires and ContiTech industrial businesses. …

Managing the largest automotive parts distribution center in Latin America, CEVA Logistics is spearheading Volkswagens’ growing business in Latin America. …