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ECG publishes fifth annual report on incidents in FVL

News from ECG ECG - 2025-05-02

A newly released report from ECG, the Association of European Vehicle Logistics, shows fewer severe incidents during loading and unloading of vehicles in 2024. …

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The United States Outlines Its Ambition for ‘Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance’, Curbing China’s Maritime Growth

News from ECG ECG - 2025-04-24

On 17 April 2025 the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released a wave of fees following its investigation under Section 301 whereby maritime vessels owned or operated by Chinese owners or Chinese …

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ECG and CALA Sign Strategic Agreement to Strengthen Efficiency in Finished Vehicle Logistics

News from ECG ECG - 2025-04-18

The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) and the China Automotive Logistics Association (CALA) have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement today in a formal ceremony held in Shanghai. …

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News from the industry

Trump unveils UK deal — with tariff relief for cars and steel

News from Brussels POLITICO - 2025-05-08

U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer struck a trade pact Thursday to lower the White House's punishing tariffs on the U.K.’s automotive and steel industries. …

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ACEA welcomes CO2 relief, long-term strategy now essential

News from Brussels ACEA - 2025-05-08

The proposed three-year averaging framework offers car and van manufacturers much-needed flexibility in meeting CO2 targets at this important moment in our transition toward zero-emission mobility, accommodating fluctuations in market de …

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Toyota sees 21% full-year profit decline as tariffs take a bite

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-05-08

Toyota Motor expects profit to decline by a fifth in the current financial year, it said on Thursday, as weakness in the U.S. dollar and the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs weigh on the world's largest automaker. …

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Industry calls on EU to bolster clean shipping standards

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2025-05-08

An alliance of non-profits and industry coalitions, collectively representing 82 clean maritime and green hydrogen industry stakeholders, has urged the European Union (EU) to adopt “stronger” policies to support the shipping ind …

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Promoting competitive and attractive rail services: Commission adopts Guidelines on setting up charges for the use of railway infrastructure

News from Brussels European Commission - 2025-05-07

The European Commission today adopted Interpretative Guidelines on the setting up of charges for the use of railway infrastructure (‘track access charges’).  …

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Global Maritime Forum releases landmark report on shipping decarbonisation progress

Maritime and Ports Global Maritime Forum - 2025-05-07

One of the most comprehensive snapshots of industry action towards shipping decarbonisation was published today.   …

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CO2 emissions in cars: Council adopts position on Commission’s proposal without changes

News from Brussels Council of the EU - 2025-05-07

The Council has today adopted its negotiating mandate on a targeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 standards for new passenger cars and vans, that aims to provide car manufacturers with flexibility to meet their emissions targets for …

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IRU and ETF call on EU Commissioners to shed light on posted driver pay

News from Brussels IRU - 2025-05-07

IRU and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have urged European Commission leaders to support the road transport sector by urgently clarifying how EU rules on posted driver pay are applied by Member States. …

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NxtPort, Port of Antwerp-Bruges and The Way Forward launch Inbound Release Platform

Members Corner Port of Antwerp-Bruges - 2025-05-06

Inbound Release Platform (IRP) has been active since 1 April 2025. …

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Trump’s trade war threatens €549B of EU goods, Brussels warns

News from Brussels POLITICO - 2025-05-06

U.S. …

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Onboard carbon capture technology could keep ships ahead of IMO targets, report shows

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2025-05-06

Incorporating carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from heavy fuel oil (HVO) combustion onboard ships into concrete production provides the highest emissions reduction—up to 60%—among all utilization pathways, a new study suggests. …

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New car market falls in April as tax changes bite

Automotive Industry SMMT - 2025-05-06

The UK’s new car market fell -10.4% in April, with 120,331 units registered, according to the latest data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

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Renault, Stellantis bosses urge more favorable EU rules for small cars

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-05-05

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann and Renault CEO Luca de Meo urged the European Union to adopt more favourable rules for small cars, warning that the declining profitability of small cars could force plant closures without changes. …

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EU truck market down 16%, EVs buck the trend

Land transportation trans.info - 2025-05-05

According to the figures by ACEA, total new truck registrations in the European Union fell by 16% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 72,941 units. …

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ACEA position on Omnibus Package 1

News from Brussels ACEA - 2025-05-05

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the Omnibus Package 1, as it will simplify corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence and the EU Taxonomy, providing much-needed regulatory relief, while still …

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Jaguar Land Rover restarts shipments to U.S. after tariffs pause

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2025-05-04

Jaguar Land Rover has resumed shipments of vehicles to the U.S. after pausing them following the announcement of tariffs by President Donald Trump’s government. …

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Shipping emissions can drop over 95% by 2050 with policy support, report says

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2025-05-02

As disclosed, the study used UMAS’ Global Maritime Transport Model to assess the relative costs and potential impacts of technology transitions within international shipping under three core scenarios. …

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Mediterranean Sea designated emission control area

Maritime and Ports Port Technology - 2025-05-01

As of 1 May 2025, the Mediterranean Sea has officially been designated an Emission Control Area (ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI. …

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May truck traffic bans: Slovakia and Hungary ease restrictions

Land transportation trans.info - 2025-04-30

Labour Day is a public holiday in many European countries. Hungary and Slovakia have relaxed their restrictions to some extent. …

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Germany backs pragmatic road transport decarbonisation

News from Brussels IRU - 2025-04-30

IRU welcomes Germany’s coalition agreement as a step forward for a pragmatic and enabling approach to decarbonising commercial road transport. …

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