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European automotive ports are operating in an environment where vehicle flows are changing rapidly. …

We are pleased to announce that the Spanish translation of the ECG Visual Inspection Guidelines has now been published. …

China’s exports of new vehicles to global markets are increasing at a rapid rate. In June alone, a total of 1,037,000 vehicles left China, marking a 75% year-on-year increase. …

DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 report said that while global shipping navigates regulatory uncertainty around the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework, pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) operators are making str …

Toyota Motor, opens new tab said on Friday its global vehicle sales and production ​fell in July, weighed by declines ‌in China, the United States and the Middle East, which offset a stronger performance ​in Japan. …

UK vehicle production fell -11.6% in July to 63,655 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

When Ford and Geely announced their Valencia joint venture in July, the carmakers were clear about the commercial logic behind it, but notably quiet on the engineering underneath it. That gap has now narrowed. …

On 16 July, the Russian government adopted Resolution No. 896, the fifth amendment since 2022 to the rules governing international road transport restrictions, Linava reports. …

The Chinese carmaker is looking at establishing its first European logistics base alongside its planned €200m ($230m) manufacturing plant in the Spanish region of Galicia.   …

Employees have criticised Volkswagen’s management as the German carmaker considers further job cuts and the future of several plants. …

Chinese automakers are betting big on European production with plans to build as many as 1.5 million vehicles a year in the region by 2035. …

The Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC) has established the GRC Council (GRCC), a new governance body to oversee emissions data management for a sector representing roughly 80% of global car carrier transport capacity. …

Chery is currently establishing its German headquarters in Gateway Gardens, a redeveloped district in Frankfurt located within sight of Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 2. …

Sallaum Logistics extends Sallaum Lines’ automotive shipping expertise into inland vehicle transportation, connecting Europe’s ports, distribution hubs, dealerships and automotive customers through a focused road logistics platform. …

Europe’s leading seaports delivered sharply contrasting results in the first half of 2026. …

The new R&D Centre of Excellence will form part of Chery’s global development network, and will initially focus on adapting its vehicles to British driving conditions. …

According to Handelsblatt, Volvo has reportedly been considering opening its European production network to additional brands from its Chinese parent company, Geely, for several months now. …

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend, data showed on Monday, following attacks on tankers, while U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the Middle East conflict stalled. …

We are pleased to welcome BB Logistik & Co to the ECG community! …

China's car industry is on a tear overseas, storming markets from Europe to Southeast Asia and heaping pressure on long-established automakers like Toyota Motor (7203.T), opens new tab and ​Volkswagen (VOWG.DE), opens new tab. …

In 2027, Manvesta will celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of growth, reliability and strong partnerships. …

Chinese-owned OEMs are aggressively expanding into Europe, and the market share held by Chinese brands has grown dramatically in a very short period of time – in markets across the continent. …

Volkswagen Group is laying out the industrial logic behind a major reduction in its model lineup and variants. …