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There has certainly been a lot of activity recently in our maritime sector. Some ports have witnessed significant changes in volumes, some increasing while others have witnessed a decline. …

The Maritime & Ports Working group meeting occurred in early June in the beautiful Danish port of Esbjerg. …

The Giovanni Paci Award is awarded each year to the top student in the ECG Academy.  Gjertsen and Christien wanted to share the award with the rest of the ECG Academy group. …

President Donald Trump has announced that the US is nearing the completion of several trade agreements, prompting a delay in the implementation of sweeping new tariffs. …

The European Commission’s decision to allocate nearly €2.8 billion under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to 94 transport projects spans various sectors, but particular attention is being paid to the record-level support for Safe and …

Some European Union automakers and capitals are pushing for an agreement with President Donald Trump that would allow for tariff relief in return for increasing investment in the U.S., according to people familiar with the matter. …

Changan celebrated its European debut in March with the Deepal S07, an electric mid-size SUV, and has since joined the ranks of Chinese brands active in Europe. …

The European Secure Parking Organisation – ESPORG welcomes the important EU funding allocation to Safe and Secure Parking Projects.   …

Polestar said on Thursday it would make its Polestar 7 SUV model at a Volvo Cars factory in Slovakia, as the EV maker shifts more production from China and tries to cut its exposure to heavy European and U.S. tariffs. …

In October 2023, Chinese automaker Chery ordered engineers and suppliers to travel on short notice to proving grounds in Zhaoyuan, Shandong Province. …

A pilot project in South West England aimed at reducing empty running has saved almost 8 tonnes of CO2 and generated over £68,000 in revenue for local hauliers, according to data released by the Transport Exchange Group (TEG). …

Japanese carmakers have largely absorbed the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on auto imports, a move that could undermine the Asian nation’s negotiating power ahead of a July 9 deadline that will see duties rocket even higher. …

The European Commission selected 94 transport projects to receive nearly €2.8 billion in EU grants under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). By modernising railways, inland waterways and maritime route …

Volvo Cars has pushed back large-scale production at its factory under construction in Slovakia to early 2027 from 2026 to optimise the Swedish automaker's product launch timeline, a spokesperson said on Thursday. …

Only 15 out of the 129 brands that currently sell electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in China will be financially viable by 2030, as intense competition forces consolidation and some to exit the market, consultancy AlixPartners said o …

The new system brings several important changes. Most notably, the requirement to hold a Eurovignette in the Netherlands will be scrapped. …

Stellantis may have to close factories due to the risk of hefty European Union fines for not complying with CO2 emission targets, the automaker’s Europe boss, Jean-Philippe Imparato, said. …

A total of 151 alternative-fuelled vessels were ordered in the first half of 2025, slightly behind the 179 orders placed during the first six months of 2024. …

The European Commission has started preparations for an EU Ports Strategy and EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and is inviting stakeholders to participate in the process.   …

Nissan Motor has asked some suppliers to allow it to delay payments to free up short-term funds, according to several emails and a company document reviewed by Reuters, as the troubled Japanese automaker scrambles to boost cash. …

New ADR regulations – end of transition period …

The European Commission’s proposal to extend toll exemptions for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles is a welcome step but broader Eurovignette reforms are still urgently needed. …

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast began production on Sunday at its second domestic factory, aiming to ramp up output of affordable mini urban models as its global expansion plans face delays. …