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Business Intelligence: Top Automotive RoRo Ports in Europe 2024

News from ECG ECG - 2025-07-07

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. …

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Situation at ports, the newly approved IMO fuel standard and fires. These were all topics discussed in Esbjerg, Denmark at the ECG’s Maritime & Ports meeting

News from ECG ECG - 2025-06-27

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

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Double luck this year with two ECG Academy Giovanni Paci Award winners: Kirsti Gjertsen, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, and Guillaume Christien, Toyota Motor Europe

News from ECG ECG - 2025-06-13

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. …

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News from the industry

US trade deals delay tariffs and impact global port flows

Maritime and Ports Port Technology - 2025-07-07

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. …

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EU earmarks millions of euros for truck parking areas: is this the end of illegal roadside stops?

Land transportation trans.info - 2025-07-07

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 …

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EU-U.S. trade talks focus on tariff offset for automakers

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2025-07-06

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. …

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Changan looks for factory sites in Europe

Automotive Industry ELECTRIVE - 2025-07-04

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. …

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The EU will invest over €91 Million Dedicated to Safe and Secure Parking Projects - ESPORG Members Lead the Way with more than 80% of the allocated funding

News from Brussels ESPORG - 2025-07-03

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

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Polestar to make new SUV in Europe from 2028

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-07-03

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. …

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How China's new auto giants left GM, VW and Tesla in the dust

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-07-03

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

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Freight-matching pilot cuts empty miles in South West

Land transportation trans.info - 2025-07-03

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). …

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Japan’s carmakers absorbing tariffs may bolster Trump position

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2025-07-03

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. …

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EU invests €2.8 billion in 94 transport projects to boost sustainable and connected mobility across Europe

News from Brussels European Commission - 2025-07-03

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 …

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Volvo Cars pushes back large-scale production at new Slovak plant to early 2027

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-07-03

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. …

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Only 15 electric vehicle brands in China will be financially viable by 2030, AlixPartners says

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-07-03

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 …

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Another country withdraws from the Eurovignette: Major change ahead for hauliers

Land transportation trans.info - 2025-07-02

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

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Stellantis may close plants on EU fines for CO2 emissions

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2025-07-01

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. …

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Alternative fuels orderbook shows resilience amid overall decline in newbuild market

Maritime and Ports DNV - 2025-07-01

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. …

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The Commission sets course for the future of the EU Ports and Maritime Industry

News from Brussels European Commission - 2025-07-01

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.   …

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Exclusive: Nissan seeks to delay supplier payments to free up cash, company emails show

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-06-30

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. …

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July shake-up in road transport: key changes for hauliers

Land transportation trans.info - 2025-06-30

New ADR regulations – end of transition period …

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EU road transport toll exemption extended, but gaps remain

News from Brussels IRU - 2025-06-30

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. …

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VinFast opens second domestic EV factory amid global expansion

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2025-06-29

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. …

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