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Industry Calls for Simpler, Realistic Regulations to Drive Decarbonisation at the ECG Dinner Debate

News from ECG ECG - 2026-05-08

The European Union’s current regulatory framework for heavy-duty vehicles is excessively complex and fails to adequately support the industry’s commitment to decarbonisation. …

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Q1 2026 Export Destination Analysis for new vehicle exports from China

News from ECG - 2026-05-07

In the Q1 period, Europe is the top export region for new finished vehicles from China, accounting for 21% or 490K. …

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European automotive logistics leaders discuss turning energy crisis into decarbonisation opportunity for finished vehicle logistics

News from ECG Automotive Logistics - 2026-05-06

Every crisis is an opportunity – that was the message that Wolfgang Göbel, president of the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) as the organisation held its European Parliament Dinner Debate on May 5, 2026. …

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“Milestone” conference shows transition away from fossil fuels “unstoppable” – German official

Automotive Industry Clean Energy Wire - 2026-06-30

The government and observers from Germany welcomed that the first-ever conference on the move away from fossil fuels in Colombia provided the right space for a large group of countries to discuss how to advance the transition. …

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EU strikes deal on Trump trade pact

News from Brussels POLITICO - 2026-05-20

The European Union agreed early Wednesday morning to implement a trade deal with the United States, likely averting a threat by President Donald Trump to punish further delay with oppressive tariffs. …

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Weights & Dimensions revision must be an enabler for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, says ACEA

News from Brussels ACEA - 2026-05-20

Europe’s truck and bus manufacturers are calling on EU policymakers to ensure that the revision of the Weights & Dimensions Directive becomes a genuine enabler for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles. …

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Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2026-05-20

Demand for electric vehicles in Europe has surged as high fuel prices linked to the Iran war propel sales of new and second-hand EVs, data exclusively shared with ​Reuters shows, providing a much-needed boost to the auto industry. …

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Leapmotor International and Grimaldi Group Solidify Strategic Partnership to Scale Advanced Logistics Across Europe

Members Corner Leapmotor International (LPMI) - 2026-05-19

Leapmotor International (LPMI), the strategic joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor, is proud to announce the continued expansion of its logistics partnership with the Grimaldi Group. …

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Vehicle logistics sector battling to meet demand as Chinese OEMs scale up deliveries, says VRA

Automotive Industry Motortransport - 2026-05-19

The vehicle logistics and storage sector is struggling to meet high levels of demand from the new car market, as Chinese OEMs ramp up their UK deliveries, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA). …

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400,000 electric trucks “prescribed” by 2030, but Europe’s grid is not ready

Land transportation trans.info - 2026-05-19

The figure was reported by CLECAT, the European association for forwarding, transport, logistics and customs services, following an ACEA event on heavy-duty vehicles attended by representatives from the European Commission, Daimler Truck …

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EU–Mercosur deal: one paperwork slip can wipe out duty savings

Land transportation trans.info - 2026-05-18

With the EU–Mercosur transitional arrangement now in force, companies trading with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay can benefit from reduced tariffs – provided they meet the formal requirements and can properly evidence the origin …

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Why European automakers could miss out on the global EV boom

News from Brussels T&E - 2026-05-18

The rapid growth of electric cars is no longer just a Chinese or European story. As the Middle East conflict rages on and the high oil prices bite, battery electric cars are fast becoming the cheaper better option. …

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EU tiptoes toward approving US trade deal

News from Brussels POLITICO - 2026-05-18

The European Union’s challenge in its trade negotiations with Washington is no longer finding an agreement with Donald Trump. It’s finding one that can survive the EU itself. …

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Leapmotor International and Grimaldi Group Solidify Strategic Partnership to Scale Advanced Logistics Across Europe

Members Corner Grimaldi Group - 2026-05-15

Leapmotor International (LPMI), the strategic joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor, is proud to announce the continued expansion of its logistics partnership with the Grimaldi Group. …

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Construction of the first Hansa Superstar class vessel commences – entering service in summer 2028

Members Corner Finnlines - 2026-05-15

The construction of Finnlines’ new Hansa Superstar class vessels officially began at the CMI Weihai Shipyard in China on 15 May 2026. …

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European automakers welcome step towards more pragmatic CO2 framework

Automotive Industry ACEA - 2026-05-12

The European Parliament rapporteur’s report on the review of the CO2 regulation for cars and vans, published today, marks an important step towards a more balanced and realistic framework that better reflects real-world conditions and th …

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EU urged to reach agreement on zero-emission heavy-duty proposal

News from Brussels IRU - 2026-05-12

IRU and T&E call for urgent political support to secure a pragmatic compromise in the ongoing trilogue negotiations on the Weights and Dimensions Directive in coordinated letters to the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport …

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Dual-fuel container ship and vehicle carrier fleet passes 1,200 vessels as orders and deliveries rise

Maritime and Ports World Shipping Council - 2026-05-12

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has published its latest update to its WSC Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard, which tracks the global liner shipping industry’s investment in vessels capable of running on renewable and lower-emission fuels, and …

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93% of battery-electric truck users are highly satisfied

Land transportation trans.info - 2026-05-12

As early as February, the Öko-Institut published a survey of 200 logistics professionals to assess their views on the prospects of battery-electric trucks. …

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Europe has invested €200 billion so far to boost EV sector, report says

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-05-11

Countries of the European economic area and Switzerland have committed almost €200 billion ($235 billion) of investments into their electric vehicle ecosystem, data from New Automotive showed. …

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Software-defined vehicles create cybersecurity risks industry struggles to manage

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-05-11

Software-defined vehicles are exposing automakers to cybersecurity risks that traditional automotive security systems weren’t designed to handle, with a single vulnerability potentially affecting millions of vehicles simultaneously, acco …

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Industry investment drives new EV milestone

Automotive Industry SMMT - 2026-05-08

Britain’s two millionth all-electric car was registered in April, according to SMMT’s latest new car market data published this week – an impressive achievement that reflects the UK’s status as one of the world’s leading EV markets. …

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EU drops extra paperwork plan for international drivers

News from Brussels trans.info - 2026-05-08

The European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee on 7 May backed a provisional deal that keeps the current rules for multi-country drivers in place. The committee voted 47 to 3, with 4 abstentions. …

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