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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Three quarters of Germans say car is indispensable, half use it daily – survey

Automotive Industry Clean Energy Wire - 2026-05-08

More than three-quarters of Germans say they can't do without a car, and more than half use one every day, according to the Mobility Monitor 2026 survey by the National Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech). …

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Neptune Group of Companies Takes Delivery of “Neptune Pireas” in China, as Part of its “Genesis Project”

Members Corner - 2026-05-08

Neptune Group of Companies has taken delivery of the next-generation “Neptune Pireas”, the first of four newbuildings under its “Genesis Project”, marking a defining milestone in the Group’s fleet renewal and expansion strategy. …

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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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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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Vocal minority of laggard companies hinder German car industry transition – survey

Automotive Industry Clean Energy Wire - 2026-05-07

Germany's automotive industry is more advanced in its shift towards electric vehicles than public debates suggest, but a minority of laggard companies is skewing the debate and risks slowing the transition, according to a survey of car i …

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EU negotiators fail to agree on US trade deal

News from Brussels POLITICO - 2026-05-07

Talks between EU lawmakers and governments on implementing a U.S. trade deal ended without a breakthrough on Wednesday night. …

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