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High oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have forced the Finished Vehicles Logistics industry to find alternative global routes. Hopes for a quick recovery have faded, and economic growth projections are down. …

Alongside the election of a new ECG president and the graduation of 42 ECG Academy students, ECG's General Assembly and Spring Congress 2026 saw experts in finished vehicle logistics highlight some of the biggest trends and challenges fa …

Istanbul, 4 June 2026 …

Asian shipping stocks rallied on Monday as investors bet a tentative US-Iran deal could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after 107 days of disruption, though industry experts warned any return to normal navigation will be gr …

Chinese automakers are racing against the clock to secure European factory space before new European Union rules that could make it far harder to invest go into place. …

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 …

Being considered by her collaborators the true heart of the group, a real driving force towards the company’s development, Neptune Lines’ President Melina Travlos is defined as a true business visionary. …

European automakers face a prolonged pricing war that will not ease until weaker competitors exit the market, according to Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois, who warned that operating margins are unlikely to return to the double-digit …

Multiple countries are pitching the Trump administration on how they can offer alternatives to the energy crisis the Iran war has sparked over the Strait of Hormuz. …

The roadmaps, published under the European Commission’s Clean Transport Corridor Initiative, cover two major TEN-T routes: the Scandinavian–Mediterranean corridor and the North Sea–Baltic corridor. …

IRU and a cross-sector industry coalition have called on EU policymakers to prioritise infrastructure, investment support and enabling conditions in the transition to zero-emission corporate fleets. …

May 2026 marked a historic moment for China’s automotive market: for the first time, not a single vehicle with a pure combustion engine appeared among the country’s top 10 best-selling passenger car models. …

When European Commissioners fear having to stop and recharge on the way to Strasbourg, it tells us something the market has been signalling for months: range anxiety remains one of the most persistent concerns shaping consumer confidence …

Europe’s electricity system could be one of the biggest victims of plans to scale back electric vehicle targets. By providing ‘batteries on wheels’, EVs are set to fundamentally rewire the math of the electricity sector. …

Decade of operations of innovative PCTCs gives RoRo carrier a European lead in green shipping.Emissions reduction goal on track to exceed IMO/EU targets by 2030 towards early net zero.BioLNG adoption raises bar of …

In a move to optimise global manufacturing capacity, Nissan announced on June 3, 2026, that it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese automaker Chery. …

European shipping companies will not be forced to pay twice for carbon emissions under both European and International Maritime Organization regulations, European commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas …

SAIC Group has so far been hit particularly hard by the tariffs, as the company faces additional duties of 35.3 per cent on electric cars on top of the standard 10 per cent import tariff, resulting in a total levy of 45.3 per cent. …

Stellantis North America has selected automotive logistics technology provider ICL and optimisation specialist Agillence to support the redesign and optimisation of its finished vehicle logistics network across the region, as the carmake …

Today, the first EU-wide standardised methodology for calculating greenhouse-gas emissions from freight and passenger transport entered into force. …

Integrity, both at sea and on shore, is not something that can be assumed or taken for granted. It is built through commitment, accountability, and the consistent actions of individuals and organizations across the maritime industry. …

On 28 May 2026, EU industry ministers convened to hold their first policy debate on the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). …

Two months do not make a trend, but the latest UK vehicle production figures do suggest signs of stabilisation with April output down just -1.2%. …