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Istanbul, 4 June 2026 …

Türkiye – known as the ‘Stepping Stone to Europe’ and the ‘Bridge to Asia’-the country is indeed a fascinating amalgamation of Europe and Asia. With a population of over 86 million, and growing. …

One of the issues repeatedly raised by members of the Quality Working Group’s meetings is the complexity of the vehicle handling requirements. …

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. …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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. …

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

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%. …

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

Germany is moving ahead with a new package of measures aimed at tackling the chronic driver shortage in road freight. …

A record number of German drivers switched to an electric vehicle in the first quarter after the government launched a major subsidy program that can shave as much as €6,000 ($6,967) off the price of a new car. …

The European Commission is currently finalising  a proposal to review the EU-ETS Directive 2003/87/EC which has been extended to the maritime sector in January 2024. …

The issue has now reached Germany’s transport ministry, after long-haul electric truck driver Tobias Wagner submitted an open letter calling for a temporary national solution until EU law is clarified. …

As of 1 April 2026, Germany’s official charging station register recorded exactly 200,255 publicly accessible charging points nationwide. This marks an increase of 3,902 compared to 1 February. …

In an ongoing long-term trend, European rail freight has had declining market shares year after year. There are no signs of recovery. …

The Upply x Ti x IRU report on European road freight rates in the first quarter of 2026 shows a clear increase in the contract market, driven by rising fuel prices. …