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Understanding India from an FVL perspective

News from ECG ECG - 2026-09-11

India is today a country with a population of 1.48 billion and an annual GDP growth rate of 6.5%. …

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ECG Inspection Guideline now available in Polish

News from ECG ECG - 2026-09-04

We are pleased to announce that the Polish translation of the ECG Visual Inspection Guideline has now been published. …

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Changing vehicle flows: The importance of predictability

News from ECG ECG - 2026-08-28

European automotive ports are operating in an environment where vehicle flows are changing rapidly. …

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News from the industry

VW earmarks €16 billion for job cuts, plant closures, report says

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-09-10

Volkswagen Group estimates the total cost of job cuts and potential plant closures, part of a landmark restructuring pact struck last week, at around €16 billion ($18.6 billion), a person familiar with the matter said. …

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Chinese and US truckmakers set to gain over a quarter of European electric truck market by 2030

Land transportation Transport & Environment - 2026-09-10

European truckmakers must accelerate electrification or risk losing a quarter of the e-truck market to new entrants by 2030, T&E analysis has found. …

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Smarter grids can save Europe €10.6 billion in grid investment while accelerating the transition to e-mobility

News from Brussels ACEA - 2026-09-09

Europe could save more than €10.6 billion in electricity grid investment by making smarter use of existing grid capacity as electric vehicle uptake grows according to modelling conducted by Siemens. …

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Antwerp pushes more freight into the night to ease truck congestion

Maritime and Ports trans.info - 2026-09-09

Around 55,000 HGVs over 3.5 tonnes travel towards Antwerp every day, with some 16,000 – around 30% – heading for the port, according to infrastructure agency Lantis. …

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Volkswagen explores partnership with JSW Group in key India market

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2026-09-09

Volkswagen (VOWG.DE), opens new tab is exploring a strategic partnership with Indian conglomerate JSW Group ​to improve competitiveness and profitability in the world's third-largest ‌car market. …

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Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs globally in next two years due to industry challenges

Automotive Industry Automotive Logistics - 2026-09-08

As part of its 'Growth Reimagined' strategy and in response to industry headwinds, Tata Motors-owned JLR has said it will reduce its global workforce by around 4,000 roles over the next two years. …

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Fuel volatility puts automotive logistics costs under the microscope

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-09-07

 In a tense meeting on the afternoon of Sept. …

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Plug-in hybrids emit six times, on average, what official tests claim - new EU data

News from Brussels Transport & Environment - 2026-09-07

The car lobby is demanding that the EU scrap rules that would better reflect PHEV pollution …

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EVs now 33% cheaper to run than gasoline vehicles

Automotive Industry Electrive - 2026-09-07

In the latest edition of its annual ‘EV Transition Check’ report, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) demonstrates that clear progress is being made in Europe regarding zero-emission vehicles. …

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EVs lift August new car market but September is key test

Automotive Industry SMMT - 2026-09-04

The UK new car market recorded its ninth consecutive month of growth and best August since the introduction of the biannual plate change, with registrations rising 13.7%, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of …

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VW board approves turnaround plan with 50,000 more job losses, new uses for 4 German plants to be assessed

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-09-03

Volkswagen Group’s supervisory board backed a sweeping overhaul that calls for 50,000 additional job cuts, far fewer models and a smaller industrial footprint, giving CEO Oliver Blume his clearest mandate yet to remake the automaker, who …

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Teesport handles 5000 Cherys

Maritime and Ports International Transport Journal - 2026-09-03

PD Ports has recently recorded one of the largest arrivals of automobiles at Teesport in recent years. A cargo ship brought 5,000 vehicles from China, which are part of a significant import deal for the British market. …

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VW management proposes shutdown of four German plants, report says

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-09-01

Volkswagen Group’s management board plans to propose ending production at four German plants between 2031 and 2034, German business outlet WirtschaftsWoche reported. …

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September changes for hauliers: fines up, tolls down, paperwork goes digital

Land transportation trans.info - 2026-08-31

The September changes cover several areas, including liability for infringements, vehicle weights, weekend travel planning and customs procedures at the border. …

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ECG Incident Report: Key Safety Insights for Europe’s Vehicle Logistics Sector

Members Corner ESPORG - 2026-08-31

Security at truck parking areas has emerged as a main concern for Europe’s Finished Vehicle Logistics sector, according to discussions surrounding ECG’s 2025 Incident Report. …

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The record-breaking car carrier has left Italy: from Gioia Tauro towards Barcelona

Maritime and Ports SHIP2SHORE - 2026-08-31

The car carrier which is already considered a financial record-breaker has begun operations in the Mediterranean: the Clean Star, a 7,000 CEU PCTC Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC), dual-fuel LNG, is the latest in a series of 4 vessels b …

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Fast lane for car carriers in the race to net zero

Maritime and Ports Heavy Lift - 2026-08-28

DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 report said that while global shipping navigates regulatory uncertainty around the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework, pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) operators are making str …

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VW management may bypass board to push through turnaround plan

Automotive Industry Automotive News Europe - 2026-08-28

Volkswagen Group’s internal battle over its turnaround plan comes to a head next week when CEO Oliver Blume tries to win supervisory board approval for a sweeping restructuring plan. …

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Challenges remain on Northern Sea Route despite tight supply for China exports

Maritime and Ports Automotive Logistics - 2026-08-28

This month, Chinese-backed container carrier Sea Legend Shipping sent the first of seven scheduled container vessels across the Arctic Ocean with cargo for Europe. …

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Toyota sales, production fall on sharp declines in China, Middle East

Automotive Industry Reuters - 2026-08-28

Toyota Motor, opens new tab said on Friday its global vehicle sales and production ​fell in July, weighed by declines ‌in China, the United States and the Middle East, which offset a stronger performance ​in Japan. …

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