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Exclusive: Spain the frontrunner for Chinese carmaker BYD's third European plant, sources say

Reuters - 2025-10-14

China's No. 1 automaker BYD considers Spain to be its top candidate for a third car factory to serve the European market, two people briefed on the matter told Reuters, as the company seeks to grow sales on the continent. …

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Trump administration threatens sanctions over IMO climate vote

Splash 247 - 2025-10-13

The Trump administration’s weaponisation of trade and shipping reached a new level on Friday, with Washington threatening to sanction nations that vote in favour of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) upcoming Net Zero Framew …

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EU charging plans will leave half your routes without power. Study warns hauliers face patchy access by 2030

trans.info - 2025-10-13

The European Union's infrastructure targets will meet only half of public charging needs for electric lorries by 2030, leaving hauliers facing uneven access across key freight routes, according to a new study. …

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Europe has eight car plants too many as Chinese rivals make inroads

Automotive News Europe - 2025-10-13

Slack car demand and new competitors like China’s BYD could force Europe’s automakers to shed as many as eight factories as the industry moves through a painful reset, according to consultancy AlixPartners. …

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European organisations warn against disruptive zero-emission truck mandates

IRU - 2025-10-13

Four leading European associations representing the road transport, freight forwarding, shipper and cold chain sectors have jointly called on the European Commission to avoid introducing mandatory zero-emission truck demand targets, warn …

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United Global Ro-Ro Expands Automotive Logistics Capacity with AD Ports Group’s Two PCTC Feeder Vessels

UGR - 2025-10-10

Distinguished by its longstanding experience and operational strength in Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping, Turkiye-based Erkport has established a new joint venture (JV) brand, United Global Ro-Ro, with Noatum Maritim …

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IRU welcomes Eurovignette amendment, but urges improvements in new proposal

IRU - 2025-10-09

The European Parliament’s vote on the Eurovignette amendment is a clear step in the right direction. However, further work is needed on the new proposal to ensure a fair and effective path to decarbonisation.    …

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Austria to raise truck tolls as industry warns of higher costs despite 2026 relief

trans.info - 2025-10-09

The Austrian federal government has decided on a new truck toll package that will come into effect in 2026. …

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Industry splits ahead of historic IMO vote on Net Zero Framework

Splash 247 - 2025-10-09

As the IMO prepares to decide shipping’s most consequential climate measure in decades, a rare show of unity from leading shipowner associations faces opposition from the likes of John Fredriksen, Greek giants, leading class societies an …

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Global shipping industry reaffirms support for the IMO Net Zero Framework

ECSA - 2025-10-09

Leading international maritime associations and organisations reiterate our strong support for adoption by the world’s governments at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the “Net-Zero Framework” at the critical Extraordin …

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