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A total of 2.2 million units of new finished vehicles have been exported from China in the first quarter of 2026, marking an annual increase of 57% year on year as per data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (C …

The European Union has launched its Entry/Exit System (EES), introducing digital border controls across the Schengen Area and replacing passport stamping with biometric registration. …

ECG is pleased to welcome Eleftheria Athanasa as its new Communications & Events Officer. …

ECG is pleased to welcome Filippo Griffi as Senior Project Manager! …

New Vehicle Exports from China reached 681,000 units in January and 672,000 units in February, bringing the year-to-date total to 1,353,000 units in the first two months of 2026, as per data released by the China Association of Automobil …

AI is not emerging anymore in the Finished Vehicle Logistics sector – it is already widely adopted by nearly half of the companies who responded to the FVL sector survey which ECG conducted in the first months of the year.   …

Türkiye is forecast to hold a stronger position in the automotive production landscape of Europe. …

In 2025 a total of 4.9 million passenger cars were exported from the EU, while a total of 4.4 million cars were imported. This marks a trade surplus of 526,000 units, but a year-on-year decline of 41%. …

Developed through a longstanding partnership between ECG – the Association of European Vehicle Logistics – and PwC Austria, the Index provides regular and insightful updates to the FVL Industry. …

The recent sharp increase in oil and diesel prices is placing significant economic pressure on the European finished vehicle logistics sector. …

On March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day by recognising the growing presence of women in the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) industry.  …

The ECG Survey website has been updated with the latest February 2026 forecast data from our information partner S&P Global Mobility. …

A total of 45 European transport organisations are joining forces and collectively urge national governments to strengthen European funding for transport under the future EU budget and particularly to increase the budget of the future Co …

“Multimodal Operational Efficiency in FVL” is described briefly, focusing primarily on avoiding port congestion. …

Global Sales & Production Outlook …

Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the most strategically important automotive markets globally. …

Two days of discussion on sustainability are certainly not enough, but it is another step towards deeper collaboration across the whole Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL), as the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) gath …

Every year, ECG Academy Alumni come together to network and exchange updates on the latest trends in the FVL industry. This year, the meeting that took place in Barcelona on 29-30 January, gathered almost 120 alumni. …

Republic Day in India, 26.01.2026, marked a new chapter in the country’s economic relationship with the European Union. A Free Trade Agreement was finalised with details released to the press on 27.01.2026. …

The ECG Quality Working Group held its largest meeting to date on 21 January, with broad participation from ECG members, partners and OEMs. …

ECG is delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the 2026 Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) Induction Courses. …

New vehicle exports have reached 7.06 million units in 2025, as per data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers reflecting a 21% year on year increase. …

Even when the goal is zero environmental impact, it is best achieved collectively. At ECG Sustainability Days, hosted by Daimler Trucks, OEMs and LSPs come together to share best practices and drive a greener FVL industry. …

In a period marked by ongoing market pressure, geopolitical uncertainty, and accelerating regulatory demands, the Finished Vehicle Logistics industry continues to operate in an increasingly complex environment. …

As we close 2025, here at ECG Business Intelligence we look briefly at the main areas of attention for 2026: Policies, Policies, Policies …

The European Commission on 16 December 2025 published a comprehensive Automotive Package designed to reshape the EU’s automotive policy by balancing decarbonisation goals with the need to maintain industry competitiveness. …

We are pleased to announce that ECG has started a partnership with ACEA:intelligence, the newly launched data intelligence platform from ACEA. …

The ECG recommendation regarding information shared on transported vehicles has been updated with emission-related information. …

The EU Council has adopted its general position on the revision of the Weights & Dimensions Directive (W&D), marking an important step forward for the finished vehicle logistics (FVL) sector. …

In 2025 ECG-the Association of European Vehicle Logistics visited the Middle East markets of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). …

ECG has released its new “Rail Catalogue,” a practical tool that gathers essential information on European automotive compounds equipped with rail tracks. …

Over the past few days, the EU has made substantial progress in its long-running effort to revise the Weights and Dimensions Directive under the Danish Presidency in the Council.  …

The automotive supply chain continues to take decisive steps towards decarbonisation with the publication of the second version of the Emissions Calculation and Reporting Guideline, jointly developed by ECG – the Association of European …

New vehicle exports from China have hit 4.95 million units in the first 9 months of 2025 marking an annual increase of 14.8%, as per data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).  …

Volvo Cars has seen positive effects using the VIN label standard from ECG and Odette and encourage others to adopt it. ECG will continue the discussion with the OEMs on the standardised VIN label. …

The Shortage of Labour in the finished vehicle sector is dire. A blunt, direct statement which stems from detailed discussions with those involved in the FVL sector in Europe. …

ECG - The Association of European Vehicle Logistics is the network and strategic alliance platform for companies involved in the movement of vehicles. …

Although Europe’s vehicle market remains flat, the discussions at this year’s ECG Conference in Amsterdam (16–17 October) were lively and forward-looking.  …

To ensure the highest level of security measures in handling Battery Electric Vehicles in maritime transport, ECG publishes recommendations based on the good practices from individual carriers.  …

Developed through a longstanding partnership between ECG - the Association of European Vehicle Logistics - and PwC Austria, the Index provides regular and insightful updates to the FVL Industry.   …

The financial pressure in the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) industry is high. According to newly released numbers from PwC, costs are significantly higher than pre-crisis levels and continue to rise. …

With tariffs and trade wars the outlook that was given at the start of the  year has now been amended. …

The Eastern Europe Regional Meeting took place in Prague, Czech Republic on 11 September, gathering close to 100 representatives from across the industry. …

ECG has submitted its position to the European Commission’s call for evidence on Clean corporate vehicles. …

The ECG Maritime & Ports Working Group gathered at the Port of Hanko in early September, bringing together around 30 industry representatives to discuss pressing challenges facing the maritime sector and Finished Vehicle Logistics (F …

In the H1 period of 2025, the top destination for new vehicles exported from China was Mexico, with an increase of 24% year on year accounting for 8% of the total volume of exports from China. …

After seven years, Andreea Maria Serbu bids farewell to ECG – the Association of European Vehicle Logistics, as she embarks on a new professional chapter with CINEA, the European Commission’s Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Execu …

The EU road toll legislation, known as the Eurovignette Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/362), which sets rules for road tolling of trucks and other vehicles across the EU based on their energy efficiency and CO₂ emissions, was last revise …

A sweeping change is coming to the European road transport sector: from 19 August 2025 all heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) operating internationally in the EU — including those making cross-border trips to and from the UK — must be fitted wit …

We are pleased to announce that the ECG Survey website has been updated with the latest August 2025 forecast data from S&P Global Mobility. …