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The International Maritime Organization (IMO)—the world’s shipping regulator— prepares to address a range of pressing issues in 2025, with the top three being dark fleet, decarbonization and geopolitical pressures. …

Voters in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, go to the polls on 23 February 2025. …

Automakers operating in India plan to launch close to a dozen new electric car models this year, many in the premium market, with longer driving ranges and faster charging times, to attract buyers as demand for EVs slows down globally. …

Climate change, and particularly flooding, will be the biggest threat to the supply chain in 2025, according to analysis by Everstream Analytics. …

European road transport is expected to experience a slight recovery in 2025, following a notable slowdown over the past 2 years. However, economic stagnation, particularly in Germany, will limit investment growth. …

Chinese officials and automakers are eyeing German factories slated for closure and are particularly interested in Volkswagen’s sites, a person with knowledge of Chinese government thinking told Reuters. …

In a letter to EU leaders, the newly appointed European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) President, Ola Källenius, outlines automotive sector priorities to ensure future competitiveness and drive decarbonisation. …

Indian green hydrogen and ammonia producer AM Green has joined forces with UAE-based logistics group DP World to develop a sustainable supply chain for green fuels and chemicals. …

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä is set to supply its propulsion efficiency solutions for three pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) owned by Dubai-headquartered Sallaum Lines. …

Job losses escalate as demand stays below expectation …

On January 14, 2025, a ceremony summarizing Finnlines’ presence in Poland was held onboard Finnlines’ M/S Finnfellow at the Euro Terminal in Świnoujście. …

DNV has launched a new family of class notations, Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS), providing a framework for how autoremote vessels can achieve equivalent or higher safety compared to conventional vessels. …

With its offering characterized by quality, capacity and sustainability, the Grimaldi Group continues to expand its presence in Turkey. …

Volkswagen Group’s global deliveries declined last year as weak electric vehicle demand and intense competition in the key Chinese market dragged on sales. …

The Port of Gothenburg has appointed Wallenius Wilhelmsen as the new operator for the port's vehicle and RoRo terminal (known as "the car terminal"), following a recently conducted procurement process. …

DFDS is launching a weekly freight service connecting Spain and the Netherlands, aimed at serving the needs of industrial customers, freight forwarders and project cargo owners. …

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to announce that Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania, has been elected chair of the Commercial Vehicles Board for 2025. …

Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Port of Rotterdam are calling on the European Commission to invest heavily in the competitiveness of industry in Europe. …

TIR truck drivers now enjoy a smoother journey: dedicated TIR windows are operational at two key Kyrgyz border crossings. …

Eleven European countries have officially announced the introduction of a so-called "educational period" for hauliers regarding the obligation to replace tachographs with second-generation smart devices. …