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NewsUS port fees on China-built car carriers will hike auto import costs
The American Association of Port Authorities said the charges will drive up costs and make cars more expensive for US customers.
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NewsPiraeus reports decline in vehicle volumes but increase in revenue
Vehicle volumes at the Greek port of Piraeus were down in CY2024 but the car terminal is preparing for increased trade from China.
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NewsVigo port records increase in vehicle trade with Morocco
The Spanish port of Vigo moved more than 657,000 vehicles through its terminals in 2024 and saw an uptick in trade with Morocco and Algeria, including for containerised cars.
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NewsNeptune Lines and Cosco set up hub in Piraeus
Chinese car exports to Europe will have a direct route the Mediterranean, Black Sea and North Africa with the launch of a new service from Cosco Shipping Car Carriers and Neptune Lines
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NewsMajor trade organisations call on USTR not to impose vessel fees
US businesses face $30 billion in annual costs if the USTR goes ahead and imposes service fees on Chinese vessel operators and companies using Chinese-built vessels.
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NewsFrancis Scott Key bridge was at high risk of collapse says safety report
One year after the Francis Scott Key bridge disaster a National Transportation Safety Board report states that it was vulnerable to collapse from vessel collision.
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AnalysisEuropean Automotive Logistics Market Report 2025-2035
Download this comprehensive report with succinct industry analysis, market forecasts, company market share evaluations, and strategic recommendations
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NewsEco Napoli brings Grimaldi hybrid green vessel fleet to 14
Grimaldi continues to build its fleet of emission-cutting ro-ro vessels serving the Mediterranean with the delivery of the Eco Napoli which will work between Italy and Turkey.
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NewsCar carrier rates forecast to drop as supply meets demand
The supply of ro-ro vessels from shipyards in Asia is now rebalancing available capacity in line with demand growth for maritime finished vehicle transport.
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NewsCMA CGM commits $20 billion to transform US supply chain
The significant investment includes the development of shipbuilding, port infrastructure, automotive logistics platforms and warehousing, as well as air cargo.
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FeatureDividing the waters: European finished vehicle ports review
The European automotive industry is under pressure, in transition and uncertain. International geopolitical disputes and tariffs continue to impact trade.
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NewsGrimaldi builds strong connections between Europe and China
While it strengthens terminal operations in its European network, Grimaldi is also dedicating vessels for the China-Europe trade in EVs.
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NewsUECC outlines biofuel strategy for maritime decarbonisation in Europe
UECC is advancing its sustainble strategy for cleaner finished vehicle logistics, helping OEM customers meet regulatory goals in Europe for cleaner maritime transport
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NewsTariffs threat drives uncertainty into North American cross-border parts trade
The US Trump government is hitting its North American neighbours with 25% tariffs on metals and looking to add cross-border auto parts.
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NewsBarcelona port doubles containerised car imports in 2024
Vehicle exports from the Spanish port Barcelona continue to recover and while imports are down there has been a doubling of cars in containers imported.
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NewsChinese OEMs continue vertical integration of FVL
Chinese OEMs like BYD and SAIC Motor expand ro-ro fleets to ease export logistics amid global shipping capacity constraints.
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NewsVehicle throughput dropped last year at Antwerp-Bruges ports
Car volumes were down through ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge last year, in part because of tariffs and disruption to international shipping.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen officially opens Brunswick terminal facility
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has officially opened its South Atlantic vehicle and equipment processing hub at the US port of Brunswick
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NewsDP World opens finished vehicle hub at Zeebrugge port
The new 25-hectare operation has a storage capacity for 7,000 cars and will offer a full range of finished vehicle logistics services.
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NewsJLR joins UECC’s Sail for Change sustainable fuel switch programme
JLR is the fourth carmaker to join in with the programme recognising it as a competitive decarbonisation lever in its supply chain