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Outlook: the autumn agenda for EU transport policy

Trilogues are pending on key proposals for the shift to CO2-neutral powertrains: CO2 fleet regulation for cars and vans along with combustion engine phase-out in 2035 and the development of public charging infrastructure (AFIR). Further, the Commission still intends to present three proposals that offer potential for conflict.

By Markus Grabitz

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Shipping congestion in Shanghai: 'chaos' also in Europe

The lockdowns in China further affect the already struggling international goods traffic. A huge ship jam is forming off the coast of Shanghai, while ports in Europe buckle under a flood of containers. This also has consequences for the movement of goods to Europe, that now takes more than twice as long.

By Redaktion Table

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Sustainable marine fuels: maritime sector remains the problem child

The decarbonization of shipping continues to falter. Therefore, environmental organizations and politicians hope that the Fit for 55 package and the proposal for sustainable marine fuels will spark greater ambitions. However, the rapporteur for the lead transport committee in the EU Parliament has now put a damper on these hopes for the time being.

By Lukas Knigge