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Fuel price projections range widely

Fuel price projections range widely

The behaviour of diesel prices in 2025 is still uncertain. Transport companies should therefore be flexible and incorporate different pricing scenarios into their strategic planning.

EcoVadis confirms TELS GLOBAL’s high ESG rating

EcoVadis confirms TELS GLOBAL’s high ESG rating

According to the EcoVadis assessment, TELS GLOBAL ranks among the top 15% of companies in terms of sustainability policy implementation.

China–Europe rail traffic up 80% in 2024

China–Europe rail traffic up 80% in 2024

Most of the traffic along the New Silk Road relies on the northern corridor via Poland.

Two billion euros less than expected from tolls in Germany in 2024

Two billion euros less than expected from tolls in Germany in 2024

This development has significant implications for the federal budget and the financing of infrastructure projects.

Renewables account for half of EU electricity

Renewables account for half of EU electricity

In Germany, 54% of total electricity generation in 2024 came from renewables.

Police to inspect trucks and buses on roads in February

Police to inspect trucks and buses on roads in February

Police officers will check compliance with European social legislation regarding driving and rest times, along with the use of tachographs, among other factors. The focus will be on monitoring the technical condition of the vehicles as well as their loads.

Hundreds of EU containers stranded in Russia

Hundreds of EU containers stranded in Russia

Hundreds of containers en route to Europe have been detained in Russia following Moscow’s expansion of trade sanctions against the European Union in October 2024.

China taking over global shipbuilding industry

China taking over global shipbuilding industry

The probe cites data showing that China’s share of the global shipbuilding industry has expanded to over 50% in 2023 from around 5% in 2000.

WEF: fragmentation to continue, trade to become more expensive

WEF: fragmentation to continue, trade to become more expensive

The trade war between the U.S. and China is expected to lead to changes in the rules of global trade, predicted by 89% of analysts.

Cosco named on US military blacklist

Cosco named on US military blacklist

The United States Department of Defense classified Cosco as a “Chinese military company,” alleging ties to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

Poland’s new export orders down, particularly to Germany

Poland’s new export orders down, particularly to Germany

Poland’s new orders contracted in December at the slowest pace in more than a year owing to domestic demand. However, new export orders fell at the fastest rate in three months.

New association for road transport support in Turkic states

New association for road transport support in Turkic states

The founding members of the Union of the Associations of International Road Carriers (OTS-URTA) include IRU members from Azerbaijan (ABADA), Kazakhstan (KAZATO), Kyrgyzstan (AIRTO KR), Türkiye (UND), Turkmenistan (THADA), and Uzbekistan (AIRCUZ).

Germany’s federal government adopts a strategy for autonomous driving

Germany’s federal government adopts a strategy for autonomous driving

This decision makes Germany the first country in the world to establish a comprehensive legal framework for autonomous driving.

Moody's Ratings raises China 2025 GDP forecast

Moody's Ratings raises China 2025 GDP forecast

Moody's Ratings said it had raised China's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4.2% from 4.0%, as it expected credit conditions to stabilise and Beijing's stimulus efforts since September.

Global aviation market set to break several records in 2025

Global aviation market set to break several records in 2025

Analysts predict that 5.2 billion passengers will be carried worldwide next year, an increase of 6.7% over 2024 and surpassing the 5 billion mark for the first time.

Geopolitical tensions not stopping maritime carriers from boosting profits

Geopolitical tensions not stopping maritime carriers from boosting profits

Net profits of the leading shipping companies in 2024 are already higher than in 2020 and 2023, second only to the pandemic years of 2021–2022.

German companies in China market: sentiment falls, but nobody wants to leave

German companies in China market: sentiment falls, but nobody wants to leave

Business sentiment among German companies in China is at an all-time low. However, 92% of German companies planned to maintain their operations in China’s $19 trillion economy.

Rail transit from China to Europe via Russia up by 85%

Rail transit from China to Europe via Russia up by 85%

Significant growth in rail transit traffic on the China–Europe–China route began against the backdrop of military tensions in the Middle East.

Road freight rates to remain high amid rising costs

Road freight rates to remain high amid rising costs

According to the latest report from Transport Intelligence (TI), European road freight rates remained relatively stable in Q3 2024. However, persistent inflationary pressures and structural cost increases are expected to drive rates higher in the coming months.

Manufacturing activity in Europe falls further in November

Manufacturing activity in Europe falls further in November

The downturn has hit all of the top three euro zone countries – Germany, France, and Italy. New orders are plummeting.