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Editorial illustration for a European car-logistics article: Here is what the EU's definitive countervailing duties on Chinese-made EVs mean in practice for OEM import planners in 2026: which brands a

EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs 2026: The OEM Planner's Real Numbers

EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in 2026 stack MFN plus CVD up to 45.3%. Here's what every OEM import planner needs to know about rates, MIPs, and strategy.

22 hours ago5min read

Editorial illustration for a European car-logistics article: Average vehicle dwell time at European port compounds runs far longer than OEMs budget for — this post benchmarks what "normal" actually lo

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Port Compound Dwell Time: What "Normal" Is Costing OEMs

Average vehicle dwell time at European port compounds is running far beyond OEM budgets. Here's where the clock bleeds money — and why it's structural now.

23 July 20264min read

Editorial illustration for a European car-logistics article: When rail freight delays cascade into finished-vehicle distribution, OEM logistics planners need to know exactly which bottlenecks — cross-

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Rail Freight Delays Are Hitting Car Deliveries. Here's Where.

Brenner half-closed, Germany buckling, TEN-T running 17 years late. Here's which rail bottlenecks hit OEM finished-vehicle flows hardest — and what actually works.

22 July 20265min read

Editorial illustration for a European car-logistics article: Cabotage rules cap how many domestic drops a foreign car-carrier can make after a cross-border EU delivery — and the precise limits, the re

Regulation

Cabotage Rules for Car Carriers in the EU: What OEMs Must Know

EU cabotage rules cap foreign car-carrier drops after cross-border delivery. Here's the precise limits, reset clocks, and enforcement gaps OEM planners must know.

21 July 20265min read

Editorial illustration for a European car-logistics article: Define what a Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) is — its deck design, capacity logic, and how it fits into the OEM deep-sea distribution ch

Industry

What Is a Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC)? The OEM Planner's Guide

A PCTC isn't just a big car ship. Here's the deck logic, CEU math, and deep-sea distribution role every OEM logistics planner needs to know.

20 July 20265min read

Editorial illustration for a European car-logistics article: As a wave of Chinese EV brands accelerates toward European showrooms in 2026, dealers need to understand the specific distribution models —

Business

Chinese EV Brands in Europe 2026: What Dealers Must Know

Chinese EV brands are entering European showrooms at scale in 2026. Here's what dealers need to know about inventory risk, margin, and distribution models.

19 July 20264min read

Editorial illustration for a European car-logistics article: A step-by-step guide for European dealers on how to document, file, and escalate a transit damage claim against a carrier or compound opera

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Transit Damage Claims for New Cars: What Dealers Miss

A step-by-step guide for European dealers on documenting, filing and escalating transit damage claims — covering inspection windows, evidence that holds up, and the contractual leverage most dealers leave on the table.

18 July 20265min read

Editorial illustration for a European car-logistics article: Cross-border one-way rentals in Europe create a structural repatriation problem — this post maps the real logistics and cost mechanics oper

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One-Way Rentals in Europe: The Repatriation Problem Nobody Solves

Cross-border one-way car rentals cost operators up to €1,100 per drop. Here's how European STR fleets manage rebalancing without bleeding margin.

17 July 20265min read

Editorial illustration for a European car-logistics article: How European OEM logistics planners are using AI — specifically demand forecasting, dynamic slot allocation, and multi-modal routing optimi

AI for Finished Vehicle Logistics Planning: What Works Now

European OEM logistics planners are replacing spreadsheets with AI-driven forecasting, dynamic slot allocation, and multi-modal routing. Here's what's actually working in 2026.

16 July 20265min read

Editorial illustration for a European car-logistics article: EV finished-vehicle transport costs more than ICE not because of weight or range anxiety alone, but because lower load factors, stricter fi

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Why EV Transport Costs More Than ICE Cars in Europe

EV finished-vehicle logistics costs more than ICE across every leg in Europe. Here's where the gap is widest — and what OEM logistics teams can actually do about it.

15 July 20264min read

Editorial illustration for a European car-logistics article: A step-by-step breakdown of every document required to clear a finished vehicle through EU customs — from the bill of lading and EUR.1 move

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Documents to Import Vehicles into the EU: The 2026 Stack

The complete document checklist for clearing finished vehicles through EU customs in 2026 — eCoC, ENS/ICS2, EUR.1, ELO and more. Get it right first time.

14 July 20265min read

Editorial illustration for a European car-logistics article: A step-by-step operational guide for compound managers on the specific process controls — from inbound inspection protocols and traffic-flo

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How to Reduce Vehicle Damage in Storage Compounds

A step-by-step operational guide for compound managers: inspection protocols, YMS traffic control, driver accountability, and AI vision tools that cut damage rates.

13 July 20265min read