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European travellers face mounting disruption as coordinated strikes across Italy, Portugal and Spain threaten to paralyse transport networks during the peak December holiday period, compounding an already challenging year for the continent's aviation sector. Portugal braces for its first general strike since 2013 on Wednesday, with approximately half the workforce expected to participate in protests against proposed labour law reforms. National carrier TAP has begun cancellin

European vessel operators are navigating a costly new regulatory landscape as the FuelEU Maritime regulation enters full force, compounding pressures from persistent Red Sea disruptions and tight capacity across global routes. The regulation, part of the EU's Fit for 55 package, mandates a 2 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas intensity for ships calling at European ports, rising to 80 per cent by 2050. Industry executives expect emission surcharges in 2025 to nearly double

The European Commission could announce a package to support the local automotive sector, including a possible watered down version of its 2035 combustion engine phase-out, on December 16, an industry source briefed on the matter said. Brussels is so far planning to announce the package on December 10, but EU transport commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas said earlier this week that the package could be delayed until January. The source said that December 16 was a target but c

Five European railway associations (CER, EIM, UIP, UITP, and UNIFE) are calling on the European Commission to create a successor to the EU-Rail Joint Undertaking partnership, within the Horizon Europe program, to continue and boost the development of the European railway sector. At the same time, they support the Commission’s proposal for the new European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) under the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2028-2034. The successor to the EU-Rail Jo

The European Commission is working on a dedicated industrial strategy for the aviation sector, which would set out the direction of future EU research and innovation funding. The move was confirmed by Filip Cornelis, director for aviation at the Commission’s transport directorate, after transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas backed industry moves in the same direction. “I believe that, indeed, it is now the time for the European Union to review its position towards it

Across all drive types, the European passenger car market grew by just 1.9 per cent year-on-year to around 11 million new registrations from January to October 2025. In contrast, the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) segment is developing far more dynamically: Europe (EU + EFTA + UK) recorded 2.02 million new registrations of battery-electric cars (BEVs) and a growth rate of 26.2 per cent compared to the same period in 2024. As a result, BEVs significantly expanded their market

Travel food retailer SSP Group saw its shares surge 11.3% in London trading after announcing strong full-year results alongside plans to overhaul its underperforming Continental European rail operations. The company reported revenues of £3.6 billion for the year ending September 2025, representing 7.8% growth at constant currency. Operating profit rose 12.7% to £223 million, demonstrating solid underlying performance despite challenging market conditions. However, SSP's Conti

Upper Crust owner SSP Group has launched a review of its struggling European rail business, sending shares sharply higher on Thursday. The FTSE 250 company, which operates outlets in railway stations and airports under brands including Caffè Ritazza, said it had begun a “wide-ranging review” with consultancy Alvarez & Marsal that would consider “all potential options” to address its underperformance. SSP, which also operates M&S Simply Food and Burger King franchises, has str

The delivery of Northern Phoenix from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co in China adds fresh momentum to the continent’s rapidly forming CO₂ shipping network. For industry professionals watching the build out of carbon transport corridors in real time, this vessel is more than a fleet expansion. It is a marker of how quickly commercial scale carbon capture and storage is shifting from promise to practice. Northern Lights confirmed that Northern Phoenix is now en route from Dalia

Lyft’s recently announced collaboration with Benteler has been thrown into doubt after a legal claim from former Benteler partner Beep. Beep allege that Casper Benteler, a young heir to the Benteler Group, defaulted on repaying Beep’s $30 million loan on a similar autonomous EV project and that Benteler are violating an exclusivity agreement by going ahead with their plans with Lyft. In July, Lyft and Benteler Mobility announced plans to bring Holon’s self-driving shuttles

France has placed a significant new order for Avelia Horizon high-speed trains as part of a broader effort to modernise European rail travel and expand low-carbon transport options. The multi-billion-euro investment will introduce a new generation of double-deck, energy-efficient trains capable of operating at up to 320km/h, increasing capacity on key routes while reducing operating emissions. SNCF Voyageurs has agreed to purchase 30 additional Avelia Horizon trains from Fren

Investment in European electric vehicle manufacturing has slowed as the bloc now has the capacity to build more than double the number of EVs that consumers are buying, according to new research obtained by Europe Express . The findings come ahead of a December 10 package of proposals from Brussels aimed at supporting Europe’s struggling automotive sector and reassessing the planned 2035 phaseout of combustion engines. The ban has become increasingly contentious, with divisio