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Transport and shipping
First Fatal Tesla Semi Crash Raises Safety Questions
The first known deadly crash involving a Tesla Semi has become a difficult test for the electric truck’s public image. The crash happened on June 28 in Dayton, Nevada, when a Tesla Semi struck...
International trade
The Netherlands and China to Discuss Technology Exports and Economic Cooperation
Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Sjoerd Sjoerdsma has begun a three-day visit to China against the backdrop of rising global trade tensions and the ongoing technological rivalry between China and the...
International trade
China’s EV Boom: 7 Million Units in Just Six Months
In the first six months of the year, China manufactured around 7.4 million and sold 7.4 million New Energy Vehicles (NEVs)! To put that scale into perspective: sales volumes almost perfectly align with production...
Business
Chery Expands Global Manufacturing with New Plant in South Africa
Chinese automaker Chery has taken another major step in expanding its global footprint with the opening of a new vehicle manufacturing plant in Rosslyn, near Pretoria. The facility will serve as the foundation for...
Digital technologies
Shanghai Becomes the First to Deploy Large-Scale Optical Computing for Artificial Intelligence
Shanghai-based Lightelligence, a company specializing in optical computing, expects silicon photonic chips to become a key component of next-generation AI infrastructure. According to founder Shen Yichen, their share in data centers will increase from...
International trade
J&T Express Processes More Than 9 Billion Parcels in a Quarter, Surpasses 100 Million Daily Shipments
Global logistics provider J&T Express achieved a new operational milestone in the second quarter of 2026, with its average daily parcel volume surpassing 100 million for the first time. Between April and June, the...
Warehouses and infrastructure
Ukraine Weighs War-Risk Cover for Port Infrastructure
Ukraine is working on a possible compensation and insurance framework for war risks affecting port and near-port infrastructure. The issue was discussed at another meeting of the Coordination Council on developing a competitive environment...
Regulators and laws
Romania Bans Truck Drivers From Loading Cargo
Romania is preparing to introduce one of the most important changes for road freight transport in Eastern Europe. From July 24, 2026, new rules will regulate who is responsible for loading and unloading goods...