Business 

EU probing shipping equipment cartel

Two companies have confirmed they are under investigation.

Spain facing court over Endesa case

European Commission threatening to take Madrid to the European Court of Justice.

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Business 

EU approves acquisition of Norwegian shipbuilder

Regulators give green light to South Korean takeover of one of the three largest cruise-ship makers in the world.

US, EU begin fresh ‘open skies' talks

Second phase of liberalisation talks focuses on mergers and aligning rules governing the US and EU aviation markets.

Sea 

Sailing away carbon emissions

A windy attempt to cut emissions and costs at sea.

Can Europe build its motorways of the sea?

Europe's goal of building ‘motorways of the sea' depends on more than political will.

Subsidies to Scottish ferries under scrutiny

European Commission investigation comes after 10 years of controversy over ‘lifeline' transport routes.

Business 

Do manufacturers lack drive for greener cars?

A UK expert on greener vehicles has no sympathy for foot-dragging carmakers.

Commission calls a halt to noisy tyres

Tyre firms say targets are 'technically unfeasible"; proposal will also cover braking systems.

Patent plan could sink if international treaty floats

Change in mood towards an international accord