NEWS BLOG

The global vehicle export industry is entering a new era. Markets are changing, customer expectations are increasing and transport costs continue to rise. At the same time, the automotive logistics sector is under growing pressure to improve efficiency, sustainability and resilience.

Trans-Rak's EL-RAK being tested by China Classification Society

There was plenty of drama at Round 4 of the 7 Racing Caterham Seven 420R Championship at the spectacular Anglesey Circuit, with Trans-Rak-sponsored driver Wes Payne delivering another outstanding weekend to reclaim the championship lead.

From iconic vehicles of the past to the electric vehicles of tomorrow, the automotive industry continues to transform. 

For decades, the story of global manufacturing has largely been one of production moving east. China became the world's manufacturing powerhouse, supplying everything from consumer electronics to vehicles for markets across Europe and North America.

China has reached another significant milestone in automotive exports, shipping more than one million vehicles in a single month for the first time. June's record-breaking figures underline the country's continuing growth as the world's largest vehicle exporter and highlight the increasing demand for efficient, reliable global transport solutions.

Everyone at Trans-Rak International is celebrating after our Director of Engineering, Wes Payne, claimed an impressive race victory during the latest round of the 7 Racing UK Championship at Donington Park.

Trans-Rak International was delighted to support this year's Kenilworth Parkinson's Golf Day, a fantastic event that once again brought together local businesses, golfers and supporters to raise vital funds for Parkinson's UK.

As pressure grows on automotive logistics companies to reduce emissions, calculating the true carbon footprint of car transporter options has grown into a core business requirement, rather than being a simple sustainability exercise. This is particularly true for multi vehicle transport operators, where operational decisions about routing, loading, and equipment can significantly change the emissions tally per vehicle. In the UK, transport is responsible for around 29% of total greenhouse gas emissions, with road transit accounting for the largest share. Against this backdrop, car transport operators are increasingly expected to calculate, report, and actively manage their emissions with greater accuracy and consistency.

The global rise in electric vehicle production is quietly transforming how cars are shipped, as well as the types of cars people drive. As EV sales volumes grow and trade lanes shift in response to market changes and geopolitical pressures, logistics providers are having to rethink many long-standing assumptions about RoRo shipping, container capacity, and the role of the vehicle container in finished-vehicle logistics.