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Trump EPA Rescinds Truck Emissions Rules, FedEx Expands in Europe

By MGN Editorial•February 13, 2026 at 03:24 AM

The U.S. EPA has ended its authority to enforce greenhouse gas standards and electric vehicle quotas for heavy-duty trucks, while FedEx invests in European parcel carrier InPost.

In a move that could impact the maritime industry's transition to cleaner transportation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rescinded a landmark Obama-era policy that gave the agency the authority to enforce greenhouse gas standards and electric vehicle quotas for heavy-duty trucks. According to FreightWaves, the Trump administration's EPA has determined that the agency lacks the legal basis to set such emissions rules for trucks. This reversal could slow the adoption of zero-emission and fuel-efficient commercial vehicles that are crucial for reducing the maritime sector's carbon footprint. Meanwhile, logistics giant FedEx is making a strategic investment to boost its European operations. FedEx executives say the company's deal to acquire a stake in Polish parcel delivery firm InPost will "significantly improve" its performance in the European market, reports the Journal of Commerce. The InPost acquisition provides FedEx with a network of automated parcel lockers across Europe, which should enhance the company's last-mile delivery capabilities as e-commerce continues to grow. This move aligns with broader trends of logistics providers expanding their reach and adapting to evolving customer demands in the maritime supply chain.

Source: Journal of Commerce, PR Newswire - Travel, Freight Waves

#emissions#epa#fedex#europe#parcel delivery

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