Automotive Logistics

A Lucid approach to sustainable packaging

Can the UK supply chain keep up with a 2030 ban on new ICE vehicle sales?

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Automotive Logistics FVL Autumn 2020 Digital Edition is available to view now

A capacity crisis in container shipping

A Lucid approach to sustainable packaging
Can the UK supply chain keep up with a 2030 ban on new ICE vehicle sales?
Watch: Sustainable packaging – unwrapping a greener automotive supply chain (EP.2)
Automotive Logistics FVL Autumn 2020 Digital Edition is available to view now
A capacity crisis in container shipping

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VW switches to recycled oil to power ro-ro vessels

2020-11-27T15:28:00+00:00By Marcus Williams

In an innovative response to lowering emissions in European maritime freight transport, Volkswagen Group Logistics has set up an initiative for ro-ro vessels carrying its vehicles to use vegetable oil, including oil recycled from restaurants and the food industry.

Motter to replace Zernechel as head of VW Group Logistics

2020-11-26T17:21:00+00:00By Marcus Williams

Volkswagen’s Thomas Zernechel is retiring at the end of 2020 after 16 years as head of VW Group Logistics. He will be replaced on January 1 next year by Simon Motter, previously head of supply chain at Audi’s Ingolstadt plant, who joined VW Group Logistics at the beginning of November in preparation for the new role.

GM and Motorq use cars’ built-in telematics to streamline fleet deliveries

2020-11-26T17:00:00+00:00By Marcus Williams

General Motors is integrating its OnStar telematics system with connected car software provided by Motorq to offer vehicle fleet managers real-time visibility of vehicles prior to delivery.

BMW launches Idealworks subsidiary to supply logistics automation technology

2020-11-23T13:41:00+00:00By Marcus Williams

BMW Group has founded a subsidiary called Idealworks to supply autonomous robots to the logistics sector, including companies outside of the automotive industry. The subsidiary, which is based in Munich, Germany, and currently has a team of 30, takes its name from the acronym for industry-driven engineering for autonomous logistics (Ideal).

Audi switches to LNG trucks for inbound delivery at Neckarsulm

2020-11-23T13:05:00+00:00By Marcus Williams

Audi has started using trucks powered by liquified natural gas (LNG) to deliver parts to its Neckarsulm factory in Germany. The carmaker said the two trucks would replace conventional diesel vehicles and save up to 20% of CO₂ and around 85% of nitrogen oxides.

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