All articles by Automotive Logistics – Page 8
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NewsUS and Japan advance trade deal with critical minerals agreement
The US and Japan have signed an agreement on the supply of critical minerals for use in EV batteries that aims to promote fair competition in sourcing critical minerals, while also ensuring robust labour and environmental standards.
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NewsFord led US in production and exports in 2022, reports analyst
Ford made more than 1.8m vehicles in the US in 2022 and exported 260,000 vehicles over the same period. The carmaker has also reported being the best-selling brand in the first quarter of 2023, with total vehicle sales around 457,000
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NewsColin McLoughlin joins ABP to head operations in the Humber
Associated British Ports has appointed Colin McLoughlin to head operations in the Humber region, which includes four ports at Immingham, Grimsby, Hull, and Goole
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NewsTurkey suspends automotive re-export to Russia
Turkey is reported to have halted the passage of sanctioned goods to Russia, including finished vehicles and automotive parts, which his adding additional pressure to the automotive supply chain in the country
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NewsRiverwood Capital invests $25m in Cognosos
Tracking technology expert Cognosos will be able to support its next growth phase with the latest $25m investment, this time from private equity firm Riverwood Capital
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FeatureA Russian market close to catastrophe
One year since Russia invaded Ukraine the consequent sanctions taken by global companies combined with the exodus of European businesses have shattered the manufacturing base
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NewsAvtovaz looks for more capacity despite supply disruption
Russian OEM Avtovaz says it will make cars at the former Nissan plant in St Petersburg, despite ongoing supply problems that have have frustrated its existing production volume
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NewsLatest quarterly survey from Automotive Logistics and RPM now live
The latest quarterly survey into the global finished vehicle logistics sector conducted by Automotive Logistics in collaboration with RPM has now gone live
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FeatureVehicle imports to Russia increase despite legal grey zone
Russian logistics companies are using third parties to move vehicles from Europe, through Iran and across the Caspian Sea into Russia.
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VideoSupply chain planning to avoiding the next crisis in Mexico and beyond
Gerardo De La Torre Garcia describes how Nissan managed the semiconductor crisis, including how the company adapted supply, logistics and production and its impacts in Mexico and beyond. Experts from logistics providers Ryder and timematters give insights on avoiding future crises.
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NewsRussian carmakers begin CKD assembly from Chinese imports
Avtotor, Avtovaz and Moskvitch are trying revive carmaking in Russia but are heavily reliant on assembling kits imported from China
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NewsThe fast track to problem-solving at FVL North America
Experts in finished vehicle logistics are meeting in California next May to share ideas on managing capacity constraints, labour shortages and the transition to EV logistics
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VideoFuture proofing Mexico’s logistics network
Francisco Bravo Gómez, Senior Director Supply Chain at Audi Mexico demonstrates digital transformation at the OEM and is joined by experts at Cargobase, RXO and Cognosos to discuss the logistics network.
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VideoThe future of sustainable logistics in Mexico
Professor Mostafa Hajiaghaei-Keshteli from Tecnológico de Monterrey provides insight into how industries across the country, including the automotive sector, are currently managing sustainable logistics targets, and the technology and processes they can use to develop smart, sustainable logistics.
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VideoIn it for the long haul–mitigating logistics disruption and planning for the future
General Motors Mexico, RPM Mexico, CSI Group and KhS Global explore how carmakers such as General Motors and logistics providers are working cross functionally and collaboratively to improve finished vehicle logistics in Mexico.
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VideoMexico needs a holistic energy policy – interview with Lizette Gracida, Toyota de Mexico
Toyota’s Lizette Gracida stresses the importance of the government setting a plan for Mexico to transition to clean energy and to keep in dialogue with the automotive industry on optimising trade agreements and processes.
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VideoKeeping the flow in Mexico – ensuring supply chain continuity
Ivan Davila from Nissan discusses the carmaker’s ambitions in efficiency and systems in Mexico, and is joined on a panel by American Axle Manufacturing, Ascent and Wallenius Wilhelmsen to discuss managing logistics bottlenecks and mitigating disruptions.
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VideoReimagining Mexican automotive supply chains and logistics
Chris Styles at Nissan and Lizette Gracida at Toyota Motor de México join the opening panel at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico to discuss changing policies and regulations that impact automotive supply chains.
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VideoClean energy, flexibility, digital mindsets: conference day one in review at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico
Mexico’s recovery depends on stronger logistics and more coordinated government policy to support clean energy, infrastructure, trade and electrification. Editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig assesses the significance after discussions with leaders from Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, Audi, American Axle and more.
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VideoWhat’s ahead for Mexico? North America production and sales outlook
Guido Vildozo at S&P Global to explore the latest global trends and drivers shaping carmaker strategies and volume targets, and how this will impact on Mexican automotive production and exports.