All articles by Automotive Logistics – Page 83
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FeatureCAT prepares for the upturn at Southampton
CAT Group has opened a €1m vehicle processing centre at the Port of Southampton in the UK so that it can become “the undisputed leader in the automotive logistics industry”. It aims to do so by offering a range of bespoke services at the new facility, including delivery chain management, ...
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FeatureFirst global standard on damage reporting now available
The US-based Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) is collaborating with the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) on a global standard for reporting damage to vehicles during transport. The Global Standard Logistics Damage Codes have been developed by both groups in cooperation with ECG’s Quality Standard Working Group, as well ...
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FeatureFord strengthens contracts in North America
Global supply chain manager UPS has extended its contract with Ford to provide logistics services for the delivery of new cars across dealerships in North America. As part of the agreement, the Atlanta-based LSP is providing on-site operations management at Ford distribution points, including carrier management, transportation network oversight, and ...
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FeatureGlovis takes to the waves for Hyundai-Kia
Glovis, the Korean logistics provider and Hyundai-Kia affiliate, is reported to be planning vehicle exports for its partner of 20% next year and up to 50% by 2015. It will begin shipments next month with the movement of 4,000 Hyundai and Kia vehicles for overseas markets. The company is investing ...
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FeatureGefco 'justified' in UK port threat over taxes
Gefco is threatening to scale back its automotive business at the UK port of Sheerness in the face of a retrospective rates bill for £3m. In a letter to Sir Peter Westmacott, the British Ambassador in Paris, and seen by The Telegraph, Gefco’s Vice President for Vehicle Transport and Logistics, ...
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FeatureFirst Nissan shipment through Vladivostok
A new agreement between Vladivostok Automobile Terminal and logistics provider Russian Transport Lines has seen the first shipment of Nissan cars through the port destined for customers in the far east of the country. “This is a trial shipment of Nissan new cars within an agreement with Russian Transport Lines ...
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Key executives on the move
In a surprise move, the Supervisory Board of Slovenia’s port operator Luka Koper has replaced Robert Cesar as President and replaced him with Gregor Veselko, former Executive Director for intercontinental services at Slovenian freight forwarder Intereuropa. Luka Koper’s Vice President Aldo Babic has also been relieved of his post. Luka ...
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FeatureMeeting drastic demands in Russia
The Automotive Logistics Russia conference in Moscow this week revealed a market reeling from its first major decline in vehicle sales for nine years, with sales drops of more than 50% in many segments. But while the logistics landscape has also changed drastically, with issues like a lack of transport ...
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FeatureAutomotive to benefit from TNT networks
The launch of TNT’s South America Road Network (SARN) will definitely benefit the company’s automotive parts movements in the region according to the company, building on its success in Brazil where the automotive industry is its second biggest market. SARN is the only integrated road network across South America linking ...
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Mazda expands contract with Ryder in Mexico
Mazda North American Operations is expanding its contract with logistics provider Ryder for the distribution of parts throughout its Mexican dealership network. In a contract that will run up to October 2011, Ryder will pick up parts from Mazda’s distribution centre in Olive Branch, Mississippi and take them across the ...
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FeatureChinese regulator says no to Renault
China’s quality regulator stopped imports of 160 Renault 2007-year model vehicles at the beginning of June; the reason given at the end of last week was premature failure of certain parts during storage. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) banned the Laguna, Scenic/Long Scenic, Megane and ...
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FeatureUniCar looks long term with US business
European automotive survey and handling company UniCar has begun operating in the US following the extension of contracts with VW Group America and new business from General Motors and rail provider Union Pacific. The new company, UniCar USA, is supporting GM at the Port of Jacksonville in Florida and the ...
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FeatureTemPark rolls out parking solution for BLG in Europe
In its first European contract, temporary parking surface specialist TemPark has installed a test site three-quarters of a hectare (1.85 acres) at BLG’s AutoTerminal Kelheim in Saal, near Donau, Germany. The surface provides parking for almost 400 vehicles in a four-block configuration. “BLG picked TemPark because of much lower cost ...
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FeatureAcumen secures UK supply contract with Johnson Controls
Acumen Distribution has now secured full supplier status for complete inbound movements to all of Johnson Controls Automotive’s (JCA) UK facilities. The multi-million pound contract will also cover the management of JCA’s supply chain including collection planning from between 70-80 parts suppliers throughout Europe and the UK, as well as ...
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FeatureStarting on a positive note
In his inaugural speech at the European Group of Vehicle Logistics (ECG) General Assembly in Zurich last Friday, incoming President Costantino Baldissara challenged the pessimistic majority before him who saw no end to the crisis in sight. Rallying the 71% of members surveyed at the conference who predicted that the ...
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Key executives on the move
With the departure of Frits Mehrtens, The Association of European Vehicle Logistics – ECG – has elected Costantino Baldissara (pictured) as its new President. A ceremony was held to mark the occasion at its annual general assembly held in Zurich last week. “It is truly an honour and privilege for ...
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FeatureHoegh builds on India exports trial
Norwegian ro-ro carrier Höegh Autoliners is establishing a new route between the Middle East, India and Africa following trial shipments which began in 2008. The inaugural sailing of the new regular service will take place in the first week of July, supporting both rolling and static cargo, including vehicles made ...
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FeatureHonda brings things in-house to cut costs
In the US, Honda Motor is taking measures to reduce logistics costs at its Lincoln, Alabama plant by bringing parts assembly work in-house. In the next few weeks the facility will start a blanking line to cut pieces of steel and aluminium to feed the plant's two vehicle stamping lines, ...
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FeatureNo bids for Mexico but Brazil's worth the berth
The recent tender for a new vehicle terminal at the Mexican port of Lázaro Cárdenas has been declared deserted by the port authority after neither of the two remaining bidders was prepared to commit to a firm timetable for the second phase development of the facility. Of the initial ...
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FeatureGM pays tribute to logistics in supplier awards
Seven leading logistics service providers were recognised by GM in its Supplier of the Year awards, announced during the 17th annual awards presentation held last week at the GM Heritage Center in Warren, Michigan. Following on last year’s success, there were awards for shipping providers Grimaldi Group and Höegh Autoliners, ...