All Central America articles – Page 24
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FeatureClosing the gap
Eastern Europe continues to see steady investment in its manufacturing and supply base and with ongoing growth expected in Russia, the region should grow more than Western Europe. But logistics still needs focus, writes Malcolm Wheatley.A long way to go for logistics;Constraints for vehicle logistics;A growing supply base;A mostly positive ...
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FeatureGlobal round up
China imposes anti-dumping dutiesChina's Ministry of Commerce is planning to impose punitive anti-dumping duties on vehicles imported from the US that have an engine capacity at or above 2.5 litres. For GM vehicles the duties will be as high as 8.9% and up to 8.8% for Chrysler. Cars made by ...
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FeatureShacman trucks come to Brazil
January 2012 will see the first shipment of Chinese Shacman Trucks to Brazil through the port of Recife in the northeastern state of Pernambuco. The move follows an agreement signed between Recife port, Brazilian truck distributor Caminhões Metro Shacman and the economic development agency AD Diper. The imported trucks are ...
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FeatureGlobal round up
Mercedes renews contract with Brit EuropeanDaimler’s Mercedes-Benz van division has extended its contract with finished vehicle carrier Brit European for a further three years. Building on a previous contract that began in 1997, the logistics provider will handle the final delivery leg of all Sprinter and Vario van models as ...
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FeatureCeva steady in an unstable climate
Ceva Logistics has reported stable profits in the third quarter despite a 3.3% decline in revenue amidst a challenging business environment and highly volatile exchange rates. According to its senior management, on-going payback from Ceva’s cost reduction programme and strong performance in the automotive sector in the contract logistics ...
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FeatureToyota begins Sienna exports to Korea
Toyota has begun exports of its Sienna minivan from the US to South Korea, the first time that the Sienna has been exported outside of the country. Toyota Motor North America began the shipments from the port of Hueneme in September. The company is targeting the shipment of around 600 ...
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FeatureAmports gives detail on Lazaro bid
Further details have come to light regarding the new tender for finished vehicle handling terminal and berth development at the Mexican port of Lázaro Cárdenas. The incumbent processor for vehicle handling at the port, Amports, has revealed that, contrary to last week’s report, which stated that the previous tender in ...
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FeatureGlobal round up
Tender for new vehicles terminal at Lázaro CárdenasThe Mexican port of Lázaro Cárdenas will issue a tender for a new finished vehicles terminal in either November or December this year. This tender will require an investment of $40m. The eventual concession will be for a two-berth, 400,000m2 facility, although ...
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FeaturePort capacity problems hit imports to Brazil
Carmakers including GM and Nissan are struggling to find available port capacity in Brazil, which is hampering the flow of vehicles as sales rise in the country. According to sources, Nissan is struggling to find available port capacity in Brazil able to accommodate imported vehicles and parts from Mexico. Nissan ...
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FeatureGlobal round up
Fesco adds Tacoma to US-Russia serviceRussian transport and logistics provider Fesco Transport is responding to growing demand for breakbulk, ro-ro and project cargo deliveries in the Far East of Russia with a new fortnightly service from the port of Tacoma on the US West Coast. Fesco Russian Pacific Line is ...
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FeatureGefco and Faurecia shine amidst poor PSA results
The PSA Group reported third quarter financial results today that showed a mixed picture of stagnant revenue and falling profits as a result of largely deteriorating sales in Europe, slower growth in emerging markets, rising cost pressure and a wide-scale supply chain disruption for European plants in September. The group’s ...
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FeatureWTO complaints over Brazil import tax
Following the Brazilian government’s decision to impose a 30% tax increase on vehicle imports to the country, Japan and South Korea have complained about the treatment at a committee meeting on market access at the World Trade Organisation. The complaint is being perceived as a warning shot and could escalate ...
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FeatureGlobal round up
Horizon saved from bankruptcyHorizon Lines, the US domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company, has concluded a comprehensive financial restructuring programme worth $653m to fund ongoing operations and protect the company from bankruptcy. “We now have a new capital structure that eliminates the refinancing uncertainty faced by our company over ...
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FeatureBrazil hits imports with tax hike
The Brazilian government’s decision last month to impose a 30% tax increase on vehicle imports to the country and on vehicles built from imported parts is expected to have a negative impact on overall sales and particularly on foreign imports–which have grown strongly this year–as Brazil attempts to strengthen local ...
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FeatureRebuilding from out of the wreckage
Japan’s manufacturers and suppliers have bounced back with vigour since being devastated by the tsunami earlier this year. William Ross looks at the implications of the disaster and the strength of the yen for the automotive logistics industry.A shared experience;Lessons and challenges in the aftermath;Tough trading conditions;Foreign part production.Rows of ...
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FeatureEnsuring a bon voyage for global parts
PSA Peugeot-Citroën’s evolution from a European carmaker to one which sells and builds vehicles in global markets has been under way for some years. But as the pace accelerates and its supply chain becomes more complex–with more shared platforms and increasing parts exchange–so too has the need arisen for a ...
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FeatureGefco’s global resurgence
On the acquisition trailRussian returnOpportunities within the groupEuropean capacity shiftsIT evolution and an electric futureGefco is using its strong position to expand globally and acquire assets for vehicle logistics, both as the outbound arm of the PSA Group and as it diversifies its customer base, writes Christopher Ludwig.Gefco stands out ...
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FeatureVertical impact in a volatile market
While the automotive industry holds its breath over economic forecasts, DB Schenker Logistics is looking ahead with cautious optimism and expanding its contract logistics offering for the sector. Marcus Williams finds out whyFlexibility to meet fluctuation;Targeted growth;Broad customer base;Cross-sector solutions;Investment in IT;Logistics growth in Leipzig;Strong focus on spare parts;Footprints to ...
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FeatureStaying afloat on shifting seas
Shipping lines reign in capacityA more complex networkA quick recovery from earthquakeTough market for European short-seaCould emission regulation benefit road transport?From financial crises to environmental disasters, the ro-ro market has weathered an almost perfect storm in the last few years. With tougher emission rules in the offing and new-building at ...
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FeatureTreading on new ground
While focusing its North American logistics efforts on more lucrative, higher premium products, tyre manufacturer Pirelli is opting for a ‘local for local’ philosophy as it expands into emerging markets. Tony Danby looks at the company’s LSP selection criteria and its investment in new plants.Trimming costs;All-round expertise;Outsourcing;Mexican factory.Pirelli, one of ...