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FeatureAutomotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog below to get the most important insights from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2024
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NewsVW cancels ID.3 assembly plans at Wolfsburg plant
Volkswagen has cancelled plans to build the ID.3 EV at its Wolfsburg plant in Germany this summer and will continue to focus production at Zwickau, supported by smaller volumes out of Dresden
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NewsDuvenbeck switches to biogas for ZF
The move follows on from its agreement with Volkswagen last year to buy 120 e-trucks through VW’s MAN Group through 2026
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NewsTesla’s Berlin factory set to restart after arson attack
A suspected arson attack last week, resulting in a loss of power, meant that Tesla had to shut down its Berlin factory
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FeatureAutomotive Logistics marks International Women’s Day
Automotive Logistics celebrates International Women’s Day.
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NewsBMW to localise battery supply in Thailand for forthcoming EV
BMW is investing in a second battery manufacturing facility in Thailand to supply EV production at its Rayong assembly plant
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NewsSteve Gawronski joins Harbinger as it prepares to ramp up output
Gawronski will oversee procurement, logistics and material planning as Harbinger prepares to scale production of a medium-duty commercial vehicle
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NewsTata’s Agratas confirms location of UK gigafactory for anchor client JLR
The Somerset location is connected by road, rail, deep sea port and international airports
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NewsDuvenbeck expands into Benelux through Schotpoort Logistics takeover
All 180 employees at Schotpoort will join Duvenbeck as a result of the takeover, as well as Schotpoort’s 120-strong fleet.
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NewsFisker reports loss of $762m in 2023, negotiates with OEM over strategic partnership
The electric vehicle maker is currently in discussions with money lenders and a “large OEM” for a potential strategic partnership
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NewsBYD wants to conquer Europe by maritime means
BYD’s first own car freighter, the Explorer No. 1, and its maiden voyage to Bremerhaven mark the beginning of a new era for the OEM, which is intended to pave the way to Europe.
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NewsStellantis signs vehicle supply agreement with Ayvens in Europe
Stellantis has signed a deal with leasing firm Ayvens that could see it supply 500,000 vehicles including EVs to the Ayvens network in Europe
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NewsVW Group UK partners with Ecobat to recycle EV batteries
VW Group UK has signed an agreement with battery recycling firm Ecobat to collect and recycle its EV batteries and close the loop in the carmaker’s circular energy economy.
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NewsStellantis plans to take more control of outbound logistics
Following recent supply chain crises since Covid, Stellantis’ outbound capacity took “far longer” to return to normal levels.
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InterviewMaxime Picat, Stellantis talks strategy and influencing supply chain and manufacturing design
The chief purchasing and supply chain officer reveals how Stellantis will improve supplier relations, plan the battery supply chain, localise where it makes sense, and invest in logistics
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NewsGM, Tesla, BYD, Toyota & VW at risk of forced labour in Chinese aluminium supply chains
A report by Human Rights Watch named carmakers including GM, Tesla, Toyota and VW as failing to minimise risk of forced labour in their automotive supply chains.
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NewsBMW chooses G&P for inbound parts services at Debrecen plant
G&P will provide BMW with inspection, rectification and technical services on inbound parts being delivered into its new EV plant in Hungary
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NewsNMG to supply GM with graphite anode material for EV battery production
GM will invest $150m in NMG to support the mining and production of grahite for the anode material used in its EV batteries produced in North America
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NewsAntwerp-Bruges increases vehicle traffic in face of tight capacity
The port of Antwerp-Bruges has recorded a 9% increase in the number of finished vehicles handled in calendar year 2023 to 3.56m
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NewsACC raises €4.4 billion for three gigafactories in Europe
ACC, with its shareholders Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and TotalEnergies, has raised an additional €4.4 billion to boost the development of its three European battery gigafactories