All Feature articles – Page 106
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FeatureUS-Canada Nafta trade: Northern light hoping for a silver lining
The new US administration has left a bit of a cloud over Nafta, and while Canada may not be the primary target of any renegotiation, the country – and its important automotive supply chain – could still get caught in the crosshairs.In this story... A three-way split Investment and strength ...
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FeatureGeneral Motors adds powertrain jobs in Michigan ahead of Trump visit
General Motors has announced the addition of 220 new jobs and the retention of 680 that were previously under threat across three of its Michigan-based facilities over the next 12 months.The announcement was made on the same day that US president Donald Trump confirmed he would be visiting Detroit.On Wednesday, ...
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FeatureGupta chosen to lead new Renault-Nissan Alliance LCV unit
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has created a business unit focused on light commercial vehicles (LCVs) as it looks to grow sales in the segment.Ashwani Gupta, vice-president of Renault’s LCV division since 2014, will lead the new unit.Mitsubishi, which became part of the Alliance following Nissan’s 34% share purchase last year, will ...
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FeatureMosolf reinitiates Kippenheim to Düsseldorf railway service
After a five-year break, German multimodal vehicle logistics provider Mosolf has reactivated a regular railway service from Kippenheim to Düsseldorf.The decision should remove a significant portion of cars currently transported by road between the two.The Mosolf Group handled 67,000 vehicles at Düsseldorf last year, and there are plans to process ...
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FeatureGroupe CAT takes over Sintax Logistica
French transport and logistics provider Groupe CAT has acquired Spanish firm Sintax Logistica for an undisclosed sum.Sintax is an international vehicle logistics provider with a focus on Spain, France, Portugal and Morocco. Its services include new and used vehicle transport, multimodal distribution, compound management and technical services such as pre-delivery ...
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CSX names new CEO as part of move to ‘reconstitute’ its board
North American rail provider CSX has named veteran railroad executive E. Hunter Harrison as its new CEO. Harrison replaces Michael Ward, who recently announced his decision to retire as chairman and CEO at the end of May but will continue to serve as a consultant.Harrison, whose experience includes stints at ...
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FeatureParts maker Gestamp takes 'next natural step' with Spanish IPO
Spanish automotive parts maker Gestamp has announced its intention to list on the Spanish stock exchanges, putting certain existing shares currently held by the controlling shareholder, the Riberas family, up for sale.Founded in 1997, the company has 98 production facilities in Europe, North America, South America and Asia. It manufactures ...
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FeatureFVL conference 2017: Live poll results
Live polling conducted at the Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference revealed mixed sentiments on the economy, what technology to invest in and visibility in the sector ($236 billion is the correct answer)
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FeatureFVL conference: Will big outbound visions ever happen in real-time?
The eighth annual Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference discussed lots of potential for connected car and in-vehicle technology to transform transport and tracking. However, uncertainties over which technology to focus on, as well as regulatory and economic questions, may hold back important software and hardware updates. Marcus Williams reports ...
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FeatureVolvo Trucks demonstrates on-highway platooning in California
Volvo Trucks and the University of California, Berkeley have completed a partially automated truck platooning demonstration, hauling three containers on the interstate highway from the port of Los Angeles.Platooning reduces aerodynamic drag, fuel consumption and emissions by grouping trucks closely together along a given highway route. Reducing the distance between ...
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FeatureIntel shifts gear in driverless car market with Mobileye acquisition
Chipmaker Intel has made a massive push into the autonomous car sector with an agreement to buy driverless vehicle technology firm Mobileye for just over $15 billion.The acquisition of the Jerusalem-based technology company, which should be completed over the next nine months, gives Intel access to a vehicle systems, data ...
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FeatureInttra snaps up Avantida to move into container logistics
Parsippany, New Jersey-based electronic shipping transaction platform Inttra has acquired Belgian empty container management solutions provider Avantida for an undisclosed sum.Avantida, based in Antwerp, specialises in optimising the handling of empty shipping containers. Its reuse and repositioning applications provide information for shippers and transport companies to help minimise miles driven, ...
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FeatureMaking the most of the future in automotive logistics
The right technical partnership is critical to allowing logistics networks to derive full value from the internet of things Byrne: failure to share data is a common pitfallBrand advocacy is key in the high-value world of automotive sales, making the need to provide a convenient and enjoyable customer experience ...
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FeatureCar Delivery Network targets China product roll-out
Car Delivery Network (CDN) has formed a joint venture with Shanghai KaQu Information Technology, as it plans the roll-out of its electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) software products in China.The new JV, KaQu Delivery Network (KDN), will market electronic real-time OEM vehicle delivery tracking, damage reporting and delivery sign-off for ...
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FeatureFVL conference: High tech over brute force in reducing vandalism in Mexico
Damage and theft on Mexico's railways can be a chronic problem for carmakers in the country. One of the industry's most successful security experts suggests that tracking data and behaviour can help tackle the problem over the long termVandalism and theft on the rail network in Mexico continue to cost ...
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FeatureFVL conference: American Honda overcomes Mexican vandalism issue
Honda has drastically reduced incidents of damage and vandalism on vehicles that it exports from Mexico beyond North America, as well as vehicles shipped to Mexico, thanks to a number of route and transport changes.Charles Franklin, manager of export logistics at American Honda (pictured), says his company had zero incidences ...
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FeatureWWL implements RFID at Nissan's Mississippi plant
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has teamed up with technology company, Surgere, to implement a radio-frequency identification (RFID) project for managing finished vehicle stock at Nissan's assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi.Work on the Canton study has already begun, according to John Felitto, president of WWL Vehicle Services Americas, which operates Nissan's ...
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FeatureFVL conference: OEMs with US capacity and flexibility best placed ahead of any Nafta changes
Carmakers with excess US capacity, or those that haven't yet put significant investments into Mexico are best placed ahead of negotiations between the trading partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta).This is according to Brandon Mason, global automotive director at PwC, who highlighted a $60 billion trade imbalance ...
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FeatureFormer Tesla CPO plans gigafactory-style European battery plant in Scandinavia
Peter Carlsson, who was chief purchasing officer (CPO) at electric carmaker Tesla until 2015, is seeking investment to build Europe's largest electric battery manufacturing plant to to serve carmakers and other industries.While the exact location has yet to be determined, the Swedish executive has plans for a plus-32GWh production site ...
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FeaturePriority Freight awarded for employing military personnel
UK-based logistics firm Priority Freight has been recognised by the country’s Ministery of Defence with a bronze award in the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for its employment of ex-defence and military personnel.The ERS recognises commitment and support from UK employers for defence personnel.Priority Freight, which specialised in ...