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    Global vehicle demand forecast 2020-2030: The drastic impact of the coronavirus crisis

    2020-03-26T10:27:00Z

    Download our full report and analysis on the devastating impact of the coronavirus crisis on global vehicle demand across major regions. Our forecast includes assessments according to best case, base case and worst case scenarios across North America, Europe, China, Japan, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.

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    Calling stop on automotive supply chains: how long can companies survive the Covid-19 crisis?

    2020-03-20T13:48:00Z

    With the coronavirus pandemic causing a level of automotive plant shutdowns not seen since the second world war, suppliers and logistics providers will face failures without direct support from government, and close collaboration with OEMs and industry.

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    Reaching for the stars: how Galileo’s satellites could help automotive logistics

    2020-03-16T10:27:00Z

    Since launching its first test navigation satellite in 2005, the European Space Agency (ESA) has steadily built up the Galileo global positioning network and today operates 22 satellites. With four further launches due in 2020, the Galileo network is set to become the first fully operational high-accuracy global navigation satellite system (GNSS) – heralding a new era of precision navigation and, for the automotive industry, bringing opportunities for improved vehicle logistics.

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    Russia: still supporting exports

    2020-03-09T17:46:00Z

    As its domestic market stagnates, Russia is continuing to seek growth abroad and is subsidising the export of vehicles and parts – at a cost of more than $60m a year. The  government is seemingly succeeding in its ambition of turning the country into a fully fledged automotive exporter, as its official target is to establish exports of at least 240,000 vehicles per year by 2025 – ideally up to 400,000 – and recent growth in this segment suggests that these figures could be within reach.

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    Automotive Logistics Mexico 2020 - Presentations

    The following presentations have been approved for distribution by the respective speakers. Simply click on the links below to access and download.

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    Exclusive report: Inside BMW’s new Mexican plant at San Luis Potosí

    2020-03-07T17:27:00Z

    Automotive Logistics hears from Karl Friedrich Koch, vice-president, production control, BMW Mexico, about the vehicle-maker’s new plant in the country – which has a logistics operation that leads the way in terms of Internet of Things tracking technology 

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    Automotive Logistics Mexico 2020 Photo Gallery / Galería de fotos de Automotive Logistics México 2020

    Welcome Reception / Recepción de bienvenida Welcome Reception Day 1 Conference and Gala Dinner / ...

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    FVL North America Allstar Partner of the Year

    Awarded to the finished vehicle logistics service network provider who has demonstrated the best overall partnership and services across all transport modes and operations across the North American network. In choosing finalists, judges will consider the overall value, quality and service proposition of finished vehicle ...

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    FVL North America Startup Provider of the Year

    Awarded to the finished vehicle logistics service provider startup or newcomer to the market which has emerged to make a substantial impact on the North American market and network. In choosing finalists, judges will consider the overall value, quality and service proposition of finished vehicle ...

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    FVL North America Network Design Provider of the Year

    Awarded to the finished vehicle logistics service provider who has contributed most to designing and optimising vehicle logistics networks to, from or within North America. In choosing finalists, judges will consider the overall value, quality and service proposition in designing the most optimal outbound networks ...

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    FVL North America Visibility/3PL network management Provider of the Year

    Awarded to the finished vehicle logistics service provider who has contributed most to improving supply chain visibility across the vehicle order and distribution chain to, from or within North America. In choosing finalists, judges will consider the overall value, quality and service proposition in improving ...

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    FVL North America Damage Elimination Provider of the Year

    Awarded to the finished vehicle logistics service provider who has contributed most to reducing, preventing or mitigating damage in vehicle distribution across OEM and customer networks to, from or within North America. In choosing finalists, judges will consider the overall value, quality and service proposition ...

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    FVL North America Vehicle Processing Service Provider of the Year

    2020-03-05T00:19:00Z

    Awarded to the finished vehicle logistics vehicle processing logistics provider who has consistently delivered integrated vehicle processing, including terminal, yard, storage and value-added services across OEM and customer networks within North America. In choosing finalists, judges will consider the overall value, quality and service proposition ...

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    FVL North America Marine Service Provider of the Year

    Awarded to the finished vehicle logistics marine-based provider who has consistently delivered integrated marine logistics and value-added services across OEM and customer networks to, from and within North America. In choosing finalists, judges will consider the overall value, quality and service proposition that marine-based partners ...

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    FVL North America Railroad Service Provider of the Year

    Awarded to the finished vehicle logistics rail-based provider who has consistently delivered integrated railroad logistics and value-added services across OEM and customer networks in North America. In choosing finalists, judges will consider the overall value, quality and service proposition that rail-based partners offered throughout all ...

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    FVL North America Trucking Service Provider (small) of the Year

    Awarded to the (small – fleet of up to 100 units) finished vehicle logistics road-based provider who has consistently delivered integrated road-based logistics and value-added services across OEM and customer networks in North America. In choosing finalists, judges will consider the overall value, quality and ...

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    FVL North America Trucking Service Provider (large) of the Year

    Awarded to the (large – fleet of +100 units) finished vehicle logistics road-based provider who has consistently delivered integrated road-based logistics and value-added services across OEM and customer networks in North America. In choosing finalists, judges will consider the overall value, quality and service proposition ...

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    US rail: tracking in the right direction

    2020-03-04T10:51:00Z

    Rail transportation offers an efficient, reliable option for the distribution of finished vehicles, and in an age of increased concern over sustainability, it is also relatively environmentally friendly. This helps to explain why it remains a popular mode for moving vehicles, despite drawbacks such as limited flexibility.

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    Mexico’s Undersecretary for North America: USMCA is a good deal

    2020-03-03T16:30:00Z

    Jesus Seade Kuri, Mexico’s Undersecretary for North America The new free trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada (USMCA) will be ratified this month and represents a good deal for Mexico and its automotive industry, delegates at the Automotive Logistics Mexico conference were told last ...

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    Intelligent insights:

    2020-02-26T23:56:00Z

    Featuring forecasts and market research from our Global Business Intelligence and Automotive Logistics expert network, get business-critical data and discuss supply chain implications during sessions and at our new Intel Bar Managing powertrain fragmentation: The next decade will see powertrain shifts away from diesel and petrol and towards varying ...