All Feature articles – Page 72
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FeatureSCH sees marked rise in throughput at Southampton
Southampton Cargo Handling (SCH) has reported processing 280,000 vehicles through the UK port of Southampton last year, up 27% on approximately 220,000 moved in 2016 when it exceeded 200,000 units for the first time.The company said 80% of vehicles handled there last year were for export.High and heavy ro-ro cargo ...
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FeatureMazda trebles Thai engine plant capacity
Mazda Motor has added an engine machining operation at its MPMT powertrain factory in Chomburi, Thailand, to increase engine production capacity there from 30,000 to 100,000 units a year.The move, which has involved a 22.1 billion yen ($200m) investment, will support the Japanese carmaker's plan to make the facility its ...
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FeatureFord begins importing EcoSport into UK from Romania
Imports of the Ford EcoSport compact SUV into the UK from Romania are now fully underway via the port of Constanta, the carmaker has confirmed.Ford began production of the the EcoSport at its plant in Romania in October last year and said the shift to Europe from production at its ...
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FeatureYusen Logistics upgrades UK fleet
Yusen Logistics' division in the UK has upgraded its fleet with 95 new tractive units that it says will reduce its emissions, improve efficiency and protect drivers with the latest safety technology.As part of a fleet replacement programme, the logistics provider has bought 50 MAN TGX 460 tractor units and ...
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FeaturePotrafke replaces Hauf at Audi brand logistics
Steffen Potrafke (pictured) has replaced Dr Michael Hauf as head of brand logistics at Audi. Hauf has retired after six years in the role and 33 years with the carmaker.Potrafke, who has been with the OEM since 1988, will manage logistics processes for the Audi brand across all of its ...
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FeatureGM-Uzbekistan plans production in Kyrgyzstan and Russia
GM's joint venture with the government of Uzbekistan has revealed plans to open assembly plants in neighbouring Kyrgyzstan and in Russia.Jahongir Tillaev, director of sales and service for GM-Uzbekistan, said the move would benefit both the company and its customers, as it would ultimately bring down the price of vehicles ...
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FeatureDavid Gann becomes CFO at United Road Services
David Gann (pictured) has joined North American finished vehicle transport provider United Road Services as its chief financial officer. He replaces Eric Mikesell, who has left the company after more than 13 years.Gann moves from his role as vice-president of investor relations and communications at Metaldyne Performance Group, the powertrain ...
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Automotive Logistics group seeks new assistant editor
Looking for a career opportunity in journalism and publishing? Automotive Logistics is looking for someone with top-notch writing, reporting and editing skills to join our in-house editorial team as assistant editor.The post involves wide-ranging responsibilities across Automotive Logistics and sister title Finished Vehicle Logistics, including overseeing online coverage and creating ...
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FeatureJoanne Perry takes over as editor of Automotive Logistics
Joanne Perry (pictured) has taken over from Christopher Ludwig as the editor of the Automotive Logistics group, becoming responsible for the print and digital content of Automotive Logistics and Finished Vehicle Logistics.The move follows Ludwig’s appointment as content director at parent company, Ultima Media, which organises the Automotive Logistics group's ...
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FeatureEmergency response: Weathering the storms
A volatile 2017 hurricane season saw successive storms hit the US south-east and the Caribbean, counting at least 500,000 vehicles in the US alone among its many damages and leading to emergency planning once again gaining a greater level of prominence within the finished vehicle supply chain. While matching the ...
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FeatureDisaster recovery: Prepared for the worst?
As the scale of the destruction wrought by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that devastated Japan’s north-eastern coastline in March 2011 became apparent, managers within BMW’s purchasing function were asked if it would affect the company. Their answer? No – because BMW had no suppliers in Japan.But that wasn’t quite ...
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FeatureIt's time to recognise high performance and best practice
The deadline for entries is close of business on Monday, February 12th 2018.Entries are invited from all those involved in the automotive logistics sector, including vehicle-makers, tier suppliers, logistics service providers, infrastructure operators, vehicle processors, dealerships and logistics consultancies.The Automotive Logistics Awards – Europe 2018 will recognise and reward excellence ...
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FeatureVW seeks to boost presence in emerging markets with exports from China
Volkswagen Group China has revealed plans to begin shipping cars from the country to emerging markets, beginning with South-East Asia. A pilot shipment is being made to the Philippines this month. The announcement follows similar moves by other carmakers over the last year, as China shifts towards becoming a global ...
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FeatureVolkswagen appoints Thomas Ulbrich as head of new e-mobility division
Thomas Ulbrich (pictured), currently management board member for production and logistics at Volkswagen, is to take charge of e-mobility at the German carmaker.From February 1st , Ulbrich will head a newly created division covering the e-mobility series and production of vehicles on the group’s new modular electric drive kit (MEB) ...
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FeatureJinling delivers latest car carrier to Grimaldi
Shipbuilder Jinling has handed over pure car and truck carrier Grande Halifax to Grimaldi, the last of three vessels the Italian shipping line ordered from the Chinese company and which has been built at its Nanjing yard.The carrier will be deployed on the Mediterranean-North America weekly service operated by Grimaldi ...
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FeatureKuehne + Nagel joins Temasek to invest in technology start-ups
Global logistics services provider Kuehne + Nagel (KN) has signed an agreement with Singapore’s state-owned investment company, Temasek, to establish a joint venture to invest worldwide in start-ups developing cutting-edge technology for logistics and supply chains.The partnership “will be able to accelerate the transformation of the logistics industry,” said Joerg ...
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FeatureMosolf buys out vehicle releasing agent AFG in Germany
German finished vehicle transporter Mosolf has acquired its compatriot AFG (Allgemeine Fahrzeugübernahme-Gesellschaft), a releasing agent operating between vehicle manufacturers and freight forwarders.Announcing the move, Mosolf’s CEO, Dr Jörg Mosolf, said the company had gained “an experienced, reliable and innovative” service provider in outbound logistics.AFG coordinates the handling of vehicles between ...
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FeatureEgon Christ takes up role of managing director at Mosolf Transport Solutions
Egon Christ (pictured) has taken up a new position as managing director of Mosolf Transport Solutions. He was previously senior manager and head of purchasing for research and development services at Daimler and worked for the German carmaker for 30 years.Mosolf Transport Solutions is the division of Mosolf Group that ...
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FeatureRising inventory: Stock lots
In any retail business, inventory management is a delicate balancing act. Hold too little and frustrated customers will be forced to shop elsewhere; but piling stock on your shelves puts a strain on working capital and if what you bought isn’t what customers want, you have little choice but to ...
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FeatureBrian Mason takes on business development role at PAS
Brian Mason (pictured) has become vice-president of business development and administration at Pasha Automotive Services (PAS), which provides vehicle logistics services throughout North America and is part of the Pasha Group.Mason, who was previously vice-president of planning, analysis and development, will be primarily focused on servicing existing business and building ...