All Feature articles – Page 9
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FeatureAutomotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023
26 -28 September 2023 | The Henry Hotel, Dearborn, MI
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FeatureAutomotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies 2023
6-7 November 2023 | SZ Tower – Munich, Germany
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FeatureAutomotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico 2023
5-7 December 2023 | Marquis Reforma Hotel, Mexico City
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FeatureTogether in electric dreams: lessons for EV supply chain collaboration
Electrification requires links between OEMs, logistics providers and energy giants, said Nissan, Ryder and Cirba at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global.
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FeatureLivestream: Covid’s capacity shortfall legacy
Nick Thompson, head of vehicle logistics for the North America region at Stellantis, and Bill Kerrigan, RPM’s chief business development officer, dicuss post-pandemic challenges to vehicle distribution
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FeatureGrimaldi partners with European Space Agency for satellite-assisted berthing
Satellite technology will assist the docking manoeuvers of Grimaldi’s pure car and truck carriers, in collaboration with the European and Italian space agencies
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FeatureA cautious outlook for the global finished vehicle sector
Volume volatility, labour shortages and capacity constraints are three main concerns for companies canvassed in the latest finished vehicle logistics survey from RPM and Automotive Logistics
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FeatureFinished vehicle logistics global survey: Caution and restraint for the next quarter
Download the second of our quarterly reports to discover what are the main concerns for those providing and using finished vehicle logistics services in North America, Europe and Asia, and how they have changed since the last quarter. This latest overview is once again based on an extensive survey of carmakers and logistics service providers, amongst others, and reveals the key trends affecting the sector
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FeatureThe benefits of a better pack mentality
GM and Magna International discuss the latest gains in sustainable packaging ahead of a focused discussion at ALSC Global in Detroit on September 20-22 that also include Orbis
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FeatureRenault Trucks opens sustainable Used Parts Factory
As supply chain challenges and legislative pressures push OEMs towards recycling, Renault Trucks has chosen to make it a core part of the way that it treats its own trucks
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FeatureChallenges in wiring harness supply reflect global logistics issues
The challenges of automation, connectivity and electrification are at the forefront of the wiring harness supply problem, reflecting a wider issues in the automotive supply chain
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FeaturePay rise placates US rail freight unions after long stalemate
Agreement has been reached between rail operators and workers’ unions for a 24% pay rise over a four-year period, with an immediately effective 14.1% rise and multiple annual payouts
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FeatureHonda joins GM, Stellantis in US battery joint ventures with LG
After announcing a partnership with GM to use its Ultium platform and Sony to build future EVs, Honda will now partner with LG to make batteries in the US
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FeatureMercedes-Benz and VW choose Canadian lithium supply for German gigafactories
Mercedes-Benz and VW Group have signed agreements to secure lithium supply from Canada for future battery and EV production in Europe
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FeatureJaxport promotes James Bennett to chief operating officer role
James Bennett is moving to a new role at Jaxport as chief operating officer where continuing development of automotive capacity at Blount Island will be one of his key tasks
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FeatureThreadbare trade on the Silk Road
Logistics providers including DSV, Gefco, Geodis and Maersk are looking at contingenies for parts movements following the breakdown in container shipments by rail between Europe and China
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FeatureSteven David to tackle supply chain challenges at Lucid
Steven David has moved to Lucid Motors to head supply chain, logistics, manufacturing and quality and help the electric vehicle maker tackle ongoing disruptions to parts supply
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FeatureBlueprints for the rebound at North America’s vehicle ports
North America’s main vehicle-handling ports are preparing for a return in volumes as production stabilises and have built in more sustainable ways to process them
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FeatureBuilding vehicle supply chains fit for a digital world
The organisation of finished vehicle delivery is at a crossroads and carmakers are grasping the challenge to replace legacy systems with a more robust and agile outbound supply chain
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FeatureSchaeffler India opens parts CDC in Hosur
Schaeffler’s division in India has opened a parts consolidation and distribution centre (CDC) in Hosur, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.