Finished vehicle logistics – Page 10
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Neptune Lines increases car carrier fleet
European short-sea ro-ro provider Neptune Lines has increased its car carrier fleet to 19 in an effort to serve automotive customers at at time of high production volatility
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Russia looks to ban entry of European trucks
Russia could ban the entry of European trucks from October this year in response to a ban imposed on Russian entry to the EU since April that has badly hit the finances of Russia car carriers
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BMW assembly disrupted by train line damage
BMW has lost two shifts of production thanks to damage to rail lines connecting its Dingolfing plant in Germany
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Chinese vehicle exports see solid growth despite hurdles
The main carmakers in China have been able to increase exports in the first half of this year despite some adverse disruptions, including the shutdown of the world’s biggest vehicle terminal in Shanghai
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EU Mobility Package falls short on costs and recruitment
The latest EU Mobility Package could hit the availability of drivers across Europe at a time when the finished vehicle sector is struggling with recruitment and capacity
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Hödlmayr adopts Syncrotess yard management system from Inform
Austrian finished vehicle carrier Hödlmayr International has started using Inform’s yard management system to manage a total of 500,000 vehicle moves annually across Europe
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Jacksonville port invests ahead of volume rebound
Production volatility in the automotive industry means volumes are down at the US port of Jacksonville but with a rebound around the corner the port authority is working with terminal operators to upgrade its facilities
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Digital technology is transforming the delivery of vehicles
Digital technology providers including DeGould, Seoul Robotics and Sphere are offering OEMs a range of automated technologies designed to make the delivery of finished vehicles more efficient
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VinFast to open more than 50 stores across Europe
Vinfast, the Vietnamese EV maker, is to open 50 dealers in France, Germany and the Netherlands
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Toyota optimises finished vehicle deliveries with Inform
Toyota Logistics Services has been working with logistics software expert Inform on a network optimisation project for finished vehicle deliveries in North America that has already identified savings
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A gateway for growth in the Gulf
The US Gulf coast has a new port for finished vehicle trade that offers competitive advantages in cost and time, and the latest in vehicle processing services and technology
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Survey reveals labour a big concern for the finished vehicle sector
A new survey from logistics provider RPM and Automotive Logistics shows that labour shortages and expenditure is currently a major concern for providers of finished vehicle services
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A time of risk and uncertainty for vehicle logistics in Europe
Finished vehicle logistics providers and their OEM customers met in Malaga this May at the ECG Spring Congress to discuss the current disruption affecting the automotive business and the creative solutions they were using to deal with it
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Rising fuel price a primary concern for outbound sector
A new quarterly survey from RPM and Automotive Logistics reveals that the rise in fuel price is the number one concern for both providers and users of finished vehicle logistics services around the world
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Ford signs up DHL for fleet services
Ford has signed a contract with DHL for the provision of logistics services for customers of its joint venture Ford Fleet Management offering
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Vehicle export growth from China stalled by port congestion
Exports from China in the first quarter of this year were showing impressive gains on the same period in 2021 but the lockdown in Shanghai has hit monthly growth figures
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VW Group delivers 65% more BEVs in Q1
Volkswagen Group has increased deliveries of pure battery electric vehicles in the first quarter of this year despite ongoing disruptions to the supply chain
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen invests in blockchain provider Vinturas
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has invested in Vinturas, which provides blockchain-enabled digital network tools to enhance visibility and security in the finished vehicle supply chain
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Finished Vehicle Logistics 2022
The in-person Finished Vehicle Logistics conference is returning! We are thrilled to announce that our 12th conference will be held on June 7-9, 2022, at the stunning Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach!
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UECC launches bi-weekly service linking North Sea ports
UECC is launching a new North Sea service to link the ports of Zeebrugge, Esbjerg, Gothenburg and Drammen in response to demand from a number of leading carmakers based in Europe