Finished vehicle logistics – Page 2
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European vehicle haulers under the lash from overnight VDI regulations
Car haulers and equipment makers in Europe are calling on OEMs and police for leniency in enforcing rules on load attachment.
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Brunswick port records ro-ro volume increases to October
The US port of Brunswick has increased finished vehicle and rolling equipment volumes following a major expansion of infrastructure.
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Investment in nearshoring continues in Mexico’s automotive supply chain
Despite tariff concerns, investments in nearshoring remain strong in Mexico’s automotive supply chain, driving expected growth for 2025.
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Strike at Vancouver port delays vehicle throughput
Finished vehicle imports are being delayed by terminal shutdowns at the Canadian port of Vancouver beause of a strike by members of the ILWU.
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Toyota inaugurates vehicle distribution mega hub in Czech Republic
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has invested €17m ($18m) in a vehicle distribution hub in the grounds of its Kolín assembly plant in the Czech Republic.
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UECC order will expand multi-fuel battery hybrid PCTC fleet
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is expanding its sustainable fleet of PCTCs with an order for up to four multi-fuel battery hybrid vessels Jinling Shipyard
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Feature
Morocco becomes largest vehicle exporter to EU
Morocco now leads automotive exports to the EU, surpassing China and Japan. With robust logistics and rising production, North Africa gains momentum.
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ECG leadership reveals a mixed picture for vehicle logistics capacity in Europe
At this year’s ECG conference in Hamburg, ECG leaders discussed vehicle capacity across the transport modes and where investment was needed across the board.
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VW Group opens dedicated vehicle terminal at Freeport
VW Group of America has opened a vehicle terminal at the port of Freeport on the US Gulf coast that will import and process up to 140,000 vehicles annually.
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ECG and Smart Freight Centre take next step in vehicle decarbonisation
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) is working in partnership with Smart Freight Centre (SFC) to promote cleaner finished vehicle logistics.
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Hödlmayr responds to increased demand for finished vehicle rail services in Spain
Hödlmayr is building on its established rail service for finished vehicle shipments between Spain and Austria with a new subsiary based in Barcelona
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Impact of Hurricane Milton on auto operations not as severe as Helene
Finished vehicle operations are returning to normal at terminals in Florida following Hurricane Milton but full operational assessments are still being made
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BYD to share vessel capacity for vehicle shipments with Hyundai Glovis
The MoU is the latest in a number of alternative strategies carmakers are looking at with logistics providers to secure vehicle shipment capacity
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen increases car carrier capacity
The vehicle logistics provider has modified its order on four new Shaper Class vessels to increase vehicle capacity per vessel to 11,700 CEUs
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Partner Content
DP World’s strategic vision for finished vehicle logistics
DP World’s Cars in Containers initiative presents a strategic shift in its FVL strategy.
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Analysis
Shopping and shipping with Volkswagen in Emden
VW’s high-bay warehouse has a capacity for 16,000 large and 70,000 small load carriers and is equipped with a fully automated storage and retrieval system
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Mosolf starts using electric transporters in Germany
Mosolf Group is now using electric transporters for its finished vehicle logistics service operating out of Illingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Partner Content
CN rail invests in North America’s future
CN is keen to expand further and improve services even more, with a purpose to power the economy.
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Toyota and Ford sign up to UECC’s Sail for Change programme
Toyota, Ford and one other unnamed carmaker have signed up to ship their finished vehicles with UECC using bioLNG
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BLG expands its logistics services in Turkey
BLG Logistics has set up a division dedicated to automotive logistics in Turkey and appointed Cem Akgül as managing director