Finished vehicle logistics – Page 4
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NewsLatest rail strike in Germany threatens cargo shipments
The German locomotive drivers’ union GDL is calling for a six-day strike that will impact cargo and passenger services across the country
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NewsAvtovaz looks for ro-ro capacity to strengthen vehicle exports
Russian carmaker Avtovaz is looking to boost production through exports abroad in 2024, with a target of 25,000 vehicle shipments in 2024
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NewsGMC set to expand to China, Australia and New Zealand
GMC said the expansion into China, Australia and New Zealand follows its “stellar” results for 2023
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NewsGM wins big in 2023, Stellantis and Ford lose out
GM had the strongest sales in North America last year compared to other OEMs, having sold nearly 2.6m units in 2023, up 14% over 2022 according to market analyst Cox Automotive.
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NewsŠkoda begins exports from Europe to Vietnam
Škoda is delivering the vehicles via ro-ro vessels from Bremerhaven port to Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phòng in Singapore.
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NewsMaersk opts for land bridge due to Panama Canal drought
Maersk has changed its services due to the ongoing drought affecting the Panama Canal and is instead opting for a ‘land bridge’ to mitigate disruptions.
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NewsRed Sea blog: Live updates
Houthi attacks on vessels passing through the Red Sea are increasing, causing container ship and ro-ro operators to reroute vessels to avoid danger. Follow Automotive Logistics’ live blog for the latest updates.
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NewsEscalation in Taiwan could cause further semiconductor crisis in 2024
As tensions and regulatory frictions rise, semiconductor supply may face disruption, prompting investment in semiconductor facilities in the US.
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NewsSri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port increases vehicle throughput
Hambantota port has reported an increase in finished vehicle throughput by 26% last year, compared to 2022, handling 700,000 transhipments
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NewsJeff Dzierbicki promoted to senior vehicle operations role at RPM
Jeff Dzierbicki has moved ot become senior vice-president of vehicle operations at RPM. Prior to working at RPM he was director of Rubicon VLS
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NewsCargotech builds on equipment orders to logistics sector
Cargotech’s Kalmar and MacGregor business units are supplying terminal cargo-handling and ro-ro vessel equipment to Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Höegh Autoliners respectively
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NewsMosolf restructures business and forms ports division
Mosolf is restructuring its business into three divisions, streamlining existing finished vehicle logistics services as well as introducing a new business unit focused on port logistics
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NewsVessel operators divert ships from Red Sea following Houthi attacks
Container ship and ro-ro operators are taking action in response to attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea, with many services now rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope
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NewsECG publishes guidance for reporting supply chain emissions
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) has published the first methodology to calculate and report on automotive supply chain emissions
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NewsGary Davis moves to Nationwide Auto Services
Gary Davis has moved to US finished vehicle logistics provider Nationwide Auto Services as vice-president of business development
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NewsDigital competency is needed to predict the unexpected
Speakers from Audi, Penske and Rhenus discussed how KPIs were being redefined by today’s complex automotive supply chain at this year’s ALSC Mexico conference
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: BMW’s creativity is helping solve its supply chain problems in Mexico
Raúl Gamboa, director of material and transport control, BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosi talks to Richard Logan, senior content producer, Automotive Logistics about BMW’s creative innovations to mitigate supply chain problems in Mexico.
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NewsSeaspan moves into car carrier sector with Hyundai Glovis
Seaspan made an order for up to 10 large LNG PCTCs, marking its first venture into the car carrier market.
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NewsEuropean Commission calls for three-year extension to EV trade deal with UK
The European Commission has proposed a three-year extension to EV trade rules with the UK, a move that has support from manufacturing bodies in both regions
