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China trade crisis leaves Russia’s spare parts market in turmoil

2024-09-13T11:44:00+01:00By

The Russian aftermarket is in disarray with customers of Chinese brands waiting up to six months for repairs because of the shortage of spare parts

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How process-mining in the automotive supply chain drives efficiency

2024-09-12T12:26:00+01:00By

Experts from Toyota, Celonis and PwC discuss the benefits of process-mining in driving automotive supply chain efficiency

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Minespider providing Microvast with battery passports

2024-08-27T14:41:00+01:00By

Microvast is preparing early to meet the EU Battery Regulation due in 2027 with battery passport technology provided by Minespider

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Canada rail strikes live blog: Authority orders arbitration between Teamsters and rail companies

2024-08-19T09:50:00+01:00By and

Teamsters Canada Rail union members and CN and CPKC railroads are in dispute, with an arbitration now called by the government

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EV expert Amy Paulsen leads GM’s global vehicle logistics

2024-08-09T13:10:00+01:00By and

Paulsen brings experience from Tesla, Rivian and Lucid to GM’s vehicle logistics, as Cristina Learman takes a position in purchasing program management

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Leapmotor International ships the first batch of EVs from China to Europe

2024-08-02T11:09:00+01:00By

The Stellantis joint venture with Leapmotor is importing the C10 and T03 electric vehicles but has also assembled pre-production T03s in Poland

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Red Sofa Interview | Nissan’s Gerardo de la Torre on cyber security and digital action plans for automotive supply chains

2024-07-19T13:16:00+01:00By

Nissan’s Gerardo de la Torre talks cyber security, increased visibility and digital action plans for the automotive supply chain

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Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America - Day two wrap-up

2024-06-28T17:14:00+01:00By

As Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024 comes to a close, joim us to take a look at all the inspiring content of the day. From discussions on supply chain transformation, to advancements in technology and what the automotive logistics sector of the future will look like.

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Chinese finished vehicle exports to Russia in jeopardy

2024-06-20T17:10:00+01:00By

China-made vehicles are flooding the Russian market and Avtovaz’s parent company Rostec is calling for a curb

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Steffen Reiche takes over as logistics leadership at VW Commercial Vehicles

2024-06-20T16:01:00+01:00By

Reiche has been appointed as member of the board of management responsible for Production and Logistics at VW Commercial Vehicles

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Europe imposes tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports

2024-06-18T08:22:00+01:00By

The European Commission’s additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports aim to tackle “unfair subsidisation” 

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Red Sofa Interview: VW’s Anu Goel on thinking regionally in FVL

2024-06-18T07:42:00+01:00By

Watch Volkswagen Group’s Anu Goel talk about regionalising finished vehicle logistics operations across North America.

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VW responds to EU imposing up to 38% tariffs on Chinese EVs

2024-06-12T13:46:00+01:00By

VW has spoken on the European Commission’s decision to add tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports…

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Turkey announces 40% tariff on Chinese vehicle imports

2024-06-12T12:19:00+01:00By

Turkey imposes 40% additional tariff on vehicle imports from China to safeguard domestic automotive industry. EU announces its own

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Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America - Day one wrap-up

2024-06-11T12:22:00+01:00By

 As Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024 kicks off for the first time ever, join us to take a look at all the inspiring content of the day. From discussions on organisational and supply chain transformation, to risk-sensing and increasing visibility through digital tools.

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BMW and Nissan make Mexican networks flexible for changing market demands

2024-06-07T16:27:00+01:00By

Read about how the OEMs are ramping up operations in Mexico, preparing for EVs, and digitalising their networks.

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Disruption is fertile ground for innovation in vehicle logistics

2024-06-03T15:20:00+01:00By

Speakers from Autos in Motion, Glovis America, Jack Cooper and Navistar International took to the stage at FVL North America to address network performance

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European market outlook reveals gradual recovery amid constraints

2024-05-28T12:17:00+01:00By

The European automotive market’s pulse and its implications for logistics took center stage at the ECG Spring Congress 2024 in Baveno, Italy. Amidst global inflationary pressures and China’s looming influence, industry leaders converged to decipher trends and strategies crucial for navigating this evolving landscape.

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FVL NA in pictures: Day 2

2024-05-24T16:16:00+01:00By

Here’s how the second day at the FVL North America 2024 confernece went. Speakers from Ford, BMW, NIssan and Volkswagen took the stage to share important insights form the finished vehical sector.