How process-mining in the automotive supply chain drives efficiency
Experts from Toyota, Celonis and PwC discuss the benefits of process-mining in driving automotive supply chain efficiency
Nissan benefits from Brunswick’s logistics mega centre
Nissan is benefitting from massive investment in infrastructure at the US port of Brunswick, alongside equipment makers moving from Savannah
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
Mosolf port division to buy Transport Overseas Group
Mosolf Port Logistics and Services (MPLS) will take over Transport Overseas Group in January 2025
APM Terminals boosts vehicle throughput at Pipavav
APM Terminals has recorded a monthly record for the number of newly modified goods (NMG) rakes delivering vehicles to Pipavav port
Canada imposes tariffs on EVs and materials from China
The Government of Canada is imposing a 100% tariff on all imported Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) beginning October 1 this year, one of four measures the country has announced this week to address unfair international competition.
Maruti Suzuki exporting Fronx SUV to Japan
Maruti Suzuki has shipped its first consignment of Fronx SUVs to Japan from the Indian port of Pipavav
TLE Automotive invests to meet strong demand for vehicle haulage in Mexico
Mexico’s vehicle logistics provider TLE Automotive has invested to double its fleet in response to growing demand for services across the country
Maersk: Container volume to rise, Red Sea disruption continues
Maersk has hiked up its projected 2024 profits by $2 billion despite Red Sea disruptions
Leapmotor International ships the first batch of EVs from China to Europe
The Stellantis joint venture with Leapmotor is importing the C10 and T03 electric vehicles but has also assembled pre-production T03s in Poland
Vehicle throughput down in H1 at ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge
While overall cargo volumes improved in the first half of the year at Antwerp-Bruges, vehicle throughput was down, significantly for second-hand vehicles
Car carrier arrives in Zeebrugge overrun with spiders
The Glovis Sun was delivering vehicles from South Africa last July 18 when it was found to be infested with a large population of wolf spiders
Yusen Logistics builds on Asia-Europe rail alternative for cargo
Yusen Logistics is offering a rail alternative for shipments between Vietnam and Europe that will save time and emissions
Global IT outage affects ports in US, Europe and Africa
Global IT outage affects ports and airports across the US, Europe, Africa and more, causing problems for the automotive supply chain globally
MSC subsidiary SAS buys out Gram Car Carriers
The majority 97% stake in Gram Car Carriers, which has a fleet of 17 PCTCs, is valued at around $693.3m
Kia enters European commercial electric van market
Kia enters European light-commercial electric vehicle market with PBV electric van range
Cosco Shipping cuts emissions on vehicle shipments
Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers has deployed two 7,500-CEU, dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers on international routes
Ceva integrates Bolloré Logistics following CMA CGM buyout
Ceva Logistics is integrating Bolloré Logistics into its business to become a top five global logistics company
Manuel Purwin moves to CCO role at Scan Global Logistics
Manuel Purwin has taken up the role of chief commercial officer for the EMEA region at Scan Global Logistics
European Automotive Logistics Market Report 2024-2034
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Sallaum Lines invests to expand vehicle capacity at Antwerp terminal
Sallaum Terminal is investing €20m ($21.6m) to streamline vehicle operations at the port of Antwerp and expand capacity
Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs contract with leading equipment maker
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a three-year contract worth $195m with an undisclosed long-term customer making industrial equipment
Red Sofa Interview: Skotti Fietsam on calculating ROI of digitalisation for Accuride’s supply chain
Accuride’s Skottie Fietsam spoke at ALSC Digital Strategies North America 2024 about return on investment from digital tools and technologies
Storm Alberto hits automotive supply chain in Mexico and US
Tropical Storm Alberto has brought severe flooding to the automotive cluster in Monterrey, Mexico cutting power and closing roads
ALSC Digital Strategies North America: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog below for expert insights shared at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024
UECC launches Sail for Change decarbonisation product for vehicle makers
UECC has begun a fuel switch programme for carmakers that offers them the option to choose biofuel for shortsea shipments
Europe imposes tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports
The European Commission’s additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports aim to tackle “unfair subsidisation”
Red Sofa Interview: VW’s Anu Goel on thinking regionally in FVL
Watch Volkswagen Group’s Anu Goel talk about regionalising finished vehicle logistics operations across North America.
Volkswagen Group’s North America vehicle logistics approach saves cost and delivery time
How VW’s vehicle logistics divisions united to free up capacity, enable more efficiency, and save millions in working capital and logistics costs
Data snapshot: Volume increases at Mexico’s finished vehicle handling ports
There have been volume increases across the board at Mexico’s finished vehicle handling ports, in part fed by imports from China
Polestar adopts biofuels to cut emissions from ocean shipments
The EV maker is using renewable biofuels for ocean freight shipments of finished vehicles and inbound parts between China and Europe
Brunswick port records historical month for autos and equipment
Along with strong Asian imports, increasing exports and new customers, Brunswick added vehicles and equipment diverted from Baltimore
BMW and Nissan make Mexican networks flexible for changing market demands
Read about how the OEMs are ramping up operations in Mexico, preparing for EVs, and digitalising their networks.
Port of Baltimore fully restored as last bridge debris is removed
Enough debris has been cleared to allow deep-draft commercial vehicles to access the port again
Forvia’s supply chain built on technology and trust
Ricardo Manzanera, transport director for Americas purchasing logistics at tier one supplier Forvia outlines the tech-led approach to transport the company is taking
How to democratise data and enable transparency in FVL
Leaders from Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen and more discuss how to enable and improve data sharing and transparency in finished vehicle logistics across North America.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen sells Melbourne ro-ro terminal
MIRRAT in Melbourne will be sold to Qube’s subsidiary Australian Amalgamated Terminals.
Managing long-haul partnerships in FVL
OEMs and logistics providers are looking at how to create more valuable and trusting partnerships that can endure disruptions.
FVL NA in pictures: Day 2
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.
Red Sofa Interview: How California State is investing in finished vehicle logistics
Casey explains her role was created as a result of the supply chain crisis and the evident need to coordinate efforts to improve the FVL supply chain.
FVL North America 2024 Day 2 wrap-up
A recap of our FVL North America 2024 conference as it draws to a close after a busy few days.
Red Sofa Interview: BMW’s progress in US-Mexico network strategy
BMW’s Raúl Gamboa talks strategy, beneficial partnerships and the state-of-play in Mexico’s FVL sector.
Private equity and logistics firms eye up DB Schenker
DB Schenker’s parent company Deutsche Bahn confirmed it is weighing up bids for the logistics firm.
FVL North America 2024 Cocktail Reception wrap-up
Join us inside the FVL North America 2024 Cocktail Reception as we get revved up for the hottest topics in finished vehicle logistics!
BMW’s secret to success is preparation
The main lesson BMW learned from the pandemic is that logistics disruption is the new normal and being prepared to cope with it is critical to the company mindset. Part of that preparation is having a flexible supply chain.
Drewes prepares to take over as CEO at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
Jens Drewes will take over as CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in June, replacing Reiner Heiken, who is retiring from the logistics provider
Autoport’s efficiency drive on the east coast
US vehicle terminal operator Autoport, based at the port of Wilmington in Delaware, moved 115,000 vehicles through its facilities last year
Red Sofa interview: Nissan’s Steve Jernigan on network improvements in Mexico
Steve Jernigan, Nissan North America talks about improvements to finished vehicle logistics performance in Mexico and its intermodal flexible approach
Finished Vehicle Logistics North America: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog below to get the most important insights from Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2024
Suardíaz adds car carrier to fleet for Africa-Europe vehicle trade
Suardíaz Shipping Lines has added a ninth vessel to its fleet of car carriers operating in Europe in the shape of the M/V Asturias, which can carry 4,200 vehicles