Solar power for Daimler Truck’s Halberstadt global PDC
Daimler Truck is in the process of fitting its new global parts distribution centre with photovoltaic roof panels across 225,000 sq.m
Amplify Cell Technologies starts work on LFP battery cell plant
The Accelera-Daimler Truck-Paccar battery joint venture has broken ground on a battery cell complex in Mississippi
BMW’s Hendrik Lang on achieving sustainable supply chains
BMW is committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 40% by 2030, with plans to offer 25 fully electric vehicle models by 2024
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
Maruti Suzuki increases vehicle moves by rail in India
Maruti Suzuki has increased the number of vehicles it transports by rail by more than 580% in the last decade
CPKC to open Dallas vehicle compound and move more volume to rail
Canadian Pacific Kansas City is opening a new 12-hectare finished vehicle compound in Wylie, Texas (near Dallas) at the end of June
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
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
Lufthansa Cargo starts Frankfurt to Monterrey air-freight service
From June 3 Lufthansa Cargo is offering a connection from its home hub in Frankfurt, Germany to Monterrey in Mexico, via Mexico City, the first European cargo airline to connect Europe with Monterrey.
Volvo Cars tackles material and logistics costs to improve production
In Q3 of this year Volvo Cars faced higher battery material, semiconductor and logistics costs but still managed to increase production and boost sales of its electric vehicle range
Priority Freight moves strategic operations to Frankfurt
Priority Freight has moved one of its German offices to bigger locatioon in Kelsterbach, close to Cargo City North – the nucleus of shipment operations in Europe. The new site allows for access to transport links and airport facilities