Nissan and Stellantis supplier Marelli reportedly eyes bankruptcy in US
According to sources, the tier one supplier has applied for bankruptcy to continue operations while it looks to secure additional funding or buyout.
Rivian confirms EV software will form basis of future Volkswagen EVs
Chief software officer Wassym Bensaid commented that Rivian’s tech will ‘underpin’ future Volkswagen EVs, including zonal architecture and software.
James Todd Kloeb moves from Ford to Lucid in lead MP&L role
Kloeb joins Lucid after a three-decade career at Ford where he led supply chain and inbound functions, with his role at Lucid having similar responsibilities.
Maruti Suzuki moves half a million cars by rail in last year
Maruti Suzuki has moved more than 500,000 finished vehicles by rail in the last financial year, almost a quarter of its total outbound volumes distributed in the period.
Red Sofa | Audi and Helrom’s rail project boosts sustainability
How Audi and Helrom are scaling sustainable rail transport by collaborating across brands and OEMs to reduce supply chain emissions.
Watch: How MSC is supporting automotive supply chains with intermodal solutions
Discover how MSC enhances automotive supply chains with intermodal logistics, sustainability solutions, and seamless customer service.
Rare earth magnet shortage poses risk to global automotive production
China produces almost 70% of rare earth magnets but exports are now tied up in lengthy license applications, prompting supply and shortage concerns.
Crew abandons car carrier in Pacific following fire on electric vehicle deck
The car carrier Morning Midas has caught fire in the Pacific Ocean with a cargo of 3,000 vehicles being transported to the Mexican port of Lázaro Cárdenas from China.
UECC adds Blue Heritage dual-fuel vessel to European network
UECC is boosting capacity along with sustainble ocean services options for carmakers with the addition of a dual-fuel car carrier with 7,000 CEU capacity.
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