All Germany articles – Page 7
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Mosolf outlines protection programme for logistics sites
German finished vehicle logistics provider Mosolf has introduced a package of measures to help protect employees during the coronavirus crisis, which is updated according to the latest government findings and standards…
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Germany allows car dealerships to reopen as assembly restarts
German car dealerships have been given the go-ahead to reopen by the federal government as carmakers across the country restart production. The actual timing for reopening of the dealerships will be determined by individual states…
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VW Group continues global aftermarket supply from Germany
Volkswagen Group is maintaining the supply of genuine aftermarket parts from its original parts centre (OPC) in Kassel, Germany despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic…
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Onnen-Lübben oversees Mosolf’s expansion at Wilhelmshaven
German logistics provider Mosolf has appointed Inke Onnen-Lübben (pictured) as manager of operations at its facility in the Jade-Weser-Port complex in Wilhelmshaven, Germany…
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BMW to expand blockchain applications for parts purchasing
BMW has announced it will expand the use of blockchain technology for the purchasing of components this year. Blockchain creates a distributed electronic ledger that allows parties involved in often complex supply chains to view, share and update critical documents such as bills of lading, invoices, terms and agreements relating to a particular shipment or transaction…
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EV battery recycling base planned for Finland
Three companies have signed a letter of intent to plan a battery recycling cluster to serve the electric vehicle (EV) market…
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Daimler appoints Schäfer as new COO
Markus Schäfer is to take on the newly created role of chief operating officer (COO) at the Daimler group from 1 April…
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abatUS to support OEMs and LSPs in South Carolina
IT systems service provider, abatUS, is investing $10m to set up operations in Greenville, South Carolina to support the local automotive industry…
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Opel opens the doors to Japan
German brand Opel is to start exporting vehicles to Japan after a break of more than a decade as part of a wider effort to sell to more markets. The recent return to Russia and planned entry into Columbia and Ecuador are other examples of the ongoing export offensive.
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BMW Dingolfing developing industry 4.0 technology for logistics
BMW Group and three partner companies from the Bavarian region of Germany are expanding the use of industry 4.0 innovations in production logistics at the OEM’s Dingolfing plant. The move comes as part of a three-year research project supported by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy.
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BMW increases automation at Mexico plant
BMW has introduced automated storage and buffer systems at its new car-making plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, for more efficient, demand-based production…
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Audi exploring paperless possibilities with smart logistics
Logistics workers at Audi car assembly plant in Győr, Hungary are trialling digital shelf labelling…
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Schuler centralises to improve supply of parts
Automotive press manufacturer Schuler has centralised spare part warehousing operations into an expanded unit at its Göppingen headquarters in southern Germany. The development improves logistics processes, ensures cross-facility cooperation and standardises order processing for service parts
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Auto Transport Service to use Inform for vehicle imports
Norwegian finished vehicle logistics provider, Auto Transport Service (ATS), is now using an IT system from German logistics software export Inform for compound and transport management at its two vehicle logistics facilities at the port of Drammen…
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Fleet Logistics selects Schick as new CEO
Steffen Schick has been selected as the new CEO of the Fleet Logistics Group.
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Toll Group IT services hit by ransomware attack
Australian freight transport and logistics provider, Toll Group, has been forced to shut down a number of IT systems in response to a suspected cyber-attack which took place at the end of last week..
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Philaport to benefit from containerised vehicle shipment service
Containerised vehicle forwarder CFR Rinkens and GWSI, which specialises in warehousing and cross-dock services, have set up a centre for containerised vehicle shipping near the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal at the US port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort)…
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German domestic car market expands, but exports and output fall
Registrations for new passenger cars in Germany last year grew by 5% year-on-year to 3.607m vehicles…
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Automar takes control of AutoTerminal Gioia Tauro
Vehicle transporter Automar of Italy has acquired complete ownership of AutoTerminal Gioia Tauro in the country’s south through purchasing the 50% held by the terminal’s founder, BLG Logistics of Germany…
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Daimler Buses to start 3D printing of spare parts
German OEM Daimler Buses enters the new year looking to develop a new business model: directly producing spare parts in-house for customers via 3D printing…