All Govt policy/regulation articles – Page 16
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FeatureImports to China grow but tax policy is a concern
Imported vehicles to China have shown a growth in sales of 13% in the first quarter of 2014, according to the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID). The first two months of the year also saw vehicle imports to the country surge by 50%, led by high-end vehicles with ...
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FeatureChina’s new growth comes with old stories
Speakers at this year's conference in Beijing revealed that manufacturers and logistics providers are well on their way to further growth in China, but many are still struggling to shift towards higher-value services, as well as fix familiar problems. Additional reporting by Marcus WilliamsFull-length videos of the main sessions are ...
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FeatureBig rail reforms could have little impact for automotive
China is planning major investments in its freight rail network, including expanding the track network, locomotive capacity and international links. Reforms to the bureaucracy that controls the railways are also expected to improve overall service levels, although the impact for the movement of automotive goods by rail may be limited. ...
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FeatureImpasse over cost versus quality in China
Logistics providers in China have complained that carmakers are squeezing their rates despite rising transport and labour costs across the country. However, officials and executives point to dishonest practices and the need for greater transparency.Speaking at the Automotive Logistics China conference in Beijing, Chen Gang, vice-president of Changjiu Logistics (left), ...
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FeatureMEPs vote to harmonise loaded EU transporters
During a plenary session of the European Parliament, more than 90% of MEPs have voted in favour of harmonising the loaded length of vehicle transporters across Europe. The vote follows another vote in favour of the changes last month by the Transport and Tourism (TRAN) Committee of the European Parliament ...
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FeatureUK suppliers to benefit from Enscite development programme
UK-based small and medium enterprise companies (SMEs) in the automotive industry have received a significant boost following the launch of a support initiative by a joint venture of universities and Derby City Council.Called the Enscite programme, the initiative is designed to offer expert opinion and support to SMEs providing access ...
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FeatureUkraine considers hitting Russia with vehicle duties
The Ukrainian government has proposed cancelling its intergovernmental agreement with Russia on a free trade of vehicles that eliminates basic customs duties. It is one of a number of developments that have recently hit the automotive industry in the country in the wake of political tensions between the Russia and ...
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FeatureAre foreign operators ready for the new HGV Road User Levy?
The introduction of the new HGV levy on foreign lorries on April 1 looks set to create a level playing field for hauliers across Europe, says David Williams, managing director Rhenus UK. However, is the UK government tempting fate to launch such a complex scheme on April Fool’s Day, he ...
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FeatureGeely secures funding to double exports
Chinese carmaker Geely has secured a $3.24 billion credit facility from the Export-Import Bank of China, which it intends to use mainly to double export sales to 40% over the next five years.As well as investment in new plants and dealers overseas the funds will be used to build up ...
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FeatureConfusion as Ukraine reverses decision on vehicle import duties
Despite earlier plans to cancel or substantially reduce customs duties on the import of vehicles to Ukraine, the country’s parliament (the Verkhovna Rada) has now published a bill that actually increases the rate of tax."The Cabinet of Ministers with the support of Parliament prepared amendments to the tax code, which ...
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FeatureHöegh vessel returns to service after search for missing airliner
Ocean transport provider Höegh Autoliners has returned its car carrier vessel St Petersburg on its normal commercial route after a week spent assisting in the search for the Malaysian Airlines 370 passenger plane that went missing on 8 March this year.The vessel was on its way from South Africa to ...
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FeatureParliamentary committee votes for harmonised loading lengths for car transporters across EU
The Transport and Tourism (TRAN) Committee of the European Parliament has voted in favour of harmonising the loaded length of vehicle transporters to 20.75 metres. The vote will still have to pass in a plenary session of the Parliament and a council of transport ministers before the proposal could become ...
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FeatureRussia may ban imports of Volkswagen cars
A Russian vehicle owners association is calling for a ban on the import of Volkswagen cars fitted with the DSG-7 transmission, which includes the Golf, Passat, Tiguan and Skoda Octavia, stating that the transmission is faulty and can result in traffic accidents. The carmaker also imports the transmission as part ...
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FeatureCar supplies to Crimea disrupted by crisis
Transport difficulties in the Crimean peninsula have partially disrupted car imports to Ukraine through the region’s ports, resulting in a suspension of sales for a number of car brands there according to local dealers. A number of shipments have been redirected through the mainland Ukrainian ports of Nikolaev, Odessa and ...
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FeatureUECC invests in dual fuel LNG car carriers
European short-sea operator UECC has ordered two pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) to add to its 23-vessel fleet that are capable of being powered by both liquefied natural gas (LNG) along with heavy fuel or marine gas oil. The contract for the dual fuel new builds has been signed ...
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FeatureKorea demands drastic tariff cuts from India
South Korea has asked the government of India to undertake major tariff cuts on its goods as part of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which was signed by the two countries in 2009 and became law as of 2010.Dong Seok Choi, director-general, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, recently noted: “We have ...
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FeatureKamaz to launch CKD assembly in Venezuela
Russia’s largest truck manufacturer Kamaz is planning to launch CKD assembly in Venezuela in the second half of this year. According to Russia’s ambassador in Karakas, Vladimir Zaemsky, the issue is under discussion at the inter-government level and is already close to final agreement. Russian authorities are currently engaged in ...
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FeatureAuto industry pensive about Russian standoff in Ukraine
There has been no let up in the political tension in the Crimea peninsula of southern Ukraine this week where thousands of Russian troops have occupied strategic locations, including the port of Sevastopol.Reports indicate that feeder and short sea operators are being hindered in their passage and navigation of the ...
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FeaturePSA Dongfeng and logistics – dealing in reality
The deal to rescue PSA signifies both risk and reward for its logistics providers in Europe and China.The deal to rescue PSA Peugeot Citroën between Dongfeng Motor Group, the French government and Peugeot family will transform the carmaker’s global strategy over the coming years as the brands look to treble ...
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FeatureGiving investors safe harbour in Brazil
Brazil has passed legislation to loosen terminal concession rules and encourage more private investment. However, it looks unlikely to be plain sailing aheadBrazil is widely viewed as having insufficient port capacity, with bottlenecks often constraining imports and exports. The country’s major port of Santos, in São Paulo state, faces heavy ...