All Govt policy/regulation articles – Page 19
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FeatureUS Government shutdown could threaten US ports
The federal government shutdown in the US, which is moving into to its second week as Republicans and Democrats in the House of Representatives remain in dispute over president Obama’s healthcare reform, is currently having a minimal impact at US ports that specialise in automotive cargo. This is thanks in ...
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FeatureSouth Africa’s carmakers suffer a month of strike disruption in supply chain
Carmakers including BMW, GM, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen are still struggling to regain production levels following a four-week strike by members of the National Union of the Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) that affected component suppliers across the country. The strike ran alongside a three-week strike by union ...
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FeatureRenault Nissan to step up Russian localisation with Avtovaz powertrain plant
Renault Nissan will increase its parts and powertrain localisation in Russia with a joint engine and chassis plant in Togliatti with Avtovaz. The plant, which begins operations in 2015, will help the Alliance meet local sourcing and production targets set by the Russian government that will allow the carmaker to ...
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FeatureDeicmar warns of vehicle handling monopoly at Santos
Deicmar, which operates Brazil's second largest new vehicles terminal in Brazil, is petitioning the government to suspend the tender associated with a new finished vehicles terminal in the Saboó area at the port of Santos.What are currently five independent areas are being bundled together to form a single concession, where ...
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FeatureGlobal launches and economic absurdity
While any economic risks remain, carmakers are entering a phase of aggressive product launch and expansion. This is especially true at Daimler, which has set its targets on Audi and BMW’s luxury crown by 2020 with a slew of new models, plants and product refreshes. What’s significant about this plan ...
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FeatureForecasting is the future
If we can better align capacity with demand, efficiency throughout the distribution chain would improve dramatically. While the EU still needs more harmoney on loading lengths"Vehicle logistics providers need better forecasts"; this was one of the main conclusions of the ECG Efficiency Survey, carried out in the second quarter of ...
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FeatureNigeria prepares to expand auto industry
The Federal Executive Council of Nigeria has approved a policy to develop the country’s local automotive industry’s production and supply base, while limited foreign imports of vehicles both for government purchases and by increased tariffs. The Nigerian government’s Automotive Industrial Policy Development Plan seeks to increase assembly in the country ...
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FeatureUS hours-of-service rule could change outbound business models
The introduction of new hours-of-service regulations for truck drivers brought in by the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in July this year is causing concern for vehicle carriers operating across the country.One of the main concerns is the provision stating that drivers who have reached 70 hours ...
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FeatureOcean Exchange awards prizes for marine innovations
The Ocean Exchange, an advocate group for shipping and logistics innovation, has announced the two winners of its Ocean Exchange 2013 awards. Each award includes a $100,000 prize from worldwide sponsors Gulfstream Aerospace and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL). The winners are ECOsubsea and WITT. The prize is given to innovations ...
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FeatureBelarus may introduce utilisation fee
Following the introduction of so-called ‘utilisation’ or recycling fees on imported vehicles by Russia and Ukraine, the Belarusian government may also now impose such fees on imported cars, according to representatives of the Belarusian Automobile Association (BAA). If the fees were implemented under the current tariff regime, the prices of ...
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FeatureEurope’s outbound sector meets in Berlin
Delegates are heading to the ECG Conference in Germany next week in search of positive signs for European vehicle logistics. ECG is the Association of European Vehicle Logistics and its 2013 conference takes place at the InterContinental Hotel in Berlin on Friday October 11th. The annual meeting brings together the ...
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FeatureGrowth and other good problems to have in North American supply chains
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FeatureAdampol is prepared for Russian road tolls
Russia's Ministry of Transport is planning to introduce 3,000km of toll roads by the end of 2016 to generate revenue for wide-ranging improvements to the country's road network, but existing weight and route restrictions are posing problems for those transporting finished vehicles, something of which Polish carrier Adampol and its ...
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FeatureChrysler files for IPO, as Fiat set to challenge UAW trust
Chrysler filed for an IPO [initial public offering] on September 24 in a turn of events that could set back Fiat's attempts to buy complete ownership of the company. However, it has been suggested that if Fiat decides not to continue with its proposal of integrating the two OEMs, Chrysler ...
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FeatureRussian LSPs meet OEMs in RALA discussions
The newly-formed Russian Automotive Logistics Association (RALA) will hold its first meeting in Moscow this month to discuss a wide range of issues affecting the industry, including service standards, improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the supply chain. Discussions will also address the Russian policy and legislation as it affects logistics ...
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FeatureJack Cooper set to buy Allied Holdings
North American vehicle haulier Jack Cooper is to acquire the business of bankrupt rival Allied System Holdings following a successful bid confirmed this week.“Yesterday the Bankruptcy Court judge in Delaware confirmed that Jack Cooper Holdings Corporation was the successful bidder in the 363 auction sale of Allied Holdings,” Michael Riggs, ...
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FeatureQAD to provide training to Mexican suppliers
QAD, a provider of software solutions for manufacturers around the world, has announced that it will be providing logistics evaluation and management operation training to suppliers in Mexico.The company, which provides resource planning systems and manages finances, manufacturing demands, and supply chain operations, made the announcement at a meeting of ...
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FeaturePort-related projects granted $104m
The US Department of Transportation has announced the investment of $104m in the implementation of a connective seaport infrastructure known as Tiger-V.The port of Baltimore in the state of Maryland has been particularly lucky in this case, having been endowed with $10,000 to expand its handling capacity at the Fairline ...
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FeatureBrazil aims to stimulate auto parts sector
This September, the Brazilian government is to launch a new programme called “Innovate – Autoparts” (Inovar – Autopeças), aimed at stimulating the automotive parts sector. The main objective is to boost the technological content of components, thereby reducing imports of vehicle parts. This latest initiative will necessitate changes to the ...
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FeatureBetter logistics could save Spain €500m says Anfac
The Spanish Association of Car and Truck Manufacturers (Anfac) is continuing to call for improvements in the provision of logistics services as a means of boosting the competitiveness of Spanish industry, believing that by doing so the automotive sector could save an estimated €500m ($790m) a year.The latest annual report ...