All Govt policy/regulation articles – Page 20
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FeatureBMW appeals against India customs allegations
BMW has confirmed that it is responding to allegations by customs authorities in India that it violated import regulations controlling the tax on parts delivered to its plant in Chennai.“A notice from the authorities has been received by BMW Plant Chennai,” a spokesperson for the carmaker told Automotive Logistics. “We ...
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FeatureLogistics could block or unlock South African export growth
With a stellar set of global carmakers in the country, favourable government policy, a competitive currency and growing markets at its doorstep, South Africa seems set to be a manufacturing and export powerhouse. Logistics could be the link that either makes or breaks the market’s potential.The contradictions inherent in the ...
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FeatureGrowing pains at China’s top ro-ro ports
Following fast growth in vehicle flows, China has licensed more ports for import to the country, while terminals have invested in storage and value-added services. However, an uncertain market and port space issues are making disruptive waves for some brands and shipping lines.Despite slower economic growth, China’s car market has ...
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FeatureDFDS invests £34m to scrub out the sulphur
Leading ocean forwarder DFDS Seaways is investing a further £34m ($53m) in scrubber technology to filter sulphur from its vessels’ exhaust gases. The latest investment covers three vessels bringing the number in its fleet using scrubbers to 12. It comes ahead of environmental regulations set by the European Commission that ...
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FeatureOpportunites for Russian CKDs
Russian government policy has pushed carmakers in Russia and Central Asia toward expansion by kit assembly methods. Logistics is playing a critical role and providers are likely to see more opportunities. Russian kit production growth Government influences Subsidies in the Far East Central Asian opportunity Localisation and CKD Big ...
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FeatureTruck fleet purchasing part 1: LSPs better shop around
Given the high costs in purchasing and running fleets, it is vital that car hauliers consider their options carefully when buying power units. We speak to the buyers to find out what they want Assessing performance and designBuying in a niche marketLife-cycle costA buyer’s spec listService parts and maintenance Although ...
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FeatureUK relaxes cabotage restrictions for car transporters
While the UK will lift restrictions of EU-operated trucks during two peak periods each year, the new law does not appear to open the door to a further liberalisation of controversial cabotage restrictions. The UK government will relax restrictions on car transporters from other European Union member states operating in ...
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FeatureUS court upholds hours-of-service regulations
An appeal by the American Trucking Association (ATA) against recently enacted hours-of-service rules for drivers has been rejected by the US Court of Appeals, except for a provision that called for short-haul drivers to take a 30 minute break, which has been overturned.“While we are disappointed the Court chose to ...
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FeatureChina cuts anti-dumping duties on Nissan North America
The anti-dumping duty imposed on Nissan vehicles built in the US and exported to China has been cut to 3.6% from 21.5%. The lower duty came into effect last Thursday, according to the China’s Ministry of Commerce (Mofcom). Dumping is the term used to describe the export and sale of ...
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FeatureEU auditors call for end to Marco Polo-style subsidy programmes
The European Court of Auditors has called for an end to future EU transport subsidies that would be similar in design to the European Commission’s ‘Marco Polo’ programmes, which are set to expire this year. But there is still appetite for multimodal funding, albeit in a different form to Marco ...
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FeatureFedex granted Authorised Customs Broker certification in Japan
Fedex Express has received an Authorised Customs Broker Certification in Japan. The certification states that FedEx is capable of security management, and will allow the company more lenience with regards to document screening and inspections. This status is expected to streamline the handling of cargo transport for FedEx customers. ...
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Russian regulations risk delivery days and production
Over the last three months, from the beginning of April to the end of June, Russia’s Ministry of Transport has had in force regulations on truck axle weights that have restricted the normal operating limits of ten tonnes and reduced them to between three and four tonnes.According to the Ministry, ...
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FeatureUkraine could suspend special import duties on cars
The Ukrainian government may scrap the excessive duties on imported cars that it has levied since April this year within the next couple of months, according to the press service of the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The duty has been opposed by a number of countries, including Japan, as ...
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FeatureEU files complaint against Russia’s recycling tax
The European Union (EU) has filed a protest with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over Russia’s vehicle recycling fees stating that they discriminate against imports. It is the first case the EU has filed against Russia at the WTO.The tax, or ‘Utilisation Fee’, has drawn complaints from trade representatives from ...
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FeatureECG: We're too big to ignore
The combined automotive and vehicle logistics sector is nearly as big a contributor to the European economy as a large country. It’s time the EU did more to support its growth, says the ECGA pertinent study into the state of the automotive manufacturing industry was presented at the ECG’s Spring ...
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FeatureSupply chain risk and reward for Malaysia
Global carmakers and suppliers are investing more in Southeast Asia, eyeing a growing middle class in Indonesia, a developed production hub in Thailand, and low-cost opportunities in countries such as Vietnam. Toyota, Honda and General Motors have increased production across the region, particularly in Thailand, while GM will open a ...
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FeatureSpanish dealers raided in anti-trust action
The Spanish government’s anti-trust authority, the National Competition Commission (CNC), has opened up investigations into a number of automotive dealers and distributors across the country that are suspected of being involved in a price-fixing cartel affecting vehicles and services, as well as the exchange of commercially sensitive information. The investigation ...
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FeatureLogistics providers debate EC policy in Dublin
European vehicle carriers are facing a number of pressures relating to road and short-sea transport regulation, with little give so far from the European Commission (EC). The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) has been talking to representatives in Brussels about directives governing stimulus packages, vehicle trailer lengths and the ...
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FeatureBrazil's search for savings and investment
As Brazil grapples with an uncertain economy and government-supported vehicle sales, logistics providers and automotive manufacturers are facing cost and infrastructure pressures that must be overcomeBrazil’s automotive market has remained relatively buoyant despite the snag in its economy. However, as costs rise faster than growth in many parts of the ...
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FeatureBrazilian ports law risks ignoring auto terminals
A revision to a recent law governing new terminal investment in Brazil’s ports is causing concern among ro-ro operators who are worried that concessions will be awarded to bulk commodities and containers at the expense of vehicles.Last December, the Brazilian government announced a R$58 billion ($26 billion) incentive programme to ...