Inbound logistics – Page 2
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NewsVDA releases updated auditing standard to optimise supply chain logistics
VDA 6.8 Process Audit Supply Chain includes updates on service provider management and procurement, to transport and in-house logistics
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NewsMercedes-Benz Trucks hands over first units of eActros 600 electric truck
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has started handing over orders of the eActros 600 truck to customers that will include its own logistics providers from Q2 next year
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NewsHyundai deploys Xcient hydrogen fuel cell trucks in US
Hyundai’s joint venture with Glovis America has started using its fleet of 21 Xcient hydrogen fuel cell trucks for inbound logistics at its EV metaplant in the US state of Georgia
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NewsStellantis invests in €4.1 billion Spanish gigafactory with CATL
Stellantis partners with CATL to invest €4.1bn in a carbon-neutral gigafactory in Spain, targeting 50 GWh capacity to localise EV battery supply.
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NewsNissan is digitalising end-to-end vehicle flow with Anaplan
Nissan is working with scenario planner Anaplan to digitalise vehicle production, supply chain and sales processes to make them more efficient
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NewsSustainability at the heart of Mercedes-Benz global parts consolidation centre
Mercedes-Benz’s new ICC in Germany, opening in 2025, highlights sustainability with recycled materials, electric trucks, and rail transport.
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NewsBMW to use hydrogen vehicles for in-plant logistics at Regensburg
From 2026 BMW will start using hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks at Regensburg as part of its iFactory initiative.
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NewsDaimler Truck begins eActros 600 etruck production in Wörth
Daimler Truck is making the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 at Wörth using etrucks to deliver the parts from Gaggenau, Kassel and Mannheim.
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NewsNo alternative but to close Brussels plant in 2025 says Audi
Audi is closing its troubled Brussels plant in February next year after the failure to find a viable investor and low demand for the Q8 e-tron.
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NewsA stronger supply chain before your very eyes
Agnieszka Kubiak, senior vice-president of logistics at Brose Group, explains how the tier one supplier is iimproving supply chain transparency.
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NewsHistoric floods in Valencia impact automotive supply chain
Catastrophic flooding following very heavy rain in Valencia, Spain has disrupted the automotive supply chain, including OEMs, suppliers and road and rail links
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Partner ContentNearshoring in North America and the role of reusable packaging
Streamline North America’s automotive supply chain with nearshoring and reusable packaging, enhancing efficiency, reducing waste and boosting resilience with CHEP.
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NewsDräxlmaier to use first MAN electric truck for Porsche battery deliveries
Dräxlmaier is using the first etruck from MAN Truck & Bus for battery deliveries to the Porsche Leipzig plant in Germany for the Macan Electric model.
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AnalysisPositive global production and sales forecast, tempered by cautious North American and European outlook
Global automotive production sees growth, but North America and Europe face slower sales and capacity challenges amid shifting market dynamics and electrification trends.
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NewsGM halts assembly at Fort Wayne because of supply problem
The week-long pause in production also affects the Marion Metal, Grand Rapids and Lansing Grand River component supply plants
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Company ContentUnlock resilient automotive supply chains: Four proven strategies for OEMs and suppliers
A new whitepaper by C.H. Robinson and Automotive Logistics looks at the critical need for a strong, flexible and integrated supply chain in today’s complex automotive sector.
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AnalysisFrom supply chain stockpiles to customisation
The automotive industry needs to adapt to new consumer trends and reorganise its inventory management and delivery strategies
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Partner ContentLocalising EV supply chains isn’t a trend, it’s a necessity
The drive toward localisation is a strategic approach to building more resilient and sustainable supply chains says Ease Logistics
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NewsMinespider providing Microvast with battery passports
Microvast is preparing early to meet the EU Battery Regulation due in 2027 with battery passport technology provided by Minespider
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Partner ContentStandard Trucking enters automotive logistics with Ukrainian emergency logistics expertise
“In three weeks, I built a whole logistics supply chain,” says Standard Trucking’s CEO and founder Mykola (Nick) Pysklyvets.