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Inbound logistics – Page 22
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NewsBMW signs second contract with ICL for outbound in Canada
BMW in Canada has contracted ICL Systems to manage the track and trace, invoice auditing and freight claims management for the delivery of its finished vehicles to the sales network.
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NewsUECC celebrates launch of third LNG battery hybrid car carrier
The third and final in the current series of advanced dual-fuel, LNG battery hybrid car carriers built for European short-sea ro-ro shipping provider UECC has been launched at the Jiangnan Shipyard in China.
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NewsMatthias Braun to head battery cell logistics at VW Group
Braun is moving from his role as head of digitalisation and concept development at VW Group Logistics to a new role focusing on battery cell logistics overseen by VW Group Components
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ArticleAL FVL Winter 2021 digital edition – Vision80: a new line of sight for Lotus Cars
The winter edition of Automotive and Finished Vehicle Logistics magazine is out now, featuring an in-depth focus on the fast-paced transformation at Lotus Cars. Michael Dickinson, executive director of supply at the high-end sportscar maker, explains how integrating supply chain functions and scaling operations will put Lotus on the map. ...
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ArticleStart-up pace, high-end experience at Lotus
Lotus Cars is charging ahead on its transformation into a globally recognised sportscar maker. Michael Dickinson, executive director of supply, explains how integrating supply chain functions and scaling operations will put the company on the map
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ArticleA more reliable rail network for North America
At this year’s Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference KCS president and CEO, Patrick Ottensmeyer talked in detail about his company’s merger with Canadian Pacific
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NewsToyota to build battery plant in North Carolina
Toyota is building a battery manufacturing plant in North Carolina to supply hybrid and pure EV production in the US. The site offers multimodal logistics advantages for US-wide distribution
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NewsUS tornado damage hits production and logistics
Devastating tornadoes that tore across six Midwestern and southern US states over the weekend have affected automotive production and logistics across the region
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NewsMP Materials to supply GM with rare earth materials and parts
MP Materials has signed a long-term agreement with GM for the supply of localised rare-earth materials, alloys and finished magnets used in the electric motors
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NewsBMW signs chip supply deals with Inova and Global Foundries
The OEM is building resilience into its supply chain thorough closer vertical integration for the supply of semiconductors to support its ambient lighting in the BMW iX
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NewsLeon van der Merwe expands role at Toyota Motor Europe
The Japanese carmaker is making a number of changes to its executive line up to build on the principles of carbon neutrality and sustainability and van der Merwe will more closely align production and logistics according to TPS principles
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NewsGM furthers efforts to make EV supply chain sustainable
GM is building on its efforts to make the supply of materials for electric vehicle production more sustainable and has joined the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance, which was set up to set up to drive more socially and environmentally responsible mining
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NewsMercedes and Stellantis sign deals with solid-state start-up
The two OEMs are looking for greater range per charge and more safety, both of which solid-state batteries provide compared to today’s lithium-ion batteries
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VideoAutomotive outlook: No going back to ‘normal’
Top Eaton analyst Brandon Mason discusses how inventory and supply chain issues are impacting North American sales and production, as well as how the industry might be seeing the start of permanent changes
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NewsStellantis signs deal with Vulcan Energy for lithium supply
Stellantis is strengthening the sustainable supply of battery materials for its EV production with the signing of a new agreement with Vulcan Energy Resources
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NewsSkoda trials e-trucks for in-plant logistics at Mladá Boleslav
Czech carmaker Skoda Auto is using two electric trucks to transport goods within its Mladá Boleslav assembly plant in the Czech Republic. The company said the use of the vehicles would save 60 tonnes of CO2 a year compared to diesel trucks and that more e-trucks were planned.
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NewsVW Group rail link makes vehicle logistics more sustainable in Spain
Seat will begin a new weekly rail service linking its plant in Martorell, Spain with the Volkswagen Autoeuropa factory in Palmela, Portugal this month.
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NewsWalker replaces Kössler as head of Audi’s production and logistics
Gerd Walker is taking over as head of production and logistics at Audi in February next year, replacing Peter Kössler, who is retiring from the carmaker
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ArticleTransporting the electric future
Dave Dudek, executive vice-president and global automotive and tire sector lead for Ceva Logistics, explains key issues in the handling, storage and transportation of batteries
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NewsA cleaner corridor for container movements through LA
Given the ongoing congestion crisis in container throughput at the US west coast container ports, one could be forgiven for thinking investment in more sustainable logistics was low on the agenda. Not so at the Port of Los Angeles, where the port authority is working hand in hand with vehicle and equipment makers, logistics providers and fuel companies to clean up container logistics once and for all.