Logistics service providers – Page 30

  • Michelin_agri_tyres_Spain
    News

    Michelin rolls forward contract with Ceva

    2019-11-26T09:36:00Z

    Michelin has renewed an agreement with Ceva Logistics for a further three years covering a range of logistics services at the tyremakers warehouse in Valladolid, north-western Spain

  • Aart Hille Ris Lambers 600x400
    Speakers

    Aart Hille Ris Lambers
    UK Commercial Director
    DP World

    2019-11-25T15:44:00Z

    Aart Hille Ris Lambers has over 30 years’ experience in Shipping and Ports. He joined the team at DP World in 2009. Today DP World Southampton is recognised as the most productive UK container terminal while sister terminal DP World London Gateway opened in 2013 and is ...

  • Audi E-tron electric SUV facility in Brussels, Belgium
    Article

    Galvanising the aftermarket for an electric future

    2019-11-19T17:15:00Z

    The rise in EVs in Europe will have an impact on the aftermarket and the logistics supporting it, not least in the management of replacement lithium batteries

  • Nippon Express head office
    News

    Nippon Express unit to focus on automotive logistics

    2019-11-19T14:49:00Z

    Japanese transport and logistics provider Nippon Express (South China) has been renamed Nippon Express Automotive Logistics (China) to reflect its new focus exclusively on automotive logistics

  • BNSF_train_side
    News

    Car-carrying trains derail in San Diego

    2019-11-19T14:25:00Z

    Two BNSF trains transporting automobiles have derailed in as many weeks in the centre of San Diego, California

  • Abdullah Bin Damithan
    Speakers

    Abdulla Bin Damithan
    Chief Commercial Officer, UAE Region
    DP World

    2019-11-11T14:59:00Z

    Abdulla Bin Damithan has been with DP World since 2001. He was appointed as Chief Commercial Officer for DP World – UAE Region in 2017. Abdulla is responsible for all revenue generation activities, products and services offered across the portfolio including Ports & Terminals, Parks & Zones ...

  • Groupe_PSA_FCA_merger
    News

    Groupe PSA and FCA merger has precedent for supply chain impact

    2019-11-06T14:58:00Z

    Discussions that seem to be moving quickly between Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) on a possible merger have raised questions about how supply chain and logistics at the respective carmakers would be affected, including on consolidated vehicle platforms and suppliers, costs, as well as on major logistics providers, notably Gefco.

  • XPO_NewHubVigoSpain
    News

    XPO Logistics expands automotive service in Spain

    2019-11-05T16:20:00Z

    Transport and logistics provider XPO Logistics has opened a new multimodal transport hub in Vigo, Galicia…

  • Southport-Auto-Terminal-Ribbon-Cutting-10-29-19-PhilaPort-768x458
    News

    Philaport opens vehicle terminal with Glovis America

    2019-10-31T16:51:00Z

    The US port of Philadelphia (Philaport) has officially opened a $110m vehicle terminal at the Southport Marine Terminal Complex – the first terminal to be opened at the port for 45 years…

  • Car haul trailer pickup truck
    Article

    You gotta carry that weight: how bigger vehicles and EVs will challenge logistics

    2019-10-30T19:27:00Z

    With forecasts for strong growth in marketshare for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle sales over the next decade, moving parts and vehicles will require new equipment, processes and standards across OEMs and logistics providers

  • TuSimple Self-Drving Truck 6
    Article

    Oh so simple? US start-up confident of delivering autonomous trucks

    2019-10-28T12:30:00Z

    As the global logistics industry continues moving towards the introduction and use of autonomous vehicles, a growing number of companies are competing for a slice of this burgeoning market. One such firm is Californian start-up TuSimple, which is developing a range of innovative self-driving truck technologies.

  • acs-mobilises-25-couriers-for-five-tonne-obc-shipment
    News

    ACS takes on board 25 couriers to transport huge haul of auto parts

    2019-10-28T11:54:00Z

    Globally operating Air Charter Service (ACS) transported just over five tonnes of automotive parts from China to Portugal in 72 hours, its largest single onboard courier (OBC) job to date…. 

  • Team Drive-Away 3-Way Deck Load 1
    News

    United Road takes over TDA to transport commercial vehicles

    2019-10-28T11:30:00Z

    North American finished vehicle logistics company United Road has bought US-based, heavy-haul transport provider Team Drive-Away (TDA), a non-asset transporter of new and used commercial vehicles that handles 20,000 unit shipments every year through a network of 500 independent contractors…

  • Car and parts imports and exports, UK and EU
    Article

    Snapshot of UK automotive before Brexit

    2019-10-23T14:54:00Z

    As the UK approaches the decisive moment in its struggle to leave the EU, after three years of debate and negotiation, now seems like a very good time to take a look at the state of the country’s automotive industry in the run up to Brexit. No doubt there will be some changes – quite possibly drastic ones – to sales, production and export figures once the UK is finally out of the EU, so an update will surely be needed in the coming months.

  • Photo-Peter-Ward_600x400-ConvertImage
    Speakers

    Peter Ward
    Chief Executive
    UK Warehousing Association

    2019-10-23T13:40:00Z

    Peter has over 30 years’ experience in international transportation, logistics and supply chain management; and is recognised as a principal of authority in global supply chains and logistics based on achievements at Director level with some of the world’s leading global logistics providers. A Graduate ...

  • ALP, Ghana
    Article

    Safe and secure: How new warehouses will support African supply chains

    2019-10-22T10:16:00Z

    Operating in Africa can be a big challenge, and the establishment of a new supply chain there even more so. The acquisition or construction of decent storage facilities, the recruitment of suitable staff and the need to contend with local laws are all potential barriers to setting up business. However, Agility Africa, aims to change this by providing a series of well-managed logistics facilities across the continent.

  • Groupe-CAT-LV
    News

    Groupe Cat joins Vinturas blockchain platform

    2019-10-21T15:22:00Z

    Groupe Cat, one of Europe’s biggest finished vehicle services company, has signed up to the Vinturas consortium, which is developing a blockchain-based platform providing digital services to OEMs, fleet owners and dealers. With the French group on board, Vinturas claims it now covers all key markets ...

  • AL CEE Summit, Budapest
    Article

    CEE: At the heart of Europe’s electric future

    2019-10-16T13:54:00Z

    OEMs and tier suppliers are investing in Central and Eastern Europe with a particular focus on electric, connected and autonomous mobility. Delegates at the Automotive Logistics CEE Summit in Budapest heard about the latest challenges and opportunities.

  • VINlocity Image
    News

    Acertus to streamline shipping with latest TMS

    2019-10-16T10:14:00Z

    US finished vehicle logistics provider, Acertus, has launched a transport management system (TMS) for its automotive customers.

  • cldn_vessel_Hermine
    News

    CLdN expands fleet with Hermine con-ro vessel

    2019-10-16T09:24:00Z

    European shipping line CLdN has taken delivery of MV Hermine, the fourth con-ro vessel and sixth in the company’s current building programme. Like its sister ships, MV Hermine will have additional car decks to serve automotive clients combined with container and trailer decks. The vessel is 5,400-lane ...