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FeatureSuppliers set CEE on firm foundations
In the decades since the end of the Cold War, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has been attracting automotive components suppliers by virtue of its cheap labour, low taxes and convenient geographical location. Now, the region is aiming to maintain or even build on its gains in the face of vehicle electrification, rising global competition and other challenges.
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NewsHorizon aligns terminal operations in US with Mexico
All US vehicle-handling terminals previously operated under the Horizon Terminal Services (HTS) brand has switched to operating as Horizon Auto Logistics (HAL), as the company aligns its business in North America
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FeatureRunning short: US trucking sector battles driver deficit
Car transporters across the US are feeling the effects of a significant shortage of drivers across the finished vehicle logistics sector – and are searching for the best solutions to tackle the continuing difficulties it poses to operations…
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NewsCeladon collapses because of ‘legacy and market headwinds’
North American trucking and logistics provider Celadon Group has entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and has shut down its operations, which involve 25 affiliates…
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NewsVolvo to use new cargo ship from DFDS
Danish shipping line DFDS is introducing the ro-ro vessel, Hollandia Seaways, to the Gothenburg-Ghent route, with Volvo set to be one of its customers…
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NewsMosolf urges more use of China-Europe rail link
Car manufacturers and suppliers should cooperate more closely so a rail service between Chengdu (China) and Łódź (Poland) can achieve the economic scale required to make it viable, says Joerg Mosolf, CEO of German car-transporting company Mosolf…
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NewsMiddle East and North Africa: Leading the way in innovation
Despite a sustained period of decline over the last few years affected by a fall in oil prices and geopolitical strife, the Middle East and Africa is fast becoming a region of automotive and supply chain opportunity…
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NewsFirst dedicated Adampol train arrives in Gdansk port from China
The first Gdansk-bound train container from China operated by Polish logistics provider Adampol has arrived in the Baltic Sea port. Adampol is running the service with the Port Authority of Gdansk
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NewsVW pushes the boat out with LNG-fuelled car transport
Volkswagen Group Logistics (VW Logistics) says it will be the first company to use car carriers powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) in overseas traffic. The vessels, chartered from Siem Car Carriers, will be deployed in the new year
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NewsMichelin rolls forward contract with Ceva
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
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SpeakersAart Hille Ris Lambers
UK Commercial Director
DP WorldAart 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 ...
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FeatureGalvanising the aftermarket for an electric future
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
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NewsNippon Express unit to focus on automotive logistics
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
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NewsCar-carrying trains derail in San Diego
Two BNSF trains transporting automobiles have derailed in as many weeks in the centre of San Diego, California
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SpeakersAbdulla Bin Damithan
Chief Commercial Officer, UAE Region
DP WorldAbdulla 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 ...
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NewsGroupe PSA and FCA merger has precedent for supply chain impact
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.
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NewsXPO Logistics expands automotive service in Spain
Transport and logistics provider XPO Logistics has opened a new multimodal transport hub in Vigo, Galicia…
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NewsPhilaport opens vehicle terminal with Glovis America
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…
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FeatureYou gotta carry that weight: how bigger vehicles and EVs will challenge logistics
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