Maritime transport – Page 10
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NewsLogistics capacity crunch set to continue in Europe
Automotive Logistics’ exclusive new market intelligence reveals the considerable capacity challenges facing European logistics are set to continue.
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NewsSallaum Lines expands ro-ro capacity with new PCTC orders
The shipping firm moves finished vehicles for OEMs like Ford and BMW between the US, Europe and Africa.
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NewsGeorgia Ports Authority expands ro-ro capacity at Brunswick
The Port of Brunswick is expected to reach a capacity of 1.4m units annually.
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NewsVinfast delivers first EV exports to Canada
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker Vinfast has delivered its first shipment of 781 VF8 electric SUVs to Nanaimo port, British Columbia, Canada.
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NewsChinese automakers surge amid western withdrawal from Russian market
Analysts at last week’s ECG Spring Congress looked at the rise in Chinese vehicle exports to Russia in the wake of the withdrawal of western carmakers following the start of hostilties in Ukraine
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NewsVolatile output and tight ro-ro capacity disrupt auto volumes on US east coast
In the face of vessel disruption, automotive terminals at the ports of New York and New Jersey have seen a switch from ro-ro vessels delivering parts to vehicles being delivered in containers
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NewsBarcelona port increases finished vehicle throughput in 2022
The port of Barcelona has increased throughput of vehicles with EVs now accounting for 20% of imports, the majority being shipped from China
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NewsBYD delivers first vehicles to UK but rules out local production
Chinese EV maker BYD Auto is exporting its Atto 3 electric SUV for sale in the UK from this month while it looks for a production location in Europe, though UK is not in the running for that
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NewsGrimaldi buys terminal for vehicle imports through Amsterdam
Grimaldi has invested in terminal space at the Dutch port of Amsterdam and intends to increase vehicle imports through the port alongside its other freight handling
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NewsGrimaldi increases orders for sustainable car carriers
Grimaldi now has build orders for 15 car carrier vessels from Chinese shipyards, each certified to run on ammonia as zero-carbon fuel and each able to carry 9,000 CEUs
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NewsRo-ro capacity crunch means carmakers are looking for containers
A shortage in available ro-ro capacity and an increase in EV shipments from China means carmakers are looking for vehicle containerisation services, such as those offered by CFR Rinkens
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NewsWallenius’ wind-propelled car carrier benefits from EU funding
The joint Orcelle project to bring a wind-powered car carrier into operation by 2027 has received €9 million funding from the European Union.
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NewsSeven new car carriers to be built for Anji shipping
Reports suggest the Chinese carrier is paying a record price for each carrier, to be built at Jinling and Jiangnan shipyards.
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NewsVolvo first to adopt VIN guidance from ECG and Odette
Volvo has taken up the latest recommendations from the Association of European Vehicle Logistics and Odette on correct VIN labelling
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NewsDacia delivers latest models through Bristol port
Renault Group’s Dacia division has started importing its newest models through the UK port of Bristol with a healthy sales outlook expected for 2023
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NewsChinese carmakers look to own ro-ro capacity
Faced with a lack of capacity on existing maritime logistics services, carmakers including BYD, Chery and JAC are taking matters into their own hands
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NewsStellantis to benefit from short-sea delivery of parts into Ellesmere Port
Suardíaz is providing a twice-weekly shipping service for Stellantis for van parts deliveries from Spain to the carmaker’s Ellesmere Port plant in the UK
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NewsMitsubishi hits export milestone in Thailand
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) has exported its 5 millionth vehicle from Thailand and is the biggest vehicle exporter based in the country
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NewsVincent Clerc replaces Søren Skou as CEO of Maersk
Maersk’s CEO, Søren Skou is retiring after a 40-year career with the logistics provider and will be replaced in January by Vincent Clerc, currently head of the Ocean & Logistics division
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NewsGrimaldi orders ammonia-ready, dual-fuel car carriers
Grimaldi has ordered five pure car and truck carriers that can run on both lithium battery power and ammonia to reach zero emissions in the transport of finished electric vehicles