All articles by Megan Kelly – Page 3
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Red Sofa Interview: VW Truck & Bus Mexico’s plans to increase localisation
Halley Vieira, plant manager in Production and Logistics, VW Truck & Bus Mexico discusses the decision to localise in Mexico rather than import parts from Brazil, and how synergies with VW Group and Traton Group are playing an increasingly important role in the plant’s logistics.
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Hyundai Motor Germany appoints Ulrich Mechau as president and CEO
Ulrich Mechau succeeds Wang Chul (William) Shin as president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Germany
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Red Sofa Interview: VW Chattanooga is sharing EV logistics learnings with the VW Group
Paulo Monteiro, head of Logistics, VW Group of America Chattanooga Operations speaks to Automotive Logistics in Mexico about how the Chattanooga plant is leading the way in terms of EV logistics, and why it is sharing its findings with the wider Volkswagen Group and its resurrected Scout brand.
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Renault, Michelin renew supply chain research chairmanship with Paris university
The chair will focus on promoting innovation, agility and green transformation across the supply chain.
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Red Sofa Interview: How Volkswagen is readying for electrification in México
Peter Koltai, senior director of logistics at Volkswagen de México discusses how the division is getting ready for electrification across the country and how to find synergies between the plants and the wider VW Group.
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UK output reaches 2019 level, but breakdown in Canada trade talks dampens optimism
The UK’s automotive manufacturing output has topped 1m units for the first time since 2019, but SMMT said UK Canada trade talk suspension is disappointing.
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Red Sofa Interview: VW logistics using rail and digital twins to boost sustainable operations in US and Mexico
At ALSC Mexico, Christoph Hartmann, head of Transport Networks, VW Group Logistics is using digital twins to help improve inbound logistics, and is adapting lessons learned in Europe to boost digitalisation and sustainability.
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GMC set to expand to China, Australia and New Zealand
GMC said the expansion into China, Australia and New Zealand follows its “stellar” results for 2023
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GM wins big in 2023, Stellantis and Ford lose out
GM had the strongest sales in North America last year compared to other OEMs, having sold nearly 2.6m units in 2023, up 14% over 2022 according to market analyst Cox Automotive.
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PowerCo and Umicore JV Ionway appoints Philip Fimmers as supply chain head
Ionway, a battery materials JV by PowerCo and Umicore, has appointed Philip Fimmers as its global supply chain manager.
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Stellantis picks president of Mexican division for North America COO
Stellantis has appointed Carlos Zarlenga to replace Mark Stewart as chief operating officer for North America. Zarlenga was previously president and CEO of GM South America before joining Stellantis as president of its Mexican division.
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Škoda begins exports from Europe to Vietnam
Škoda is delivering the vehicles via ro-ro vessels from Bremerhaven port to Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phòng in Singapore.
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Maersk opts for land bridge due to Panama Canal drought
Maersk has changed its services due to the ongoing drought affecting the Panama Canal and is instead opting for a ‘land bridge’ to mitigate disruptions.
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Red Sea blog: Live updates
Houthi attacks on vessels passing through the Red Sea are increasing, causing container ship and ro-ro operators to reroute vessels to avoid danger. Follow Automotive Logistics’ live blog for the latest updates.
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Escalation in Taiwan could cause further semiconductor crisis in 2024
As tensions and regulatory frictions rise, semiconductor supply may face disruption, prompting investment in semiconductor facilities in the US.
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Whitepaper: Partnerships in automotive logistics
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ECG publishes guidance for reporting supply chain emissions
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) has published the first methodology to calculate and report on automotive supply chain emissions
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Duvenbeck switches to Volvo eTrucks at ZF factory
Freight forwarding and logistics company Duvenbeck has switched to battery-powered electric trucks at the ZF factory in Saarbrücken, Germany
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Seaspan moves into car carrier sector with Hyundai Glovis
Seaspan made an order for up to 10 large LNG PCTCs, marking its first venture into the car carrier market.
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Chinese carmaker JAC plans to be part of Mexican EV supply chain for ‘100 years’
JAC México is planning to be a core part of Mexico’s EV supply chain for the next 100 years, the division’s manager Isidoro Massri told delegates at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico 2023