All articles by Megan Kelly – Page 6
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NewsJack Cooper drops bid for LTL provider Yellow
Jack Cooper had been involved in negotiations to resurrect the trucking firm, having spent recent years expanding through acquisitions.
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NewsProficient goes public to acquire five logistics firms
If successful, the IPO and roll-up of the five other firms would make Proficient one of the largest fleets in North America.
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NewsRestrictions tighten on Chinese semiconductor firms
The US has been increasing pressure on countries in Europe, such as Germany and the Netherlands, as well as South Korea and Japan, to restrict trade with Chinese firms
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NewsTensions in Middle East trigger war risk premiums in freight rates
The capture of the MSC vessel is the latest in the crisis affecting shipping routes on the Red Sea and could cause even more problems for global shipping.
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NewsUS Coast Guard opens alternate channel at Baltimore bridge site
A cleanup effort is underway at the site of the bridge collapse in Baltimore, while vessels carrying finished vehicles reroute to nearby ports
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NewsHighlights from ALSC Europe day one
Delegates at ALSC Europe 2024 heard how to better scale and leverage relationships across the automotive supply chain to be more competitive
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NewsBaltimore FVL vessels re-route to New York, Norfolk and Philadelphia
Finished vehicle logistics shipping firms are looking to divert vessels to nearby ports as the Baltimore port will be closed for the foreseeable future
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NewsBaltimore port likely to be closed until May after bridge collapse
A Maersk-chartered container ship crashed into a pillar of the bridge on the Patapsco River
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NewsBMW navigates the new ‘never normal’ in logistics
BMW has adapted to disruputiion by bringing production, finance, sales and purchasing, and supply chain logistics under one umbrella
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: Empowering excellence for women in the supply chain
At ALSC Europe 2024 in Bonn, Automotive Logistics held the first Women in Supply Chain panel and networking session, to help support women and raise their voices in the industry.
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NewsDuvenbeck switches to biogas for ZF
The move follows on from its agreement with Volkswagen last year to buy 120 e-trucks through VW’s MAN Group through 2026
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NewsUS regulator votes on emissions disclosure rule, drops scope 3 emissions
The SEC ruling ditched the potential requirement to report scope 3 emissions, but is already receiving backlash from both opponents and supporters of the ruling
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FeatureShorter supply chains for resilient production
Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are streamlining EV production with localised supply chain to boost efficiency, lower costs, and achieve sustainability goals
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NewsTesla’s Berlin factory set to restart after arson attack
A suspected arson attack last week, resulting in a loss of power, meant that Tesla had to shut down its Berlin factory
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FeatureMore diversity for a stronger supply chain
The automotive industry’s journey to electric vehicles emphasises diversity as key to technological advancement and market leadership.
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FeatureJLR’s strategic shift towards a carbon-free future
Yuksel’s commitment reflects in practical targets for inbound and outbound logistics, focusing on electrification, bio-fuels and a pragmatic approach to sustainability
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NewsTata’s Agratas confirms location of UK gigafactory for anchor client JLR
The Somerset location is connected by road, rail, deep sea port and international airports
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NewsDuvenbeck expands into Benelux through Schotpoort Logistics takeover
All 180 employees at Schotpoort will join Duvenbeck as a result of the takeover, as well as Schotpoort’s 120-strong fleet.
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NewsFisker reports loss of $762m in 2023, negotiates with OEM over strategic partnership
The electric vehicle maker is currently in discussions with money lenders and a “large OEM” for a potential strategic partnership
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NewsVW Group UK partners with Ecobat to recycle EV batteries
VW Group UK has signed an agreement with battery recycling firm Ecobat to collect and recycle its EV batteries and close the loop in the carmaker’s circular energy economy.