All middle east articles – Page 16
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FeatureVigo ro-ro terminal operating at full capacity
New finished vehicle traffic at the Spanish north-western port of Vigo increased by 13% in the first ten months of this year, while car components have gone up by 10.5%, during which time the port has consolidated its position as a major Atlantic hub.On November 25, the dedicated ro-ro terminal ...
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FeatureToyota to export US-made Highlanders to the Antipodes and Russia
Toyota has started production of its 2014 model year Highlander SUV at the Princeton plant in Indiana, US and will be exporting models made there to Australia, New Zealand and Russia next year.Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI) started production of the model on December 5, following a $430m expansion at ...
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FeatureJohn Martin returns to North America for Nissan
As part of some widespread management changes at Nissan, John Martin, senior vice president in charge of Nissan's manufacturing, purchasing and supply chain management in Europe, is replacing Bill Krueger who carries out a similar role for the carmaker’s North American operations. Kreuger is moving to a new position as ...
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FeatureWelcome to the next stage for Mitsubishi
Kyoji Miwa reveals how Mitsubishi is redefining its production and distribution footprint to increase sales in the ASEAN region and further afield In this story...Strategic shiftsGrowth in ASEAN Production changesGlobal hubs Japanese networkOrder visibility Global partnershipsJapanese exporters have not had an easy time of it in recent years. Starting with ...
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FeatureChina reports: an industry on the advance
In China’s complex automotive landscape, logistics is crucial, but OEMs and 3PLs still face a steep learning curve on which they can help each other.In this story... Push for quality logisticsSupply chain engineering 3PLs falling behindExport servicesWorking togetherChina’s vehicle sales and production growth has been explosive for much of the ...
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FeatureTrack and trace in India: Turkish delight at Glovis
Cho Jae Hong, alias ‘Joe’, is thrilled. He has just suceeded in his mission of creating a 'central control room' (CCR) for Glovis India, Hyundai’s logistics subsidiary.The project, which was initially mooted three years ago, was completed in record time by the young assistant manager for sales and procurement at ...
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FeatureGaining power through diversity in ASEAN
Southeast Asian countries are intensifying their logistics networks to accommodate growth in sales and exports In this story...The Thai production hubMoving parts Finished vehicle exports Supply chain integrationMalaysian changes Countries on the riseAs automotive production rises in the Asia-Pacific region, Southeast Asia has emerged as a front-runner in assembly, export ...
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FeatureLocal production in Saudi may be on the horizon
Sales of imported vehicles in Saudi Arabia are set to increase by another 15% in 2014, led by Toyota and Hyundai, but major carmakers including Chrysler, Ford, GM and Jaguar Land Rover are looking at the potential of domestic productionBanning half its population from driving hasn’t prevented Saudi Arabia from ...
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FeatureChina reports: Rolls-Royce's first-class deliveries
In this story...Flying in salesA quality aftermarket Bespoke logisticsChauffeur-driven careQuality over quantityRolls-Royce director for China Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer describes how the company ensures premium delivery of vehicles and spare parts in one of its most important marketsFew products or possessions – a private jet, a Beverly Hills mansion, a yacht off ...
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FeatureVW expands parts warehouse in southern US
Volkswagen of America has begun construction of an extension to its warehouse at Chattanoonga, Tennessee. The $18m project will create an additional 14 docks and bring total capacity to more than 27,870 square metres. Due for completion in August 2014, it will eliminate Volkswagen’s need for two external staging ...
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FeatureReports from China: under pressure to perform in outbound
Competition and demand in a country of huge scale and diversity makes for a prosperous, but uncertain vehicle logistics marketIn this story...Chinese challenges Global port standardsTrailer length tricksMoving to multimodalPrivate vs. state-ownedGeely's exportsVehicles logistics providers in China face some of the most challenging conditions in the world. As well as ...
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FeatureIran deal will lift sanctions on automotive trade
The accord signed last week between Iran and six other countries designed to curtail the former’s nuclear programme involves the lifting of certain restrictions on the trade of vehicles and automotive parts, which could be of particular advantage to carmakers with previous links to the country, including Renault, PSA Peugeot ...
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FeatureRoad fee could hit Russian carriers
From November 1, 2014 the Russian government is imposing a new fee on trucks exceeding 12 tonnes using federal highways in Russia, equal to RUB3.5 (US$0.1) per kilometre. The Russian highways authority said the move will not have a significant effect on the road transport of finished vehicles as the ...
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FeatureBinks to replace Leary at FedEx Express
FedEx Express has announced that David Binks (pictured) will replace Gerald Leary as regional president of Europe, Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and Africa (EMEA) from the beginning of January next year. Leary is retiring from the Fed Ex division after almost 40 years.Binks, who has been with Fed Ex ...
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FeatureGrimaldi receives Fiat Chrysler award for supply chain solutions
The Grimaldi Group has received the Qualitas Award from Fiat-Chrysler for its supply chain management solutions. The award was presented last Wednesday (November 13) during the carmaker’s annual Supplier Qualitas Convention. The event, which took place at Fiat-Chrysler’s north Italy headquarters in Turin, was attended by suppliers and employees from ...
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FeatureDock union stops vehicle deliveries at Ashdod
Volume deliveries of vehicles through the Israeli port of Ashdod have been disrupted by labour action taken by dockworkers in the Ashdod Seaport Workers’ Union. The situation is causing problems for ocean forwarders, including Grimaldi, which have been forced to look for room at adjacent ports.According to Israel’s Haaretz news ...
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FeatureBosphorus tunnel link opens in Turkey
Last week saw the opening of the long-awaited Marmaray tunnel under the Bosphorus Strait in Turkey, providing a direct rail route not only between the two sides of Istanbul for the first time but between the European continent and Asia. The 1.4km tunnel is part of the Marmaray Project, a ...
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FeatureSpain looks to rail as car sales recover
Recently released figures for car production in Spain in the first half of this year indicate that the industry is growing at a rate of just under 5%, which is being viewed as extremely positive given that the overall market in Europe had fallen by around 7% in the same ...
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FeatureTofas announces new production line
Turkish carmaker Tofas has announced plans to start manufacturing a new passenger car at its plant in Bursa in the second half of 2015, according to a statement to the Istanbul Stock Exchange.Tofas, which is based in Istanbul, is reported to be investing $520m to more than double production to ...
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FeatureCarport files for bankruptcy
" width="300">Carport, the specialist new vehicles terminal at the Spanish Mediterranean port of Sagunto, which is run by logistics provider Bergé Infrastructuras y Servicios Logísticos and administered by Valencia port authority, is reported to have filed for bankruptcy, with liabilities of €37m.The original concession for the terminal was awarded to ...