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Examining and explaining the latest logistics developments.

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Shopping and shipping with Volkswagen in Emden

2024-09-17T13:57:00+01:00By and

VW’s high-bay warehouse has a capacity for 16,000 large and 70,000 small load carriers and is equipped with a fully automated storage and retrieval system

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Canada rail strikes live blog: Authority orders arbitration between Teamsters and rail companies

2024-08-19T09:50:00+01:00By and

Teamsters Canada Rail union members and CN and CPKC railroads are in dispute, with an arbitration now called by the government

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Stellantis revenue and profits fall in ‘challenging’ automotive market

2024-07-26T14:53:00+01:00By

Stellantis blames financial results on “challenging” automotive industry as it reviews the UK EV market

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CEE battery sector resilient in the face of European EV slowdown

2024-07-22T09:00:00+01:00By

Poland and Hungary are forecast to be dominant players in the battery value chain of the future

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European Automotive Logistics Market Report 2024-2034

2024-07-05T08:35:00+01:00By

Download this comprehensive report with industry evaluations, market forecasts, company shares, and strategies.

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Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America - Day two wrap-up

2024-06-28T17:14:00+01:00By

As Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024 comes to a close, joim us to take a look at all the inspiring content of the day. From discussions on supply chain transformation, to advancements in technology and what the automotive logistics sector of the future will look like.

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Take part in the Automotive Logistics Systems and Software Survey 2024

2024-06-24T09:09:00+01:00By

Take part in our Automotive Logistics Systems and Software Survey 2024!

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BEV adoption in North America will take ‘longer than thought’

2024-06-12T16:14:00+01:00By

 The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) on the North American market outlook.

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VW responds to EU imposing up to 38% tariffs on Chinese EVs

2024-06-12T13:46:00+01:00By

VW has spoken on the European Commission’s decision to add tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports…

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Trade wars: Protectionism and its impact on vehicle logistics

2024-05-31T17:57:00+01:00By

While intended to bolster domestic industries and foster sustainable growth, the efficacy of stringent duties in dissuading Chinese exporters remains uncertain

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How to democratise data and enable transparency in FVL

2024-05-30T11:12:00+01:00By

Leaders from Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen and more discuss how to enable and improve data sharing and transparency in finished vehicle logistics across North America. 

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Data snapshot: North American ports in review

2024-05-10T09:55:00+01:00By

This infographic provides a data-driven snapshot of key ports across the continent, highlighting their volumes across years

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Future-proofing the finished vehicle trucking fleet in North America

2024-04-24T13:39:00+01:00By

Vehicle haulers Jack Cooper, Vascor and United Road give their expert insight into current capacity challenges, competition and consolidation 

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Global and European vehicle production and the impacts on logistics

2024-04-04T14:56:00+01:00By

Following years of deep disruption in the automotive production and logistics supply chain, S&P Global Mobility’s head of global vehicle forecasting outlines what the next months and years will look like for the industry. 

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Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe: Recap blog

2024-03-12T14:36:00+00:00By

Follow our recap blog below to get the most important insights from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2024 

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GM, Tesla, BYD, Toyota & VW at risk of forced labour in Chinese aluminium supply chains

2024-02-27T12:14:00+00:00By

A report by Human Rights Watch named carmakers including GM, Tesla, Toyota and VW as failing to minimise risk of forced labour in their automotive supply chains. 

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On the road to recovery in the east

2024-02-20T09:14:00+00:00By

As Eastern Europe’s auto sector rebounds from Covid, it faces the need for infrastructural upgrades and a pivot towards EVs against Chinese market penetration

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Bridging troubled waters in global shipping

2024-01-31T09:26:00+00:00By

Deep-sea vessel operators are facing attacks when transiting the Middle East and Africa but Inchape Shipping Services and Ambrey have recently provided advice in their Global Shipping Report

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UK output reaches 2019 level, but breakdown in Canada trade talks dampens optimism

2024-01-26T17:12:00+00:00By

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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GM wins big in 2023, Stellantis and Ford lose out

2024-01-19T17:32:00+00:00By

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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