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Shopping and shipping with Volkswagen in Emden
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
GM collaborates with Hyundai on sourcing and production
GM has signed an agreement with Hyundai Motor to collaborate on vehicle and engine production, and sourcing of materials
China trade crisis leaves Russia’s spare parts market in turmoil
The Russian aftermarket is in disarray with customers of Chinese brands waiting up to six months for repairs because of the shortage of spare parts
DSV acquires DB Schenker in €14.3 billion deal
DSV has secured DB Schenker for €14.3 billion with the aim to boost DSV’s global logistics capabilities and expand its market reach
Parag Sharma heads supply chain and procurement at Stellantis IAP
Parag Sharma has taken over from Shailesh Hazela as head of global purchasing and supply chain for India and Asia Pacific at Stellantis
How process-mining in the automotive supply chain drives efficiency
Experts from Toyota, Celonis and PwC discuss the benefits of process-mining in driving automotive supply chain efficiency
GM and Samsung SDI to build batteries in Indiana
GM has taken another step in strengthening its battery supply chain for future EV production with the signing of a joint venture with Samsung SDI
Mercedes-Benz USA’s head of vehicle logistics Rory Hepner retires
Mercedes-Benz USA’s Rory Hepner, director of vehicle logistics and customs operations, retires on September 11, leaving a legacy of operational transformation
David D’Annunzio joins DP World to lead automotive logistics
David D’Annunzio takes over from Bill Garrett as global vice-president and vertical lead for automotive logistics at the logistics provider
Subaru secures EV battery supply with Panasonic Energy
Subaru is developing a lithium-ion gigafactory in Japan with Panasonic Energy that will supply batteries for its EVs from 2028
ALSC Mexico 2024 set to return to Mexico City for 10th year
The 10th edition of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico will be taking place in Mexico City in November this year
Toyota says battery EV outlook remains secure and flexible
Responding to reports it was cutting pure EV production Toyota said it is proceeding with plans based on 1.5m units in 2026
Toyota and Ford sign up to UECC’s Sail for Change programme
Toyota, Ford and one other unnamed carmaker have signed up to ship their finished vehicles with UECC using bioLNG
Mosolf port division to buy Transport Overseas Group
Mosolf Port Logistics and Services (MPLS) will take over Transport Overseas Group in January 2025
Alex Krichel to take over Automobile and Contract divisions at BLG
Alex Krichel will replace Matthias Magnor as COO for BLG Logistics’ Automobile and Contract divisions in January
APM Terminals boosts vehicle throughput at Pipavav
APM Terminals has recorded a monthly record for the number of newly modified goods (NMG) rakes delivering vehicles to Pipavav port
Euro Car Parts improves aftermarket services with Evri
Euro Car Parts has signed a one-year partnership with parcel firm Evri for the delivery of service parts in the UK
BLG expands its logistics services in Turkey
BLG Logistics has set up a division dedicated to automotive logistics in Turkey and appointed Cem Akgül as managing director
Valmet Automotive spins off battery business
Valmet Automotive is making its battery-producing Electric Vehicle Systems business an independent company with its own leadership
Canada imposes tariffs on EVs and materials from China
The Government of Canada is imposing a 100% tariff on all imported Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) beginning October 1 this year, one of four measures the country has announced this week to address unfair international competition.
