All News articles – Page 27
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NewsAutomotive Logistics Magazine - Summer 2023
The summer edition of Automotive Logistics Magazine is focused on finished vehicle logistics and includes our annual reports on the top performing vehicle handling ports in Europe and North America
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NewsD’Andrae Larry joins Uber Freight as head of Intermodal
Uber Freight has been expanding its presence across the industry in recent years, and is now shifting its focus, and investment, to intermodal.
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NewsJack Cooper acquires Moore Transport fleet of 240 car carriers
The FVL firm has been buying new vehicle transporters in recent years after finding itself in financial difficulty in 2019.
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NewsUK supply chain strengthened by EU exports, but rules of origin risks remain for EVs
UK vehicle sales, production and export have risen in 2023, but the prospects of tariffs on EV trade with the EU because of origin rules could harm supply chain investment.
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NewsK Line ro-ro vessel on fire in North Sea
The vessel is still burning on the Dutch coast after catching fire yesterday, killing a member of the crew
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NewsStellantis and Samsung plan to build second US gigafactory
The battery gigafactory will have an initial annual production capacity of 34 GWh.
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NewsSteel goes green as Gestamp and ArcelorMittal reach circular supply chain deal for scrap
The collaboration will advance the circular supply of recycled steel to boost sustainability for both companies and the automotive industry
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NewsKonrad Zwirner appointed as MD of FVL firm Lagermax Autologistik
Zwirner is taking on the dual role having been at the FVL firm for five years.
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NewsTata to build UK gigafactory with JLR as anchor client and strong benefits for supply chain
Tata Group has formed a new subsidiary for its global battery business, known as Agratas. The plant in Somerset is the first Agratas venture.
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NewsAI analytics ranks factory fires as top disruption to automotive supply chains
A supply chain mapping company has recorded a total of 8,197 disruptions across supply chains in the first half of the year.
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NewsLKQ acquires UK aftersales parts company Digraph
LKQ Europe completes its most recent acquisition, taking on HGV, coach and bus parts specialist Digraph.
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NewsEuropean Commission proposes longer loaded truck length for vehicle logistics
The European Commission’s proposal has been welcomed by the ECG, which says it will help vehicle logistics firms increase efficiency and cut emissions and costs.
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NewsECG publishes guidance on reporting ro-ro emissions
The ECG, along with Smart Freight Centre and ro-ro operators, has published guidance for reporting ro-ro emissions in an attempt to make it clearer and more standardised.
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NewsStellantis France appoints head of ‘Car Flow’ logistics division
In the role, François Leclercq will oversee logistics and report into the French division’s director.
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NewsLargest European logistics firms hold single-digit market shares
Automotive Logistics’ exclusive new market intelligence reveals the negative impact fragmentation is having on the European market now and in the future.
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NewsTaiwan-based parts manufacturer picks New Mexico for factory
Hota Industrial Manufacturing, a supplier to Tesla, is the latest automotive firm to invest in the region.
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NewsMichigan State, Daimler and DTE partner to build EV truck stops
Daimler’s site in Michigan will be used as a “platform for testing innovation”.
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NewsUK automotive supply chain demands support in EV transition
The industry is calling for an industrial strategy and support in the transition to electric vehicles ahead of rules of origin tariffs being implemented.
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NewsVolvo Cars uses renewable fuels in ocean freight
Volvo Cars is aiming to reduce its supply chain emissions by using the biofuel in place of the traditonal fossil fuel shipping vessels, becoming the first OEM to switch all intercontinental container shipments.
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NewsAston Martin partners with EV specialist Lucid for battery systems
The potential agreement would allow Aston Martin to use Lucid’s EV technology in exchange for shares and cash.