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US-Mexico automotive trade: Policy shifts, labour costs & investments
The recent US election introduces fresh uncertainties for Mexico’s automotive supply chain, from policy shifts to rising labour costs and investment dynamics.
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Strike at Vancouver port delays vehicle throughput
Finished vehicle imports are being delayed by terminal shutdowns at the Canadian port of Vancouver beause of a strike by members of the ILWU
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Toyota inaugurates vehicle distribution mega hub in Czech Republic
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has invested €17m ($18m) in a vehicle distribution hub in the grounds of its Kolín assembly plant in the Czech Republic.
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Historic floods in Valencia impact automotive supply chain
Catastrophic flooding following very heavy rain in Valencia, Spain has disrupted the automotive supply chain, including OEMs, suppliers and road and rail links
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Ryan Grimm to lead group purchasing supplier development at Toyota
Robert Young is retiring from Toyota Motor North America after a 30-year tenure and Ryan Grimm will take over as group vice-president of purchasing supplier development
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BMW using cloud control system to manage AGVs at Regensburg
BMW is using a cloud-based traffic control system to guide complex autonomous parts delivery at its Regensburg assembly plant in Germany
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US election: Impact on Mexico’s automotive logistics
A look at the potential impacts on the North American automotive logistics industry and US-Mexico trade following the results of the US presidential election.
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DSV’s takeover of DB Schenker to bring strategic benefits, says Greg Slawson
DSV’s €14.3 billion acquisition of DB Schenker seeks to transform automotive logistics by offering expanded services and digital innovations.
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UECC order will expand multi-fuel battery hybrid PCTC fleet
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is expanding its sustainable fleet of PCTCs with an order for up to four multi-fuel battery hybrid vessels Jinling Shipyard
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UK budget aims to support EV sector but it’s not enough says SMMT
The UK government has announced a range of measures to support EV take up in the UK in its annaul Autumn Budget but it doesn’t go far enough says SMMT
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Volkswagen to close plants, lay off staff and cut wages in Germany
VW is aiming to close three plants in Germany, make wider redundancies and cut pay by 10% in its industrial heartland to try and gain back competitiveness
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Mercedes-Benz opens lithium battery recycling facility in Germany
Mercedes-Benz has opened a lithium battery recycling plant that uses an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process to close the battery material supply loop.
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Stellantis and LG Energy Solution begin battery production in Canada
Stellantis’ battery-making joint venture with LG Energy Solution – NextStar Energy – has started initial production at its gigafactory in Windsor, Ontario.
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RPM appoints Frits Mehrtens to lead European growth amid industry shifts
RPM Freight Systems appoints Frits Mehrtens as managing director for Europe, aiming to expand operations and navigate challenges in finished vehicle logistics
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VW Group opens dedicated vehicle terminal at Freeport
VW Group of America has opened a vehicle terminal at the port of Freeport on the US Gulf coast that will import and process up to 140,000 vehicles annually.
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ECG and Smart Freight Centre take next step in vehicle decarbonisation
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) is working in partnership with Smart Freight Centre (SFC) to promote cleaner finished vehicle logistics.
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Suppliers Partnership report offers guidance on recycling plastic dunnage
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment has published guidance on recycling for internal plastic dunnage used for packaging auto parts.
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Dräxlmaier to use first MAN electric truck for Porsche battery deliveries
Dräxlmaier is using the first etruck from MAN Truck & Bus for battery deliveries to the Porsche Leipzig plant in Germany for the Macan Electric model.
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BMW using etrucks for inbound battery deliveries to Leipzig plant
BMW is using two fully electric trucks operated by Rudolph Logistik Gruppe to move battery cells and modules to its Leipzig plant in Germany.
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Catena-X signs MoU with AIAG to expand data-sharing network in North America
The Automotive Industry Action Group has an agreement with Catena-X to act as its North American hub for the data-sharing automotive industry platform.