All News articles – Page 36
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NewsRo-ro capacity crunch means carmakers are looking for containers
A shortage in available ro-ro capacity and an increase in EV shipments from China means carmakers are looking for vehicle containerisation services, such as those offered by CFR Rinkens
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NewsBridgestone tightens its grip on Europe
Bridgestone is supporting tyre distribution in the European region from a new facility in Poznan, Poland, which is being operated by ETA logistika
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NewsWallenius’ wind-propelled car carrier benefits from EU funding
The joint Orcelle project to bring a wind-powered car carrier into operation by 2027 has received €9 million funding from the European Union.
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NewsLatest quarterly survey from Automotive Logistics and RPM now live
The latest quarterly survey into the global finished vehicle logistics sector conducted by Automotive Logistics in collaboration with RPM has now gone live
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NewsFlavio Batista jumps from ship to shore with role at GPA
After 25 years at Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Flavio Batista has moved to a new role as vice-president of sales and marketing at Georgia Ports Authority
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NewsBritishvolt collapse a shock to UK’s electric vehicle goals
Britishvolt’s business in the UK, which included the first first largescale battery manufacturing facility, has gone into administration, a setback for EV manufacturing in the country
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NewsToyota converts former Melbourne plant into mega PDI facility
Toyota has invested $150m in converting its former assembly plant in Altona, near Melbourne, Australia, into a large-scale, pre-delivery inspection (PDI) centre for imported vehicles.
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NewsSeven new car carriers to be built for Anji shipping
Reports suggest the Chinese carrier is paying a record price for each carrier, to be built at Jinling and Jiangnan shipyards.
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FeatureVehicle imports to Russia increase despite legal grey zone
Russian logistics companies are using third parties to move vehicles from Europe, through Iran and across the Caspian Sea into Russia.
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NewsLG and Honda formalise joint battery venture for North American supply
Honda has become the latest in a string of OEMs to tie up a joint venture with LG Energy Solutions for EV battery supply in North America.
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NewsJustin Newell takes over as CEO of Inform North America
Newell will continue in his role as chief operating officer as well as taking on CEO duties in the region, while Adrian Weller will remain an advisor.
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NewsCeva completes integration of Gefco’s vehicle logistics business
Ceva has completed the integration of Gefco’s finished vehicle logistics business, giving it a global presence as it ties those services to its own in Asia and looks to the Americas
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NewsVolvo first to adopt VIN guidance from ECG and Odette
Volvo has taken up the latest recommendations from the Association of European Vehicle Logistics and Odette on correct VIN labelling
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NewsDacia delivers latest models through Bristol port
Renault Group’s Dacia division has started importing its newest models through the UK port of Bristol with a healthy sales outlook expected for 2023
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NewsChinese carmakers look to own ro-ro capacity
Faced with a lack of capacity on existing maritime logistics services, carmakers including BYD, Chery and JAC are taking matters into their own hands
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NewsVehicle-handling expansion at port of Liverpool
Operations are up and running at the newly expanded vehicle-handling terminal at the UK’s port of Liverpool, following a deal between Peel Ports and SCH
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NewsPearlman replaces Hobgood as GM of Toyota Logistics Services
Missy Pearlman has become general manager of Toyota Logistics Services this month, replacing Lee Hobgood who retires from Toyota after a 36-year career
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NewsJD Logistics helps improve SAIC-GM-Wuling service parts deliveries
JD Logistics has taken over the management of four service parts warehouses in China for joint venture SAIC-GM-Wuling
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NewsProduction downtime at Wolfsburg minimal says VW
Despite the ongoing semiconductor shortage, Volkswagen will only be cutting one in ten production shifts at its Wolfsburg plant during the second half of January this year
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NewsStellantis to invest in hydrogen alongside Faurecia and Michelin
Stellantis is in negotiations to be a stakeholder in French hydrogen fuel cell company Symbio. Symbio was originally set up in 2019 as a joint venture between tyre producer Michelin and automotive parts supplier Faurecia, with a joint investment of €140m. The move means Stellantis will become the third major ...