All north america articles – Page 16

  • Antonio Fondevilla and Chris
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    Video interview with Antonio Fondevilla, Ceva Logistics

    2015-10-05T12:30:55Z

    At this year's Automotive Logistics Global conference in Detroit, Antonio Fondevilla, head of the global Automotive sector at Ceva Logistics, spoke with Christopher Ludwig, editor, Automotive Logistics Group, about the company's 2016 outlook, growth, and technology. 

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    Union Pacific invests $90m to expand operations in Laredo

    2015-09-30T15:30:37Z

    [Updated October 1st] North American rail provider Union Pacific Railroad has announced at $90m investment in its Port Laredo intermodal ramp in Texas.A spokesperson for Union Pacific confirmed that the company was currently working on an expansion project that would help improve efficiencies not just for Union Pacific, but also ...

  • AL15-Panel
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    Panel discussion: where is the industry heading?

    2015-09-30T15:22:45Z

    The automotive logistics industry is well known for being evolutionary rather than revolutionary. Change doesn’t happen overnight and this is not likely to change any time soon. However, technology is moving fast and although adoption throughout the supply chain has been slow so far, OEMs and LSPs are confident that ...

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    NYK announces South American exports from US and Mexico

    2015-09-29T15:32:04Z

    NYK Line is moving vehicles and equipment into Central and South America with announcements that it has set up a new joint venture in Colombia for imports from Mexico and also will start handling exports from Port Canaveral in Florida, in the US.In the first move, NYK has signed an ...

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    UTi expands contract logistics in Mexico

    2015-09-28T17:03:49Z

    Supply chain and logistics provider UTi has opened a new contract logistics facility in Mexico to support the growth of its clients in the automotive and high-tech industries.The 2,500 sq.m facility is located in Irapuato in the north central region, which has become a hub of activity for automotive and ...

  • HoeghTransporter
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    Höegh vessel found with handguns aboard is released

    2015-09-28T15:34:59Z

    Kenyan authorities have now released a car-carrying vessel operated by Höegh Autoliners after a consignment of undeclared handguns was found inside a number of military vehicles being shipped for the United Nations (UN).The Höegh Transporter was detained for a week by the authorities when it called at the port of ...

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    Outbound innovators need to think bigger and bolder

    2015-09-25T18:41:08Z

    Finished vehicle logistics (FVL) may not have a reputation for being the most innovative aspect of the automotive industry, but if providers want to overcome some of the industry’s issues, then innovation will have to happen. At the recent Automotive Logistics Global conference, speakers discussed the potential to innovate within ...

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    The pros and cons of short-sea in Mexico

    2015-09-25T18:26:10Z

    The picture in Mexico is constantly changing. At this year's Automotive Logistics Global conference in Detroit, Roberto Zavala, head of Mexico for Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, said it was a country of contrast, or “two Mexicos”. One is the booming emerging market with huge amounts of investment and development, but the ...

  • Last panel
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    Coming to an automotive supply chain near you

    2015-09-25T14:12:27Z

    The 16th Automotive Logistics Global conference, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, brought together an industry growing and with positive outlooks. However, the potential changes heralded by the digital economy could upend business as usual. The question is when? Discussing disruption: (l to r) XPO's Bradley Jacobs; UTi's Ed ...

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    Innovative logistics is about joining the dots differently

    2015-09-24T22:51:33Z

    Innovation is something that is often confused with simple improvement in the automotive logistics industry but it is not about finding new ways of doing the same thing and patting yourself on the back; its about joining the dots differently.Speaking at this week’s Automotive Logistics Global conference in Detroit, William ...

  • TimFlucht_Penske
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    Positive signs for US-Mexico cross border material flow

    2015-09-24T19:23:34Z

    [Updated 28th September] Mexico is set to be the United States’ largest trading partner by 2018. Last year, 20 years after the NAFTA agreement was signed, trade between the two countries hit $592 billion, closing in on the $660 billion in trade between the US and Canada. The automotive industry ...

  • M_V_Autoracer_UECC
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    UECC forced to recycle vessel due to high costs and low rates

    2015-09-23T17:45:59Z

    European short-sea ro-ro operator UECC has been forced to take its vessel M/V Autoracer out of service and send it for recycling. According to its CEO, Glenn Edvardsen, its removal was not because of low volumes but down to historically low freight rates on short sea voyages, a situation worsened ...

  • Karel_Stransky_Colliers
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    Carmakers alter supply chains to cope with shift from Western Europe says Colliers

    2015-09-22T20:36:21Z

    Latest research from commercial real estate firm, Colliers International, indicates that shifts in economic power and manufacturing capacity over the past two decades have significantly changed the distribution of vehicles in Europe’s automotive industry. The company said that lower labour costs, improved infrastructure and government support have all contributed to ...

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    Magnolia facility will handle inbound services for Toyota in US

    2015-09-22T20:03:30Z

    US supply chain services provider, Magnolia Automotive Services, is building a $4.4m logistics facility in Charlestown, Indiana to support the inbound supply of parts for Toyota production in the country.Magnolia, which is a joint venture between James Group International and Toyota Tsusho America, will develop the site over the next ...

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    Volkswagen scandal could have huge effect on global supply chain

    2015-09-22T19:53:58Z

    Emission-control software built into US-made Volkswagen models, that were found to be violating US clean air rules, have also been used in other VW group diesel cars around the world, Volkswagen has confirmed. This is expected to have a significant impact on the OEM’s global supply chain.Around 11m VW Group ...

  • Brunswick_mercedes
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    UniCar wins global inspection services contract for Mercedes-Benz

    2015-09-22T17:09:11Z

    Damage prevention services company, UniCar Group, has begun a contract with German marine insurer HDI-Gerling for the inspection of new Mercedes-Benz vehicles being moved between Europe, North America and the Far East.The contract will focus initially on deep-sea vessel operations running between the three continents and will involve around 1m ...

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    Mercedes investment in Tuscaloosa includes logistics system overhaul

    2015-09-22T16:45:48Z

    As part of its plans to invest $1.3 billion to expand SUV production at its Tuscaloosa plant in the US, Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) has said that it will upgrade its logistics and IT systems “to create a seamless integration of the supply base into the Mercedes-Benz plant operations”.“In the ...

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    Renault and Daimler increase activity with EV engine supply deal

    2015-09-22T16:37:25Z

    Renault and Daimler are moving forward with a number of joint projects for the supply of vehicles and engines in 2015. The latest include Renault’s supply of motors from its plant in Cleon to Daimler for use in electric versions of the German carmaker’s Smart city cars, which are made ...

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    Kia installs logistics infrastructure for Mexico plant

    2015-09-22T15:28:27Z

    The beginning of full production at Kia Motors’ plant in Mexico next May will be supported by a logistics upgrade in the Pesquería region that will facilitate volume exports by 2017.The arrival of Kia Motors Mexico at its plant in the state of Nuevo León has resulted in a major ...

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    Nissan starts imports through Mazatlan; latest NP300 also heading to dealers

    2015-09-21T23:41:41Z

    Nissan has begun importing vehicles made in Japan, including the Juke, Urvan, and X-Trail, through the Mexican port of Mazatlan. Around 3,000 vehicles will be delivered to the port per month for onward delivery by rail to the Aguascalientes.Nissan Mexicana told Automotive Logistics that it would be providing more information ...