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UK outlines strategy to protect supply of critical materials
The UK’s Department for Business and Trade has outlined a new Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy designed to bolster manufacturing and pharmaceutical supply chains
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Škoda begins exports from Europe to Vietnam
Škoda is delivering the vehicles via ro-ro vessels from Bremerhaven port to Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phòng in Singapore.
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Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port increases vehicle throughput
Hambantota port has reported an increase in finished vehicle throughput by 26% last year, compared to 2022, handling 700,000 transhipments
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Daihatsu halts shipments of all vehicles following safety investigation
Daihatsu has shut down all production in Japan and halted the domestic and export shipment of vehicles following an investigation into safety procedure irregularities
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BYD boosts battery EV sales and plans localisation in Europe
Chinese EV maker BYD Auto plans to open its first European manufacturing facility in Hungary to help meet ambitious sales targets in the region by 2030
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ECG publishes guidance for reporting supply chain emissions
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) has published the first methodology to calculate and report on automotive supply chain emissions
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Duvenbeck switches to Volvo eTrucks at ZF factory
Freight forwarding and logistics company Duvenbeck has switched to battery-powered electric trucks at the ZF factory in Saarbrücken, Germany
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Skoda adopts SAP digital platform for logistics overhaul at Vrchlabí
Skoda Auto has been working with wider VW Group logistics teams to streamline processes at the Vrchablí gearbox plant in the Czech Republic using the SAP S/4 Hana digital platform
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Seaspan moves into car carrier sector with Hyundai Glovis
Seaspan made an order for up to 10 large LNG PCTCs, marking its first venture into the car carrier market.
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European Commission calls for three-year extension to EV trade deal with UK
The European Commission has proposed a three-year extension to EV trade rules with the UK, a move that has support from manufacturing bodies in both regions
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Hueneme port obtains grant to plan vehicle parking facility
The port of Hueneme has secured a $2m federal grant to plan a 8,000-unit vehicle parking structure which will double capacity for vehicle staging
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US government invests to strengthen EV supply chain
Departments across the US government are collaborating on a range of projects designed to make critical US supply chains more resilient
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UK vehicle exports drive production increase in October
October saw UK vehicle production increase by 32% driven by exports to the EU according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
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Stellantis and CATL sign MoU for European LFP battery supply
Stellantis has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese battery manufacturer CATL for the local supply of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells and modules to power the carmaker’s European EV production.
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UK government reveals Battery Strategy to support EV production
The UK government is investing £50m to build a resilient battery supply chain in support of the country’s future aims for EV production
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Nissan announces further investment in UK EV supply chain
Nissan is expanding its local EV supply chain by investing £3 billion ($3.8 bn) in its EV36Zero hub in Sunderland to build three new gigafactories for its EVs
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Industrial action against Tesla in Sweden escalates
Tesla’s refusal in October to sign a collective agreement for repair centre mechanics has resulted in strike action taking place across the country
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Stellantis opens remanufacturing and recycling centre on 4R strategy
Stellantis commits to remanufacturing and recycling strategy with opening of €40m Sustainera Circular Economy Hub for parts and vehicle recycling
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Renault Group partners with École des Ponts ParisTech for AI and supply chain digitalisation
Renault Group has partnered with École des Ponts ParisTech to explore the future of AI optimisation in the supply chain.
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Hyundai to sell vehicles through Amazon and move supply chain operations to the cloud
Hyundai has signed a wide-ranging agreement with Amazon to sell its vehicles online and switch manufacturing and supply applications to the cloud