OEMs – Page 21
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ArticleClean energy around the coast
Infrastructure developments at the UK vehicle handling ports through 2021 were tied closely to sustainability initiatives
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ArticleA gateway for growth in the Gulf
The US Gulf coast has a new port for finished vehicle trade that offers competitive advantages in cost and time, and the latest in vehicle processing services and technology
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NewsRussia struggles to repair its broken supply chain
Western sanctions against Russia have all but ended Russian automotive production and the country is struggling to source parts from other markets and set up new supply routes to feed the remaining plants in operation
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NewsCar industry looks for more vertical integration to avoid risk
BMW, Tesla and Volkswagen Group are among the vehicle makers taking a vertical approach to integration as a means to secure supply of crucial components in the face of continued disruption
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NewsA time of risk and uncertainty for vehicle logistics in Europe
Finished vehicle logistics providers and their OEM customers met in Malaga this May at the ECG Spring Congress to discuss the current disruption affecting the automotive business and the creative solutions they were using to deal with it
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ArticleWatch: Fuelling the future of green trade
Experts in new energy and propulsion technology discuss the transformation of the logistics industry and what the automotive industry can do to reduce emissions in the transport of parts and vehicles, as well as reducing risk as fuel prices continue to rise
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ArticleWatch: Consolations for a container shipping crisis
The global container shipping industry is in a state of disarray that has set it back 50 years in terms of transit and arrival times but there are contingencies that can be taken, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants
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NewsToyota cuts transport emissions in Europe with support from Gefco
Toyota is pushing forward on its plans to cut emissions from the supply chain by using a new service provided by logistics provider Gefco that ships parts inbound to France twice a day using a combination of road and rail.
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NewsGlobal container shipping the worst for 50 years reports Drewry
Global port congestion, and unpredictable transit and lead times in container shipping have resulted in one of the most dismal and uncertain times for the maritime transport of goods, something that isn’t expected to improve until 2023
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NewsAmy Xiong now head of vehicle logistics at BYD Europe
Amy Xiong has taken over as head of vehicle logistics at BYD Europe, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer and leading electric bus maker
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NewsRising fuel price a primary concern for outbound sector
A new quarterly survey from RPM and Automotive Logistics reveals that the rise in fuel price is the number one concern for both providers and users of finished vehicle logistics services around the world
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NewsTesla delays production rebound in China
Tesla is battling parts and labour shortages as it tries to recover its manufacturing capacity in Shanghai, China in face of widespread Covid-related disruption
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NewsStellantis reshuffles talent as part of transformation strategy
Stellantis has made a number of new appointments in purchasing, supply chain and sales as it pursues its Dare Forward 2030 strategy to cut emissions from products and operations to net zero
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VideoWatch: How Renault is regaining control in the ‘supply chain of chaos’
Jean-François Salles explains how Renault Group is digitalising its supply chain and partnering more closely with its suppliers to navitage a supply chain of chaos and reduce emissions
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VideoWatch: Finished vehicle logistics – carrying the weight of the recovery
Watch how Toyota Motor Europe’s head of vehicle logistics is taking new approaches to outbound, while digital and data expert RPM and ICL explore ways to overcome inventory and capacity challenges
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VideoWatch: Charging up battery logistics at Volkswagen
Volkswagen Group is building its own gigafactories in Europe, and Matthias Braun is helping to define the logistics. Hear how the OEM and logistics providers like Maersk and Orbis are redefining standards and processes.
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VideoWatch: Just-in-time for a new era – can supply chains become more resilient and still stay lean?
Toyota’s Leon van der Merwe makes it clear that lean and just-in-time principles are as relevant for the OEM today as ever. But hear why aspects of the approach are changing.
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VideoWatch: Why supply chain management is a competitive advantage at Audi and Volvo
Audi’s Dieter Braun and Volvo Car’s Sean Bricknell debate they strategic role that supply chain and logistics can play in the long-term business success of the automotive industry.
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ArticleFinished vehicle logistics global survey: Fishing in troubled waters
Download this report to find out what are currently the main concerns for those companies providing and using finished vehicle logistics services around the world. Based on an extensive survey of companies in Asia, Europe and North America, the results give an overview of the key trends affecting the sector and the sentiment in the market as a whole
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NewsCarmakers call for transparency in chip supply
The automotive industry in Europe is currently plagued by a shortage of semiconductors at a time when supply out of Asia is compromised. Speakers at ALSC Europe said localisation and transparency are needed