OEMs – Page 8
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Porsche using electric and biogas trucks for parts moves
Porsche is using six new electric trucks alongside its existing fleet of biofuel units for the transport of parts between its plants in Germany
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Feature
On the right track for rail investment
Heavy demand and labour shortages are contributing to capacity constraints in the North American rail network.
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Uzbekistan aims to become regional automotive superpower with BYD contract
Uzavtosanoat has signed a deal with BYD to assemble electric vehicles from from complete knockdown kits and produce 500,000 of them a year
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Proficient aims to raise $215m by going public
The logistics firm had previously hoped to raise less than half of the figure.
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Ryder opens second US-Mexico border logistics facility in El Paso
Ryder opened a warehouse and crossdock in Laredo in February.
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Stellantis reduces inventory ahead of new product launches
In its latest financial results released today, the carmaker revealed that it took in lower than expected revenues in Q1 due to an unfavourable product mix and lower volumes.
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Future-proofing the finished vehicle trucking fleet in North America
Vehicle haulers Jack Cooper, Vascor and United Road give their expert insight into current capacity challenges, competition and consolidation
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Containerised car deliveries soar on the US east coast
Tight ro-ro capacity is leading some carmakers to ship vehicles in containers and there has been a tenfold rise in volumes at the port of New York and New Jersey
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Restrictions tighten on Chinese semiconductor firms
The US has been increasing pressure on countries in Europe, such as Germany and the Netherlands, as well as South Korea and Japan, to restrict trade with Chinese firms
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Analysis
Global and European vehicle production and the impacts on logistics
Following years of deep disruption in the automotive production and logistics supply chain, S&P Global Mobility’s head of global vehicle forecasting outlines what the next months and years will look like for the industry.
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US Coast Guard opens alternate channel at Baltimore bridge site
A cleanup effort is underway at the site of the bridge collapse in Baltimore, while vessels carrying finished vehicles reroute to nearby ports
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Highlights from ALSC Europe day one
Delegates at ALSC Europe 2024 heard how to better scale and leverage relationships across the automotive supply chain to be more competitive
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Baltimore FVL vessels re-route to New York, Norfolk and Philadelphia
Finished vehicle logistics shipping firms are looking to divert vessels to nearby ports as the Baltimore port will be closed for the foreseeable future
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ALSC Europe 2024 in pictures: Day 2
The second day of ALSC Europe 2024 in Bonn, Germany was a comprehensive exploration of the themes of innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, offering attendees valuable perspectives and strategies to take back to their organisations.
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Taking the supply chain for an x-ray
Process mining expert Celonis is working with carmakers to improve their supply chain transparency and will be discussing the technology with VW at a forthcoming Livestream event on process-led transformation
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Rebuilding resilience and stability for a more sustainable supply chain
Speakers at this week’s ALSC Europe conference in Bonn, Germany talked about using supply chain and logistics management to navigate disruption and build a stable future
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Red Sofa Interview: VW’s Oliver Bronder on turning disruptions into strategic advantages
This discussion not only highlights Volkswagen’s adaptive strategies in the face of industry disruptions but also underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency in logistics.
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ALSC Europe 2024 in pictures: Day 1
Here’s how the first day of the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe 2024 went. From panels, networking sessions to a grand gala dinner on a boat, the event had it all. Stay tuned for pictures from day two
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BMW navigates the new ‘never normal’ in logistics
BMW has adapted to disruputiion by bringing production, finance, sales and purchasing, and supply chain logistics under one umbrella
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Red Sofa Interview: BMW’s Dr Michael Nikolaides on cross-functional decisions in the supply chain
Nikolaides discusses cross-functional decision making in logistics, and the balance between bringing costs down but keeping resiliency high.