All Policy and regulation articles – Page 8
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How the Department of Energy will invest in the US supply chain
US Department of Energy’s Dr Jacob Ward speaks about its new Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains and investments in sustainable supply chains.
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Shock to the system – scaling up EV and battery supply chains
Experts from Nissan, Cirba and Ryder discuss changing logistics requirements for rising electrification both upstream and downstream.
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The USDOE wants to energise sustainable automotive supply chains
Dr Jacob Ward from the Department of Energy gives a keynote on policy and investment opportunities for sustainable transport and manufacturing for the US.
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Global automotive outlook: no return to normal
Leading analyst Joe McCabe shares insight on the key trends shaping the market, including EV forecasts, semiconductors and OEMs’ inventory and business models.
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You’re Hired! Securing top talent and developing skills in automotive logistics
Leaders from AIAG and Michigan State discuss strategies for motivating and up-skilling teams and developing the next generation of logistics and supply chain talent.
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Sustainable energy, diversifying for resilience, scaling EV and battery: ALSC Global in review
There are connections (and contradictions) in the push for resiliency and sustainability dicsussed by the US government and automotive industry alike.
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6,660 machinists reject rail agreement in ongoing union negotiations
Ratification by members vote is delayed, despite unions agreeing the measures
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US invests heavily to clean up transport sector
At this week’s ALSC Global conference in Detroit the US DoE’s Dr Jacob Ward outlined the opportunities new legislation has created for OEMs and suppliers.
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US rail freight companies avert strike with union deal
Fears of strike action across the rail freight network in the US have been allayed following union agreement to a deal proposed by the Class 1 railroads on pay and conditions
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US climate act disqualifies most of current EV line-up, say industry groups
The US Inflation Reduction Act includes a range of incentives for localised EV and battery production but carmakers say stringent rules for eligibility are misaligned with current capacity
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A cautious outlook for the global finished vehicle sector
Volume volatility, labour shortages and capacity constraints are three main concerns for companies canvassed in the latest finished vehicle logistics survey from RPM and Automotive Logistics
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Russia invests in plan for independent automotive market
Russia is developing a new state-supported programme to develop local automotive production sufficient in capacity to meet 80% of demand across the country by 2035
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Pay rise placates US rail freight unions after long stalemate
Agreement has been reached between rail operators and workers’ unions for a 24% pay rise over a four-year period, with an immediately effective 14.1% rise and multiple annual payouts
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Maersk pulls out of Russian terminal business and looks to Malaysia
Maersk’s APM Terminals division is divesting its share in Global Ports Investments, Russia’s biggest container terminal operator, while looking at developments in Malaysia
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Strike action at Felixstowe container port adds to congestion
Shipping lines are looking for alternative ports as eight days of strike action at Felixstowe slows throughput at the UK’s busiest container port
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Charting a course to bypass Russia
Carmakers including Audi, BMW and Porsche, have suspended shipments through Russia and are trying alternative rail routes to move vehicles and parts between Europe and China
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UECC teams up with Svitzer on biofuels in tug operations
European shortsea ro-ro operator UECC has signed a three-year deal with Svitzer on the use of carbon-neutral EcoTow tugboats for operations at ports in Scandinavia
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How Audi wants to use its supply chain as a force for good
Marco Philippi is adapting Audi’s supply chain to meet environmental standards and withstand global crises
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US rail legislation aims to tackle freight delays
In response to congestion and delays on the US rail freight network the government is proposing legislation that will give the Surface Transportation Board greater powers of control