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Chinese carmakers ride a wave into European ports
This scenario unfolds as Europe adapts to the increasing presence of Chinese EVs, reflecting broader shifts in the global automotive and shipping industries.
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Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe: The countdown
Follow our live blog below to get the most important insights from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2024.
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US regulator votes on emissions disclosure rule, drops scope 3 emissions
The SEC ruling ditched the potential requirement to report scope 3 emissions, but is already receiving backlash from both opponents and supporters of the ruling
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Tesla’s Berlin factory set to restart after arson attack
A suspected arson attack last week, resulting in a loss of power, meant that Tesla had to shut down its Berlin factory
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Tata’s Agratas confirms location of UK gigafactory for anchor client JLR
The Somerset location is connected by road, rail, deep sea port and international airports
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Ensuring resilience amidst supply chain disruptions
Priority Freight, a global time-critical logistics specialist, provides expedited delivery solutions no matter what the geography, size, weight, distance or mode of transport
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The many roads, fuels and tech leading to zero emission logistics at Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group Logistics’ plan for cutting supply chain emissions will require multiple transport modes, technology innovation and investment with logistics partners for the long term.
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The electrifying influence of logistics
Volkswagen’s ramp up of battery and EV production is transforming its supply chain, and Simon Motter wants to make sure that it takes the right decisions for logistics.
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Ready for any crisis, anywhere in Volkswagen Group’s supply chain
Crisis management has become de rigueur for Group Logistics, and has led to changes in capacity planning, visibility and mindset across the company.
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Volkswagen Group Logistics series: Simon Motter on securing the supply chain
Head of Volkswagen Group Logistics Simon Motter is making sure the supply chain can master disruption and improve resiliency as well as deliver on goals for electrification, sustainability and cost.
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Maxime Picat, Stellantis talks strategy and influencing supply chain and manufacturing design
The chief purchasing and supply chain officer reveals how Stellantis will improve supplier relations, plan the battery supply chain, localise where it makes sense, and invest in logistics.
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On the road to recovery in the east
As Eastern Europe’s auto sector rebounds from Covid, it faces the need for infrastructural upgrades and a pivot towards EVs against Chinese market penetration
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Red Sofa Interview: How Volkswagen is readying for electrification in México
Peter Koltai, senior director of logistics at Volkswagen de México discusses how the division is getting ready for electrification across the country and how to find synergies between the plants and the wider VW Group.
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Latest rail strike in Germany threatens cargo shipments
The German locomotive drivers’ union GDL is calling for a six-day strike that will impact cargo and passenger services across the country
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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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Maersk opts for land bridge due to Panama Canal drought
Maersk has changed its services due to the ongoing drought affecting the Panama Canal and is instead opting for a ‘land bridge’ to mitigate disruptions.
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An automotive supply chain in transition – the year in review
This year has seen greater efforts to stabilise the supply of key components and investments in localised production of electric vehicles on both sides of the Atlantic
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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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Red Sofa Interview: BMW’s creativity is helping solve its supply chain problems in Mexico
Raúl Gamboa, director of material and transport control, BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosi talks to Richard Logan, senior content producer, Automotive Logistics about BMW’s creative innovations to mitigate supply chain problems in Mexico.
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Red Sofa Interview: Audi Mexico’s agile supply chain strategies
Francisco Bravo, Senior Director of Supply Chain at Audi Mexico, shares insights into the company’s progressive supply chain strategies, overcoming port congestion, adapting to localisation challenges and preparing for the electrification shift. Collaboration and communication are key.