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Restrictions tighten on Chinese semiconductor firms

2024-04-15T14:57:00+01:00By

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

ALSC Europe 2024 Henner Lehne, Vice President – Global Vehicle Forecasting, Automotive, S&P Global Mobility

Global and European vehicle production and the impacts on logistics

2024-04-04T14:56:00+01:00By

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. 

Anouck Arnaud, director of Worldwide Transport Logistics, Mercedes-Benz Group

ALSC Europe 2024 in pictures: Day 2

2024-03-26T12:56:00+00:00By

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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ALSC Europe 2024 Day two wrap-up

2024-03-22T09:09:00+00:00By

And that’s a wrap! ALSC Europe has finished for another year - join us to take a look at the highlights from the day. 

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ALSC Europe 2024 Day one wrap-up

2024-03-22T08:45:00+00:00By

Join us as we close the first day of ALSC Europe 2024 and take a look at all the inspiring content of the day - as well as what’s in store for us tomorrow

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ALSC Europe 2024 in pictures: Day 1

2024-03-21T14:12:00+00:00By

Here’s how the first day of the Automotive Logistivs and Supply Chains 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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ALSC Europe 2024 Cocktail Reception wrap-up

2024-03-20T09:18:00+00:00By

Join us inside the exclusive ALSC Europe 2024 cocktail reception as we get revved up for the hottest topics in automotive logistics! 

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Chinese carmakers ride a wave into European ports

2024-03-18T15:29:00+00:00By

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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Ready for any crisis, anywhere in Volkswagen Group’s supply chain

2024-03-01T20:02:00+00:00By

Crisis management has become de rigueur for Group Logistics, and has led to changes in capacity planning, visibility and mindset across the company.

Simon Motter, VW Group Logistics

Volkswagen Group Logistics series: Simon Motter on securing the supply chain

2024-03-01T20:01:00+00:00By

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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BYD wants to conquer Europe by maritime means

2024-02-27T15:21:00+00:00By

BYD’s first own car freighter, the Explorer No. 1, and its maiden voyage to Bremerhaven mark the beginning of a new era for the OEM, which is intended to pave the way to Europe. 

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Maxime Picat, Stellantis talks strategy and influencing supply chain and manufacturing design

2024-02-27T12:33:00+00:00By

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.

Aluminium is a surface sensitive material, which presents a number challenges in blanking and forming operations.

GM, Tesla, BYD, Toyota & VW at risk of forced labour in Chinese aluminium supply chains

2024-02-27T12:14:00+00:00By

A report by Human Rights Watch named carmakers including GM, Tesla, Toyota and VW as failing to minimise risk of forced labour in their automotive supply chains. 

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GMC set to expand to China, Australia and New Zealand

2024-01-22T12:00:00+00:00By

GMC said the expansion into China, Australia and New Zealand follows its “stellar” results for 2023

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Ford’s Dubai PDC will distribute service parts to GCC, Africa and Asia Pacific

2024-01-22T11:42:00+00:00By

Ford’s 42,000 sq.m parts distribution centre in the Dubai World Central economic zone will store 85,000 SKUs and leverage cutting-edge technology

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Škoda begins exports from Europe to Vietnam

2024-01-15T12:09:00+00:00By

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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Escalation in Taiwan could cause further semiconductor crisis in 2024

2024-01-09T16:01:00+00:00By

As tensions and regulatory frictions rise, semiconductor supply may face disruption, prompting investment in semiconductor facilities in the US. 

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Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port increases vehicle throughput

2024-01-09T14:59:00+00:00By

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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Seaspan moves into car carrier sector with Hyundai Glovis

2023-12-13T15:52:00+00:00By

Seaspan made an order for up to 10 large LNG PCTCs, marking its first venture into the car carrier market. 

ALSC Digital Strategies Lars Bäumann, Frank Göller and Birgit Boss

Exchanging healthy and trusted data in the supply chain

2023-11-08T17:01:00+00:00By

Experts at ALSC Digital Strategies weigh in on how Catena-X could provide a solution and encourage more trust when it comes to data sharing.