North America

The latest logistics developments in North America.

North America

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APM Terminals appoints Yera and Burmúdez to port leadership roles

2024-03-18T12:43:00+00:00By

Beatriz Yera (left) will become managing director for APM Terminals in Mexico replacing Marliz Burmúdez who is moving to become head of investments for the Americas region 

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US regulator votes on emissions disclosure rule, drops scope 3 emissions

2024-03-11T16:42:00+00:00By

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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Shorter supply chains for resilient production

2024-03-11T14:55:00+00:00By

Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are streamlining EV production with localised supply chain to boost efficiency, lower costs, and achieve sustainability goals

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Navigating the digital turn in automotive supply chain

2024-03-11T12:11:00+00:00By

Europe’s leading automakers and suppliers are adopting advanced digital tech to strengthen supply chains, aiming for greater efficiency and security in the automotive industry.

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Automotive Logistics marks International Women’s Day

2024-03-08T16:33:00+00:00By

Automotive Logistics celebrates International Women’s Day.

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More diversity for a stronger supply chain

2024-03-08T12:33:00+00:00By

The automotive industry’s journey to electric vehicles emphasises diversity as key to technological advancement and market leadership.

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Fisker reports loss of $762m in 2023, negotiates with OEM over strategic partnership

2024-03-04T12:52:00+00:00By

The electric vehicle maker is currently in discussions with money lenders and a “large OEM” for a potential strategic partnership 

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The many roads, fuels and tech leading to zero emission logistics at Volkswagen Group

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

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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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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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.

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How micro-mass spectrometry can solve the carbon measurement problem

2024-02-26T17:18:00+00:00By

Transport and logistics emit 24% of global CO2e, projected to rise to 40% without action. Spectaire’s micro-mass-spectrometry offers accurate emissions data, vital for sustainability. CEO Brian Semkiw discusses its impact, from regulatory compliance to turning emissions into revenue streams, shaping a greener automotive future

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NMG to supply GM with graphite anode material for EV battery production

2024-02-19T12:02:00+00:00By

GM will invest $150m in NMG to support the mining and production of grahite for the anode material used in its EV batteries produced in North America

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GM bolsters EV supply chain in North America with LG cathode deal

2024-02-12T11:35:00+00:00By

GM has signed a ten-year supply contract with LG Chem for the supply of cathode material to support EV production in the US

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DRS Group forms JV to move into US logistics market

2024-02-06T12:21:00+00:00By

DRS Group, a German hail damage repair service provider, has formed a joint venture (JV) with American dent repair firm Dent Master to push into the US market.

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Red Sofa Interview: VW’s PowerCo aims to source battery materials locally

2024-02-05T14:23:00+00:00By

Sören Stade, head of logistics at Project St. Thomas, PowerCo discusses PowerCo’s mission to be on the cutting edge of supply chain logistics, at ALSC Mexico.

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Red Sofa Interview: Navistar to use VW Group and Traton cross-docking in North America and Mexico

2024-02-02T15:04:00+00:00By

Haley Wilson, logistics director at Navistar, is working with Volkswagen Group in North America and the wider Traton Group to enhance best practices, share processes and consolidation such as cross-docking, which will improve logistics while Navistar ramps up its EV production.

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Red Sofa Interview: VW Truck & Bus Mexico’s plans to increase localisation

2024-02-01T14:43:00+00:00By

Halley Vieira, plant manager in Production and Logistics, VW Truck & Bus Mexico discusses the decision to localise in Mexico rather than import parts from Brazil, and how synergies with VW Group and Traton Group are playing an increasingly important role in the plant’s logistics. 

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Red Sofa Interview: VW Chattanooga is sharing EV logistics learnings with the VW Group

2024-01-30T15:00:00+00:00By

Paulo Monteiro, head of Logistics, VW Group of America Chattanooga Operations speaks to Automotive Logistics in Mexico about how the Chattanooga plant is leading the way in terms of EV logistics, and why it is sharing its findings with the wider Volkswagen Group and its resurrected Scout brand.

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Red Sofa Interview: How Volkswagen is readying for electrification in México

2024-01-29T12:52:00+00:00By

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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UK output reaches 2019 level, but breakdown in Canada trade talks dampens optimism

2024-01-26T17:12:00+00:00By

The UK’s automotive manufacturing output has topped 1m units for the first time since 2019, but SMMT said UK Canada trade talk suspension is disappointing. 

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