Road and truck transport – Page 2
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NewsSolar power for Daimler Truck’s Halberstadt global PDC
Daimler Truck is in the process of fitting its new global parts distribution centre with photovoltaic roof panels across 225,000 sq.m
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NewsAmplify Cell Technologies starts work on LFP battery cell plant
The Accelera-Daimler Truck-Paccar battery joint venture has broken ground on a battery cell complex in Mississippi
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FeatureBMW’s Hendrik Lang on achieving sustainable supply chains
BMW is committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 40% by 2030, with plans to offer 25 fully electric vehicle models by 2024
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NewsDaimler Truck North America takes charge on cleaner inbound logistics
DTNA is working with its transport provider Salem Carriers and fleet electrification supplier Electrada on cleaner inbound logistics
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NewsKuehne + Nagel consolidates parts warehousing in El Paso
Kuehne + Nagel has made a “sizeable investment” in a crossdock facility that will make US-Mexico cross-border parts shipments more efficient
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NewsCapital investment strengthens RPM’s global growth plans
RPM said the investment from Trive Capital and Bluejay Capital Partners will support plans to enhance its finished vehicle logistics services
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NewsCummins, Daimler Truck and Paccar localise battery supply in US
The joint venture partners will each own 30% of the company with LFP battery provider EVE Energy taking the final 10% share
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NewsAxess Logistics gains transparency in vehicle deliveries with Vinturas
Axess Logistics is now using the Vinturas Interoperable Network tool to gain end-to-end visibility in its finished vehicle operations through data sharing secure collaboration with its trading partners
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FeatureTrade wars: Protectionism and its impact on vehicle logistics
While intended to bolster domestic industries and foster sustainable growth, the efficacy of stringent duties in dissuading Chinese exporters remains uncertain
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NewsFlooding in Brazil disables automotive supply and production
Floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil have hit production at ten automotive manufacturers and a large network of suppliers, with plants and transport routes still out of action
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NewsMercedes-Benz Trucks continues to electrify inbound deliveries
Große-Vehne Speditions is deploying two battery-electric eActros 300 semitrailer tractor units from Mercedes-Benz Trucks for transporting car engines to the truckmaker’s Sindelfingen plant
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NewsYusen buys Parts Express to strengthen automotive logistics service
Yusen Logistics Benelux has bought service parts logistics provider Parts Express to strengthen its automotive logistics offering in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg
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NewsPorsche 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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NewsEx-GM vehicle logistics head Anthony Clevio joins United Road
Anthony Clevio, who left GM last year, has joined United Road Services as its senior vice-president of sales and marketing.
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NewsJack Cooper drops bid for LTL provider Yellow
Jack Cooper had been involved in negotiations to resurrect the trucking firm, having spent recent years expanding through acquisitions.
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NewsProficient goes public to acquire five logistics firms
If successful, the IPO and roll-up of the five other firms would make Proficient one of the largest fleets in North America.
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NewsDFDS in agreement to buy Ekol Logistics’ transport network
DFDS is expanding its multimodal transport network between Turkey and Europe with the buyout of Ekol Logistics’ international transport network
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NewsStobart Europe strengthens vehicle logistics with Soloja buyout
Stobart Europe has bought German transport provider Soloja Autotransporte to enhance its finished vehicle logistics services in Europe
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NewsAcertus adds Guardian Auto Transport to acquisitions
Acertus has expanded its provision of finished vehicle services with the buyout of Guardian Auto Transport, which supports fleet management companies
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NewsBattling the bottlenecks in European vehicle distribution
Speakers from Ford, Inform, RPM and Sallaum Lines met at ALSC Europe to discuss port congestion, direct chartering and the role digital tools can play in mitigating congestion for vehicle logistics