Road and truck transport – Page 6
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NewsBCA takes over rival UK vehicle haulier ECM
The UK’s biggest vehicle transport provider BCA has bought rival ECM, which will increase BCA’s fleet of car carriers to around 1,500, by far the biggest in the UK.
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NewsRussia looks to ban entry of European trucks
Russia could ban the entry of European trucks from October this year in response to a ban imposed on Russian entry to the EU since April that has badly hit the finances of Russia car carriers
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NewsEU Mobility Package falls short on costs and recruitment
The latest EU Mobility Package could hit the availability of drivers across Europe at a time when the finished vehicle sector is struggling with recruitment and capacity
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NewsToyota forced to revise global production on Shanghai lockdown
Toyota has had to revise its production plans globally for June becasue of restrictions on parts shipments from Shanghai caused by the Covid lockdown there
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NewsKirchholtes takes up procurement and supply chain role at Daimler Truck
As part of a restructing of activities at Daimler Trucks North America, Carsten Kirchholtes has expanded on his supply chain role to include purchasing
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FeatureElectric car carriers promise to pack a punch
Kässbohrer is developing a pure battery-powered car transporter with Swiss engineering firm Designwerk Technologies, which is being trialled by Galliker Transport as a step toward the cleaner delivery of finished vehicles by road
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NewsCarrypicker startup bets on artificial intelligence
An artificial intelligence system from the Hamburg-based startup Carrypicker is creating climate-friendlier logistics with smart scheduling of partial loads and routes. No dispatcher could ever match its performance.
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NewsKuehne + Nagel improves road freight visibility with Chorus
Kuehne + Nagel is enhancing its eTrucknow digital freight-tracking service in a new partnership with tech entrepreneurs X – The Moonshot Factory and the Chorus project
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NewsKässbohrer and Galliker trial electric car transporter
Kässbohrer, is developing a battery-powered car transporter that uses electric power not only for its powertrain but also its lifting and loading systems
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NewsGermany localises LNG supply as prices rise
The cutting of LNG supplies from Russia has hit supplies to Europe and prompted the fast-tracking of a number of new projects to localise supply, most notably in Germany
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NewsStefan Paul to replace Detlef Trefzger as CEO of Kuehne + Nagel
Stefan Paul is moving from his role as head of road logistics and sales to become CEO of Kuehne + Nagel when Dr Detlef Trefzger steps down in August next year
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NewsBentley includes logistics in carbon reduction initiative
Luxury carmaker Bentley Motors has furthered efforts to reduce the carbon output from its operations at the Crewe plant in the UK and reports an 81% reduction in absolute CO2 emissions per vehicle made.
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NewsOutbound sector faces capacity crisis as production rebounds, says Nissan
There are positive, albeit early signs, that vehicle production is recovering in North America. This year saw a loss in light vehicle production of 2.5m vehicles because of widespread shutdowns caused by semiconductor and parts shortages. While 2022 will be constrained, carmakers are reporting that plants will be running without shutdown over the coming months, even if they are under capacity for the time being.
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NewsGefco names Youssef Bajddi as director of finished vehicle logistics
Youssef Bajddi has replaced Vitor Mestre as director of finished vehicle logistics for Gefco UK
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NewsUnited Road applies Guaranteed Pay scheme to all company drivers
As the finished vehicle logistics sector battles with a severe driver shortage United Road is extending its new pay scheme to include all drivers, providing them with greater security
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NewsHansen & Adkins chooses TMS software from Magnus Technologies
North American finished vehicle haulier Hansen & Adkins (H&A) is now using a transport management system (TMS) supplied by Magnus Technologies
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NewsUK haulage industry in crisis as driver numbers haemorrhage
Fuel shortages in the UK are being blamed on a lack of drivers to deliver it but it is just the latest issue to afflict the haulage industry in the wake of Brexit and the Covid pandemic.
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FeatureWatch: Moving better through the border, together
Agustin Sustaita, MD of Transportes Logisticos Especializados and D-Troy Logistics partner, discusses door-to-door solutions that can reduce lead times and cost at the US-Mexico border.
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FeatureDHL Supply Chain supports monthly mobility with outbound services
DHL Supply Chain has identified a competitive advantage in providing complementary outbound logistics services as car users turn to monthly subscriptions
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NewsNick Cole to lead remarketing initiative at United Road
Nick Cole has moved to United Road from Local Motors and will be leading the company’s strategy to double market share in the used car, fleet and heavy equipment sectors