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Russia cracks down on parallel imports through EEU

2024-03-12T16:26:00+00:00By

Parallel imports account for roughly 15% of the Russian vehicle market but new rules that apply from the beginning of next month will significantly increase the sales price

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VW cancels ID.3 assembly plans at Wolfsburg plant

2024-03-12T11:03:00+00:00By

Volkswagen has cancelled plans to build the ID.3 EV at its Wolfsburg plant in Germany this summer and will continue to focus production at Zwickau, supported by smaller volumes out of Dresden

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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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NYK to capture vessel emissions in California with Stax technology

2024-03-11T16:28:00+00:00By

NYK Line will use technology from Stax Engineering to capture exhaust emissions from the vessels its operates while they are at berth in Californian ports from 2025

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Speed to market is critical for affordable electric vehicles

2024-03-06T15:17:00+00:00By and

As UK carmakers prepare to increase EV production and compete with cheaper Chinese imports, special care is needed to establish resilient and efficient supply chains

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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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On the road to recovery in the east

2024-02-20T09:14:00+00:00By

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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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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Bridging troubled waters in global shipping

2024-01-31T09:26:00+00:00By

Deep-sea vessel operators are facing attacks when transiting the Middle East and Africa but Inchape Shipping Services and Ambrey have recently provided advice in their Global Shipping Report

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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.

From left to right: V. Barale (Louis Vuitton Group), P.M. Huet (Michelin Group), A. Briant (École des Ponts ParisTech), M. Graham (DECATHLON Group), D. Le Vot (Renault Group) and Y. Salamon (Argon&Co)

Renault, Michelin renew supply chain research chairmanship with Paris university

2024-01-29T15:27:00+00:00By

The chair will focus on promoting innovation, agility and green transformation across the supply chain. 

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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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Maersk teams up with Hapag-Lloyd for more reliable maritime services

2024-01-26T16:51:00+00:00By

Global maritime shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are forming a new operational partnership called Gemini Cooperation to offer a more reliable global ocean container service.

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Latest rail strike in Germany threatens cargo shipments

2024-01-23T10:26:00+00:00By

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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UK outlines strategy to protect supply of critical materials

2024-01-22T17:19:00+00:00By

The UK’s Department for Business and Trade has outlined a new Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy designed to bolster manufacturing and pharmaceutical supply chains

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Daihatsu halts shipments of all vehicles following safety investigation

2024-01-03T15:11:00+00:00By

Daihatsu has shut down all production in Japan and halted the domestic and export shipment of vehicles following an investigation into safety procedure irregularities

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Vessel operators divert ships from Red Sea following Houthi attacks

2024-01-03T14:07:00+00:00By

Container ship and ro-ro operators are taking action in response to attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea, with many services now rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope

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An automotive supply chain in transition – the year in review

2023-12-19T12:12:00+00:00By

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