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ALSC Global 2024: Cocktail reception wrap-up
The automotive logistics industry and supply chain gathers to discuss electrification, digitalisation, capacity crunches and strikes…
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Red Sofa Interview | Gabriel Mair, GKN Automotive on disruption management
Explore GKN Automotive’s approach to supply chain management through the lens of people and agility.
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Red Sofa Interview | Mike Tickle, JLR on supply chain transformation
Mike Tickle reveals how JLR is transforming its supply chain through flexibility, collaboration, and innovative AI-driven solutions to meet global demand
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Red Sofa Interview | Mercedes Figueroa, Stellantis, on AI and digitalisation in logistics
Mercedes Figueroa from Stellantis North America shares how the automaker is harnessing the power of AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) to transform its supply chain
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Red Sofa Interview | Criss Edwards, Unipart on transforming auto industry
Criss Edwards from Unipart talks to AL’s Chris Ludwig on how 3PLs are driving the future of EV supply chains
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DSV acquires DB Schenker in €14.3 billion deal
DSV has secured DB Schenker for €14.3 billion with the aim to boost DSV’s global logistics capabilities and expand its market reach
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BMW’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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Turkey announces 40% tariff on Chinese vehicle imports
Turkey imposes 40% additional tariff on vehicle imports from China to safeguard domestic automotive industry. EU announces its own
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Trade 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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ALSC Europe 2024 in pictures: Day 1
Here’s how the first day of the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain 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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Watch: Gestamp reimagines the supply chain through global federated networks
Diego Mallada explains how Gestamp’s digital ecosystem and its global federated network will reshape automotive logistics
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Gestamp redefines supply chain management for industry 4.0
Gestamp’s digitalisation lead, Diego Mallada, explains how the tier one supplier is navigating the digital future, as well as creating it
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BNSF, GMXT and JB Hunt team up for intermodal cross-border service
From the beginning of January BNSF, Grupo México Transportes and JB Hunt will run a time-saving intermodal service between Mexico and the US
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Jumping the chip queue
There needs to be greater coordination between the automotive and electronics industries to avoid future shortages in supply, say experts from Bolloré, DB Schenker, DHL and Kuehne + Nagel, along with analysts of the semiconductor sector.
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Search data helps create more agile and sustainable automotive packaging
Understanding packaging materials is essential to supporting logistics suppliers in market knowledge and cutting costs, according to research by packaging provider RAJA into automotive industry packaging keywords.
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VW, Mercedes back “achievable” EU combustion engine ban and zero-carbon targets
The EU has plans to completely decarbonise by 2050. Part of this effort involves completely removing ICE vehicles from European roads by 2035.
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Sustainable priorities at Europe’s vehicle ports
The main vehicle handlng ports in continental Europe have been dealing with fluctuating volumes but that has not stopped them working toward a more sustainable future
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LG Chem and Henkel work to control lithium battery fires
Chemical companies are doing their bit to help minimise the risk of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, with recent announcements for Korea’s LG Chem and Henkel in Germany.
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BMW Brilliance extends Dadong plant and integrates logistics
BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) has completed the extension of its Dadong plant in Shenyang, taking its footprint to 91 hectares. The upgraded facility now includes an integrated logistics and assembly hall with two production lines as well as greater rail access for more sustainable logistics
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GM signs agreement to source cobalt from Glencore
GM has signed a multi-year sourcing agreement for the supply of cobalt from Glencore’s mining operation in Australia. Both are members of the Responsible Minerals Initiative