Sustainability – Page 20
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Barbara Bergmeier joins JLR to head Industrial Operations reorganisation
Jaguar Land Rover has appointed Barbara Bergmeier to the newly created role of executive director of industrial operations, with responsibilities across manufacturing, purchasing and supply chain
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Crisis in Europe could breed greater cooperation in outbound logistics
As ECG celebrates 25 years, carmakers may be more open to the idea of volume guarantees, while the EU is more supportive of harmonised truck lengths.
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Jacksonville port invests ahead of volume rebound
Production volatility in the automotive industry means volumes are down at the US port of Jacksonville but with a rebound around the corner the port authority is working with terminal operators to upgrade its facilities
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Slowing down for sustainability means sacrificing capacity
Carmakers already struggling to find outbound capacity could face further cuts because of stringent sustainability regulations affecting road and ocean transport, as discussed at this years FVL North America conference
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Watch: Welcome to a new world of finished vehicle logistics
Christopher Ludwig kicks off Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2022, where the industry came together to address improving ETA accuracy, managing built-to-order vehicles, ensuring capacity and managing cost rises.
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Watch: Vehicle logistics is driving production decisions at Nissan North America
Nissan supply chain VP Chris Styles reveals how pipeline ordering has changed outbound processes in North America, and why improving vehicle delivery will determine manufacturing and product decisions.
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BMW streamlines steel press logistics at Swindon
BMW is using AGVs supplied by EK Robotics to move steel blanks and finished panels around its recently completed press shop in Swindon UK
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Watch: The Great Finished Vehicle Logistics North America Quiz
The FVL gameshow is back with contestants from Nissan North America, Glovis America and Acertus.
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Watch: Outbound in torrid times
Eaton analyst Brandon Mason and RPM’s Sergio Gutierrez discuss how disruptions across the global supply chain are impacting vehicle logistics in North America.
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Watch: How to drive away vehicle logistics emissions
Hear how Nissan is working Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Accelerated to lower its carbon footprint in vehicle logistics.
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Watch: Vehicle logistics for a new era of build-to-order
Dealers and customers, such as those from Volkswagen, want better visibility of vehicle orders – and OEMs and logistics partners must provide it.
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UECC acquires second multi-fuel LNG battery hybrid PCTC as decarbonisation drive ramps up
Norwegian shipping line UECC has expanded its sustainable fleet of pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) with a second multi-fuel LNG battery hybrid newbuild.
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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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Lasse Kristoffersen takes over as CEO of Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Lasse Kristoffersen is the new president and CEO of Wallenius Wilhelmsen and will lead the Norwegian ro-ro shipping giant’s initiatives on decarbonisation and digitalisation
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Logistics in another dimension for SAIC VW in China
Susanne Lehmann, who leads logistics at SAIC Volkswagen, reveals how the JV has managed lockdowns in China and is advancing digitalisation and supply partnerships
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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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Car industry looks for more vertical integration to avoid risk
BMW, Tesla and Volkswagen Group are among the vehicle makers taking a vertical approach to integration as a means to secure supply of crucial components in the face of continued disruption
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Watch: Fuelling the future of green trade
Experts in new energy and propulsion technology discuss the transformation of the logistics industry and what the automotive industry can do to reduce emissions in the transport of parts and vehicles, as well as reducing risk as fuel prices continue to rise
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Watch: The supply chain heroes of net carbon zero
Logistics leaders from Yazaki, Maersk and Höegh Autoliners discuss strategies for achieving carbon neutrality across the automotive supply chain