Sustainability – Page 5
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NewsECG leadership reveals a mixed picture for vehicle logistics capacity in Europe
At this year’s ECG conference in Hamburg, ECG leaders discussed vehicle capacity across the transport modes and where investment was needed across the board.
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NewsRPM appoints Frits Mehrtens to lead European growth amid industry shifts
RPM Freight Systems appoints Frits Mehrtens as managing director for Europe, aiming to expand operations and navigate challenges in finished vehicle logistics
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FeatureVolkswagen de Mexico’s strategic logistics overhaul for the EV transition
Volkswagen de Mexico is focusing on EV production in North America, enhancing logistics with AI and predictive analytics for a resilient supply chain.
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FeatureCollaboration drives digital change in CATL's battery logistics
CATL’s Aleksej Kruekov talk about challenges in digitalising battery logistics and the EV supply chain while solving data silos and interoperability
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NewsECG and Smart Freight Centre take next step in vehicle decarbonisation
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) is working in partnership with Smart Freight Centre (SFC) to promote cleaner finished vehicle logistics.
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NewsSuppliers Partnership report offers guidance on recycling plastic dunnage
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment has published guidance on recycling for internal plastic dunnage used for packaging auto parts.
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NewsDräxlmaier to use first MAN electric truck for Porsche battery deliveries
Dräxlmaier is using the first etruck from MAN Truck & Bus for battery deliveries to the Porsche Leipzig plant in Germany for the Macan Electric model.
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NewsBMW using etrucks for inbound battery deliveries to Leipzig plant
BMW is using two fully electric trucks operated by Rudolph Logistik Gruppe to move battery cells and modules to its Leipzig plant in Germany.
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AnalysisPositive global production and sales forecast, tempered by cautious North American and European outlook
Global automotive production sees growth, but North America and Europe face slower sales and capacity challenges amid shifting market dynamics and electrification trends.
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NewsHödlmayr responds to increased demand for finished vehicle rail services in Spain
Hödlmayr is building on its established rail service for finished vehicle shipments between Spain and Austria with a new subsiary based in Barcelona
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FeatureBMW embraces Design for Circularity to lead in sustainability
BMW’s Roberto Rossetti explains the carmaker’s Design for Circularity approach, which focuses on recycled materials, reduced parts and optimised disassembly
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NewsVDA says China EV tariffs a step in the wrong direction
The vote last week means EU tariffs on China-made battery EVs will rise from 10% to more than 45% for the next five years, something that could damage trade
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NewsGM doubles down on EV battery strategy in North America
GM’s battery lead Kurt Kelty revealed the carmaker’s new roadmap for battery development and said GM will add battery cell development facility in Michigan
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InterviewJeffrey Morrison on General Motors vision for supply chain collaboration
GM’s shift to electrification is driving innovation and evolving supplier partnerships across automotive supply chains.
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NewsALSC Digital Strategies Europe 2024 set to return to Munich
Join ALSC Digital Strategies 2024 in Munich—Europe’s top automotive logistics and supply chain conference. Gain insights and network
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FeatureBoosting capacity with enhanced collaboration in finished vehicle logistics
Collaboration and technology drives capacity resilience in finished vehicles logistics in North America amidst EV and cross-border challenges.
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VideoRed Sofa Interview | Sid Philar, Lucid Motors on forging win-win partnerships
Lucid Motors’ Sid Philar on building effective logistics partnerships, IT investments, leadership engagement, and trust in the automotive supply chain
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VideoRed Sofa Interview | GM’s Jeff Morrison on deepening partnerships with suppliers
GM’s Jeff Morrison discusses industry challenges, focusing on electrification, logistics innovation, supplier partnerships and sustainability in automotive supply chains
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VideoALSC Global 2024: Day 2 wrap-up and conference close
The automotive logistics industry discusses the importance of the next generation of talent in digitalisating the supply chain
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VideoRed 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.