All Sustainability articles – Page 11
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Leon Van der Merwe is VP of circular economy in Europe at Toyota; JC Deville takes the reins as VP of supply chain
Toyota Motor Europe has made the significant reshuffle in a bid to enhance its circular economy.
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Sallaum Lines expands ro-ro capacity with new PCTC orders
The shipping firm moves finished vehicles for OEMs like Ford and BMW between the US, Europe and Africa.
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Seat appoints Marc Riera as executive vice president for Purchasing
Riera has more than 20 years of international experience with Volkswagen, Seat’s parent company.
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Cognosos survey helps FVL firms benchmark their performance
We want your expert help to find solutions to the challenges that continue to be faced in the FVL sector.
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Ford opens $2bn carbon-neutral EV plant in Cologne
The new plant will rely on a carbon-neutral supply chain and some carbon offsetting to help meet its goal.
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Toyota to trial specialist software in European inbound logistics network design
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has confirmed the use of specialist optimisation software to help manage its inbound parts logistics and reduce carbon emissions through a pilot project using software provided by optimisation company Agillence.
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Battery maker ACC uses specialist warehouse in northern France
Logistics solutions company PSA BDP has opened a 22,000sq.m warehouse in Dunkirk, France in a move to control the priduction and supply chain and help reduce the environmental impact of transporting batteries.
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ACC opens gigafactory in France, first of a “colossal project”
Automotive Cells Company has opend a 60,000 sq.m battery gigafactory in Billy-Berclau that will supply EV production in Europe, with a planned capacity of 40 GWh by 2030
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Nissan and Hyundai trials will be catalysts for electric truck investment
Hyundai and Nissan are both pursuing projects to develop the use of electric and fuel cell semi-trailers for the delivery of finished vehicles in California, as discussed at this year’s FVL North America conference
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Transform, connect and flex: JLR’s end-to-end supply chain upgrade
Barbara Bergmeier is leading an upgrade of systems, skills and supplier relations across JLR’s supply chain as the OEM aims to build more EVs and reduce emissions across the supply chain
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That’s a wrap, but the conversation is just getting started for finished vehicle logistics
At the end of FVL North America 2023, Christopher Ludwig reflects on the top themes of the event, with one thing clear: things are changing faster in vehicle logistics than ever before.
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Stellantis: Opportunities everywhere in North America to invest in outbound capacity
Nick Thompson explains how Stellantis is looking for more vehicle logistics capacity across the region, especially for Mexico.
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Nissan’s zero emission journey to using electric trucks in North America
Steve Jernigan explains the new relationships and considerations Nissan has needed to make to bring several EV trucking initiatives to life, including for outbound haulaway in California.
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State of freight in the golden state: how California aims to stay a global leader in sustainable logistics
State Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin explains the policies, funding and technology supporting the state’s ambitious zero emission freight and transport targets.
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The winds of change: welcome to Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2023
Editor-in-Chief Christopher Ludwig welcomes delegates to this year’s event during the opening cocktail reception.
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North American ports review: Co-operation helps calm the waters
Through 2022 and into this year the top North American vehilce handling ports have been dealing with sporadic volumes caused by disruption to vehilce production as well as a shortage in ro-ro vessel capacity
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Tesla outlines strategy on supply chain emissions in Impact Report
Tesla has released an Impact Report for activity in 2022 that highlights its strategy on reducing emissions from the EV supply chain, with a big effort on battery material sourcing and supply
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Toyota and Paccar build on fuel-cell truck partnership
Toyota Motor North America and Paccar are building on their collaboration to develop Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells, for both inbound and finished vehicle deliveries
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Ceva Logistics to offer carmakers sustainable ro-ro capacity
Ceva Logistics is leasing vehicle-carrying vessels from CMA CGM on a long-term basis to offer OEM customers end-to-end services, including between China and Europe
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Baltimore holds on to its position as top US vehicle-handling port
The US port moved more than 750,000 vehicles through its terminals in 2022 despite disruption to vehicle flows caused by volatile production and a shortage of ro-ro capacity