Tag: czech republic

AD Ports’ Noatum enters European FVL market through Sesé acquisition

Following its acquisition of Spanish maritime logistics provider Noatum last year, Abu Dhabi-based logistics firm AD Ports, has acquired finished vehicle logistics (FVL) firm Sesé Auto Logistics, part of Grupo Logístico Sesé.

Škoda begins exports from Europe to Vietnam

Škoda has begun exporting its Kodiaq and Karoq models from the Czech Republic to Vietnam and has opened its first dealership in Hanoi.

Škoda Auto partners with Allur Company in return to vehicle assembly in Kazakhstan

Škoda Auto is returning to produce vehicles in Kazakhstan in early 2024 and will be working with local partner Allur Company.

Maersk opens battery logistics warehouse in the Czech Republic

AP Moller-Maersk is pushing forward its development of integrated logistics services with the opening of a 14,000 sq.m warehouse for handling batteries for electric cars (EVs) in Teplice, in the north of the Czech Republic.

Ukraine struggles to restart auto production and supply

Vehicle assembly has resumed in Ukraine and sales show signs of recovery but the ongoing Russian hostilities in the country continue to threaten production and supply, with the production of key materials and components severely constrained.

Skoda works with suppliers to secure cable harness production

Skoda has been working with its suppliers to relocate production of cable harnesses from Ukraine to the Czech Republic because of the disruption caused by Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine. The carmaker is also working with suppliers to increase production of the components in Morocco.

Toyota makes major shift to rail for vehicle moves in Europe

Toyota has started exporting vehicles made at its Burnaston plant in the UK to Europe on rail via the Channel Tunnel. It is also importing vehicles produced at the Valenciennes plant in France to the UK along the same route.

German border controls threaten inbound parts supply

Germany’s decision to suddenly impose travel restrictions across borders with Austria and the Czech Republic, and to those travelling from Slovakia, has drawn criticism from across the automotive industry as freight queues threaten to delay parts deliveries.

Skoda using biodegradable packaging for parts exports to India

Skoda’s CNC machines now ordering their own parts

Skoda’s Mladá Boleslav parts centre supporting global aftermarket

Shifting gears: How Skoda automated Vrchlabí

Skoda’s transmissions plant at Vrchlabí has made a huge shift towards digitalisation by implementing automated technology including handling and transport robots. Automotive Logistics met plant manager Ivan Slimak

Mosolf expands services in Germany

Flight club: Why more logistics operations are signing up to drone technology

Impressive advancements have been made in drone technology over the last few years and many believe that drones will play a key role in the logistics of the future, for internal business functions as well as deliveries to consumers. In fact, NASA estimates that there will be 7m drones in US skies alone by 2020.

Reality check: How AR can improve efficiency in logistics

A growing number of companies in the automotive industry are embracing the use of augmented and virtual reality technology for tasks such as part picking and inventory management, as well as for training. We look at some of the latest applications

VW plans to expand output in Russia

Škoda’s CKD centre puts AR on the map

Basset takes helm at PSA Retail

Mues new COO at Imperial Logistics

Volvo starts shipments to Europe from Ridgeville

Škoda Scala production starts in Czech Republic

Progress for all to CEE

Ukraine sanctions risk Russian vehicle exports

CEE auto markets gear up for sustained growth

Russia's fresh focus on exports

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors opens new plant in the Czech Republic

Looking for the human-machine touch

International rail services start moving vehicles to Portugal and Italy