Shopping and shipping with Volkswagen in Emden Volkswagen’s Mirko Bührmann appears to have a clear and simple order. The logistics planner has only written down three things on his shopping list: Nutella, two jars, Mett (raw pork), five portions, and hard cheese, also five portions. However, the ’supermarket’ Bührmann is shopping in is in fact his professional home – VW’s assembly plant in Emden, northwest Germany. This is where he coordinates orders for small parts. Timo Gilgen Marcus Williams
The electrifying influence of logistics Volkswagen’s ramp up of battery and electric vehicle production is transforming its supply chain, and Simon Motter wants to make sure that it takes the right decisions for logistics costs and performance, including an increased use of rail for battery-related transport. Christopher Ludwig
Battery maker ACC uses specialist warehouse in northern France Logistics solutions company PSA BDP has opened a 22,000sq.m warehouse in Dunkirk, France that will provide specialist services for electric vehicle (EV) battery logistics, including for Automotive Cells Company (ACC). Megan Kelly
An electric shock for VW Group’s supply chain in Europe Volkswagen Group is investing €10 billion ($10.6 billion) to build a lithium battery gigafactory in Sagunto, Spain as it accelerates the localisation of battery production for its electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe. At this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain (ALSC) Europe conference, Matthias Braun, head of battery cell logistics at the VW brand, explained why the carmaker is investing more in European battery production and what that means for its logistics and supplier base. Marcus Williams
Transporting the electric future Shipping lithium-ion batteries across the world and storing them safely is a complex task and is governed by strict safety regulations. Dave Dudek, executive vice-president and global automotive and tire sector lead at Ceva Logistics, explains the key issues Automotive Logistics
Developing packaging and logistics for electric vehicle supply chains Logistics and packaging providers are working increasingly with new start-up and traditional OEMs to meet the needs of EV supply chains. Executives from Ryder and Orbis share insights on the ongoing changes, challenges and opportunities.
Nissan announces battery hub and electric crossover for UK Nissan and its battery making partner Envision AESC are investing £1 billion in a 9 GWh-capacity gigafactory next to the carmaker’s assembly plant in the UK. Nissan is also going to make a new-generation electric crossover at the plant. Marcus Williams
Mastering complexity and getting sustainable at VW Logistics at the Volkswagen Group is a complex business. There are currently 12 brands in the VW Group and every day 8,500 suppliers send parts into 70 assembly plants worldwide, from where finished vehicles are delivered to 150 markets. According to Matthias Braun, head of digitalization and concept development at VW Group Logistics, the company is looking at the latest technology to manage that complexity and do it sustainably. Marcus Williams
Inside Volkswagen’s battery logistics Volkswagen Group Components has developed a standardised, returnable container for the safe delivery of lithium battery cells and assembled modules in support of its ambitious electric vehicle goals leading up to 2030 Marcus Williams
