Vessel operators are bringing in more capacity for maritime finished vehicle shipments There appears to be a more even balance between demand and supply of ro-ro capacity for finished vehicle movements and rates appear to be dropping but the situation remains complex. Marcus Williams
Polestar adopts biofuels to cut emissions from ocean shipments Polestar is working to reduce supply chain emissions from its global finished vehicle and inbound logistics operations through the use B30 marine biofuel for ocean shipments, which can reduce emissions by approximately 20-25% compared with conventional sulphur fuel oils. Marcus Williams
Managing long-haul partnerships in FVL Carmakers and logistics providers are redefining partnerships to improve collective competitiveness and foster long-term success. But how is a win-win ensured for both sides? Megan Kelly
FVL NA in pictures: Day 2 Speakers from Ford, BMW, NIssan and Volkswagen took the stage to share important insights from the finished vehical sector in North America. Anushka Dixit
Rebuilding resilience and stability for a more sustainable supply chain The multiple crises the automotive industry has experienced over the last four years have been a driver for innovation for inbound and outbound logistics processes, according to speakers at this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe conference in Bonn, Germany. Marcus Williams
FVL capacity constraints likely to remain across North America Expert panellists at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023 explained current FVL capacity woes, mitigation strategies and why the issue will not be resolved any time soon. Daniel Harrison analyses how the FVL industry can work together to implement short-term solutions now, and begin planning for the future. Daniel Harrison
A time of risk and uncertainty for vehicle logistics in Europe At this year’s General Assembly and Spring Congress for the Association for European Vehicle Logistics (ECG), members from the top outbound logistics providers and their OEM customers discussed the current disruption affecting the business and the creative solutions used to deal with it Jason Dunn
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
A sea change for sustainable vehicle delivery A car is only as clean as the boat in which it is delivered. Regulation and investment in new technology are leading to cleaner seas but it is not all plain sailing, writes Jason Dunn Jason Dunn
An ongoing crisis for terminal throughput Delays in the supply of parts and vehicles were seen as a Covid-19 hiccup after the first wave of the pandemic but microchip shortages compounded by shipping delays are prolonging the pain on both inbound and outbound trades, writes Malcolm Ramsey Malcolm Ramsay
