BYD and other Chinese OEMs accelerate vertical integration with dedicated ro-ro fleets for global vehicle exports Chinese OEM BYD has added a new vessel to its fleet, with the BYD Shenzhen ro-ro car carrier having undocked earlier this month. Megan Kelly
Sergio Gutierrez has moved to take up the newly created role of chief operations officer at Glovis America Logistics veteran Sergio Gutierrez has moved to Glovis America as chief operations officer, a newly created role at the finished vehicle logistics provider Marcus Williams
BYD to share vessel capacity for vehicle shipments with Hyundai Glovis Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hyundai Glovis to share vessel capacity for deep-ocean finished vehicle shipments between China and BYD’s export markets. Marcus Williams
Disruption is fertile ground for innovation in vehicle logistics After a succession of disruptions over the last few years, finished vehicle logistics providers have taken stock of their network performance and are taking further measures to be more flexible and resilient. At this year’s Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference in California some of the region’s top performers explained what they were doing to improve services. 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
On the road to recovery in the east The automotive industry in eastern Europe is in strong post-pandemic recovery mode, with associated gains for logistics providers. However, the region requires investment in transport and infrastructure improvements, and in EV production, if it is to build a competitive edge against a Chinese foothold in Hungary Automotive Logistics
Seaspan moves into car carrier sector with Hyundai Glovis Hong Kong-based containership owner and operator, Seaspan, has made an order for up to ten large liquefied natural gas (LNG) pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs), marking its first venture into the car carrier market. Megan Kelly
Hyundai Glovis invests in world’s biggest ro-ro vessels Hyundai Glovis is investing $1.89 billion in 12 dual-fuel car carrier vessels that will be able to run on liquified natural gas (LNG). Each ship will be able to carry 10,800 car equivalent units (CEUs) making them the world’s largest pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs). Delivery of the vessels is expected to be complete by 2027. Marcus Williams
Who will tackle North American rail capacity shortages? OEMs and their customers are feeling the pain from delivery delays and capacity shortages in rail services. Greg Thompson expores what the industry is doing to fix the problem. Greg Thompson
Bridging the gap for vehicle distribution in North America The automotive industry in North America is dealing with a number of capacity and service lead time disruptions, many of which are shockwaves from the impact of the Covid pandemic. One of the most recent to be felt is the shift in volume imports from the east to the west coast of the US, a topic of discussion for carmakers and their logistics service providers at this year’s Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference in California. Marcus Williams
Kyoo Bok Lee takes over as head of Hyundai Glovis Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of Hyundai Kia, has appointed Kyoo Bok Lee as its new president and CEO, replacing Jung-Hoon Kim, who has moved to an advisory role at the company. Marcus Williams
Carmakers look to restructure European dealer network Dealers will remain central to the way car manufacturers sell and distribute their vehicles though there may be fewer outlets. However, current difficulties in distribution mean the agency model, by which the OEM sells directly to the customer online for a fixed fee, is growing as an alternative to the normal way of doing business. Marcus Williams
Andrea Eck to leave BLG’s Automobile division Andrea Eck will leave her role as head of the Automobile division at BLG Logistics at the end of this year. A permanent successor has yet to be announced but for the interim period BLG’s CEO, Frank Dreeke, will oversee management of the division. Marcus Williams
Scott Cornell takes over the helm at Glovis America Scott Cornell has been appointed president and CEO of Glovis America. He moves from his role as chief operations officer (COO) at the logistics provider, a role he has held for more than three years. Cornell joined Glovis America in 2015 as vice-president of commercial operations. Marcus Williams
Blueprints for the rebound at North America’s vehicle ports Crisis management has become normalised for the automotive industry over two years of supply chain disruption but the North American vehicle-handling ports have withstood volatility and invested in a more sustainable recovery Marcus Williams
Watch: The Great Finished Vehicle Logistics North America Quiz The FVL gameshow is back and better than ever, featuring transport trivia, insights on vehicle logistics innovation and some royal knowledge to boot. Watch contestants battle it out from Nissan North America, Glovis America and Acertus.
Watch: How to up the processing power at vehicle distribution centres Changing supply chain dynamics are putting more pressure on VDCs to improve processing scheduling and visibility. Glovis America’s Darren Acker discuss innovations with Cognosos’s Adrian Jennings.
Watch: Equipping vehicle logistics networks for EVs Glovis America and EV charging provider Chargie discuss how vehicle logistics facilities and providers should prepare for EV growth.
Hyundai Glovis signs venture with BLG Logistics at Bremerhaven As of January 2022 Hyundai Glovis will be using the port of Bremerhaven in Germany as its hub for vehicles in transit from Asia to Europe in a new deal signed with BLG Logistics. Marcus Williams
FVL Family Feud – a game that challenges new ideas and innovations Tune in for this fun, interactive game involving industry innovators from Volkswagen, Nissan and Glovis, along with plenty of audience participation. ’Survey says…’ the industry is ready to change and try new things.
Why vehicle dealers and customers want real-time visibility of distribution pipelines With vehicle inventories low, and more customers buying vehicles to order or with longer waiting times, the urgency for visibility in the pipeline is now critical for dealerships such as those for Chevrolet – and their end customers. And increasingly, the technology to achieve this tracking exists. This session features learnings from GM, FreightVerify, Glovis America and Black Widow
E-book: Productivity gains in real time – Unlocking ROI in vehicle logistics tracking solutions Download this free e-book to learn how the return-on-investment for next generation real time location services has changed for finished vehicles in the post-cloud, post-AI technology landscape, with significant cost, operational and time advantages for OEMs compared to legacy systems. In partnership with Cognosos. Finished Vehicle Logistics Vehicle Logistics Malcolm Wheatley
Finished Vehicle Logistics: Reducing miles, increasing productivity Glovis America and Rubicon VLS discuss the challenges and changing dynamics in measuring vehicle logistics KPIs and costs with vehicle logistics industry veteran, Dennis Manns.
Coping with outbound capacity crunch means greater cooperation Given the pressures on capacity in the finished vehicle network in the US, which show no sign of getting easier any time soon, OEMs and their transport providers need to operate in tune with the shared network of which they are part and not be as protective of information as they have been in the past. Marcus Williams
Philaport benefits from grant for berth development at Southport terminal The US port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) has secured a $49m grant from the Department of Transport (USDOT) to help the development of a $130m multi-use berth at the Southport ro-ro terminal. Marcus Williams
Delivering electric vehicles in America: charging ahead with a heavy load EV sales are on the rise in the US, and with that new logistics considerations for vehicle weight, charging infrastructure and services. Experts from Lucid, Glovis and the American Trucking Association discuss how best to prepare.
Cross the plains and rugged mountains Canadian Pacific has a network stretching across Canada and into the US, and its significant and continued investment in services for vehicle making customers is expected to bring a fast recovery from last year’s disruption, writes Marcus Williams Marcus Williams
Hyundai Glovis sets up customised shipping standards for EVs Hyundai Glovis has established and applied a new set of rules specific to the ocean transport of electric vehicles (EV) in readiness for the increase in volumes over the next decade. Marcus Williams
Outsourcing is a cost-effective means to cope with change Picking the right supplier or logistics partner to troubleshoot supply problems previously managed in-house is proving to be very valuable, according to speakers at the recent Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain North America Live conference. Marcus Williams
Pandemic gives finished vehicle logistics a fresh perspective According to speakers at the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain North America Live conference there was a silver lining to the disruption inflicted on the automotive industry by the coronavirus pandemic: it allowed companies to look at things afresh and identify where existing problems in the outbound supply chain lay hidden by day-to-day activity. Marcus Williams
Watch Think Tank: A 360 view of finished vehicle logistics in North America Key operators from all corners of the vehicle logistics space discuss the major trends in the sector for 2021 as part of an interactive think tank, including representatives from road, rail, ports, IT and integrated services.
Watch Think Tank: Top tips on transforming aftersales logistics in North America In a special think tank workshop, leaders from key players in service parts and aftersales logistics discuss how the industry should respond to the current disruptions and get ready for major changes ahead.
Watch: Ensuring finished vehicle logistics keeps pace with demand Senior managers from Porsche, Glovis and ICL Systems talk about how they have been keeping dealer lots stocked as consumer demand has returned since the end of stay-at-home orders across America.
Watch: Exceptional finished vehicle logistics If vehicle logistics providers are to keep ahead of disruption and better serve customers, they will need to improve exception management and inventory visibility across plants, yards and transport according to executives from Hyundai Glovis, Jack Cooper and Cognosos.
Watch: Covid could accelerate outsourcing and new partnerships in the supply chain Experts from Mahindra, Hyundai Glovis and the tier supply chain say that the crisis highlights opportunities for new logistics services and a re-evaluation of partnerships across automotive logistics in North America and beyond.
More than one way to buy a car – subscription models and FVL The Covid-19 crisis has forced dealers faced with closure to adopt online sales and subscription models. We take a look at what it means for the logistics sector and how start-up Lynk & Co is going all-in on it. Illya Verpraet
Watch: Carmakers preparing for supply chain and logistics reinvention The pandemic isn’t over, but senior logistics leaders at General Motors, Nissan, Volvo Cars and Glovis America are looking beyond the crisis to new technology, electrification, capacity planning and the skills needed to succeed in supply chain management in the 2020s. Watch this in-depth panel discussion from Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Live.
Watch: How to improve agility and flexibility in finished vehicle logistics While vehicle logistics faces ongoing challenges in managing capacity utilisation and visibility, this panel from Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Live points to key strategies from FCA North America, Hyundai Glovis and CFR Rinkens for improving load factors and responding to customer needs.
Watch: Building Lucid’s electric vehicle logistics network Electric vehicle startup Lucid is launching its first production model with support from Glovis America in finished vehicle logistics. Head of logistics Greg Henninger shares details together with partners from Glovis on the unique challenge for EV outbound logistics.
Watch: Keeping the metal moving in Europe As the European vehicle logistics sector faces huge challenges and changes, senior logistics leaders from Daimler, Volvo Cars and Hyundai Glovis discuss capacity requirements, digitalisation and requirements from their logistics partners during a panel at Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Live.
OEM cooperation has the potential to reduce empty rail miles, says Glovis As historically low dealer stocks need replenishing, and heavy SUVs and electric vehicles (EVs) take up more than their fair share of outbound transport capacity, carmakers and their logistics providers are looking at how that capacity can be maximised. Instead of investing in additional wagons, some are calling for the reduction of empty rail miles. Illya Verpraet
The medium is the message An industry-wide initiative in Europe aims to set a standard for digital communication across all outbound delivery processes from factory to dealer. Joanne Perry talks to some of those involved Joanne Perry
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 7 - Finished Vehicle Logistics: Restarting the network This special livestream episode focuses on the finished vehicle logistics network and how it is preparing to restart for the new normal, with insights from Hyundai Glovis, ProAct and more. Hosted by Christopher Ludwig and featuring updates and insights from the crisis and beyond for automotive supply chain and manufacturing. Christopher Ludwig
Reaching for the stars: how Galileo’s satellites could help automotive logistics With visibility in the supply chain more critical than ever, technologies to provide data on vehicle position and movement have proliferated. But this year’s expansion of the Galileo satellite system will take tracking to a whole new level for the automotive industry Malcolm Ramsay
Q&A: Sulaiman Pallak, GM Middle East and North Africa In the absence of a production hub, OEMs operating in the Middle East must import both vehicles and parts. GM’s head of purchasing and supply chain for Africa and the Middle East tells Automotive Logistics about the challenges and opportunities in the region Victoria Johns
Room for manoeuvre with Glovis at Philaport Glovis America is now operating a new $110m vehicle terminal at the port of Philadelphia on the US east coast, providing much-needed capacity at a time when larger car-carrying vessels are loading and discharging greater volumes Marcus Williams
Fresh floes: What does the Northern Sea Route mean for automotive logistics? Arctic waters warmed by climate change promise a fast new route for cargo transport. Automotive Logistics looks at its potential for flows of automotive parts and vehicles Vladislav Vorotnikov
North American ports go in search of the promised land US east coast ports have been grabbing land to handle increased volumes while some on the west coast deal with dramatic volume fluctuations. In Mexico, meanwhile, private investment is helping to deal with congestion. Marcus Williams reports on the performance of North American vehicle handling ports in 2018 Marcus Williams
Working together to drive out disruption In the context of testing trade relations and new technology in supply chains, finished vehicle logistics providers need to work out how to position themselves for the future, delegates heard at April’s FVL North America conference in Huntington Beach, California Victoria Johns
Fighting for space at Europe’s ports European vehicle-handling ports faced a squeeze on space last year for several reasons, including wild fluctuations in distribution patterns caused by WLTP implementation. But the situation is now improving, because of investment in infrastructure and digital technology Marcus Williams
Driving into a Russian road block? Despite economic uncertainty in Russia, analysts expect new vehicle sales to grow further - putting increasing pressure on the nation’s already depleted fleet of car carriers Vladislav Vorotnikov
