Tag: italy

Nissan and Stellantis supplier Marelli files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US

Automotive parts maker Marelli, which is owned by private equity firm KKR, has filed for bankruptcy while negotiating with lenders about debt proceedings, but expects no disruption to services.

VW Group Logistics launches Venice port terminal to optimise exports, reduce emissions and improve resilience across vehicle logistics

Volkswagen Group Logistics will expand its port network for finished vehicles of the Volkswagen Group with a terminal at Venice port in Italy, which will reduce lead times for many plants, increase rail transport, and shorten shipping times with Asia.

Grimaldi has grown its fleet of hybrid short-sea ro-ro vessels to 14 with the addition of the Eco Napoli

Grimaldi’s latest hybrid-power ro-ro vessel will arrive in the Mediterranean from China in May this year and will support services calling between Italy, Greece and Turkey

Grimaldi is introducing additional liner services and investing in terminal operations around Europe

Grimaldi is strengthening services for finished vehicle trade in Europe while at the same time building services for EV imports to there from China.

ACC halts construction of two European gigafactories

Automotive Cells Company (ACC), with its shareholders Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and TotalEnergies’ subsidiary Saft, has halted the construction of two of its three planned European gigafactories.

ACC raises €4.4 billion for three gigafactories in Europe

Automotive Cells Company (ACC), with its shareholders Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has raised €4.4 billion ($4.7 billion) in debt funding for the construction of three gigafactories in Europe.

Stellantis opens remanufacturing and recycling centre on 4R strategy

Stellantis has officially launched its first circular economy hub to remanufacture engines, gearboxes, and high-voltage EV batteries, as well as recondition and dismantle vehicles.

Grimaldi partners with European Space Agency for satellite-assisted berthing

Pure car and truck carriers are set to benefit from space technology with the launch of a new project involving the European Space Agency (ESA) and shipping company Grimaldi.

Low river levels hamper vehicle shipments in Europe

Soaring temperatures and a prolonged dry spell in Europe this summer means river levels are at an all-time low, most notably in the Rhine, which was closed to freight traffic this week.

Stellantis halts production at Sevel because of engine shortage

Stellantis had to suspend production for a day at its Sevel val di Sangro plant in Italy last week following a shortage of engines supplied by one of its plants in France.

Italvolt to build southern Europe’s largest gigafactory

The Italian startup takes over the site of a former Olivette factory in the Piedmont region, where it plans to build a battery factory and expand the regional supply chain to help meet rising demand and production for electric vehicles.

Lamborghini switches to rail for Urus body deliveries

Lamborghini is now exclusively using rail to move Urus SUV chassis from VW Group’s Zwickau plant in Germany to its Italian factory headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Modena.

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.

Coronavirus latest: mandated lockdowns in Italy are impacting automotive output

Automar takes control of AutoTerminal Gioia Tauro

FCA joins blockchain network to ensure ethical sourcing for EVs

Silvano Fini moves to supplier development at Ducati

Fire on K-Line car carrier forces crew to abandon ship

FCA renews contract with Ceva in Brazil

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has extended its aftermarket contract with Ceva Logistics in Brazil for a further four and a half years.

Volvo starts shipments to Europe from Ridgeville

Q&A: Marcelo Turri, Alpargatas

Hanging in the balance

Lower production output, slower growth in export markets and several regulatory and operational issues are threatening to unbalance Poland’s finished vehicle market

Gianclaudio Neri new MD of Ceva in Italy

Russia's fresh focus on exports

Turkish exports continue to rise

Gefco: Full of get up and go

Changes are the only certainty at Ford of Europe

Dirk Willmann, director of material planning and logistics for Ford Europe, outlines how the carmaker is improving visibility and adapting its vehicle logistics network across Europe to better manage customer demand and trade uncertainties.

Multi-level storage facility to boost capacity at busy Savona port

International rail services start moving vehicles to Portugal and Italy

Savona expands car terminal