Sponsored From family heritage to future-oriented vehicle logistics ARS Altmann celebrates 50 years of impact and growth, from the lasting values of its founder to the company’s vision for the future, which ranges from expanding its assets and portfolio to consolidating its logistics infrastructure through vertical and digital integration across Europe. Automotive Logistics
Geely Auto and Jameel Motors sign distribution agreement for Italy A new partnership seeks to capitalise on Italy’s growing electric vehicle market through a new dealership and distribution network. Emily Uwemedimo Charlie Blackie-Kelly
Sponsored ARS Altmann expands vehicle logistics capacity with Ravenna and Civitavecchia port terminals ARS Altmann is enhancing multimodal vehicle logistics across Europe with port and terminal expansion in Italy, and vertical integration with its rail network. Automotive Logistics
Nissan and Stellantis supplier Marelli files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US The tier one supplier confirms it has applied for bankruptcy to continue operations while it looks to secure additional funding or buyout. Charlie Blackie-Kelly
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. Christopher Ludwig Megan Kelly
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 Marcus Williams
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. Marcus Williams
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. Megan Kelly
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. Megan Kelly
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. Marcus Williams
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. Hazel Southwell
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. Hazel Southwell
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. Jason Dunn
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. Jason Dunn
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. Marcus Williams
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. Marcus Williams
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. Marcus Williams
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 Vladislav Vorotnikov
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. Christopher Ludwig
