Tag: logistics service providers

Canada rail strikes live blog: Authority orders arbitration between Teamsters and rail companies

Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) union has appealed against the arbitration that ended the work stoppage at CN and CPKC

Ceva integrates Bolloré Logistics following CMA CGM buyout

Following its acquisition by CMA CGM for €4.85 billion ($5.24 billion) at the end of February this year, Bolloré Logistics is being absorbed into the Ceva Logistics division, adding scale in air and ocean freight services, according to Ceva.

Red Sea crisis resurrects China-Europe rail freight transit through Russia

The ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have given the transit of automotive freight from China to Europe a second breath, according to state-run railway monopoly, Russian Railways (RZD)

Duvenbeck expands into Benelux through Schotpoort Logistics takeover

Logistics firm Duvenbeck is expanding its network to include the Benelux region (the economic union of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) through its takeover of Dutch firm Schotpoort Logistics.

Ready for any crisis, anywhere in Volkswagen Group’s supply chain

Crisis management has become de rigueur for Group Logistics, and has led to changes in capacity planning, visibility and mindset across the company.

Maersk opts for land bridge due to Panama Canal drought

Container shipping line Maersk has changed its services due to the ongoing drought affecting the Panama Canal and is instead opting for a ‘land bridge’ to mitigate disruptions.

Red Sea blog: Live updates

Houthi attacks on vessels passing through the Red Sea are increasing, causing container ship and ro-ro operators to reroute vessels to avoid danger. Follow Automotive Logistics’ live blog below for the latest updates.

Vessel operators divert ships from Red Sea following Houthi attacks

Container ship and ro-ro operators have rerouted vessels to avoid danger to crew and cargo in the Red Sea following a number of attacks on ships by Houthi militants in Yemen since October last year.

Global shipping solutions with trust on board

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Sallaum Lines and produced in partnership with Automotive LogisticsWe explore how international ocean transportation company Sallaum Lines has carved a niche as a leading expert in roro cargo shipping services on a global scale.

ICL CEO steps down, firm acquired by Valsoft

FVL visibility platform ICL, Inc. has been acquired by Canadian software acquisition firm Valsoft.

LTL provider Yellow files for bankruptcy, drives competitors to seek more capacity

Nashville, Tennessee-based less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping firm Yellow Corp has filed for bankruptcy under voluntary Chapter 11 Petitions, blaming losses from delayed operational changes and conflict with the Teamsters Union. Around 30,000 jobs are expected to be lost.

AI analytics ranks factory fires as top disruption to automotive supply chains

A supply chain mapping company using artificial intelligence (AI) found that the automotive sector accounted for 60% of all supply chain disruptions.

Ceva Logistics to offer carmakers sustainable ro-ro capacity

Ceva Logistics has signed a ten-year lease on four new-build ro-ro vessels from its parent company CMA CGM, and will manage and operate them directly. The logistics provider will be able to move 140,000 vehicles annually using the vessels, which will be powered by both LNG and electric battery.

Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern complete merger

North American rail freight providers Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have completed the merger they first announced in September 2021.

Containing the boom after the bust

Since it took over Gefco, Ceva Logistics has developed a fifth business division dedicated to finished vehicle logistics and it is now seeing an increase in global demand for containerised vehicle services, writes Marcus Williams

No light at the end of the tunnel

The German rail network is in dire need of restoration but now that work is finally going ahead carmakers are facing a decade of disruption and delay to the movement of parts and finished vehicles

Ceva completes integration of Gefco’s vehicle logistics business

Ceva Logistics has completed the integration of Gefco’s finished vehicle logistics business and set up its own division under the direction of the French logistics provider’s former chief operating officer Emmanuel Cheremetinski.

Gefco purchase contributes to quarterly gains for CMA CGM

CMA CGA’s purchase of Gefco this year helped lift its third quarter revenue to $19.9 billion. The global container logistics provider said the acquisition, which was approved in July, contributed $750m to its logistics revenue for the period. Logistics revenue totalled $4.34 billion in the third quarter of the year.

Agility in the matrix at BLG

BLG Logistics has reorganised its Contract division as part of a new tactical project called Roadmap 2027, directing the company toward greater resilience and profitability. Matthias Magnor, head of Contract at the company, outlines the regional realignment and reorganised market focus

RPM launches operations in Mexico

Logistics provider RPM has officially launched operations in Mexico this week, with a focus on providing services to carmakers and suppliers. Its expansion in the region will be led by cross-border logistics, working with third-party solutions.

Paul Duncan to replace Cindy Sanborn at Norfolk Southern

Paul Duncan will replace Cindy Sanborn as executive vice-president and chief operating officer (COO) at US rail company Norfolk Southern at start of next year. Duncan moves from his current role as senior vice-president of transportation and network operations at the Class 1 provider of freight services.

CMA CGM will integrate Gefco into Ceva Logistics

Following CMA CGM’s takeover of French logistics provider Gefco earlier this year, the global container shipping line has announced that Gefco will be integrated into its Ceva Logistics division. The move is designed to strengthen Ceva Logistics services in Europe and advance CMA CGM’s goal of providing end-to-end shipping and logistics services.

BLG upbeat on performance despite automotive losses

In its latest annual financial report, BLG Logistics reports earnings in its Automobile division that are significantly below target because of continued problems in the automotive industry. However, earnings were positive and the company is investing to digitalise operations and make them more sustainable.

CMA CGM buys Gefco ahead of sanctions threat

Container shipping line CMA CGM has bought French logistics provider Gefco for an undisclosed sum. The buyout follows an earlier statement from Gefco that it was taking back the 75% stake in its business that Russian Railways bought in 2012 for €800m ($869m).

VW extends contract with Unipart Logistics in UK

Volkswagen Group has extended its contract with Unipart Logistics for aftermarket services in the UK and Ireland for a further two years. The logistics provider has been working with VW in the UK since 2018.

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.

Gefco buys UK-based vehicle services provider XPAuto

French logistics company Gefco has bought XPAuto, which provides fleet management, vehicle logistics and quality services in the UK.

Jaguar Land Rover signs five-year contract with Unipart in US

Unipart Logistics is managing a purpose-built aftermarket parts distribution centre in Mickleton, New Jersey as part of a new five-year contract signed with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The move supports JLR’s expansion into the north-east of the US.

Gefco invests in UK sequencing centre to support Jaguar Land Rover

Gefco has expanded its operations in the Merseyside region of the UK with the opening of a 16,350 sq.m logistics sequencing centre next to its existing facility in Speke.

Comprehensive Logistics takes over Global Automotive Partners NA

Comprehensive Logistics has bought the North American division of Global Automotive Partners and, in doing so, added a German luxury carmaker and its tier suppliers to its customer base.

DSV Panalpina buys Global Integrated Logistics for $4.1 billion

Logistics giant DSV Panalpina is buying Global Integrated Logistics (GIL), the freight forwarding and contract logistics division of Agility Logistics. The latest acquisition positions DSV as one of the top three transport and logistics providers globally.

XPO spinoff GXO could see big gains in warehouse automation

GXO Logistics has debuted on the New York Stock Exchange, with around 5% of the contract logistics market in North America and Europe. It has its eyes set on warehouse automation growth, with automotive as a potential growth area.

Uber Freight says Transplace buyout will transform logistics landscape

Uber Freight, the logistics division of the ride-hailing and food delivery provider, is buying Transplace from its current owner TPG Capital for $2.25 billion. Transplace is one the largest managed transport service and logistics technology providers in North America, with a well-established offering to the automotive industry.

DP World buys logistics specialist Syncreon

Container terminal giant DP World has bought third-party logistics provider Syncreon in a deal valued at $1.2 billion. The transaction is expected to be complete by the second half of this year.

Smart tools for sustainable logistics at Hellmann

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics steered a careful course through the Covid crisis last year and, with Monika Thielemann-Hald at the helm of its automotive logistics division, the company is well-positioned to continue its drive toward sustainable regional expansion and technological innovation. Marcus Williams reports

Toyota forced to suspend production in Japan in June

Toyota has been forced to suspend production next month at two plants in Japan because of a shortage of semiconductors.

Carmakers forced to extend shutdowns because of microchip shortage

Ford and GM have been forced to extend assembly plant closures because of a shortage in the supply of semiconductors, a problem that continues to disrupt vehicle production globally.

Cédric Chacon drives integration and talent at Gefco UK

Gefco UK appointed a new managing director at the start of this year. Despite taking the helm during a stormy period, Cédric Chacon, a Gefco veteran, has ambitious plans to get the different divisions working together more closely and culture the sort of brand loyalty amongst customers that Apple is used to. Illya Verpraet reports

Monika Thielemann-Hald takes over as global head of automotive logistics at Hellmann

Monika Thielemann-Hald has joined Hellmann Worldwide Logistics as global head of automotive logistics, replacing Martin Wehner who has moved to a new role at the company as chief commercial officer Europe.

Renault revs up logistics drive through F1

Restart of assembly in China will compound air freight capacity crisis

Toll Group IT services hit by ransomware attack

Grindrod starts work on vehicle processing centre in South Africa

Maersk expands logistics operations in Vietnam

Seat production in Spain hit by fire at Faurecia plant

Austria’s cargo-partner on track in China

Klaus van Marwyk to head finance at Schnellecke Logistics

Spate of violent attacks against trucks in South Africa threatens automotive industry

Imperial Logistics doubles work for VDL Nedcar

ARS Altmann and ICL on track to China

Russian Railways poised to sell stake in Gefco if market improves

Market sharing: New rental platform for underused trucks

Uber and Airbnb have led the way in the sharing economy, but Ryder has now launched an asset-sharing platform for commercial vehicles

DSV reaches agreement to integrate Panalpina

CMA CGM to acquire Ceva Logistics

Little takes over as MD at Evolution Time Critical

Board directors reshuffled at Kuehne + Nagel

Calling on OEMs, LSPs and carriers to help fight people trafficking

Linamar CEO warns of Trump's metal tariffs

Standing up to risk

Gefco launches mission control for urgent deliveries

Bridgestone buys ETB to extend British retail reach

Time to fall in line

Jafza reports rising automotive business

Navigating uncharted waters

JCB adopts Apex system for better inventory control

Emergency response: Weathering the storms

Disaster recovery: Prepared for the worst?

KN launches lithium-ion battery logistics service out of Asia

Russian 3PLs fear further road transport crisis while rail's surplus grows

Middle East and Africa: Ford opens up the highways

Groupe PSA report: A partnership of choice for Gefco and PSA

Having signed an €8 billion contract with its former owner PSA, Gefco is keen to emphasise its growing independence both within and outside the automotive sector

LDC Logistics buys the rest of Metro Supply Chain Group

Indian car carriers secure revised rate rises after January protest

Ford to concentrate logistics activities at Valencia port

VW opens group consolidation centre in Slovakia

BMW consolidates air freight shipments between US and Germany

Russia conference: Quality is more important than ever for Toyota

FVL North America conference: Scratches, missing keys but still satisfied customers

Kumamoto earthquakes disrupt vehicle assembly across Japan

Online marketplace: Control-alt-compete

Canada’s Metro Supply Chain buys emergency freight provider Evolution Time Critical

Unpacking conventional wisdom

Telematics: The simple solution?

MetroGistics appoints Bob Brinson as VP of Finance

Automotive Component Carrier to make 71 drivers redundant

Are European vehicle logistics going back to the past or the future?

Grimaldi invests further in Finnlines

Toyota Logistics Services provides vehicles for car hauler training

Video interview with Antonio Fondevilla, Ceva Logistics

Acumen wins BMW Group contract

British Car Auctions buys Stobart Automotive

Industry mourns passing of Horst Mosolf, founder of the Mosolf Group

Manheim acquires Movex online vehicle logistics platform

Honda part 5: Working better, together

Breaking supply chain taboos in South Korea

ZF’s truck technology to benefit logistics

Browning replaces Ward at London Gateway port

Honda part 2: Getting the lay of the land

Yusen Logistics: Always automotive

BCUBE to handle parts sequencing for Qoros

3PLs in China are raising the bar

Turkey’s Autoport finally recommences operations

Audi special reports: A global outlook

Audi is exporting European best practices to support growing production ventures as far afield as China and Mexico

Gianfranco Sgro to lead K+N contract logistics

Neovia acquisition by Goldman Sachs confirmed

MetroGistics, PMTG, and McNutt will partner as ‘asset medium’ provider

Goldman Sachs to acquire Neovia

Comprehensive Logistics opens $30m GM support facility

Yusen Logistics and BMW Group BeLux continue partnership

Port of Pasaia handles first Opel Mokka units

Realities of a risky business

Tarragona allows expansion of Bergé facility

China’s new growth comes with old stories

Gefco to build up intra-Asia network for China auto trade

Eight logistics providers among GM Supplier of the Year winners

NYK not afraid to go local for logistics

Gaining power through diversity in ASEAN

Magna Europe chief sees logistics becoming more important

Yusen Logistics prepares for South Africa move

Providers long to be longer in India