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DP World expands Jebel Ali port vehicle capacity with new yard and quay

DP World is adding a 2.6m sq ft storage yard and 800m ro-ro quay at Jebel Ali’s Terminal 4, boosting capacity by 21% as vehicle flows through the port surge 28% in 2025.

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Latest ECG business intelligence report shows increase in global vehicle exports but slight decline in EVs to EU

The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) reports there has been 25% increase in global vehicle exports from China but EU has imported fewer EVs in first nine months of 2024

Global container shipping the worst for 50 years reports Drewry

A continuous deterioration in the accuracy of transit and arrival times in global container shipping means the sector is in the worst state it has been in for 50 years, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants.

Watch: Middle East and North Africa supply chains – the route to recovery (EP.3)

Watch this Livestream for the latest insight on vehicle demand, production and trade across Middle East and North Africa automotive supply chains, plus insights with General Motors’ head of purchasing and supply chain for the Middle East, Sulaiman Pallak. Forecast available for download.

Renault revs up logistics drive through F1

Fighting back against fake parts

Counterfeit components can be dangerous for road users and are a growing problem for the automotive industry. Automotive Logistics examines the lucrative fake parts trade

VW halts plans for Turkish plant following Syrian offensive

Hyundai Glovis car carrier capsizes

Trust in Turkey: How exports are carrying the country through its economic crisis

Turkey faces some difficult economic headwinds that have already impacted on its automotive industry. But there are still several reasons for optimism, especially the country’s strength as a vehicle export hub with easy access to the European market

Volvo starts shipments to Europe from Ridgeville

UK's relevance to Honda in doubt after Swindon closure

Supply lines key to new Nissan plant in Algeria

Turkish exports bolster falling domestic sales

Nissan marks millionth export from Thailand

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

Stepping up the pace

Russia increases component exports

Peacing together new logistics

The future of logistics?

Russians drop US dollar for components purchases

Russia's fresh focus on exports

Turkish exports continue to rise

Gefco: Full of get up and go

Middle East and Africa: Ford opens up the highways

In these uncertain days, supply chain reaction times are critical

China conference: preparing for the new and the old, for growth and decline

China conference: New Silk Road gets back on the rails

Analysis: PSA ‘product blitz’ will put the focus on its supply chain

China-Europe rail: The road less travelled

Ford continues to invest in South Africa

BAIC sends trial consignment via port of Lázaro Cárdenas

Russian carmakers decry Kazakhstan’s customs policy

European ports survey: Rising volume and risky conditions

UK-EU: Better connected

Ford part 2: Global strategies

Ford intends to support dealers through its Professional Service Network, a proliferation of Quick Lane stores and extended parts retention.

Ford part 1: Always looking ahead

In the first of a four-part feature, Christopher Ludwig talks to Ford Customer Service Division president Frederiek Toney (pictured) about changing times for logistics and providing global customer service

Ford part 3: Supply chain upgrades

Ford is rolling out advanced global inventory and demand management tools in pursuit of greater efficiency in logistics and service

Binding ambition at Toyota Manufacturing UK

Europe conference panel discussion: A time for optimism

Europe Conference: Planning for more than the Zeitgeist in the supply chain

Blockade in Ukraine adds to transport problems between Europe and Russia

Eukor increases Barcelona calls with service to North American and Far East

Haulage permit conflict will push up logistics costs

Reportaje sobre la Conferencia en México: En la frontera del cambio

Mexico Conference report: On the borderline of change

Mexico conference: Freeing trade from all points

Trying to tie down demand

Kia begins moving cars through Paragon’s Grimsby facility

Russia moots switch of auto parts from Turkey to Serbia

Japan: The ripple effects of a global sea change

Hyundai cuts production at St Petersburg plant

A bridge to better business

Focus on Spain part 4: Making the rail in Spain move faster in the chain

A new train of thought

Spain must improve logistics to remain competitive

Mixed results for Renault-Nissan and AvtoVaz exports

Russia applies ban on Turkish imports following bomber conflict

BMW: Getting connected for a new era of distribution

BMW’s vice-president of vehicle distribution Ulrich Wieland (right) and head of global vehicle dispatch and transport Mathias Wellbrock (left) talk about how connected car technology could transform the OEM’s outbound operations over the next decade

Renault: A new direction for parts supply

WWL: Setting a new course

ECG president Baldissara to step down in 2016

ECG Panel discussion: Talk is cheap, what is needed is action

Lanka Harness: Out of Asia

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

Supply chain and mining are potential barriers to alternative powertrains

DSV to buy UTi

The pros and cons of short-sea in Mexico

Currency woes hit Turkish car exports

Ford’s Grant Belanger to retire; Todd Bryant will head global logistics

Post-panamax car carrier – Höegh Target – docks in UK

The 'X' factors of port efficiency

South Korea part 4: Full steam ahead

Super Group moves into Europe with In Time Express Logistik acquisition

China modes: No single way forward

Editor's note: swimming with the current in South Korea

Transport equipment: On the road to improvement

North American ports: Ebbs and northbound flows

South Korea part 2: Widening the lens

Yusen Logistics: Always automotive

AvtoVAZ to launch assembly of Lada cars in Egypt

Skoda: Simply Clever logistics

Cutting out the paper trail

Russia conference: learning to grin and bear it

Ford: Always returning to the drawing board

PSA invests in Morocco plant with a view to export

Closing the gap in Africa

Ford begins Mustang exports from US to Europe

Hyundai picks Egypt for Russian-made vehicle exports

General Motors trials Teruel rail route to Valencia port

Roger Crook resigns from DHL Global Forwarding

BCUBE to handle parts sequencing for Qoros

To protect and serve

Simon Stacy and Bob Mountain add logistics responsibilities at Honda Europe

Turkey’s Autoport finally recommences operations

Volvo Cars to build US plant amid changing supply chain strategy

On board for progress

Analysis: European discord for logistics

Toyota part 2: A complex stock-in-trade

Pushing Europe's boundaries

Europe conference: Are logistics companies ready for the future?

European ports: Surviving SECAs and instability

Future visions of European automotive logistics

Hyundai Glovis completes Adampol purchase

Kamigumi looking to build car terminal in Manzanillo

UAZ looks at new export markets to recover sales

Bibby Distribution appoints Hecht as managing director

Mexico conference: US-EU deal without NAFTA 'doesn't make sense'

Cargo removed from Höegh Osaka

Kamontus Nuansrisai moves to new position at Titan-VNS

Vigo port records healthy vehicle handling for 2014

Grimaldi introduces direct services between Europe and US

Dream Angel makes first call at Khalifa

Stricken Höegh car carrier towed to Spitbank for investigation

A Höegh Autoliners car carrier, with around 1,400 vehicles and 100 pieces of earthmoving equipment on board, grounded in the waters known as the Solent, outside the UK south-coast port of Southampton, refloated itself on January 7th and has been moved to investigate further.

Shipping focus: Capacity in the balance

Shipping focus: The unexpected rise of Hambantota port

Improved performance at a lower cost

Audi special report: A fast, flexible network

Audi’s inbound logistics depends on tight planning and delivery adherence, while the carmaker is also exploring more consolidation within the Volkswagen Group

Symbols for better days ahead

Russia considering vehicle exports to Iran