NYK to operate automated finished vehicle facility at the port of Barcelona port from 2027 Port de Barcelona has awarded NYK a concession to operate a inished vehicle logistics terminal that will feature a fully automated, multilevel parking facility, due to become operational in 2027. Marcus Williams
Vehicle ro-ro exports continue to recover at Barcelona while containerised imports double The port of Barcelona has registed an increase in vehicle exports in 2024 and while imports have dropped overall, cars in containers imported have more than doubled. Marcus Williams
Crew of hijacked Galaxy Leader car carrier finally released by Houthi captors Houthi captors have released the 25 members of the Galaxy Leader crew who taken hostage in November 2023 when the ro-ro vessel was hijacked transiting the Red Sea. Marcus Williams
Yusen buys Parts Express to strengthen automotive logistics service Yusen Logistics division in the Benelux region of Europe has bought out Parts Express, a Dutch provider of aftermarket service parts logistics. Yusen said the buyout would strengthen its logistics services for the automotive industry, a priority sector alongside healthcare and retail. Marcus Williams
Honda begins vehicle exports from India to Japan Honda is now exporting its Elevate mid-size SUV from India to Japan via the port of Pipavav. The Elevate went on sale in Japan badged with the brand name WR-V last month and so far around 6,800 models have been delivered. It is the first time Honda has exported a model made in India to Japan. Marcus Williams
NYK to capture vessel emissions in California with Stax technology From January 2025 NYK Line will use technology from Stax Engineering to capture exhaust emissions from the vessels its operates while they are at berth in Californian ports. The maritime logistics provider said the agreement with Stax, which is worth $16m, comes in response to the expanded exhaust emission regulations for vessels calling at ports in the state imposed by the California Air Resources Board (Carb). Marcus Williams
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. Megan Kelly
Houthi forces seize NYK car carrier in Red Sea [Updated Nov 22] A pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) chartered by NYK Line en route to India has been seized by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, off the coast of Yemen, near Hodeida. Marcus Williams
