CMA CGM to set up vehicle port operations at Koper CMA CGM has signed a declaration for a joint venture with Luka Koper to manage automotive logistics services on a 27,000 sq.m area of land. The logistics provider is aiming to move finished vehicles in containers from Asia through the facility, with volumes expected be between 5,000-10,000 units annually. Marcus Williams
CMA CGM plans new $450m terminal at Saudi port in JV investment deal CMA CGM and RSGT have signed a term sheet for a potential joint venture, investing $450m in building a fourth terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port in Saudi Arabia. James McLoughlin
VW tests automated vehicle driving to optimise port logistics Driverless vehicles are being tested at the Port of Emden in Germany in an effort to use automation to automate and make workflows at automotive terminals more efficient. James McLoughlin
ABP moves to Phase 3 of development at Solent Gateway 2 Work is progressing on ABP’s sustainable automotive terminal project next to the UK port of Southampton. Marcus Williams
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
Time:matters expands emergency courier services in Mexico Emergency logistics provider time:matters has expanded its global courier network with the addition of two terminals in Mexico, tailored to demand from the automotive, semiconductor and high-tech industries, amongst others. Marcus Williams
Construction to begin on multistorey parking expansion at port of Koper Luka Koper, which runs operations at the Slovenian port of Koper, has taken its next step in expanding finished vehicle storage at the port by signing a construction contract for a multistorey parking facility. Marcus Williams
JLR brings AI-driven quality control to major US Port Working with Israeli firm UVeye, JLR is deploying AI-powered inspection systems at key US entry points to build smarter, faster and more consistent automotive logistics while strengthening transparency, traceability and quality control across its supply chain. Emily Uwemedimo
Sponsored The gateway to quality and security in Barcelona Autoterminal Barcelona has installed an eGate system to securely and efficiently monitor trucks bringing finished vehicles in and out of the port, as well as provide detailed quality inspection of the vehicles being imported and exported. Automotive Logistics
NYK Lines and partners open new finished vehicle terminal along Suez Canal The Suez Canal Automotive Terminal is Egypt’s first dedicated vehicle terminal and offers a new entry point to North African and Mediterranean markets. 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
In-depth analysis: strong logistics and supply base central to Ford’s new Mexico plant Chris Ludwig Christopher Ludwig
Mark Boucher takes over outbound logistics at Volkswagen Group of America Chris Ludwig Christopher Ludwig
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. Rachael Hogg
What’s keeping US outbound executives awake in the middle of the night? Chris Ludwig Christopher Ludwig
