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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.

Seat’s logistics director Enric Brau wants to inspire boldness in digitalisation and electrification

Enric Brau, who replaced Enric Martí as logistics director six months ago, is building on Seat’s foundation in logistics digitalisation, automation and AI to expand EV output, be more resilient and meet changing customer demands in the supply chain.

Spain’s Vigo port records increase in vehicle throughput including trade out of Morocco

Spain’s port of Vigo has maintained a top position in the ranking of European vehicle-handling ports in 2024, helped by an increase in trade with Morocco. It is also installing an onshore power supply from renewable sources for berthed vessels.

Historic floods in Valencia impact automotive supply chain

Devastating flooding in Valencia, Spain last week has hit automotive production in the region, with tier one supplier plants affected and a significant impact on logistics. Warehouses and distribution centres on industrial estates have been flooded which is affecting the supply chain. The extreme weather has also disrupted rail and road links in the region.

Hödlmayr sets up Iberian subsidiary to expand sustainable finished vehicle logistics in Europe

[Updated October 16] Hödlmayr has opened a new subsidiary business unit in Barcelona, Spain to provide customers with finished vehicle rail services along the Iberian peninsula.

Antolin, Gestamp and Fersa embrace AI to transform industrial processes

Autoparts from Spain, a collaborative digital project among automotive suppliers that provides intelligence on the automotive equipment and components industry, reports that the radical transformation of the industry supported by artificial intelligence (AI), is providing opportunities for tier suppliers, with benefits already registered by members Antolin, Fersa Bearings and Gestamp.

Volkswagen relies on localisation in Europe for EV project

Volkswagen Group has decided to make all-electric entry-level mobility more widespread, with affordable electric vehicles (EVs) made in Europe for sale in Europe, and will do so by relying on localisation on the continent.

AD Ports’ Noatum enters European FVL market through Sesé acquisition

Following its acquisition of Spanish maritime logistics provider Noatum last year, Abu Dhabi-based logistics firm AD Ports, has acquired finished vehicle logistics (FVL) firm Sesé Auto Logistics, part of Grupo Logístico Sesé.

Peel Ports and Suardíaz set up sustainable logistics for EV parts deliveries to Stellantis

Stellantis is benefitting from a sustainable logistics service opened this week that will see EV parts shipped from Spain via the port of Vigo and delivered to a new logistics hub at Merseyside docks in the UK. From there the parts will be moved to its nearby Ellesmere Port assembly plant.

Barcelona port increases finished vehicle throughput in 2022

The port of Barcelona reported an 18.4% increase in finished vehicle handling in 2022, moving more than 591,000 vehicles through the year. That growth was driven by imports and transhipment volumes, which increased +63% and +145.7% respectively.

Continental using Toledo distribution centre to speed deliveries in Spain

Groupe CAT is operating a newly built logistics facility near Toledo in Spain aimed at making tyre distribution in the region more efficient for Continental.

Grupo Antolin automates logistics at Aragusa components plant

Grupo Antolin is automating the movement of interior components within its Aragusa factory in Spain as part of an Advanced Manufacturing 4.0 strategy.

Stellantis to benefit from short-sea delivery of parts into Ellesmere Port

Stellantis is setting up a new twice-weekly shipping service with Suardíaz from the port of Vigo in Spain to the Queen Elizabeth II Eastham docks in the UK.

Gestamp ups sustainability effort with stake in Gescrap

Automotive parts supplier Gestamp has bought a third of Gescrap, the scrap recovery and recycling firm. Gestamp said the move would enable it to commit further to the circular economy and make greater use of recycled materials for its production of parts. It added that reduction of mineral extraction from iron and aluminium would have a direct impact by removing emissions from those supply chains

Markus Haupt leads production and logistics at Seat

Markus Haupt has taken over from Herbert Steiner as executive vice-president of production and logistics at Spanish carmaker Seat.

Setram deploys megatruck for Seat vehicle shipments

Spanish carmaker Seat is moving vehicles from its factory in Martorell to the port of Barcelona on a 25-metre megatruck provided by transport and logistics partner Setram.

Seat adds logistics cobots at Martorell

Spanish carmaker Seat has started using two autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its plant in Martorell for the picking of parts from its onsite storage warehouses.

A game of two halves at Europe’s vehicle ports

Volatility at Europe’s leading finished vehicle handling ports was made worse in 2020 by the impact of restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in the first half of the year and then by resurgent demand in the second half. Marcus Williams reports

Christian Friedl takes over as director of Seat Martorell

Christian Friedl is moving from Porsche to become director of Seat’s Martorell plant in Spain, starting from January 1. He replaces Rainer Fessel, who is moving to take over the management of the VW factory in Wolfsburg.

Griffiths becomes president of Seat; Steiner takes over as VP of production and logistics

Wayne Griffiths is taking over as CEO of Spanish carmaker Seat, while Herbert Steiner has been named the new vice-president for production and logistics.

Setting the scope for recovery and resilience at Seat

Seat’s investment in supply chain visibility and logistics automation has helped it to better manage the disruption caused by the coronavirus. Marcus Williams talks to Juan Vivas, inbound manager at the carmaker’s plant in Martorell

RNM Alliance extends contract with Groupe Cat in France and Belgium

Spain’s auto industry to get billion-euro boost from government

Seat to restart production this week

Production could resume at end of April, says Seat

Seat claims AGV first with Slam

Seat expands use of duo and giga trailers

Seat production in Spain hit by fire at Faurecia plant

Seat drone delivery project takes flight

American Axle opens factory in Spain for European growth

No-deal Brexit fears taking toll on UK jobs and investment, says SMMT

6 questions in 60 seconds…with Manuel Medina Burrull

Manuel Medina Burrull, Seat’s finished vehicle distribution manager, talks to Victoria Johns about paperwork, promises and believing in yourself

Seat in control with new parts management system

Seat begins drone deliveries to assembly lines at Martorell

Spanish carmaker Seat is trialling the use of drones to move parts lineside at its Martorell plant near Barcelona. Lightweight components are being flown 2km from a warehouse in Abrera run by compatriot logistics company Grupo Sesé. The journey time is 15 minutes.

Ford trials self-driving factory robot

Reality check: How AR can improve efficiency in logistics

A growing number of companies in the automotive industry are embracing the use of augmented and virtual reality technology for tasks such as part picking and inventory management, as well as for training. We look at some of the latest applications

Dudek replaces Fondevilla at Ceva Logistics

PSA ramps up production at Vigo before Brexit

Containerisation: Why finished vehicle logistics needs to think inside the box

While ro-ro is the traditional method of shipping finished vehicles, containerisation is becoming increasingly viable as the automotive industry decentralises and introduces more EVs. Growth in China and South East Asia offers particularly good opportunities

VW plans to expand output in Russia

CLdN ups frequency on Zeebrugge-Santander route

Basset takes helm at PSA Retail

Valencia becomes Spain’s top vehicle port

Volvo starts shipments to Europe from Ridgeville

Seat joins Alastria blockchain network

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

Tracking made easy

Bergé Gefco JV in Spain gets the go-ahead

Stepping up the pace

Santander expands area for imported vehicles

Spanish stevedoring reform runs into trouble

Santander improves ro-ro connections with Zeebrugge

Spanish authorities impose fines at Vigo

Anfac study downgrades port logistics in Spain

A match made in heaven?

Turkish exports continue to rise

DB Cargo sets up rail service for German deliveries to Barcelona port

EML launches new Iberia Express service

Pasajes suffers sharp drop in throughput

Noatum sets up automotive division to integrate Spanish port operations

Vehicle handling through Sagunto continues to surge

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.

Santander and Tarragona top Anfac port quality report

Valencia seeks to oust Barcelona as Spain’s leading vehicle port

Koper and Barcelona to provide more electric car support

Largest vessel ever calls at Malaga with spot shipment from Tarragona

Spanish auto terminals returning to normal following strike

EML moves Santander contract to Bergé

Seat: A megatruckload of progress

Strikes avoided as Spain attempts to overhaul stevedoring policy

Carmakers to benefit from renovated Sagunto port rail line

Grimaldi Group confirms vertical storage unit at Valencia

Brussels gives thumbs-up to UECC Ibérica sale

Ford to use Vigo for imported Rangers

Santander port to boost vehicle throughput to 500,000 units

Santander seeks distribution hub role for parts handling

European ports survey: Rising volume and risky conditions