Renault joins UECC’s Sail for Change fuel-switching initiative Renault Group has become the fifth vehicle maker to join United European Car Carriers’ (UECC) Sail for Change fuel-switching initiative. Marcus Williams
UECC adds Blue Heritage dual-fuel LNG vessel to European network UECC is boosting capacity along with sustainble ocean services options for carmakers with the addition of a dual-fuel car carrier with 7,000 CEU capacity. Marcus Williams
Vessel operators are bringing in more capacity for maritime finished vehicle shipments There appears to be a more even balance between demand and supply of ro-ro capacity for finished vehicle movements and rates appear to be dropping but the situation remains complex. Marcus Williams
UECC’s sustainable strategy is turning regulation on maritime emissions into a commercial advantage UECC has outlined its strategy for compliance with European regulations on maritime decarbonisation and how it is supplying OEM customers with alternative fuels Marcus Williams
JLR becomes fourth carmaker to join UECC’s Sail for Change sustainable fuel switch programme [Updated January 9] JLR is helping advance its own emissions reduction goals by taking part in the Sail for Change fuel switch initiative for the maritime delivery of finished vehicles, which offers the option to switch to biofuel for short-sea shipments. Marcus Williams
UECC adds multi-fuel LNG vessel to car carrier fleet as sector invests to decarbonise global maritime vehicle logistics UECC continues to invest in decarbonising its car carrier operations with addition of multi-fuel LNG vessel Marcus Williams
UECC order will expand multi-fuel battery hybrid PCTC fleet United European Car Carriers (UECC) has signed an order for up to four multi-fuel battery hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) to expand its fleet of more sustainable vessels. Marcus Williams
Toyota and Ford sign up to UECC’s Sail for Change programme Toyota and Ford have signed up for United European Car Carriers’ (UECC) Sail for Change sustainability programme and will use UECC short-sea ro-ro vessels fuelled by bioLNG for finished vehicle transport across Europe. A third unnamed carmaker has also joined the initiative, according to UECC. Marcus Williams
UECC launches Sail for Change decarbonisation product for vehicle makers Shortsea vessel owner and operator UECC has begun a fuel switch programme for carmakers enabling them to decarbonise the delivery of their finished vehicles by ocean. Marcus Williams
UECC working on maritime biofuel trials for cleaner vessel services UECC is working with industry partners to evaluate the suitability of a biofuel made from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) that can be used as a fuel oil for marine transport. The provider of short-sea forwarding services is looking to provide more sustainable transport for the movement of finished vehicle volumes. Marcus Williams
Insights from ECG conference: steering sustainability in European vehicle logistics and beyond Automotive logistics leaders prioritised action over measurement for carbon emissions at this year’s conference held by the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG). Regulatory support, tech diversity, collaboration and trust were flagged as key actions for long-term success. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Rebuilding trust is key to solving the European capacity crisis The stubborn capacity crisis in the finished vehicle logistics sector in Europe will take time to mend, delegates at the Association of European Vehicle Logistics’ (ECG) Spring Congress heard last week, but industry dialogue is slowly helping to repair broken trust and disrupted contracting cycles. Malcolm Ramsay
Better pay and conditions will help solve the capacity crisis There is currently a capacity crisis in European finished vehicle deliveries and the situation is going to get worse before it gets better, according to the board of the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG), which held its annual conference in the Austrian capital Vienna last week. Marcus Williams
A sea change for sustainable vehicle delivery A car is only as clean as the boat in which it is delivered. Regulation and investment in new technology are leading to cleaner seas but it is not all plain sailing, writes Jason Dunn Jason Dunn
Outbound sector grapples with reality of reaching carbon neutrality The demand is clear: a carbon neutral Europe by 2050. However, the complexities in achieving this target are myriad, especially for the vehicle logistics industry. Namrita Chow
Craig Jasienski joins Neptune Lines as CEO Craig Jasienski will take on the role of CEO at European short-sea ro-ro operator Neptune Lines from October 1 this year. Melina Travlos, who had held the role, will remain president of the company. Marcus Williams
Better cooperation is needed to decarbonise the supply chain The automotive industry is investing to decarbonise the vehicles it makes as well as individual links in the supply chain used to deliver the parts and finished vehicles. However, without better logistics planning there will still be a lot of waste and the industry needs to join up its thinking, said Martin Corner, head of supply chain at Volvo Cars, on a recent panel discussion about shipping in the automotive industry. Illya Verpraet
Logistics providers call for fairness in calculating shipping emissions Clarity is needed on measuring emissions in shipping but a poorly judged methodology could disadvantage finished vehicle logistics and disrupt the supply chain Illya Verpraet
AL FVL Spring 2021 Digital Edition – Coping strategies for a global crisis The spring digital edition of Automotive Logistics and Finished Vehicle Logistics is out now, featuring comprehensive overviews of the main vehicle ports in continental Europe and the UK, as well as the maritime transport sector. Plus, we look at the latest packaging initiative supporting VW’s lithium-ion battery deliveries to VW Zwickau, Vijay Ratnaparkhe’s IT revolution at Bosch and talk to carmakers about supply chain lessons ten years on from the Fukushima earthquake disaster Automotive Logistics
