VEHICLE LOGISTICS PORTS & SHIPPING – Page 4
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FeatureData snapshot: Volume increases at Mexico’s finished vehicle handling ports
There have been volume increases across the board at Mexico’s finished vehicle handling ports, in part fed by imports from China
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NewsPolestar adopts biofuels to cut emissions from ocean shipments
The EV maker is using renewable biofuels for ocean freight shipments of finished vehicles and inbound parts between China and Europe
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NewsBrunswick port records historical month for autos and equipment
Along with strong Asian imports, increasing exports and new customers, Brunswick added vehicles and equipment diverted from Baltimore
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FeatureBMW and Nissan make Mexican networks flexible for changing market demands
Read about how the OEMs are ramping up operations in Mexico, preparing for EVs, and digitalising their networks.
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NewsPort of Baltimore fully restored as last bridge debris is removed
Enough debris has been cleared to allow deep-draft commercial vehicles to access the port again
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FeatureHow to democratise data and enable transparency in FVL
Leaders from Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen and more discuss how to enable and improve data sharing and transparency in finished vehicle logistics across North America.
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen sells Melbourne ro-ro terminal
MIRRAT in Melbourne will be sold to Qube’s subsidiary Australian Amalgamated Terminals.
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FeatureManaging long-haul partnerships in FVL
OEMs and logistics providers are looking at how to create more valuable and trusting partnerships that can endure disruptions.
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FeatureFVL NA in pictures: Day 2
Here’s how the second day at the FVL North America 2024 confernece went. Speakers from Ford, BMW, NIssan and Volkswagen took the stage to share important insights form the finished vehical sector.
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: How California State is investing in finished vehicle logistics
Casey explains her role was created as a result of the supply chain crisis and the evident need to coordinate efforts to improve the FVL supply chain.
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: BMW’s progress in US-Mexico network strategy
BMW’s Raúl Gamboa talks strategy, beneficial partnerships and the state-of-play in Mexico’s FVL sector.
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FeatureBMW’s secret to success is preparation
The main lesson BMW learned from the pandemic is that logistics disruption is the new normal and being prepared to cope with it is critical to the company mindset. Part of that preparation is having a flexible supply chain.
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NewsAutoport’s efficiency drive on the east coast
US vehicle terminal operator Autoport, based at the port of Wilmington in Delaware, moved 115,000 vehicles through its facilities last year
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VideoRed Sofa interview: Nissan’s Steve Jernigan on network improvements in Mexico
Steve Jernigan, Nissan North America talks about improvements to finished vehicle logistics performance in Mexico and its intermodal flexible approach
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NewsSuardíaz adds car carrier to fleet for Africa-Europe vehicle trade
Suardíaz Shipping Lines has added a ninth vessel to its fleet of car carriers operating in Europe in the shape of the M/V Asturias, which can carry 4,200 vehicles
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InfographicData snapshot: North American ports in review
This infographic provides a data-driven snapshot of key ports across the continent, highlighting their volumes across years
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NewsChinese vehicle exports above 1.3m in first quarter, reports ECG
China has exported 1.3m in the first quarter of this year, up 33% on the same quarter last year, with leading markets being Russia, Mexico, Belgium and the UK
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FeatureNorth American vehicle ports review: cooperation and agile contingencies
The recent vehicle distruptions have tested the resilience and adaptability of regional port operations, highlighting their crucial role in maintaining the flow of goods under crisis conditions.
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NewsToyota opens Tri-Gen renewable hydrogen system at Long Beach port
Toyota and FuelCell Energy have officially opened a Tri-Gen renewable hydrogen and electricity system at its vehicle processing centre (VPC) in the US port of Long Beach
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Partner ContentTime to get serious about cars in containers
As light vehicle production hits pre-pandemic levels, regional disparities and new shipping capacities are reshaping how vehicles are transported worldwide