VEHICLE LOGISTICS PORTS & SHIPPING – Page 5
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Red 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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Red 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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BMW’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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Autoport’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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Red 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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Suardíaz 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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Data 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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Chinese 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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North 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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Toyota 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 Content
Time 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
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BLG Logistics’ Automobile division boosts sales in FY2023
The logistics provider’s Automobile division transported, handled and technically processed 5m vehicles during the financial year thanks to higher volumes moved through its inland terminals
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Baltimore port on the rebound after bridge collapse
Baltimore port is working to get back on track as the US’ busiest vehicle-handling port and continuing with its revitalisation of infrastructure
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Partner Content
Transforming automotive supply chains by navigating complexities
The ever-changing automotive supply chain requires flexibility, resilience and the adoption of new strategies in order to continue to flourish
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Future-proofing the finished vehicle trucking fleet in North America
Vehicle haulers Jack Cooper, Vascor and United Road give their expert insight into current capacity challenges, competition and consolidation
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Containerised car deliveries soar on the US east coast
Tight ro-ro capacity is leading some carmakers to ship vehicles in containers and there has been a tenfold rise in volumes at the port of New York and New Jersey
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Partner Content
Competition takes repair services to the next level
A lack of competition and options is causing the quality of automotive hail damage to take a dip while costs skyrocket, but DRS Group says it has the solution
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Tensions in Middle East trigger war risk premiums in freight rates
The capture of the MSC vessel is the latest in the crisis affecting shipping routes on the Red Sea and could cause even more problems for global shipping.
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Brunswick port increases vehicle traffic and invests for further growth
The US port of Brunswick processed 740,000 passenger cars and light trucks last year, up 13.5%, with Mercedes-Benz its biggest customer
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Honda begins vehicle exports from India to Japan
Honda Cars India is exporting its Elevate mid-size SUV to Japan for the first time via the APM Terminals facility at the port of Pipavav