VEHICLE LOGISTICS PORTS & SHIPPING – Page 8
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NewsK Line ro-ro vessel on fire in North Sea
The vessel is still burning on the Dutch coast after catching fire yesterday, killing a member of the crew
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FeatureEuropean vehicle ports review: Hanging in the balance
A lack of transport capacity has tested Europe’s top vehicle handling ports, along with a new wave of EV imports from China. Can ports keep up with new dynamics and requirements?
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NewsSallaum Lines expands ro-ro capacity with new PCTC orders
The shipping firm moves finished vehicles for OEMs like Ford and BMW between the US, Europe and Africa.
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NewsGeorgia Ports Authority expands ro-ro capacity at Brunswick
The Port of Brunswick is expected to reach a capacity of 1.4m units annually.
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NewsNissan and Hyundai trials will be catalysts for electric truck investment
Hyundai and Nissan are both pursuing projects to develop the use of electric and fuel cell semi-trailers for the delivery of finished vehicles in California, as discussed at this year’s FVL North America conference
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NewsLisa Kline moves to vehicle planning and logistics role at Subaru of America
Lisa Kline has replaced Matt Ritter as vice-president of vehicle planning and logistics at Subaru of America. Ritter has taken over as regional vice-president of the eastern region for the carmaker
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FeatureWeathering the storm from the east
The Ukrainian conflict has had a profound impact on the inbound parts and finished vehicle logistics sectors in central and eastern Europe but carmakers and suppliers have shown resilience and bounced back quickly
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NewsA picture paints a thousand words for Ford’s quality inspection
Benjamin Pohl told delegates at this year’s FVL North America conference that Ford is looking hard at digital tools for real-time information to better identify where and when damage is occurring
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NewsData visibility provides a crystal ball for VW’s port quality operations
Volkswagen Group of America is now able to provide more accurate information on port quality operations thanks to optimisation software from technology provider Inform
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NewsVinfast delivers first EV exports to Canada
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker Vinfast has delivered its first shipment of 781 VF8 electric SUVs to Nanaimo port, British Columbia, Canada.
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FeatureFirst order of business at Toyota
Missy Pearlman, general manager of Toyota Logistics Services, discusses the carmaker’s new process to improve sequencing at the North American ports of export and her division’s strategy on supply chain alignment at a time of upheaval for the car industry
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NewsChinese automakers surge amid western withdrawal from Russian market
Analysts at last week’s ECG Spring Congress looked at the rise in Chinese vehicle exports to Russia in the wake of the withdrawal of western carmakers following the start of hostilties in Ukraine
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NewsAutomotive logistics can empower Asian manufacturers globally
DP World is building a network of technologically advanced vehicle handling terminals that Asian carmakers stand to benefit from as they export globally
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NewsNorth American ports review: Co-operation helps calm the waters
Through 2022 and into this year the top North American vehilce handling ports have been dealing with sporadic volumes caused by disruption to vehilce production as well as a shortage in ro-ro vessel capacity
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NewsToyota and Paccar build on fuel-cell truck partnership
Toyota Motor North America and Paccar are building on their collaboration to develop Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells, for both inbound and finished vehicle deliveries
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NewsAmports invests in digital technology and EV infrastructure
Amports moved 1.5m vehicles through its eight vehicle terminals last year and invested in EV infrastructure and digital technology to support volume throughput, as well as opening a new pier in Antioch
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NewsBaltimore holds on to its position as top US vehicle-handling port
The US port moved more than 750,000 vehicles through its terminals in 2022 despite disruption to vehicle flows caused by volatile production and a shortage of ro-ro capacity
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NewsAccurate forecasts for the spring push at Vancouver
Dan Emerson, vice-president of Canada operations for WW Solutions, talks about developments at its vehicle terminal at the Canadian port of Vancouver and what it is doing with the port authority to increase capacity
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NewsVolatile output and tight ro-ro capacity disrupt auto volumes on US east coast
In the face of vessel disruption, automotive terminals at the ports of New York and New Jersey have seen a switch from ro-ro vessels delivering parts to vehicles being delivered in containers
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NewsBMW using Medway rail service for vehicle movements
BMW is moving more finished vehicles on the Medway rail service operating between its assembly plant in Regensburg, Germany and the Belgian port of Antwerp-Bruges