Rachael Hogg

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    Box of delights

    2016-08-25T16:53:58

    A box is a box is a box, right? Well no, actually. Returnable container manufacturer Schoeller Allibert reveals that there is far more to returnable containers than four walls and a lid, if the sector is to keep up with its customers’ needs

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    Automotive cartels: the inside story

    2016-08-09T16:59:30

    In July, a group of four truck manufacturers were hit with the highest ever cartel fine by the European Commission for fixing prices and colluding over the implementation of new emissions standards.

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    Verizon builds telematics expertise with Fleetmatics buyout

    2016-08-03T14:17:26

    Verizon Communications has announced an agreement to acquire Fleetmatics, a global provider of fleet telematics and mobile workforce management solutions, for around $2.4 billion. The move comes just a week after Verizon confirmed its acquisition of Yahoo for $4.8 billion.

  • Aankomst European Truck Platooning Challenge
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    Truck platooning: a future benefit for automotive logistics

    2016-08-03T12:27:17

    A recent test of truck platooning has successfully demonstrated the technology’s considerable potential for commercial vehicle fleets...

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    MAN extends contract with Imperial

    2016-08-03T10:51:03

    German logistics company Imperial Logistics International has struck a deal to continue managing the MAN Truck and Bus trailer yard in Salzgitter, Germany, for at least another three years. MAN manufactures components for commercial vehicles at the site.

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    STVA and GB Railfreight move cars through Channel Tunnel

    2016-07-27T14:36:28

    For the first time in five years, a train transporting finished vehicles has travelled through the Channel Tunnel on a route from the UK to Belgium, Groupe Eurotunnel has revealed.

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    Tesla’s supply chain set for a surge

    2016-07-26T15:54:33

    Tesla has captured the car industry’s collective imagination in many ways since its start-up in 2008, including how it builds and sells its electric vehicles.

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    BMW: Flexing up for the fourth revolution

    2016-07-25T16:49:32

    BMW’s partnership with Fraunhofer has produced innovations in materials handling to support its global parts exports, but these are only a first step towards wider digitalisation and automation in logistics

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    EC hits truckmaker cartel with fines totalling nearly €3 billion

    2016-07-20T17:03:22

    A group of four truck manufacturers has been hit with the highest ever cartel fine by the European Commission for fixing prices and consorting over the implementation timetable of new emissions standards.

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    Gefco appoints managers for PSA contract and East Asia area

    2016-07-20T15:58:30

    Gefco has announced that Anne Lambusson (pictured) will be appointed to the position of PSA contract executive vice-president. She will replace Paul-Henri Fréret, who will take over the ASOR area management (East Asia) as executive vice-president.

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    ZF and TRW to combine aftermarket organisations

    2016-07-20T09:51:57

    In a move towards further integration after its takeover of TRW Automotive last year, ZF is combining the two companies’ aftermarket organisations – ZF Services and TRW Aftermarket.

  • Bill Kerrigan - SSA Marine
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    Video interview with Bill Kerrigan, vice-president, logistics, SSA Marine

    2016-07-11T12:16:56

    At this year's Finished Vehicle Logistics conference in Newport Beach, California, Bill Kerrigan, vice-president of logistics at SSA Marine Auto, talks to Rachael Hogg, assistant editor, Automotive Logistics, about trade with Mexico, the growth of short-sea shipping, and new business.

  • Dennis Manns - Road and Rail
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    Video interview with Dennis Manns, chief commercial officer, Road and Rail Services

    2016-07-11T12:13:08

    At this year's Finished Vehicle Logistics conference in Newport Beach, California, Dennis Manns, chief commercial officer at Road and Rail Services, talks to Rachael Hogg, assistant editor, Automotive Logistics, about making the move from OEM to logistics service provider.

  • Sarah Amico - Jack Cooper
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    Video interview with Sarah Amico, executive chairman, Jack Cooper Holdings

    2016-07-11T12:06:44

    At this year's Finished Vehicle Logistics conference in Newport Beach, California, Sarah Amico, executive chairman at Jack Cooper Holdings, talks to Rachael Hogg, assistant editor at Automotive Logistics, about investment, technology, and good times for growth.

  • Achim Glass - Kuehne and Nagel
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    Video interview with Achim Glass, head, global automotive vertical, Kuehne + Nagel

    2016-07-11T11:52:07

    At this year's Automotive Logistics China conference, Achim Glass, head of the global automotive vertical at Kuehne + Nagel, talks to Rachael Hogg, assistant editor, Automotive Logistics, about the company's plans for expansion, and whether or not the slowdown in China's economy has affected business.

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    Russia conference: Quality is more important than ever for Toyota

    2016-07-05T13:58:32

    The decline in Russian vehicles sales means a fewer of them are being moved around. That means there is now time to focus on installing better quality processes in transport services, according to Alexey Kokotkin, manager logistics, vehicles, Toyota Motor Russia (pictured), who was speaking at last week’s Automotive Logistics ...

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    Russia conference: Turkish exports still struggling to find their way into Russia

    2016-07-04T12:18:43

    Sanctions on Turkish imports imposed by Russia last year have eased, but difficulties still remain for those seeking to move goods across the border, delegates at last week's Automotive Logistics Russia conference were told.

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    Russia conference: The long road to recovery

    2016-06-29T15:53:32

    For the past several years, Russia’s economy and automotive industry have been facing a 'perfect storm'. Practically everything that could happen to hurt the sector and its consumers has done so, whether it be the decrease in energy prices (upon which the Russian economy is highly dependent), a significant currency ...

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    FVL North America conference: Crossfire panel. Talking until the fat cows come home

    2016-06-14T14:36:21

    As declared by Sarah Amico, executive chairman of Jack Cooper, 2016 is a “fat cow year” for vehicle logistics. US sales are expected to reach a peak this year, rail and road capacity has been improved, while carmaker and logistics provider executives appear more ready than ever before to collaborate.

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    FVL North America conference: Scratches, missing keys but still satisfied customers

    2016-06-14T09:42:20

    Damage caused to vehicles moving from factory to dealer can be caused by a multitude of things: weather, vandalism, carelessness, accidents or technical issues. But this damage, even if to a small percentage of an OEM's outbound volume, are costly, delay vehicle delivery and damage brand reputation.

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