All Asia articles – Page 61
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FeatureChina reports: Tracking reforms
China has made some radical moves to modernise its railways, but the rail services desired by the automotive industry are not here yet. Vehicle logistics in China is dominated by trucking. While water transport by barge and short sea has done some catching up in recent years, rail is ...
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FeatureLast Mile: adding value to growth in China
Logistics will be a crucial differentiator as competition in China increasesThere is a new wave of factory openings across China. While the joint ventures for the Volkswagen Group and General Motors are the most aggressive, with plans to increase annual production capacity to 4m and 5m units respectively, others who ...
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FeatureChina reports: Rolls-Royce's first-class deliveries
In this story...Flying in salesA quality aftermarket Bespoke logisticsChauffeur-driven careQuality over quantityRolls-Royce director for China Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer describes how the company ensures premium delivery of vehicles and spare parts in one of its most important marketsFew products or possessions – a private jet, a Beverly Hills mansion, a yacht off ...
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FeatureLogwin introduces single-use packaging prototype
Luxembourg-based logistics provider Logwin has introduced a prototype single-use packaging for gearboxes based on a corrugated cardboard and wood combination that it said provides a 15% higher packing density.“The dimensions of the cardboard boxes or wooden cases are such that we can fully utilise the volume of the air or ...
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FeatureSuzuki to double output at Rayong
Suzuki Motor is planning to invest $49m to double output at its plant in Rayong, Thailand next year to 100,000, including the addition of a new Alto model made for both the Thai and export markets.The plant, which opened in 2012, currently makes the Swift model also for both domestic ...
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FeatureSaab production restarts in Sweden
Saab production has restarted at the Trollhättan plant in Sweden after two and half years, following its closure when the previous company went bankrupt in 2011. The plant is now being run by National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), which took over Saab in August last year. And NEVS has had ...
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FeatureBMW's one and only in America
To meet domestic and export demand for the SUVs it produces, BMW is introducing measures to reduce logistics cost and complexity at its Spartanburg plant.In this story... Inbound managementGlobal supply chain links Containers on tracks A global export strategyImproving plant and warehouse integrationBMW’s only North American factory, located in Greer, ...
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FeatureFeeding the lean machine in North America
Efficient and growing production is putting pressure on tier suppliers to better manage their own logistics networks in North AmericaCapacity and creativityShape of things to come Balance at DraexlmaierFlexibile space useLocal goes globalIT for support Mergers and acquisitionsTier one suppliers in North America are facing both global and regional supply ...
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FeatureReports from China: under pressure to perform in outbound
Competition and demand in a country of huge scale and diversity makes for a prosperous, but uncertain vehicle logistics marketIn this story...Chinese challenges Global port standardsTrailer length tricksMoving to multimodalPrivate vs. state-ownedGeely's exportsVehicles logistics providers in China face some of the most challenging conditions in the world. As well as ...
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FeatureIdentifying trace elements
Considering the high value of its product, visibility in the finished vehicle supply chain is notoriously poor, but what is the industry doing about it? The contrast between the two sides of the automotive supply chain could hardly be starker. Upstream, flows are highly disciplined and tightly managed. Parts and ...
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FeatureKuehne + Nagel opens secure warehouse in US
Logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel has officially opened a new North American facility in Atlanta, Georgia that includes a secure area for the storage of valuable cargo and special equipment including vehicles and aircraft engines.“For over 25 years, Atlanta has been Kuehne + Nagel’s regional headquarters for the Southeast and ...
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FeatureIran deal will lift sanctions on automotive trade
The accord signed last week between Iran and six other countries designed to curtail the former’s nuclear programme involves the lifting of certain restrictions on the trade of vehicles and automotive parts, which could be of particular advantage to carmakers with previous links to the country, including Renault, PSA Peugeot ...
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FeatureChina Auto Logistics prices down luxury imports in Q3
China Auto Logistics has announced its results for the third quarter ending on September 30th this year, revealing overall decreases in net revenue and profits from the same time last year. While imported vehicle sales, which make up almost 100% of third quarter revenues, were up from the second quarter, ...
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FeatureIf you want a footprint in Russia, don’t run before you can walk
Neovia and STS Logistics recently held a day of workshop talks in London, UK designed to provide international companies eager to set up business in Russia with the right insight into the marketFor companies wanting to establish a footprint in Russia, the priorities outlined at the advisory workshop on the ...
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FeatureInform - Next generation of yard management system
The webinar showed how customers such as Volkswagen, Indonesia Port Corporation, and ICO/NYK Line have achieved the next level of efficiency by using the yard management system SyncroTESS. Popular amongst large maritime terminals, plant compounds and inland distribution hubs around the world, this complimentary session explores the main success factors ...
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FeatureCar usership is changing – how should supply chains adapt?
Trends in the automotive market are fundamentally shifting, resulting in manufacturers facing challenges on two fronts: maintaining profits in established markets, where sales are falling, and taking advantage of the sales opportunities in growing markets in Asia and South America. In both situations, supply chains are proving key to sustaining ...
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Reports from China: automotive market could outpace logistics
As sales look set to boom, the need for efficient logistics solutions has never been greater in China, but how can supply best meet demand?In this story... Looking sunny: the current climateEnvironmental repercussions?Bottlenecks restraining growth Haphazard legislationMultimodal solutionsThe Chinese automotive market could be set for another ten years of double-digit ...
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FeatureVW India exports Vento to Mexico
Volkswagen India has made its first delivery to Mexico of Vento exports, produced at the carmaker’s Chakan plant near Pune. The carmaker said that Mexico would become the largest export market for its Indian production, with every second car produced at the Pune plant for export being sold there.As well ...
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FeatureBinks to replace Leary at FedEx Express
FedEx Express has announced that David Binks (pictured) will replace Gerald Leary as regional president of Europe, Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and Africa (EMEA) from the beginning of January next year. Leary is retiring from the Fed Ex division after almost 40 years.Binks, who has been with Fed Ex ...
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FeatureWhat will China’s latest reforms mean for automotive logistics?
The outline of the Chinese government’s reforms following its third plenum congress could have a significant impact on the automotive logistics sector. We analyse the changes proposed to finance, investment, commodity prices and state-owned enterprisesThe document released last week by the Chinese central government following an important closed door meeting ...