All Asia articles – Page 66
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FeatureHyundai plans own dealer network in Mexico
Hyundai has announced that it intends to establish its own dealer network in Mexico and end its contract with Chrysler de Mexico, which has been handling distribution in the country for the Korean carmaker for the past 14 years.“This decision has been taken to seek broader business opportunities under the ...
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FeatureNYK’s Metis Leader makes first delivery
NYK Line’s newest vessel Metis Leader had made its maiden voyage from Kawasaki in Japan to the port of Vancouver on the US Pacific coast carrying more than 5,000 Subaru passenger cars.It called at New Westminster port in Canada on route to unload some of the vehicles before delivering more ...
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FeatureGaiser replaces Scherr in top Daimler logistics role
Daimler has a new man in charge of global logistics with the appointment of Heiko Gaiser (pictured), who has replaced Dr Holger Scherr as head of worldwide transport logistics, passenger cars, trucks vans and buses.Scherr has begun a new position as head of logistics and supplier Management at the Mercedes-Benz ...
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FeatureSouth Africa strike could compound problems for BMW
South Africa’s biggest manufacturing union – the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) – is planning a widespread and open-ended strike from Monday August 19th in a pay dispute affecting 30,000 vehicle assembly workers. The action is likely to compound problems for BMW South Africa, which has already ...
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FeatureImperial eyes China-Africa trade in joint venture
South Africa’s Imperial Logistics has started a joint venture with advisory and procurement firm, The Beijing Axis, with a view towards capturing more business between Asia and Africa.Imperials’ chief integration officer, Cobus Rossouw, said the partnership was looking to benefit growing trade between China and Africa, which analysts have said ...
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FeatureUPS opens contract logistics centres in China
UPS is expanding its services in China with the addition of two contract logistics facilities in Chengdu and Shanghai. They bring the total number of contract logistics centres that UPS has in the country to more than 130, covering 87 cities.The company said the two facilities are located close to ...
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FeatureMahindra said to be building a plant in Ghana
Indian vehicle manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra is reported to be planning an automotive assembly plant and service centre in Ghana, which would serve demand in the country and its neighbours in West Africa. According to India’s SME Times, the Indian SUV and pick-up truck OEM will build the plant on ...
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FeatureSkoda begins assembly of Octavia in India
Skoda has begun production of the new Octavia at its factory in Aurangabad, India, which is assembled from kits built in the Czech Republic. The new Octavia, which was launched in Europe in late 2012, arrives in India following investments to reduce manufacturing and logistics costs at the carmaker’s Indian ...
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FeatureUPDATE: Ford’s Steve Harley will lead European production changes as Grant Belanger takes over as head of MP&L
Ford will have a new but familiar head of global logistics this autumn, as Grant Belanger returns to the US to replace Steve Harley, who will be leading projects to shift models from Belgium to Spain and Germany.*This story has been updated from its original version following an interview with ...
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FeatureIndia’s Hindustan Motors outsources Mitsubishi spare parts warehouse to TVS
India’s Hindustan Motors has outsourced a spare parts warehouse to TVS Logistics Services that serves the Mitsubishi models the carmaker produces for the Indian market. The logistics provider will take over Hindustan’s parts distribution centre (PDC) at its Tiruvallur plant near Chennai.In a statement, TVS Logistics Services said that Hindustan, ...
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FeatureKerry increases Latin American presence with stake in Mexican provider
Kerry Logistics will continue an expansion in Latin America by taking a majority stake in Cargo Master's Group (CMG), a Mexico-based logistics and freight forwarding company. Kerry Logistics did not disclose how much it would pay for CMG or the exact stake that it would hold. In a statement the ...
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FeatureK Line opens warehouse at Yangshang port
Japanese shipping and logistics group K Line has opened a 44,000 square metre warehouse near the Yangshang deep-water port, near Shanghai, that will handle a variety of cargo, including automotive parts. K Line’s joint venture in China, K Line Zhenhua Logistics (Shanghai), opened the warehouse last week at a logistics ...
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FeatureCeva happy for stability in second quarter earnings
Third party logistics provider Ceva has reported a small drop in revenue and profits for the second quarter of 2013 compared to 2012, although the company’s chief financial officer said the company was “very satisfied” that it had found stability following a recapitalisation this past May. The company also pointed ...
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FeatureSuzuki, Daihatsu to join Toyota in Indonesia expansion
Suzuki Motor and Daihatsu have both joined the ranks of Japanese manufacturers expanding in Indonesia, with both announcing plans for new or expanded production in the country. Suzuki plans to open a new passenger car plant, while Daihatsu will increase add a new line at an engine plant. Reuters reported that a ...
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FeatureAPL’s logistics profits rise as container revenue sinks
Container shipping and logistics firm NOL Group reported 12% lower second quarter revenue and a $50m drop in earnings before tax and interest compared to 2012 as difficult trading in container shipping continued to hit the company’s financials. However, the group’s logistics arm, APL Logistics, saw strong profit growth, driven ...
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FeatureDHL reports mixed financials, but auto is a bright spot
Deutsche Post DHL reported mixed financial results for the second quarter, with a settlement and gains in the German parcel and mail business largely offsetting declines in its express, freight forwarding and contract logistics divisions.However, a small rise in contract logistics revenue was attributed to growing business in Asia Pacific ...
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FeatureBMW to double exports from South Africa and add Maputo port
BMW plans to double exports from South Africa to around 70,000 units a year by next year and will use the port of Maputo in Mozambique to supplement volume shipments of the BMW 3 series. The ports will supplement the carmaker’s ongoing use of the port of Durban in South ...
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FeatureJapanese supply chain in US firing on all cylinders
As Japanese OEMs see record growth in US-based production, parts sourcing and vehicle exports, the carmakers are investing significantly to increase manufacturing and logistics capacity across the region. Japanese carmakers are investing heavily in the US supply chain following growth of more than 37% in vehicle production in the ...
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FeatureGefco launches China system for vehicles; opens Shenzen office
Gefco has launched an IT system to improve the efficiency of vehicle movements in China that provides visual management across the entire supply chain with real-time logistics information. Gefco said the system would synchronise logistics provider flows and the operations in customer plants, as well as reduce the waiting time ...
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FeatureThomas Vernier takes over Renault’s spare parts logistics
Renault has appointed Thomas Vernier (left) as its new director of logistics for spare parts and accessories. Vernier replaces Francesca Gamboni (lower, right), who is taking on a new role at a non-automotive company this autumn. Jean-Marc Carlicchi has filled Vernier’s previous post as general manager for outbound logistics operations ...