All articles by Automotive Logistics – Page 56

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Breakdown in Libya closes ports

2011-02-23T00:00:00Z

The protests and widespread state violence wracking Libya this week have closed the country’s main ports with all shipments, including automotive, suspended to and from the country. Details of port activity and the wider logistics network in the country are sketchy as communication lines have broken down or been suspended, ...
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Imports chip away at Hyundai domestic share

2011-02-23T00:00:00Z

While Hyundai sales continue at a fast pace around the world, at home the South Korean carmaker has experienced a decline in market share as consumers begin to look tentatively at foreign rivals. Sales of imported cars are reported to have risen by 50% last year and are set to ...
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East looks West for logistics expertise

2011-02-16T00:00:00Z

Further indications that China’s automotive sector is seeking foreign expertise have come this week with confirmation of a high-level mission to Europe from Beijing Changjiu Logistics, China’s biggest private automotive logistics company and a provider of services to some of the country’s biggest OEMs, including First Auto Works (FAW). The ...
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Mercedes-Benz USA to take over Smart delivery

2011-02-16T00:00:00Z

Mercedes-Benz’s US operation (MBUSA) has announced it will be taking over distribution rights, management and sales for smart USA from Penske Automotive Group by the end of June this year. “Aligning Smart distribution with Daimler, as it is worldwide, is the logical next step for the smart brand in the ...
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Global news in brief

2011-02-16T00:00:00Z

Federal Mogul strengthens aftermarket supply in SpainPowertrain, chassis and safety technology supplier, Federal Mogul, has opened a new aftermarket distribution centre in Madrid to service the Spanish market, which accounts for 10% of the company’s European aftermarket business. The 8,000m2 Coslada facility will stock 35,000 specialised replacement parts and is ...
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Bribery investigations to spread through logistics sector

2011-02-16T00:00:00Z

Following last week’s news that new investigations into possible violations of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act are being carried out by the US Department of Justice (DoJ), international forensic accountants Forensic Risk Alliance have today warned logistics providers that they should take heed of the prosecution of the Panalpina ...
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DB to handle BMW parts centre

2011-02-16T00:00:00Z

Deutsche Bahn’s logistics division, DB Schenker Logistics, is establishing a €33m ($44.5m) logistics centre in Leipzig, Germany, to supply automotive components for ocean and rail shipment to BMW plants in China and South Africa. The centre is expected to be in operation by the middle of 2011, with a handover ...
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What's behind Russia's tariff proposal?

2011-02-16T00:00:00Z

The Russian government has said it will cut import duties on new vehicles to 25% from the existing 30% following its proposed accession to the World Trade Organisation this year, but there is scepticism amongst private operators in the country about what the deal will actually mean for them, as ...
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FCPA probe may target more forwarders

2011-02-09T00:00:00Z

German freight forwarder DB Schenker has strongly denied claims that it is subject to a new investigation into possible violations of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act being carried out by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to a report published on the ...
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Executives on the move

2011-02-09T00:00:00Z

Supply chain services provider APL Logistics has hired Rinaldy Sudyatmiko as Senior Director of Automotive Business Development in Singapore. Sudyatmiko is part of the APL Logistics Automotive unit, which provides supply chain management support to carmakers and parts manufacturers around the world. Sudyatmiko has more than 15 years of experience ...
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Ford increases exports from Dagenham EDC

2011-02-09T00:00:00Z

Ford has increased engine and parts exports from its Dagenham complex in the UK by over a third in the last 12 months because of demand in Russia, Australia and the Far East. The company said that the increase in exports has boosted activity in other areas of its business, ...
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Volvo Logistics to raise investment despite rate concerns

2011-02-09T00:00:00Z

Volvo Logistics, the third party logistics (3PL) arm of Sweden’s Volvo Group, has its sights set on growth of up to 20-25% in the coming years on the strength of recovery in North America and Europe and growing volume in emerging markets, in particular China where it is investing in ...
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Global news in brief

2011-02-09T00:00:00Z

NYK adds Guangzhou to China offeringNYK has increased its dedicated car terminal activity in China by taking a 12.5% stake with three Chinese shareholders in Guangzhou port operator Nansha Automotive Terminal (NAT). The move means NYK will now be supporting automotive shipments in China’s four major ports, having already established ...
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DFDS sees auto opportunity

2011-02-09T00:00:00Z

The shipping and logistics group DFDS is aiming to buck the trend of weak vehicle sales in Europe this year with a growth target of more than 30% for shipping passenger cars compared to 2010. The group, which includes DFDS Seaways and DFDS Logistics, is also targeting expansion for inbound ...
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Sector seeks urgent increase in parts as shutdowns spread

2011-02-02T00:00:00Z

The spread of production shutdowns hitting carmakers in the US and Europe as they wait for parts from tier suppliers stretched by the sudden resurgence in assembly is showing no sign of abatement this week. But it has been good news for emergency logistics providers who have seen demand for ...
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Global news in brief

2011-02-02T00:00:00Z

Bridgestone renews contract with DHL Supply ChainBridgestone has renewed its contract with DHL Supply Chain in Jönköping, Sweden until 2013 for the provision of warehousing and a number of value-added services including assembling and studding of tyres.DHL has handled Bridgestone Europe’s warehouse operations for the Swedish market since 1997 and ...
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Gothenburg recovers before privatisation

2011-02-02T00:00:00Z

Sweden’s port of Gothenburg is in the midst of a major transition for its vehicle handling business. In 2008, the Port Authority of Gothenburg made the decision to divest its automotive terminal operations, including the splitting up the vehicle logistics operations into two terminals: one for ro-ro and short sea, ...
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Egypt crisis hits auto shipments

2011-02-02T00:00:00Z

The nine days of anti-government protest against the authoritarian regime of President Hosni Mubarak that have brought Egypt to a standstill have also hit automotive production there, as well as exports to and from the country. On Sunday Nissan suspended operations at its Giza plant south of Cairo, which has ...
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Viking Rail is all Volvo again

2011-02-02T00:00:00Z

Viking Rail, an inter-modal link created by Volvo Logistics and DB Schenker that connects megatrailer cargo between Scandinavia and Germany by rail, has resumed a 100% dedicated-cargo service for Volvo Logistics, including for group customers and external clients such as Volvo Cars. The service, which initially started in 2008 in ...
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WWL adds calls to Europe-US Gulf service

2011-02-02T00:00:00Z

Norway’s Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has added monthly direct calls to the ports of Santander (Spain), Veracruz (Mexico) and Cartagena (Colombia), as part of its Europe to US Gulf Service. According to a spokesman for the company, the addition of the new direct calls has been prompted by demand from ...