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FeatureBMW’s sustainable packaging: when cardboard is worth more than gold
How can a simple cardboard box reform global automotive logistics? BMW’s innovative PAL973 packaging boosts efficiency, saves costs, and champions sustainability across continents.
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NewsStellantis expands Sustainera reconditioned parts range in North America
Stellantis is working with online used parts distributor B-Parts to move its expanded range of Sustainera service parts to dealers across the North America.
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FeatureBMW embraces Design for Circularity to lead in sustainability
BMW’s Roberto Rossetti explains the carmaker’s Design for Circularity approach, which focuses on recycled materials, reduced parts and optimised disassembly
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FeatureAligning logistics partnerships and ROI with sustainability
Logistics leaders from JLR and Mercedes-Benz took part in a sustainability workshop at ALSC Europe and identified opportunities for a greener supply chain
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NewsBMW, Ford trial 3D printing automotive parts using recycled fishing nets
Fishy Filaments has been working with OEMs such as Ford and BMW to trial the use of its recycled fishing nets in 3D printing of automotive parts
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FeatureBMW’s Hendrik Lang on achieving sustainable supply chains
BMW is committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 40% by 2030, with plans to offer 25 fully electric vehicle models by 2024
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NewsDHL to provide EV warehousing for Chery brands
DHL will provide warehousing for Chery subsidiaries Jaecoo and Omoda in their entrance to the UK market.
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: JLR’s Levent Yuksel on scaling green logistics solutions
Levent Yuksel gave a keynote speech at ALSC Europe 2024, and led an interactive breakout workshop with the industry’s biggest and brightest experts.
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FeatureAutomotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog below to get the most important insights from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2024
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NewsTata’s Agratas confirms location of UK gigafactory for anchor client JLR
The Somerset location is connected by road, rail, deep sea port and international airports
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NewsVW Group UK partners with Ecobat to recycle EV batteries
VW Group UK has signed an agreement with battery recycling firm Ecobat to collect and recycle its EV batteries and close the loop in the carmaker’s circular energy economy.
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NewsGM appoints ex-Tesla executive to new vice-president of batteries role
GM has appointed Kurt Kelty, a battery expert and former Tesla and Sila executive, to its newly created role of vice-president of batteries
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: VW logistics using rail and digital twins to boost sustainable operations in US and Mexico
At ALSC Mexico, Christoph Hartmann, head of Transport Networks, VW Group Logistics is using digital twins to help improve inbound logistics, and is adapting lessons learned in Europe to boost digitalisation and sustainability.
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NewsPowerCo and Umicore JV Ionway appoints Philip Fimmers as supply chain head
Ionway, a battery materials JV by PowerCo and Umicore, has appointed Philip Fimmers as its global supply chain manager.
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NewsECG publishes guidance for reporting supply chain emissions
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) has published the first methodology to calculate and report on automotive supply chain emissions
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NewsStellantis and CATL sign MoU for European LFP battery supply
Stellantis has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese battery manufacturer CATL for the local supply of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells and modules to power the carmaker’s European EV production.
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NewsSteering sustainability in European vehicle logistics
Automotive logistics leaders prioritised action over measurement for carbon emissions at this year’s conference held by the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG). Regulatory support, tech diversity, collaboration and trust were flagged as key actions for long-term success.
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NewsGestamp joins Catena-X digital supply chain platform
Spanish parts maker Gestamp is boosting its technological and environmental credentials by joining the Catena-X data-sharing platform.
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NewsVolvo Cars makes Francesca Gamboni head of Supply Chain
She takes over from Kerstin Enochsson, who left the role in June to join Swedish manufacturer SFK.
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NewsJLR to use alternative fuel and EV transport fleet in UK in contract renewal with DHL
JLR has announced an ambitious UK sustainability project to be achieved through an alternative fuel and EV transport fleet.