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Tensions in Middle East trigger war risk premiums in freight rates
The capture of the MSC vessel is the latest in the crisis affecting shipping routes on the Red Sea and could cause even more problems for global shipping.
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Brunswick port increases vehicle traffic and invests for further growth
The US port of Brunswick processed 740,000 passenger cars and light trucks last year, up 13.5%, with Mercedes-Benz its biggest customer
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Northvolt starts work on German gigafactory
Battery maker Northvolt has begun work on its battery gigafactory in Heide, northern Germany, called Northvolt Drei which will supply battery cells to European EV makers
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Battling the bottlenecks in European vehicle distribution
Speakers from Ford, Inform, RPM and Sallaum Lines met at ALSC Europe to discuss port congestion, direct chartering and the role digital tools can play in mitigating congestion for vehicle logistics
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Rebuilding resilience and stability for a more sustainable supply chain
Speakers at this week’s ALSC Europe conference in Bonn, Germany talked about using supply chain and logistics management to navigate disruption and build a stable future
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BMW navigates the new ‘never normal’ in logistics
BMW has adapted to disruputiion by bringing production, finance, sales and purchasing, and supply chain logistics under one umbrella
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Automotive 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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Automotive Logistics marks International Women’s Day
Automotive Logistics celebrates International Women’s Day.
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More diversity for a stronger supply chain
The automotive industry’s journey to electric vehicles emphasises diversity as key to technological advancement and market leadership.
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Volkswagen Group Logistics series: Simon Motter on securing the supply chain
Head of Volkswagen Group Logistics Simon Motter is making sure the supply chain can master disruption and improve resiliency as well as deliver on goals for electrification, sustainability and cost.
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Maxime Picat, Stellantis talks strategy and influencing supply chain and manufacturing design
The chief purchasing and supply chain officer reveals how Stellantis will improve supplier relations, plan the battery supply chain, localise where it makes sense, and invest in logistics.
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GM, Tesla, BYD, Toyota & VW at risk of forced labour in Chinese aluminium supply chains
A report by Human Rights Watch named carmakers including GM, Tesla, Toyota and VW as failing to minimise risk of forced labour in their automotive supply chains.
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How micro-mass spectrometry can solve the carbon measurement problem
Transport and logistics emit 24% of global CO2e, projected to rise to 40% without action. Spectaire’s micro-mass-spectrometry offers accurate emissions data, vital for sustainability. CEO Brian Semkiw discusses its impact, from regulatory compliance to turning emissions into revenue streams, shaping a greener automotive future
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On the road to recovery in the east
As Eastern Europe’s auto sector rebounds from Covid, it faces the need for infrastructural upgrades and a pivot towards EVs against Chinese market penetration
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Gestamp redefines supply chain management for industry 4.0
Gestamp’s digitalisation lead, Diego Mallada, explains how the tier one supplier is navigating the digital future, as well as creating it
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Antwerp-Bruges increases vehicle traffic in face of tight capacity
The port of Antwerp-Bruges has recorded a 9% increase in the number of finished vehicles handled in calendar year 2023 to 3.56m
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Bridging troubled waters in global shipping
Deep-sea vessel operators are facing attacks when transiting the Middle East and Africa but Inchape Shipping Services and Ambrey have recently provided advice in their Global Shipping Report
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Red Sofa Interview: VW’s global logistics experts on synergy in the supply chain
Logistics experts from across VW Group’s global divisions speak to Automotive Logistics about collaborating internationally.
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Latest rail strike in Germany threatens cargo shipments
The German locomotive drivers’ union GDL is calling for a six-day strike that will impact cargo and passenger services across the country
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Maersk opts for land bridge due to Panama Canal drought
Maersk has changed its services due to the ongoing drought affecting the Panama Canal and is instead opting for a ‘land bridge’ to mitigate disruptions.