All Europe articles – Page 104
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FeaturePortugal to expand Setúbal ro-ro terminal
Portugal’s government has approved the expansion of the ro-ro terminal at the port of Setúbal, which will require an investment of around €3.5m ($4.8m)."It's an investment to be made exclusively using the Port Administration of Setúbal and Sesimbra's (APSS) own funds,” said Sérgio Monteiro, Portugal's secretary of state for Transport. ...
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FeatureWTO agrees on customs plan but concerns over currency remain
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has unanimously approved a trade facilitation agreement designed to establish common customs standards and ease the flow of goods through borders around the world. It is estimated that it could lower the cost of carrying out trade by as much as 10-15%, according to the ...
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FeatureVigo ro-ro terminal operating at full capacity
New finished vehicle traffic at the Spanish north-western port of Vigo increased by 13% in the first ten months of this year, while car components have gone up by 10.5%, during which time the port has consolidated its position as a major Atlantic hub.On November 25, the dedicated ro-ro terminal ...
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FeatureStudy finds IT important to FV sector, but cites weaknesses
Logistics software provider Inform has released the results of a study carried out in October this year into the status of IT in the finished vehicle logistics sector. It shows that companies consider it a decisive method in keeping ahead competitively.However, a high percentage of the 118 global respondents pointed ...
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FeatureToyota to export US-made Highlanders to the Antipodes and Russia
Toyota has started production of its 2014 model year Highlander SUV at the Princeton plant in Indiana, US and will be exporting models made there to Australia, New Zealand and Russia next year.Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI) started production of the model on December 5, following a $430m expansion at ...
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FeatureJohn Martin returns to North America for Nissan
As part of some widespread management changes at Nissan, John Martin, senior vice president in charge of Nissan's manufacturing, purchasing and supply chain management in Europe, is replacing Bill Krueger who carries out a similar role for the carmaker’s North American operations. Kreuger is moving to a new position as ...
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FeatureGM pulls Chevy out of Europe
General Motors has announced its intention to stop distribution of the Chevrolet brand in Western Europe other than for ‘iconic’ models, such as the Corvette. From 2016, the carmaker plans to focus on promotion and assembly of mid-range Opel and Vauxhall brands in the region. It is also planning to ...
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FeatureIs expendable packaging too expensive?
Depending on its use, received wisdom about one-way packaging in the automotive supply chain does not necessarily applyIn this story... Tipping toward one-way Returnable reasoning Container risks Mixed solutionsIn an assembly plant somewhere in Detroit, there’s something going on that, according to conventional automotive industry custom and practice, shouldn’t be. ...
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FeatureWelcome to the next stage for Mitsubishi
Kyoji Miwa reveals how Mitsubishi is redefining its production and distribution footprint to increase sales in the ASEAN region and further afield In this story...Strategic shiftsGrowth in ASEAN Production changesGlobal hubs Japanese networkOrder visibility Global partnershipsJapanese exporters have not had an easy time of it in recent years. Starting with ...
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FeatureChina reports: an industry on the advance
In China’s complex automotive landscape, logistics is crucial, but OEMs and 3PLs still face a steep learning curve on which they can help each other.In this story... Push for quality logisticsSupply chain engineering 3PLs falling behindExport servicesWorking togetherChina’s vehicle sales and production growth has been explosive for much of the ...
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FeatureTrack and trace in India: monitoring progress
Collaboration in modern supply chains requires better visibility, but in India there are almost as many views on how to achieve this as there are vehicles in transit. Stories in this section:Glovis's 'control ’ logisticsFiat on control roomsIn this story...Value-adding visibilityCloud suspicionsWho will pay for tracking?Had the Japanese not invented ...
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FeatureGaining power through diversity in ASEAN
Southeast Asian countries are intensifying their logistics networks to accommodate growth in sales and exports In this story...The Thai production hubMoving parts Finished vehicle exports Supply chain integrationMalaysian changes Countries on the riseAs automotive production rises in the Asia-Pacific region, Southeast Asia has emerged as a front-runner in assembly, export ...
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FeatureEuropean road – recovery pains
A survey carried out by Finished Vehicle Logistics revealed a sense of cautious optimism, but many points of contention among Europe’s automotive road hauliers. In this story...Fleet developmentsCarrier revenue dataOwned fleet data Red tape and legislationSubcontractor data Perennial problemsDriver dataGoing ‘greenEuropean car hauliers are still fragile from years of ...
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FeatureTaking hail repair in hand
The random and varying nature of extreme weather damage presents OEMs, and logistics providers, with complicated and urgent repair challenges.In this story...A history of hailUnpredictable weatherAssessing repair timesPrevention better than cureStorm-chasing staffIT and organisationIn late July 2013, central Europe enjoyed a prolonged period of warm weather, with several weather stations ...
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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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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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FeatureRotterdam keeps tariffs low for 2014
The port of Rotterdam has announced that its tariffs for 2014 will remain at the same level as those for 2008. Compared to this year, the rate will rise by 1% come January, after the port authorities committed to lowering tariffs during the economic crisis. The port has kept tariffs ...
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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, ...