All Europe articles – Page 175
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FeatureLSPs sorry to see GM’s Bo go
General Motors’ former Group Vice President for Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, Bo Andersson, who resigned in a surprise move last Friday to become Chairman of Russian carmaker GAZ, leaves behind a legacy of aggressive monitoring and cost cutting throughout the supply chain at GM.
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FeatureTemPark rolls out parking solution for BLG in Europe
In its first European contract, temporary parking surface specialist TemPark has installed a test site three-quarters of a hectare (1.85 acres) at BLG’s AutoTerminal Kelheim in Saal, near Donau, Germany. The surface provides parking for almost 400 vehicles in a four-block configuration. “BLG picked TemPark because of much lower cost ...
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FeatureAcumen secures UK supply contract with Johnson Controls
Acumen Distribution has now secured full supplier status for complete inbound movements to all of Johnson Controls Automotive’s (JCA) UK facilities. The multi-million pound contract will also cover the management of JCA’s supply chain including collection planning from between 70-80 parts suppliers throughout Europe and the UK, as well as ...
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FeatureStarting on a positive note
In his inaugural speech at the European Group of Vehicle Logistics (ECG) General Assembly in Zurich last Friday, incoming President Costantino Baldissara challenged the pessimistic majority before him who saw no end to the crisis in sight. Rallying the 71% of members surveyed at the conference who predicted that the ...
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Key executives on the move
With the departure of Frits Mehrtens, The Association of European Vehicle Logistics – ECG – has elected Costantino Baldissara (pictured) as its new President. A ceremony was held to mark the occasion at its annual general assembly held in Zurich last week. “It is truly an honour and privilege for ...
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FeatureGM pays tribute to logistics in supplier awards
Seven leading logistics service providers were recognised by GM in its Supplier of the Year awards, announced during the 17th annual awards presentation held last week at the GM Heritage Center in Warren, Michigan. Following on last year’s success, there were awards for shipping providers Grimaldi Group and Höegh Autoliners, ...
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FeatureHonda restarts the line at Swindon
The main assembly lines were restarted today at Honda’s Swindon plant in the UK following a shutdown at the end of January. The first shipment of the Civic and CR-V models planned to leave by rail for distribution to Europe on the week commencing 15th June. STVA remains the rail ...
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FeaturePorsche goes lean for Panamera
Porsche has revealed the latest logistics concept it is using to support production of the Panamera, which has just begun at its Leipzig plant in Germany. As part of a €150m investment at the plant, the new arrangement makes it possible to deliver parts at high frequency just one hour ...
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FeatureGM puts the squeeze on suppliers
Once the biggest carmaker in the world, on Monday General Motors became the biggest-ever bankruptcy case filing for a US industrial company. The bankruptcy follows unprecedented sales declines in the US market, of which GM was hit particularly hard. The company has had losses over the last four years totalling ...
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FeatureTwo heads are better than one
In an effort to combat the affects of the recession, Renault and Nissan have taken a number of steps to strengthen their alliance, including changes to manufacturing, logistics and purchasing. “Seeking synergies is no longer optional, but mandatory,” said Carlos Ghosn, Present and CEO of both carmakers. As of June ...
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FeatureNissan chooses NYK for inbound supply
NYK Logistics has been awarded a new two-year contract by Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) for inbound logistics services to its plant in Sunderland to support production of the Micra, Note and Qashqai. The contract was previously held by Ryder. NYK will deliver nearly 800 different parts to the plant, from ...
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FeatureANT Lojistik invests to meet demand
Despite a Q1 production downturn in the Turkish automotive market of 59%, finished vehicle provider ANT Lojistik is investing in a new compound and expanding its delivery fleet thanks, in part, to new contracts in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Bulgaria. ANT Lojistik spokesman, Ceren Eker Buyruk, told Automotive Logistics that the ...
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FeatureThere is more to explore in Turkey for German LSPs
Manufacturers in Turkey have called for more investment in automotive logistics from foreign companies, particularly from Germany. Both Ford and tier one supplier Avon Automotive have pointed out opportunities in the Turkish markets, saying that now is a particularly good time to investment, even as the market has seen huge ...
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FeatureAutomotive green shoots for Ceva?
Despite a 58.3% drop in profits in the first quarter, Ceva Logistics has reported wins in automotive inbound business since March, including materials and supply chain management. The results come as stock levels at OEMs reach the point in which production is being increased says the company. “We have recently ...
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FeatureTrade on the slowdown says VW
Shipping lines could be using the slowdown in vehicle movements and container volume to develop new trade lanes, according to Volkswagen Logistics’ Andrea Eck, Head of Outbound Logistics for the logistics division of Europe’s largest carmaker. “At the moment there is a very good chance to develop new lanes and ...
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FeatureWWL reveals green giant down under
On Monday Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics held a ceremony in Melbourne, Australia to name its new car and truck carrying vessel MV Tijuca, described as one of world’s largest and most environmentally adapted car and truck carrying vessels.The ceremony was led by Lady Sponsor Mrs Andrea Schrempp, wife of Wolfgang Schrempp, ...
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London cabs go global
Greater volumes of the iconic London Taxi are set for distribution from Shanghai to global markets as London Taxis International (LTI) reaches final negotiations with a number of logistics providers. “We are in the latter stage of negotiations with various companies to handle this side of the business but a ...
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FeatureBLG benefits from shipping surfeit
In the face of Q1 results that saw business at its Bremerhaven Auto Terminal drop by half, BLG Logistics is benefitting from charters arising from the surfeit in vessels that many shipping companies find themselves with in the current downturn. K Line and Van Uden are just two of the ...
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FeatureUK port still sees scope for automotive
Despite declining volumes at its car terminals in the past six months, the Port of Tyne, near Newcastle in the north of England, is keen to develop recently acquired land for the automotive industry. “We have about 50 acres (20 hectares) to develop, and we want to look at it ...
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FeatureCar carriers welcome Greek tariff freeze
The Port of Piraeus is keeping its car terminal tariffs frozen for the remainder of 2009 and providing a range of incentives including the provision of 50% more free storage time for vehicles. Following consultations between the Piraeus Port Authority and the collective representative body of Greek shipping agents – ...