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All Feature articles – Page 117
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FeatureBrexit: Are you ready for the impact?
In light of the recent Brexit vote and looming technology advances, those in the UK’s automotive logistics sector would be well advised to take some bold decisions to prepare themselves for the future...Analysing trends and predicting change in the logistics industry has been relatively simple over the last few years ...
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FeatureACEA backs VDA on Ceta’s potential to unlock further exports
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has backed comments by Germany’s automotive trade body earlier this week that the recently-signed EU-Canada free trade agreement could result in an increase in European vehicle exports to the North American country.The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (Ceta) was finally sorted out this week ...
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FeatureSA government incentive review “nothing extraordinary”, says Naamsa
The announcement of a review of government incentives within the South African finance ministry’s recent mid-term budget statement is “nothing extraordinary”, according to the country’s automobile manufacturing body.A section of the budget statement released on Wednesday October 26th said: “Given increased pressures on the fiscus, these incentives, including direct transfers, ...
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FeatureVW to build €150m logistics centre to support Slovakian production
Volkswagen (VW) last week laid the foundation for a new €150m ($167m) logistics centre to support its manufacturing plant in Bratislava, Slovakia.The 125,000 sq.m logistics hall will be the main feature of the overall planned facility, which spans 300,000 sq.m and will be completed in late 2017.“The new logistics centre ...
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FeatureFTA study shows drop in driver shortage but heavy reliance on EU
Latest analysis from the UK’s Freight Transport Association (FTA) shows that there has been a drop in the shortage of drivers of large goods vehicles (LGVs) across the UK but at the same time highlights how dependent the sector is on drivers from the European Union (EU).The report, entitled The ...
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FeatureCeta deal is an opportunity but TTIP is the main prize, says VDA
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (Ceta) signed this week may create an opportunity for increased vehicle sales to Canada by European manufacturers. But given how small that market is compared to the US, it has also highlighted the need to close the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) as ...
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FeatureTen years in India part 3: going back on the Indian highways
Continuing our celebrations ahead of the 10th Automotive Logistics India conference on November 8th-10th, we look back at a journalist's adventures and activism aboard the nation's car carriers.About six years ago, our intrepid India correspondent, Ramesh Kumar, set off on a defining journey – one that would change not only ...
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FeatureVolvo Cars plans to make China a global export hub
Volvo Cars is starting production of a number of new model series at its facilities in China as part of plans to increase production capacity there and turn China into its global manufacturing and export hub.A spokesperson for the carmaker said it expected China to eventually account for between 30% ...
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FeatureHellmann owner moves onto supervisory board
Klaus Hellmann, managing director and joint owner of Hellmann Group, will relinquish his role to take on a supervisory board position as the global logistics company continues a transition into a new corporate structure.Klaus (pictured), 67, and his cousin Jost, 63, who owns the other 50% of the business, are ...
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FeatureFord and Unifor reach tentative labour agreement in Canada
Ford and Canada’s Unifor labour union have reached a tentative agreement on a four-year national labour contract covering more than 6,400 employees.The deal comes after similar recent agreements between Canada’s largest union and carmakers General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), completing the round of wage negotiations between the union ...
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FeatureBrussels gives thumbs-up to UECC Ibérica sale
Spain’s terminal operating and services company Marítima del Mediterráneo (Marmedsa) is to take a 50% stake in UECC Ibérica, the Portuguese-based firm that manages and operates the finished vehicle terminal at the northern Spanish port of Pasaia (Pasajes).The remaining 50% of the company will be retained by short-sea maritime services ...
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FeatureRussian overcapacity forces some strategic changes in logistics
Overcapacity in the Russian automotive market looks set to be a long-term problem, the Russian Economic Development Ministry has admitted, and is starting to prompt changes to supply chain strategy.By 2020, the gap between production capacity across Russia’s automotive plants and sales volumes there will remain at 1m cars a ...
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FeatureFCA invests over $10m in Mopar PDC in Michigan
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is investing $10.4m in a parts distribution centre (PDC) that will handle aftermarket parts for its service, parts and customer-care brand, Mopar.Work has already begun on the 46,500 sq.m facility, which is located in Romulus, Michigan, and is scheduled to open in the third quarter of ...
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FeatureIMO approves major cut to maximum sulphur levels in shipping
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has officially approved more stringent global sulphur emission requirements that must be in place by the end of the decade.The new rules were approved at the 70th meeting of the United Nations body’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held in London last week.By the end ...
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FeatureK Line, MOL and NYK form container joint venture
Global maritime logistics providers Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), Mitsui OSK Line (MOL) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) are integrating their respective container shipping businesses in a new, as yet unnamed, joint venture. The merger includes the companies’ worldwide terminal operations, with the exception of Japan.NYK will own 38% ...
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Private equity firm Tailwind Capital buys MetroGistics
US-based automotive third party logistics provider MetroGistics has been bought out by private equity firm Tailwind Capital for an undisclosed sum."We are excited to partner with the MetroGistics management team,” said Jeff Calhoun, partner at Tailwind Capital. “The team brings extensive logistics industry experience and an impressive track record of ...
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FeatureNissan UK commits to Qashqai and X-Trail at Sunderland plant
Months of doubt over Nissan’s plans for investment in its Sunderland plant following the UK’s decision to exit the European Union (EU) seem to have been resolved with the announcement that the carmaker will make the next model Qashqai there as well as adding the X-Trail, which is currently made ...
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FeatureXPO Logistics sells NA truckload business to TransForce
XPO Logistics has sold its North American truckload business to TransForce for $558m and will use the proceeds to pay down debt.The business formed part of XPO’s $3 billion acquisition of logistics provider Con-way in October 2015 and takes place as the company narrows its focus on areas where it ...
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FeatureWhy getting outbound logistics right can take a lot of time
Clearly, vehicle logistics is tactically important in the successful launch and sale of new models. OEMs need sufficient logistics services in place to meet campaign dates and, most importantly, get vehicles to end customers as promised.[in_this_story align="right" border="yes"]Launches tend to require a surge of trucks or rail wagons before deliveries ...
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Feature'Brexit' may mean 'Brexit' – but then again, it may not
After the shock result in the UK's referendum on membership of the European Union back in June, many questions still remain about the implications for the country's relationship with the EU...Automotive Logistics prides itself on global coverage beyond our base here in Britain, but lately we’ve had reason to look ...