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FeatureKarl Martin Lukas takes up new role at Cosma Europe
Cosma International, the division of parts supplier and contract manufacturer Magna that supplies body, chassis and engineering components, has appointed Karl Martin Lukas (pictured) to a newly created role as manager of logistics for Cosma Europe.The role marks a return to Magna for Lukas. He was previously head of supply ...
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FeatureNiedersachsen Ports upgrades ro-ro facility at Cuxport
Work has begun on a new heavy lift ramp at Cuxport in Germany that will support high and heavy shipments weighing more than 1,000 tonnes.The ramp is being built by Niedersachsen Ports (NPorts) at berth 9.3 at Cuxhaven’s inland port and will be 115 metres long and 55 metres wide."We ...
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Russia conference: Turkish exports still struggling to find their way into Russia
Sanctions on Turkish imports imposed by Russia last year have eased, but difficulties still remain for those seeking to move goods across the border, delegates at last week's Automotive Logistics Russia conference were told.Despite some longstanding trade agreements, tensions replaced ties late last year as two Turkish F-16 fighters shot ...
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FeatureRussia conference: Light at the end of a long tunnel
We've seen a lot of changes at the Automotive Logistics Russia conferences over the years. Currently, it's less a case of 'winter is coming', more 'winter is here'. However, despite the bleak outlook, if automotive companies can weather the storm, the country is eventually expected to recover, write Christopher Ludwig ...
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FeatureFord Mexico part 1: A landmark investment gradually coming into focus
Aiming to double its engine and transmission capacity by 2018 and with ground to be broken on a $1.6 billion assembly plant, Ford Mexico is counting on a localised supply chain, closer logistics and reduced currency exposure to smooth its explosive growth plan By the second half of this year, ...
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FeatureRussian car exports to Ukraine pick up
Despite continuing geopolitical tensions between the two countries, car exports from Russia to Ukraine have shown signs of improvement for the first time in three years, according to the latest statistics from the Association of Ukrainian Motor Vehicles Manufacturers (UkrAutoprom).Russian vehicle exports to Ukraine fell 57% last year compared to ...
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Russia conference: The long road to recovery
For the past several years, Russia’s economy and automotive industry have been facing a 'perfect storm'. Practically everything that could happen to hurt the sector and its consumers has done so, whether it be the decrease in energy prices (upon which the Russian economy is highly dependent), a significant currency ...
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SSA displaces Amports at Lázaro Cárdenas
Amports de Mexico will have to pull out of the handling of finished vehicles at the Pacific port of Lázaro Cárdenas, following the failure of its legal case against SSA Mexico.As reported in May, SSA México, a subsidiary of port terminal group Carrix, finally signed a concession to operate the ...
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Faltering government exacerbates uncertainty in UK auto industry
[Updated July 5th] The UK government is dithering in the political direction it will take following last week’s controversial vote to leave the European Union. That dithering is doing nothing to alleviate the uncertainty that has spread across the country’s automotive sector, from the OEMs and suppliers to the transport ...
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FeatureBLG Logistics takes over Fortragroup
Christian Marnetté (left), CEO Spedition BLG Logistics, and Alexander Opszalski, former managing partner of FortragroupGermany’s BLG Logistics has expanded its forwarding services division with the takeover of rival German logistics provider, Fortragroup. The value of the buyout was not disclosed.Fortragroup is an international shipping and air freight provider with ...
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FeatureOscar de Bok takes up CEO role at DHL Supply Chain
DHL Supply Chain has appointed Oscar de Bok (pictured) as its new CEO for mainland Europe, Middle East and Africa. He moves from his previous role as CEO of Asia Pacific at DHL Supply Chain and replaces Paul Graham, who has left the company for personal reasons.With the company since ...
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FeatureIndonesian dealers demand $75m compensation from Ford
Ford in Indonesia could be facing a legal claim if it does not pay disgruntled dealers $75m in compensation for withdrawing all business from the country, which it plans to do by the end of this year.In January, Ford announced it was stopping all operations in Indonesia and Japan, including ...
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FeatureAutomotive Logistics Russia is being broadcast Live!
The Automotive Logistics Russia conference is now underway and is simultaneously being streamed live online. Speakers will be addressing the challenges times Russia’s automotive sector is going through, but looking at the innovative responses and new opportunities that the challenges stimulate. There is new focus on localisation, with import flows ...
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A foul stench for vehicle logistics
Porsche’s new Macan models were grounded temporarily at some ports in the US after a stricter insistence on compliance led to certification delaysThe fallout from the diesel emissions test scandals at Volkswagen and Mitsubishi may soon find something of a resolution – at least officially, when a fix is ...
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FeatureMaersk Group appoints Søren Skou as CEO
Søren Skou (pictured) has been appointed CEO of AP Møller-Maersk, replacing Nils Andersen, who is leaving Maersk Group. The changes will take place on July 1st.Skou takes on the new role in addition to his existing position as CEO of Maersk Line, a job he took up in 2012. He ...
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FeatureMercedes-Benz hands over 1,000 Actros trucks to Girteka Logistics
Stefan Buchner (left), head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, hands over the symbolic key to Mindaugas Raila, chairman of Girteka Logistics, at the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center in Wörth.Lithuanian transport and logistics provider Girteka Logistics has begun taking delivery of 1,000 Actros trucks from Mercedes-Benz to support its business in Europe, Scandinavia ...
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FeatureMercedes-Benz upgrades Dortmund bus plant
Mercedes-Benz has invested €900,000 ($990,000) in upgrading its EvoBus minibus assembly plant in Dortmund, Germany.The modernisation and expansion project includes five new cutting, grinding and welding cabins along with an extended logistics area for storing dismantled components during the assembly process. The vehicle maker said that combined, the cabins and ...
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FeatureMercedes-Benz USA: ‘One way or another, we always get the job done’
Rory Hepner, general manager of vehicle logistics and distribution at Mercedes-Benz USA, reveals the premium carmaker’s measures to cope with growing volumes through plant yards, ports and across the transport network, despite limited physical expansion – whether by ‘valet’ services for truckers or working more carefully with plants and logistics ...
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FeatureGefco signs deal with Russian Export Center for automotive services
Transport and logistics provider Gefco has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Russian Export Center to provide services for Russian and international exporters operating in the country. Gefco said the agreement would start with the provision of export services for the automotive industry before moving into other manufacturing sectors.Russian Export ...
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FeatureKobelco goes local to remain global
Japanese metal products manufacturer Kobelco is adopting a new strategy as it seeks to keep its automotive parts supply chain as quick and slick as possible... Japanese industrial group Kobelco is ‘moving abroad’ along with its carmaker and other customers by increasingly investing overseas, cutting time and cost out of ...