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FeatureVolkswagen scandal could have huge effect on global supply chain
Emission-control software built into US-made Volkswagen models, that were found to be violating US clean air rules, have also been used in other VW group diesel cars around the world, Volkswagen has confirmed. This is expected to have a significant impact on the OEM’s global supply chain.Around 11m VW Group ...
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FeatureC4 Logistics boosts workforce to meet demand for services in UK and Europe
UK-based time-critical delivery provider C4 Logistics is increasing its workforce by 15% in the areas of IT, operations and business development, as its European business sees a rise in volumes. Eight new positions have been created at the company.The company said it was recruiting additional UK and European staff in ...
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FeatureDHL uses automotive expertise in delivery project with Toyota Material Handling
DHL’s road freight division, DHL Freight, is transporting racking systems across Europe for Toyota Material Handling under a new fixed-term contract that was signed this month.The logistics provider is moving TMH’s conventional, high-density and non-palletised racking to customer warehousing sites in Europe from a number of production sites in the ...
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FeatureUniCar wins global inspection services contract for Mercedes-Benz
Damage prevention services company, UniCar Group, has begun a contract with German marine insurer HDI-Gerling for the inspection of new Mercedes-Benz vehicles being moved between Europe, North America and the Far East.The contract will focus initially on deep-sea vessel operations running between the three continents and will involve around 1m ...
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FeatureMercedes investment in Tuscaloosa includes logistics system overhaul
As part of its plans to invest $1.3 billion to expand SUV production at its Tuscaloosa plant in the US, Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI) has said that it will upgrade its logistics and IT systems “to create a seamless integration of the supply base into the Mercedes-Benz plant operations”.“In the ...
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FeatureRenault and Daimler increase activity with EV engine supply deal
Renault and Daimler are moving forward with a number of joint projects for the supply of vehicles and engines in 2015. The latest include Renault’s supply of motors from its plant in Cleon to Daimler for use in electric versions of the German carmaker’s Smart city cars, which are made ...
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FeatureKia installs logistics infrastructure for Mexico plant
The beginning of full production at Kia Motors’ plant in Mexico next May will be supported by a logistics upgrade in the Pesquería region that will facilitate volume exports by 2017.The arrival of Kia Motors Mexico at its plant in the state of Nuevo León has resulted in a major ...
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FeatureHonda restructures its import business to Russia
Honda has confirmed that its division in Russia – Honda Motor Russ (HMR) – will stop regular volume imports of cars to the market in the face of a dramatic drop in sales.The move includes Honda’s luxury brand division, Acura (as well as its motorcycles and power equipment). Instead, Honda ...
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FeatureNissan starts imports through Mazatlan; latest NP300 also heading to dealers
Nissan has begun importing vehicles made in Japan, including the Juke, Urvan, and X-Trail, through the Mexican port of Mazatlan. Around 3,000 vehicles will be delivered to the port per month for onward delivery by rail to the Aguascalientes.Nissan Mexicana told Automotive Logistics that it would be providing more information ...
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FeatureHow achievable is one-hour delivery in the automotive industry?
Does the fact that online retailer Amazon is phasing in a one-hour delivery service have any significance for automotive logistics? Yes, says Tim Fawkes, managing director of transport management experts, the 3T Group.The news that Amazon has introduced a one hour delivery service for Prime customers may not have caused ...
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FeatureWWL now moving Toyotas from Japan to US east coast
Toyota has chosen Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) to move its passenger vehicles to North America from Japan on new direct service. The latest contract is in addition to the finished vehicle ocean and land-based services that WWL provides for the carmaker between Japan and Europe.WWL also provides services for Toyota ...
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FeatureCLdN boosts ro-ro fleet and invests in terminals
European short-sea ro-ro company, CLdN RoRo, is adding 12 new vessels to its fleet as part of an expansion programme it says will allow it to broaden the range of services on offer while increasing capacity on existing routes.CLdN, currently operates 24 ro-ro vessels and offers more than 100 sailings ...
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FeatureWhat is a Control Tower technology for finished vehicle logistics?
For many years, the holy grail of finished vehicle logistics has been to attain seamless planning, control and visibility across the global, multi-modal, plant-to-dealer distribution network. Many manufacturers and service providers will claim to readily support it. Others will state they are a long way off achieving such a goal. ...
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FeatureCurrency woes hit Turkish car exports
Exports of Turkish manufactured vehicles rose by 8% in August this year, reaching $1.36 billion, which is the best August result to be posted since the 2008 global financial crisis began to bite.Nevertheless, for the first eight months overall, exports are reported down 10%, according to Orhan Sabuncu, the chairman ...
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FeatureFord workers strike in Brazil over job cuts
Workers at Ford’s São Bernardo do Campo plant in Brazil have been on strike since last week over the carmaker’s attempt to lay off workers in the face of excess capacity caused by the dramatic slump in the Brazilian economy. There has been no production at the plant since 9th ...
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FeatureSchenker announces management board moves
Deutsche Bahn subsidiary Schenker has announced new management board moves with the appointment of Jochen Thewes (pictured top) as chairman and Markus Sontheimer (pictured bottom) moving into the company in the role of chief information officer (CIO).Within DB, Schenker is the division responsible for land, sea, and air transport and ...