Finished vehicle logistics – Page 4
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen secures sustainable capacity with PCTC orders
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has ordered four more methanol dual-fuel vessels that can run on alternative fuel sources and will be ammonia-ready
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NewsUECC working on maritime biofuel trials for cleaner vessel services
UECC is working with Act Group, Lloyd’s Register and Wartsila on a project assessing the suitability of a new biofuel for use on vessels providing vehicle forwarding services
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NewsBaltimore FVL vessels re-route to New York, Norfolk and Philadelphia
Finished vehicle logistics shipping firms are looking to divert vessels to nearby ports as the Baltimore port will be closed for the foreseeable future
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NewsBaltimore port likely to be closed until May after bridge collapse
A Maersk-chartered container ship crashed into a pillar of the bridge on the Patapsco River
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NewsCeva Logistics to set up vehicle-handling terminal at Dunkirk port
Ceva Logistics is developing a finished vehicle-handling terminal at the French port of Dunkirk, serving leading European carmakers at a time of tight capacity at European ports
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FeatureChinese carmakers ride a wave into European ports
This scenario unfolds as Europe adapts to the increasing presence of Chinese EVs, reflecting broader shifts in the global automotive and shipping industries.
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NewsRussia cracks down on parallel imports through EEU
Parallel imports account for roughly 15% of the Russian vehicle market but new rules that apply from the beginning of next month will significantly increase the sales price
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NewsNYK to capture vessel emissions in California with Stax technology
NYK Line will use technology from Stax Engineering to capture exhaust emissions from the vessels its operates while they are at berth in Californian ports from 2025
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NewsGeorgia state invests in harbour improvements for ro-ro calls at Brunswick port
The state of Georgia has marked out $6m to expand harbour capacity for ro-ro deliveries to the port of Brunswick’s Colonel’s Island terminal
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NewsBYD wants to conquer Europe by maritime means
BYD’s first own car freighter, the Explorer No. 1, and its maiden voyage to Bremerhaven mark the beginning of a new era for the OEM, which is intended to pave the way to Europe.
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NewsStellantis signs vehicle supply agreement with Ayvens in Europe
Stellantis has signed a deal with leasing firm Ayvens that could see it supply 500,000 vehicles including EVs to the Ayvens network in Europe
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NewsABP invests to manage larger volumes through UK ports
Associated British Ports is investing in inland and port capacity to manage increasing import and export volumes per vessel, with 1.3m vehicles handled in 2023
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NewsAuto1 Group rolls out Inform optimisation tools across European network
Following its pilot project with Inform’s yard management system in Hermau, Auto1 Group is now rolling out Inform optimsation tools across ten refurbishment centres in Europe
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NewsNeptune Line orders two more Genesis Project vessels
Neptune Lines has ordered two more pure car and truck carriers with hybrid energy systems as part of its Genesis Project for more sustainable shipping
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NewsDRS Group forms JV to move into US logistics market
DRS Group, a German hail damage repair service provider, has formed a joint venture (JV) with American dent repair firm Dent Master to push into the US market.
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NewsBrunswick port boosts vehicle and machinery handling in 2023
Georgia Ports Authority has reported increased vehicle and machinery throughput at the port of Brunswick in 2023
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NewsAD Ports’ Noatum enters European FVL market through Sesé acquisition
Noatum said the strategic move is part of its goal to be a leading supplier of FVL services in Europe.
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NewsUK output reaches 2019 level, but breakdown in Canada trade talks dampens optimism
The UK’s automotive manufacturing output has topped 1m units for the first time since 2019, but SMMT said UK Canada trade talk suspension is disappointing.
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NewsJaxport signs deal with Enstructure to develop multiple-cargo facility
US marine terminal and logistics provider Enstructure is setting up a multi-cargo facility at the port of Jacksonville in 2025 as part of a 30-year lease worth $136m
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NewsAvtovaz looks for ro-ro capacity to strengthen vehicle exports
Russian carmaker Avtovaz is looking to boost production through exports abroad in 2024, with a target of 25,000 vehicle shipments in 2024