Finished Vehicle Logistics – Page 27
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FeatureLivestream: Covid’s capacity shortfall legacy
Nick Thompson, head of vehicle logistics for the North America region at Stellantis, and Bill Kerrigan, RPM’s chief business development officer, dicuss post-pandemic challenges to vehicle distribution
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FeatureGrimaldi partners with European Space Agency for satellite-assisted berthing
Satellite technology will assist the docking manoeuvers of Grimaldi’s pure car and truck carriers, in collaboration with the European and Italian space agencies
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FeatureA cautious outlook for the global finished vehicle sector
Volume volatility, labour shortages and capacity constraints are three main concerns for companies canvassed in the latest finished vehicle logistics survey from RPM and Automotive Logistics
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FeatureFinished vehicle logistics global survey: Caution and restraint for the next quarter
Download the second of our quarterly reports to discover what are the main concerns for those providing and using finished vehicle logistics services in North America, Europe and Asia, and how they have changed since the last quarter. This latest overview is once again based on an extensive survey of carmakers and logistics service providers, amongst others, and reveals the key trends affecting the sector
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NewsAndrea Eck to leave BLG’s Automobile division
Andrea Eck is leaving BLG Logistics after a five-year tenure as head of its Automobile division, during which she led the development of new customer segments and preparations for new vehicle technology
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NewsBMW using ICL system for vehicle logistics management
ICL’s cloud-based vehicle logistics management system will help BMW more accurately track its vehicles and provide ETAs as well as supporting invoicing and freight claims
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NewsScott Cornell takes over the helm at Glovis America
Scott Cornell has been appointed president and CEO of Glovis America, replacing Bryan Ko, who stays with the company as chief executive coordinator
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FeaturePay rise placates US rail freight unions after long stalemate
Agreement has been reached between rail operators and workers’ unions for a 24% pay rise over a four-year period, with an immediately effective 14.1% rise and multiple annual payouts
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FeatureJaxport promotes James Bennett to chief operating officer role
James Bennett is moving to a new role at Jaxport as chief operating officer where continuing development of automotive capacity at Blount Island will be one of his key tasks
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NewsCharting a course to bypass Russia
Carmakers including Audi, BMW and Porsche, have suspended shipments through Russia and are trying alternative rail routes to move vehicles and parts between Europe and China
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NewsUECC teams up with Svitzer on biofuels in tug operations
European shortsea ro-ro operator UECC has signed a three-year deal with Svitzer on the use of carbon-neutral EcoTow tugboats for operations at ports in Scandinavia
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NewsFoton signs deal to export 1,000+ electric buses to Chile
The Chinese commercial vehicle maker has signed its biggest export order for electric buses worth RMB 1.6 billion and will deliver 1,022 vehicles to the Chilean capital, Santiago
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NewsLow river levels hamper vehicle shipments in Europe
Carmakers in Europe are keeping a close eye on critically low levels across the inland waterway network, with Ford taking action to lessen loads but increase frequency
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FeatureBlueprints for the rebound at North America’s vehicle ports
North America’s main vehicle-handling ports are preparing for a return in volumes as production stabilises and have built in more sustainable ways to process them
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NewsMontway launches digital platform to track vehicle deliveries
Montway Auto Transport is offering a digital platform for carriers and shippers to more accurately trace vehicle movements and improve delivery efficiency
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FeatureBuilding vehicle supply chains fit for a digital world
The organisation of finished vehicle delivery is at a crossroads and carmakers are grasping the challenge to replace legacy systems with a more robust and agile outbound supply chain
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NewsUS rail legislation aims to tackle freight delays
In response to congestion and delays on the US rail freight network the government is proposing legislation that will give the Surface Transportation Board greater powers of control
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FeatureA sustainable supply chain inbound and out at BMW
BMW’s Maike Rotmann and Wolfgang Rudorfer explain the strategies being put in place as part of the company’s Green Transport Logistics project for emission-free logistics
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NewsCMA CGM will integrate Gefco into Ceva Logistics
Global container shipping line CMA CGM will integrate Gefco into its Ceva Logistics division, following its takeover earlier this year. The move is designed to strengthen Ceva Logistics services in Europe
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NewsUK car output falls in H1 but EVs offer promise
The shortage in the supply of key components, including semiconductors, along with other supply chain disruption has hit UK passenger car production in the first half of 2022