Finished vehicle logistics
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NewsECG leadership reveals a mixed picture for vehicle logistics capacity in Europe
At this year’s ECG conference in Hamburg, ECG leaders discussed vehicle capacity across the transport modes and where investment was needed across the board.
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NewsRPM appoints Frits Mehrtens to lead European growth amid industry shifts
RPM Freight Systems appoints Frits Mehrtens as managing director for Europe, aiming to expand operations and navigate challenges in finished vehicle logistics
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NewsVW Group opens dedicated vehicle terminal at Freeport
VW Group of America has opened a vehicle terminal at the port of Freeport on the US Gulf coast that will import and process up to 140,000 vehicles annually.
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NewsECG and Smart Freight Centre take next step in vehicle decarbonisation
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) is working in partnership with Smart Freight Centre (SFC) to promote cleaner finished vehicle logistics.
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NewsHödlmayr responds to increased demand for finished vehicle rail services in Spain
Hödlmayr is building on its established rail service for finished vehicle shipments between Spain and Austria with a new subsiary based in Barcelona
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FeatureBMW embraces Design for Circularity to lead in sustainability
BMW’s Roberto Rossetti explains the carmaker’s Design for Circularity approach, which focuses on recycled materials, reduced parts and optimised disassembly
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NewsImpact of Hurricane Milton on auto operations not as severe as Helene
Finished vehicle operations are returning to normal at terminals in Florida following Hurricane Milton but full operational assessments are still being made
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FeatureStellantis moves supply chain from purchasing to manufacturing in leadership reshuffle
The carmaker has announced executive changes that include the supply chain and logistics organisation now reporting to manufacturing chief Arnaud Deboeuf
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InterviewJeffrey Morrison on General Motors vision for supply chain collaboration
GM’s shift to electrification is driving innovation and evolving supplier partnerships across automotive supply chains.
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NewsBYD to share vessel capacity for vehicle shipments with Hyundai Glovis
The MoU is the latest in a number of alternative strategies carmakers are looking at with logistics providers to secure vehicle shipment capacity
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FeatureBoosting capacity with enhanced collaboration in finished vehicle logistics
Collaboration and technology drives capacity resilience in finished vehicles logistics in North America amidst EV and cross-border challenges.
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VideoRed Sofa Interview | Nissan on future-proofing finished vehicle logistics
Todd Myers, Nissan North America discusses adapting vehicle logistics through KPI realignment, enhanced partner communication and innovation in the supply chain
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VideoRed Sofa Interview | Mike Tickle, JLR on supply chain transformation
Mike Tickle reveals how JLR is transforming its supply chain through flexibility, collaboration, and innovative AI-driven solutions to meet global demand
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VideoRed Sofa Interview | Mercedes Figueroa, Stellantis, on AI and digitalisation in logistics
Mercedes Figueroa from Stellantis North America shares how the automaker is harnessing the power of AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) to transform its supply chain.
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FeatureALSC Global 2024: Recap blog
Automotive Logistics is back with this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global 2024. Follow our blog for updates!
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen increases car carrier capacity
The vehicle logistics provider has modified its order on four new Shaper Class vessels to increase vehicle capacity per vessel to 11,700 CEUs
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FeatureAligning logistics partnerships and ROI with sustainability
Logistics leaders from JLR and Mercedes-Benz took part in a sustainability workshop at ALSC Europe and identified opportunities for a greener supply chain
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Partner ContentDP World’s strategic vision for finished vehicle logistics
DP World’s Cars in Containers initiative presents a strategic shift in its FVL strategy.
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FeatureHow Mexico’s FVL market is balancing capacity and demand
Mexico’s automotive industry is surging with increased production and booming exports but OEMs and logistics firms have to find capacity to meet demand
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AnalysisShopping and shipping with Volkswagen in Emden
VW’s high-bay warehouse has a capacity for 16,000 large and 70,000 small load carriers and is equipped with a fully automated storage and retrieval system