Green Freight & Transportation | Automotive Logistics
Learn the latest in how sustainable fuels, efficient routing, eco-friendly practices and more reduce emissions and drive innovation in automotive logistics.
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NewsTrump’s inaugural speech threatens automotive supply chain
Trump’s tariff threats on Mexico and Canada could disrupt the North American automotive supply chain, impacting production, nearshoring and trade.
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NewsHödlmayr using Mercedes-Benz etruck for Magna shuttle service in Austria
Hödlmayr is moving vehicles made at the Magna Steyr plant in Austria to its nearby vehicle compound.
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NewsJLR joins UECC’s Sail for Change sustainable fuel switch programme
JLR is the fourth carmaker to join in with the programme recognising it as a competitive decarbonisation lever in its supply chain
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NewsDuvenbeck and MAN support VW Group goTOzero logistics strategy
Duvenbeck plans to put up to 120 electric trucks supplied by MAN Truck and Bus into service for VW Group Logistics in Europe by 2026
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FeatureMixed fortunes in the race for electric vehicle adoption: 2024 in review
EV sales have been volatile in 2024, including changes in fortune for Volkswagen and Stellantis, while trade disputes have disrupted supply chains.
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NewsMercedes-Benz Trucks hands over first units of eActros 600 electric truck
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has started handing over orders of the eActros 600 truck to customers that will include its own logistics providers from Q2 next year
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NewsUECC builds on its fleet of multi-fuel car carriers with latest LNG vessel
Blue Aspire has capacity for nearly 7,000 vehicles and will operate alongside five other vessels between the Mediterranean and northern Europe
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NewsWallenius Marine sails closer to launching wind-powered car carrier
Wallenius Marine’s wind-powered PCTC design will feature a 40-metre Oceanbird concept wing sail to help bring down emissions in maritime vehicle logistics
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FeatureWalking the talk on sustainable logistics
At this year’s ECG annual conference, JLR, Mercedes-Benz and Renault were joined by DFDS and Hödlmayr to talk about sustainable collaboration.
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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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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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NewsDräxlmaier to use first MAN electric truck for Porsche battery deliveries
Dräxlmaier is using the first etruck from MAN Truck & Bus for battery deliveries to the Porsche Leipzig plant in Germany for the Macan Electric model.
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NewsBMW using etrucks for inbound battery deliveries to Leipzig plant
BMW is using two fully electric trucks operated by Rudolph Logistik Gruppe to move battery cells and modules to its Leipzig plant in Germany.
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NewsMosolf starts using electric transporters in Germany
Mosolf Group is now using electric transporters for its finished vehicle logistics service operating out of Illingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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FeatureBMW’s secret to success is preparation
The main lesson BMW learned from the pandemic is that logistics disruption is the new normal and being prepared to cope with it is critical to the company mindset. Part of that preparation is having a flexible supply chain.
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NewsMercedes-Benz Trucks continues to electrify inbound deliveries
Große-Vehne Speditions is deploying two battery-electric eActros 300 semitrailer tractor units from Mercedes-Benz Trucks for transporting car engines to the truckmaker’s Sindelfingen plant
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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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FeatureALSC Europe 2024 in pictures: Day 2
The second day of ALSC Europe 2024 in Bonn, Germany was a comprehensive exploration of the themes of innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, offering attendees valuable perspectives and strategies to take back to their organisations.
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NewsRebuilding resilience and stability for a more sustainable supply chain
Speakers at this week’s ALSC Europe conference in Bonn, Germany talked about using supply chain and logistics management to navigate disruption and build a stable future
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FeatureAutomotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog below to get the most important insights from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2024