All Inbound logistics articles – Page 30
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NewsBolt battery fires add to GM’s production problems
Following a spate lithium battery fires affecting the Chevrolet Bolt EV, GM has extended the closure of its Orion assembly plant, which joins a number of other lengthy closures in North America because of semiconductor shortages
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NewsValmet Automotive opens battery plant in Finland
As demand for EVs increases globally, hiking up production of battery packs is increasingly essential to OEMs. Carmakers are now seeking ways of building the packs and modules on the same site in order to simplify their supply chains.
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NewsCrane appoints Robert Gulyas global VP for automotive and industrial
Robert Gulyas has moved from Jas Forwarding to take over as global vice-president for automotive and industrial at Crane Worldwide Logistics
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NewsCH Robinson appoints van Blokland head of global products
Frederik Beelaerts van Blokland has moved from Panalpina to take up a new role at CH Robinson
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NewsKuehne + Nagel moving plant equipment for Porsche eFuel project in Chile
The global logistics provider is handling the delivery of equipment to build a plant in renewable energy plant in Punta Arenas that will make e-fuels for the transport sector
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NewsMaersk embraces sustainable shipping with latest investments
AP Moller-Maersk is replacing eight of its older container vessels with new ones that will run on carbon-neutral methanol and is signing contracts for the green fuel sourcing agreements with providers in Europe and the US
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NewsFord to end car production in India after decade of loss
Ford is ending vehicle production in India for domestic sales and exports because of ongoing losses and weaker demand for new vehicles, though engine production will continue for the Ranger in export markets
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FeatureItalvolt to build southern Europe’s largest gigafactory
The Italian startup takes over the site of a former Olivette factory in the Piedmont region, where it plans to build a battery factory and expand the regional supply chain to help meet rising demand and production for electric vehicles.
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NewsBMW to cut carbon from Neue Klasse EV lifecycle
BMW is cutting the emissions generated from the supply of parts and production of its Neue Klasse EV platform in an effort to meet strict sustainability targets by 2030
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FeatureIn the waiting room: how the chip crunch is now hitting dealer sales
Most OEMs have met demand through existing vehicle inventory, but worsening chip shortages are now choking off new vehicle registrations, with impacts likely across the supply chain for years.
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NewsGM and Honda to share parts in joint EV development
As part of their ongoing agreement for the joint development of electric vehicles, GM and Honda are reported to have agreed to share 50% of parts by value on future EV products
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NewsChanges at the top for BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg
BMW Manufacturing in the US has appointed Dr Robert Engelthorn as its new president and CEO, replacing Knudt Flor who has retired. Jeffrey Gaudiano, vice-president of production control, logistics and VPS, has also retired from the division
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FeatureClarity drives focus in the battery supply chain
The increasing demand from the automotive industry for lithium battery materials could be the next big disruption unless OEMs adopt better risk and contingency analysis says Rekha Menon-Varma, co-founder and managing partner at Vertaeon
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NewsGartner lays out how OEMs can navigate the global chip shortage
Carmakers need to get better connected with the semiconductor manufacturers supplying them if they are to avoid the sort of disruption they are currently experiencing, including through investment in joint production
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FeatureMarcelo Navarro to lead logistics at Lotus as it expands global supply chain
Lotus Group has reorganised its supply chain management, with Mike Dickinson leading purchasing and supply chain, and Marcelo Wilson Navarro on logistics.
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NewsComprehensive Logistics takes over Global Automotive Partners NA
Comprehensive Logistics, a US-based third-party logistics provider, has bought out the North American division of Global Automotive Partners
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NewsGM changes strategy in the scramble for secure battery and chip supply
GM is looking for supplier partnerships to secure the supply of semiconductors and lithium-ion batteries as the automotive industry battles post-pandemic supply shortages and prepares for its electric future
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NewsCNW Courier NetWork expands network with London office
Time-critical logistics provider CNW Courier NetWork has opened a new office in London, UK to help customers with post-pandemic and post-Brexit challenges
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NewsCovid costs Toyota 40% production loss in September
The spread of Covid-19 in South-East Asia and ongoing semiconductor shortages mean Toyota is having to reduce vehicle output from its global assembly plants by 40% next month
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NewsBo Andersson takes up new role with Uzbek carmaker Avtosanoat
The company said the appointment of Andersson will help it navigate the supply chain disruption currently affecting the automotive industry and help modernise production for the future