Inbound logistics – Page 2
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NewsFlooding in Brazil disables automotive supply and production
Floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil have hit production at ten automotive manufacturers and a large network of suppliers, with plants and transport routes still out of action
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NewsLufthansa Cargo starts Frankfurt to Monterrey air-freight service
From June 3 Lufthansa Cargo is offering a connection from its home hub in Frankfurt, Germany to Monterrey in Mexico, via Mexico City, the first European cargo airline to connect Europe with Monterrey.
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NewsBMW localising battery supply for Neue Klasse in Mexico
BMW Group has started construction of a battery manufacturing facility next to its San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico to safeguard Neue Klass production in 2027 and cut transport emissions
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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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NewsPorsche using electric and biogas trucks for parts moves
Porsche is using six new electric trucks alongside its existing fleet of biofuel units for the transport of parts between its plants in Germany
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NewsDHL Freight deploys eActros trucks from Mercedes-Benz
DHL Freight is using eActros 300 electric trucks (etrucks) at two sites in Germany, including for deliveries of parts to the Mercedes-Benz axle plant in Kassel
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NewsEnergy crunch eases to benefit European automotive parts sector
Lower energy prices in 2023 have been shown to be a key factor in helping to control operational costs for parts makers in Europe
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NewsDFDS in agreement to buy Ekol Logistics’ transport network
DFDS is expanding its multimodal transport network between Turkey and Europe with the buyout of Ekol Logistics’ international transport network
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NewsVitesco Technologies signs DHL Supply Chain as lead logistics provider in Europe
Continental powertrain spin-off Vitesco Technologies has contracted DHL Supply Chain as a lead logistics provider for its 12 production plants in Europe
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NewsAudi switches parts cargo to intermodal service with Helrom and Duvenbeck
Audi is working with Helrom and Duvenbeck on an intermodal trailer-to-train service between its plants in Germany and Hungary
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NewsBlue Yonder refines supply chain visibility with One Network Enterprise takeover
Supply chain software provider Blue Yonder has signed an agreement to take over One Network Enterprise and provide a unified end-to-end supply chain platform
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NewsMaersk opens Tijuana logistics facility for cross-border services
Maersk has opened a cross-dock facility a the Pacifico Industrial Park in Baja California that will provide inventory services for the automotive sector
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FeatureCharging up in Europe
With the EV revolution in full swing, Europe is rapidly advancing its lithium battery manufacturing capabilities. Local producers like Basquevolt, Inobat, and LG Energy Solution are spearheading efforts to meet EU regulations and ensure supply chain resilience against geopolitical tensions.
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NewsDuvenbeck switches to biogas for ZF
The move follows on from its agreement with Volkswagen last year to buy 120 e-trucks through VW’s MAN Group through 2026
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NewsLatest research reveals impact of disruption on global trade and supply chains
Economist Impact has released its fourth Trade in Transition research paper with support from DP World, looking at globalisation and supply chain disruption
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FeatureNavigating the digital turn in automotive supply chain
Europe’s leading automakers and suppliers are adopting advanced digital tech to strengthen supply chains, aiming for greater efficiency and security in the automotive industry.
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NewsDHL Supply Chain establishes HVO fuelling across UK
DHL Supply Chain is now using hydrotreated vegetable oil as a diesel alternative at its onsite refuelling locations across the UK
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NewsTata’s Agratas confirms location of UK gigafactory for anchor client JLR
The Somerset location is connected by road, rail, deep sea port and international airports
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NewsDuvenbeck expands into Benelux through Schotpoort Logistics takeover
All 180 employees at Schotpoort will join Duvenbeck as a result of the takeover, as well as Schotpoort’s 120-strong fleet.
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FeatureEnsuring resilience amidst supply chain disruptions
Priority Freight, a global time-critical logistics specialist, provides expedited delivery solutions no matter what the geography, size, weight, distance or mode of transport