All India articles – Page 7

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Two wheels good?

2016-04-08T14:09:45Z

From sales drops to shifting uses in different markets, the outbound demands for two-wheelers are changingVehicle logistics in Europe is, of course, not limited to passenger cars, SUVs, vans and trucks, even if collectively, these products account for a huge majority of the products that specialised car carriers, shipping lines ...

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Volkswagen India boosts output at Pune plant to meet rising demand

2016-03-30T16:37:59Z

[Updated April 1st] Rising demand from export markets and anticipated domestic appetite for the forthcoming Ameo model are behind Volkswagen India’s plans to add a third shift to its plant in Chakan, near Pune (pictured). The move will produce 800 new jobs there.“In 2016, we are expecting growth in our ...

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Cochin port contemplates coastal ro-ro service

2016-03-30T15:02:02Z

Cochin Port Trust, on the southwest coast of India in the state of Kerala, is considering establishing a number of coastal short-sea routes for car movements, in line with a new policy being promoted by the Indian Ministry of Shipping.As reported in February, the ministry has relaxed cabotage regulations on ...

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Ford confirms plans for EcoSport assembly in Romania

2016-03-23T10:18:51Z

Following speculation last month that Ford could bring production of its EcoSport SUV to the Craiova plant in Romania, the carmaker has now confirmed that it is investing up to €200m ($223m) to do just that, along with its component tooling suppliers.It plans to begin assembly at the plant (pictured) ...