All Logistics service provider articles – Page 14
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NewsDave Bozeman leaves Ford to become CEO of logistics firm CH Robinson
Dave Bozeman will be joining logistics firm CH Robinson as its new chief executive officer, bringing his experience in leading digitally-oriented global supply chains and logistics management.
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NewsToyota to trial specialist software in European inbound logistics network design
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has confirmed the use of specialist optimisation software to help manage its inbound parts logistics and reduce carbon emissions through a pilot project using software provided by optimisation company Agillence.
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NewsBattery maker ACC uses specialist warehouse in northern France
Logistics solutions company PSA BDP has opened a 22,000sq.m warehouse in Dunkirk, France in a move to control the priduction and supply chain and help reduce the environmental impact of transporting batteries.
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NewsNissan and Hyundai trials will be catalysts for electric truck investment
Hyundai and Nissan are both pursuing projects to develop the use of electric and fuel cell semi-trailers for the delivery of finished vehicles in California, as discussed at this year’s FVL North America conference
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NewsVolkswagen chooses Acertus for railhead logistics in Illinois
VW Group of America has started using the Centerville railhead ramp in Illinois for finished vehicle moves and is being supported by Acertus for onward road haulage in an initial three-year contract
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FeatureWeathering the storm from the east
The Ukrainian conflict has had a profound impact on the inbound parts and finished vehicle logistics sectors in central and eastern Europe but carmakers and suppliers have shown resilience and bounced back quickly
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NewsNissan is thinking outside the box to improve vehicle deliveries
Nissan is changing the way it organises its finished vehicle deliveries in North America in an effort to fill empty backhauls and get greater efficiency for itself and its carriers
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FeatureWhitepaper: The ROI Alignment Advantage: Improving FVL Efficiency and Profitability
When Vehicles are located more quickly and accurately, cost and inefficiencies decrease and the benefits affect the entire FVL supply chain: OEMs, Vehicle transportation companies, dealerships, and ultimately, customers benefit.
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NewsRebuilding trust is key to solving the European capacity crisis
At last week’s Spring Congress of the Association of European Vehicle Logistics’ (ECG) closer industry dialogue was seen to be helping repair a stubborn capacity crisis in the outbound sector
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NewsOut of sight is not out of mind in today’s vehicle logistics
Carmakers and their logistics and technology providers are looking for greater transparency in the outbound network to manage customer expections on vehicle delieries in the face of supply chain disruption
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NewsShared standards for an electric future
At this week’s FVL North America conference in California, carmakers and their logistics providers discussed how greater collaboration was needed across the sector to establish shared safety and charging standards in the distribution of EVs
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NewsAutomotive logistics can empower Asian manufacturers globally
DP World is building a network of technologically advanced vehicle handling terminals that Asian carmakers stand to benefit from as they export globally
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NewsNorth American ports review: Co-operation helps calm the waters
Through 2022 and into this year the top North American vehilce handling ports have been dealing with sporadic volumes caused by disruption to vehilce production as well as a shortage in ro-ro vessel capacity
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NewsCeva Logistics to offer carmakers sustainable ro-ro capacity
Ceva Logistics is leasing vehicle-carrying vessels from CMA CGM on a long-term basis to offer OEM customers end-to-end services, including between China and Europe
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NewsAmports invests in digital technology and EV infrastructure
Amports moved 1.5m vehicles through its eight vehicle terminals last year and invested in EV infrastructure and digital technology to support volume throughput, as well as opening a new pier in Antioch
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NewsBaltimore holds on to its position as top US vehicle-handling port
The US port moved more than 750,000 vehicles through its terminals in 2022 despite disruption to vehicle flows caused by volatile production and a shortage of ro-ro capacity
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NewsWallenius Wilhelmsen expands services with Syngin digital platform
The company is buying the remaining 30% of Syngin Technologies and will incorporate its online marketplace platform into its digital supply chain services for used and new vehicle moves
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FeatureWhitepaper: Optimizing Global Operations and Supply Chain for Automotive Manufacturing with MQTT Sparkplug
Are you looking for a fool-proof solution to overcome connectivity challenges and bridge OT and IT systems so you can optimize global operations and supply chain? Many forward-thinking companies are using MQTT Sparkplug to this end. Read this whitepaper to learn more.
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NewsBMW expands HVO-trucks pilot, embraces green logistics
BMW’s Michael Nikolaides points to the benefits of using HVO-powered trucks alongside electrified equipment to meet green logistics goals.
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NewsRenault hacks emissions out of the supply chain
Renault Group recently held a two-day hackathon to brainstorm ideas for decarbonising its supply chain.