All articles by Marcus Williams – Page 8
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NewsDigital tools that deliver optimised and sustainable networks
At the Innovation Power Hour at this year’s ALSC Europe conference Alps Alpine, FedEx, FreightVerify and s2 data & algorithms presented their latest digital technology tools to manage complexity in the supply chain and provide greater visibility
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NewsBattling the bottlenecks in European vehicle distribution
Speakers from Ford, Inform, RPM and Sallaum Lines met at ALSC Europe to discuss port congestion, direct chartering and the role digital tools can play in mitigating congestion for vehicle logistics
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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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NewsNissan signs EV and software feasibility studies with Honda and Mitsubishi
The Japanese carmakers are collaborating on two separate MoUs focused on EV sourcing and the use of renewable energy and carbon neutrality
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NewsOrbis to open packaging manufacturing plant in Texas
Orbis will open a new factory in Greenville by the end of 2024 to make reusable pallets, totes and bulk containers for customers in the southern US
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FeatureChinese carmakers ride a wave into European ports
This scenario unfolds as Europe adapts to the increasing presence of Chinese EVs, reflecting broader shifts in the global automotive and shipping industries.
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NewsMercedes-Benz looks at logistics uses for Apollo humanoid robots
Mercedes-Benz is working with robotics developer Apptronik on the use of humanoid robots for repetitive logistics tasks in its manufacturing plants
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NewsDFDS boosts etruck orders from Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks is supplying DFDS with an additional 100 etrucks, some of which will be used for transport to and from the Volvo Trucks assembly plant in Gothenburg
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NewsAPM Terminals appoints Yera and Burmúdez to port leadership roles
Beatriz Yera (left) will become managing director for APM Terminals in Mexico replacing Marliz Burmúdez who is moving to become head of investments for the Americas region
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FeatureRoom to manoeuvre in Mississauga
By nearly doubling its size and investing in state-of-the-art systems, Mitsubishi aims to enhance efficiency, resilience, and customer satisfaction across its Canadian operations.
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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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NewsVW cancels ID.3 assembly plans at Wolfsburg plant
Volkswagen has cancelled plans to build the ID.3 EV at its Wolfsburg plant in Germany this summer and will continue to focus production at Zwickau, supported by smaller volumes out of Dresden
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NewsNYK to capture vessel emissions in California with Stax technology
NYK Line will use technology from Stax Engineering to capture exhaust emissions from the vessels its operates while they are at berth in Californian ports from 2025
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InterviewAn end-to-end logistics mission at DP World
Bill Garrett, head of the automotive vertical at DP World, talks about the company’s transition to become a global provider of end-to-end logistics services
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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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NewsGeorgia state invests in harbour improvements for ro-ro calls at Brunswick port
The state of Georgia has marked out $6m to expand harbour capacity for ro-ro deliveries to the port of Brunswick’s Colonel’s Island terminal
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NewsBMW to localise battery supply in Thailand for forthcoming EV
BMW is investing in a second battery manufacturing facility in Thailand to supply EV production at its Rayong assembly plant
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NewsGM invests in automation at North Carolina service parts centre
GM is investing $23m in labour-saving technology at its service parts distribution centre in Charlotte, North Carolina
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NewsSteve Gawronski joins Harbinger as it prepares to ramp up output
Gawronski will oversee procurement, logistics and material planning as Harbinger prepares to scale production of a medium-duty commercial vehicle
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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