All articles by Marcus Williams – Page 8
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NewsPolestar adopts biofuels to cut emissions from ocean shipments
The EV maker is using renewable biofuels for ocean freight shipments of finished vehicles and inbound parts between China and Europe
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NewsBrunswick port records historical month for autos and equipment
Along with strong Asian imports, increasing exports and new customers, Brunswick added vehicles and equipment diverted from Baltimore
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NewsMahindra Logistics signs joint venture with Seino in India
Seino MLL Logistics will provide Japanese carmakers in India with logistics services for finished vehicles, and parts warehousing and transport
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NewsCummins, Daimler Truck and Paccar localise battery supply in US
The joint venture partners will each own 30% of the company with LFP battery provider EVE Energy taking the final 10% share
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InterviewClosing the digital divide at Ford
Ford’s product line manager for material and vehicle logistics IT, Becca Adam, explains the carmaker’s implementation of digital twin concepts
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NewsAxess Logistics gains transparency in vehicle deliveries with Vinturas
Axess Logistics is now using the Vinturas Interoperable Network tool to gain end-to-end visibility in its finished vehicle operations through data sharing secure collaboration with its trading partners
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NewsFord is increasing telematic data sharing in vehicle logistics
Ford’s Alex McMall joined FreightVerify’s Nathan Lawson to discuss the benefits of telematics for milestone tracking in vehicle logistics
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NewsDisruption is fertile ground for innovation in vehicle logistics
Speakers from Autos in Motion, Glovis America, Jack Cooper and Navistar International took to the stage at FVL North America to address network performance
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FeatureForvia’s supply chain built on technology and trust
Ricardo Manzanera, transport director for Americas purchasing logistics at tier one supplier Forvia outlines the tech-led approach to transport the company is taking
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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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NewsUS hikes import tariffs on EVs, batteries and critical materials
The Biden government is increasing import duties on EVs by more than 100% with an eye on controlling imports from China, with increases on batteries and other products
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NewsLeapmotor International in the race for European EV sales
Leapmotor International, the new joint venture between Stellantis and Chinese EV maker Leapmotor, will make its T03 EV in Europe and import the C10 from China
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FeatureBMW’s secret to success is preparation
The main lesson BMW learned from the pandemic is that logistics disruption is the new normal and being prepared to cope with it is critical to the company mindset. Part of that preparation is having a flexible supply chain.
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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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NewsDrewes prepares to take over as CEO at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
Jens Drewes will take over as CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in June, replacing Reiner Heiken, who is retiring from the logistics provider
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NewsAutoport’s efficiency drive on the east coast
US vehicle terminal operator Autoport, based at the port of Wilmington in Delaware, moved 115,000 vehicles through its facilities last year
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NewsAscend Elements and Call2Recycle launch battery recycling service
Ascend Elements and Call2Recycle are working together to on EV battery management, logistics and recycling services for dealerships, recyclers and repair shops in North America
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NewsDP World provides cross-border containerised vehicle delivery service
The intermodal service can rack up to six passenger vehicles in a standard 16-metre (53ft) freight container for rail shipment from Mexico to the US and Canada
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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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NewsDanny Auerswald returns to VW Saxony to oversee technology and logistics
Danny Auerswald will take over as managing director of VW Saxony, a role that includes leadership of technology and logistics at the Zwickau, Chemnitz and Dresden plants