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FeatureTrusting the market will stay afloat
European vehicle-handling ports saw growth in vehicle vehicle volumes in 2017, however geo-political worries – not least Brexit – is causing concerns. Ports continue to invest but there are worries over future volumes and capacity levels.
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FeatureKoopman Logistics trials blockchain in the Netherlands
Koopman Logistics Group has successfully completed a shipment of finished vehicles using blockchain digital technology to accurately track each unit in real time and automate administrative transactions.In an ongoing trial involving its Dutch customer PON Logistics, Koopman is moving vehicles from the PON compound in Leusden to dealers across the ...
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FeatureFrenk Snoek moves to Broekman Project Services at Rotterdam
Broekman Logistics has appointed Frenk Snoek (pictured) as general manager of Broekman Project Services, one of the terminal operations it runs at the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.Broekman Project Services focuses on heavy lift operations and the handling and storage of complex and overweight cargo.Snoek, who started in the ...
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FeatureTwists and turns in the road ahead
The European new vehicle market has showed strength in recent years, following a long decline after the global financial and subsequent Eurozone crises; sales have mostly recovered to pre-crisis levels and continued to rise in most major EU markets throughout 2017, with the exception of the UK.The outlook for the ...
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FeatureCLdN deploys new-build Celine to support trade between Europe and Ireland
European short-sea operator CLdN has put its newest vessel, MV Celine, into operation for vehicle shipments between Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland and the UK.The Celine is the first of a new generation of ro-ro vessels CLdN is expanding its fleet with and was delivered from the Hyundai shipyard in South ...
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FeatureChanges are the only certainty at Ford of Europe
Dirk Willmann, director of material planning and logistics for Ford Europe, outlines how the carmaker is improving visibility and adapting its vehicle logistics network across Europe to better manage customer demand and trade uncertainties.
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FeaturePaul Wortelboer widens his remit at Koopman Logistics
Paul Wortelboer has added two new roles to his responsibilities at Dutch logistics provider, Koopman Logistics. Wortelboer, who has been managing director of the Koopman Car Terminal Amsterdam since 2016, has now also taken charge of Koopman Automotive Solutions in Born and Dent Art Automotive Solutions in Vilvoorde, Belgium, following ...
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FeatureMaurice de Wilde joins Koopman Logistics in newly created CFO role
Koopman Logistics, the largest finished vehicle service provider in the Benelux region of Europe, has appointed Maurice de Wilde (pictured) to the newly created role of chief financial officer (CFO).“We are strengthening the team at Koopman, given the significant growth we have seen over the past years and the business ...
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FeatureStena Line to introduce larger ships on Rotterdam-Harwich route
Stena Line plans to replace the two vessels currently servicing its Rotterdam to Harwich route with two larger ships, due to increased demand.The ro-ro ships Capucine and Severine, which operate twice daily from Europoort in the Netherlands to Harwich in the UK, will be replaced by the larger vessels MV ...
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FeatureDSV expands warehouse footprint in the Netherlands
European logistics provider DSV is to expand its site in Venlo, the Netherlands, with a further 83,000 sq.m warehouse after acquiring a new plot of land adjacent to its existing facilities there.The Danish-headquartered transport and logistics firm said the additional warehouse would be completed on the new 140,000 sq.m site ...
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FeatureMaersk and IBM to introduce blockchain into global shipping industry
Shipping giant Maersk and IBM have announced a blockchain initiative that they say will help transform the cross-border shipping industry globally.The two companies said using the digital ledger system, made famous by the Bitcoin cryptocurrency, had the potential to save the industry billions of dollars when adopted at scale. Ninety ...
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FeatureBMW to subcontract additional X1 output to the Netherlands
The VDL Nedcar contract manufacturing plant in the Netherlands will start assembly of the BMW X1 this August to serve local and global export markets, sharing output with BMW’s plant in Regensburg in south-east Germany, the carmaker has confirmed.By sharing production of the model at the Dutch plant, close to ...
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FeatureNew MD of warehousing and distribution at Broekman Logistics
Willem Jan van Amersfoort (pictured) has been appointed managing director of warehousing and distribution at Broekman Logistics.After joining the Rotterdam-headquartered company earlier this year, van Amersfoort was already operationally responsible for all warehouse locations, but following the departure of Jacques Klein Kramer, he has now taken on commercial responsibility for ...
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FeatureWaller named as CFO of Ceva Logistics
Peter Waller (pictured) has been named as Ceva Logistics’ chief financial officer and member of the executive board with immediate effect, replacing Arjan Kaaks.Kaaks, who is said to be leaving to “pursue new opportunities”, only joined the Netherlands-headquartered company from retail firm Maxeda DIY just over a year ago.Waller was ...
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