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FeatureVW resolves supplier dispute halting production across Germany
Volkswagen has reached agreements with two of its suppliers to end the disruption to output at six of its assembly and component plants in Germany this week. The suppliers are reported to be recommencing the inbound supply of parts and the plants affected will gradually restart operations, though it remains ...
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FeatureSkoda Logistics trials ‘smart glove’ at Mladá Boleslav
Škoda workers at the carmaker’s Mladá Boleslav plant in the Czech Republic are trialling an industrial glove that includes a data capture device designed to help them work more efficiently and avoid errors in the handling of components. The company said the ProGlove helped to optimise the supply of parts ...
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FeaturePasha begins operations at the port of San Francisco
Following the signing of a 15-year lease agreement with the port of San Francisco, Pasha Automotive Services (PAS) has handled its first batch of vehicles through Pier 80, the port’s 28-hectare cargo terminal.The first load of 500 units, which included Ford Mustangs among other vehicles and brands, was delivered by ...
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FeatureBNSF starts work on automotive facility in Spokane
BNSF Railway has started work on a $6m vehicle unloading facility near its Parkwater rail yard in Spokane, Washington.Covering more than five hectares, the new facility, which is on property near Wisconsin Avenue, will double the size of the existing one about a mile away on Mission Street. It will ...
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FeatureRising Brazilian exports help offset slump in domestic demand
Exports of finished vehicles from Brazil were up almost 25% in July as vehicle makers tried to offset the continued slump in domestic demand.Vehicle exports during the month were worth $940m, up 24.6% over July last year, according to figures from the National Association of Automotive Vehicle Manufacturers (Anfavea).Production and ...
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FeatureToyota begins RAV4 production in St Petersburg
Toyota has begun producing the RAV4 compact SUV at its plant in St Petersburg alongside its ongoing production of the Camry sedan there, following an investment of 9.7 billion roubles ($149m) to double plant capacity. The move was originally announced in March.Previously the RAV4 was imported into Russia as a ...
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FeatureEurasian Economic Union slashes import duties on electric vehicles
The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), which comprises Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, has lowered duties on the import of electric vehicles (EVs) for a year, running from September 2nd this year to August 31st, 2017.Currently the duty on light electric passenger vehicles stands at 17% of their value but ...
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FeatureChina’s BAIC to invest $800m in South African plant
Beijing Automobile International Corporation (BAIC) has signed a deal with the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) in South Africa to build an 11 billion rand ($800m) plant for the assembly of complete knockdown (CKD) kits of pick-up trucks, SUVs and sedans. The plant is expected to open toward the end of ...
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FeatureAudi starts making transmissions in Tianjin
Audi is working with VW Automatic Transmission Tianjin (VWATJ) in China to supply seven-speed S tronic transmissions to the FAW-Volkswagen plant in Changchun, which makes the Audi A4L.The two companies have set up a new €577m ($654m) facility in Tianjin to make the transmissions.It is the first time the Audi ...
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FeatureDP World explores high-speed propulsion system for freight
Port terminal giant DP World has signed an agreement with Hyperloop One to explore the use of its high-speed tube propulsion system for the movement of containers between Jebel Ali Port and a new inland container depot in Dubai.Jebel Ali Port, which is operated by DP World, is the largest ...
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FeatureBrexit vote leads Opel to cut output in Germany
GM’s Opel division is cutting production at two of its plants in Germany as a consequence of the UK’s vote in June to leave the European Union (EU).The company said it was anticipating slower sales of the Corsa and Insignia models and that this would affect production at the Eisenach ...
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FeatureAnita Pieper takes over BMW’s global vehicle logistics; Ulrich Wieland to lead design of production system
Anita Pieper is to take over as vice-president of vehicle distribution and vehicle distribution centres (VDCs) at BMW Group from September 1st. She will be responsible for global vehicle logistics, plant yard and port terminal operations. Pieper replaces Dr Ulrich Wieland, who has moved to a new role in strategy ...
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FeatureToyota signs deal with MOL for exports from Argentina
[Updated August 19th] Toyota has signed a multi-year contract with ocean forwarder Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) for the movement of vehicles from Argentina to other west coast ports in South America, as well as those to the north in central American countries.Vehicles produced at Toyota Argentina’s Zarate plant, which include ...
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FeatureHonda begins exports of Civic hatchback from UK to US
Honda’s division in the UK has started exports of the new generation Civic hatchback from its plant in Swindon to the US via the port of Southampton.The Civic is due to arrive at dealers in the US by September this year via an ocean service provided by K-Line. Honda has ...
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FeatureAnderson made president at United Road Services; McCann becomes chairman
US finished vehicle haulier United Road Services has appointed Mark Anderson (pictured) as its president. He will take up the role alongside his existing position as chief operating officer, a role he has been in at the company since 2014.The presidency passes from Kathleen McCann, who remains CEO of the ...
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FeatureTrans-rak sees pick-up in sales of containerised vehicle system
Trans-rak International is benefitting from the rise in containerised finished vehicle shipments to new and emerging markets with a reported 20% increase in sales of its in-container racking system for the first six months of the year.While the company would not comment on additional production volumes of the R-Rak cassette ...
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FeatureBeijing Changjiu Logistics shares double after public offering
Shares in Beijing Changjiu Logistics have doubled in value after it became the first private Chinese automotive logistics company to go public in a launch on the Shanghai stock exchange on August 10th.The company, one of the largest third party providers serving the automotive sector in China, has so far ...
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FeaturePort of Suape quadruples vehicle exports
Vehicle exports through Brazil’s north-eastern port of Suape were all but quadrupled in the first half of this year, thanks to a switch in strategy by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and a recent expansion in storage capacity there.The port exported more than 23,500 finished vehicles in the first six months, ...
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FeatureAPL Logistics sets up joint venture with Arab Global Logistics
Integrated supply chain services provider APL Logistics has signed a deal with Arab Global Logistics in Oman to form a new joint venture, APL Logistics Oman. The company said the joint venture would “spearhead efforts to develop Oman as a regional logistics hub to serve local and international customers in ...
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FeatureRose replaces Warrick in parts supply chain role at Toyota USA
Mary Rose has taken over as general manager of North American parts operations and supply chain strategy at Toyota USA. She replaces Mamie Warrick (pictured), who has moved to become general manager at the Project Management Office at Toyota North America, ahead of her retirement next year.Warrick, who has worked ...