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FeatureGM pulls Chevy out of Europe
General Motors has announced its intention to stop distribution of the Chevrolet brand in Western Europe other than for ‘iconic’ models, such as the Corvette. From 2016, the carmaker plans to focus on promotion and assembly of mid-range Opel and Vauxhall brands in the region. It is also planning to ...
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FeatureBarra to replace Akerson as GM's CEO in January
Dan Akerson is stepping down as chairman and CEO of General Motors in January next year and will be replaced in the CEO role by Mary Barra, currently executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain (pictured). The responsibilities of chairman will be taken up by Theodore Solso, ...
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FeatureLast Mile: adding value to growth in China
Logistics will be a crucial differentiator as competition in China increasesThere is a new wave of factory openings across China. While the joint ventures for the Volkswagen Group and General Motors are the most aggressive, with plans to increase annual production capacity to 4m and 5m units respectively, others who ...
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FeatureLogwin introduces single-use packaging prototype
Luxembourg-based logistics provider Logwin has introduced a prototype single-use packaging for gearboxes based on a corrugated cardboard and wood combination that it said provides a 15% higher packing density.“The dimensions of the cardboard boxes or wooden cases are such that we can fully utilise the volume of the air or ...
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FeatureUnion Pacific works with Ferromex on intermodal service
North American rail provider Union Pacific has introduced a new intermodal service between Chicago in the US and Monterrey, Mexico. The company said the service would provide a reliable transport option to move goods across the border six days a week.According to the company, trains carrying intermodal containers will interchange ...
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FeatureGefco rolls out latest phase of TOSCA programme
Gefco has announced the completion of the latest phase in its collaborative IT project with the implementation its Opteam software, which has been developed in conjunction with management and IT consultancy Cereza, and is designed to facilitate carrier management. Gefco uses the solution in 20 countries. It will be fully ...
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FeatureSuzuki to double output at Rayong
Suzuki Motor is planning to invest $49m to double output at its plant in Rayong, Thailand next year to 100,000, including the addition of a new Alto model made for both the Thai and export markets.The plant, which opened in 2012, currently makes the Swift model also for both domestic ...
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FeatureVW expands parts warehouse in southern US
Volkswagen of America has begun construction of an extension to its warehouse at Chattanoonga, Tennessee. The $18m project will create an additional 14 docks and bring total capacity to more than 27,870 square metres. Due for completion in August 2014, it will eliminate Volkswagen’s need for two external staging ...
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FeatureSaab production restarts in Sweden
Saab production has restarted at the Trollhättan plant in Sweden after two and half years, following its closure when the previous company went bankrupt in 2011. The plant is now being run by National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), which took over Saab in August last year. And NEVS has had ...
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FeatureRotterdam keeps tariffs low for 2014
The port of Rotterdam has announced that its tariffs for 2014 will remain at the same level as those for 2008. Compared to this year, the rate will rise by 1% come January, after the port authorities committed to lowering tariffs during the economic crisis. The port has kept tariffs ...
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FeatureBolloré to develop Dakar terminal
Senegal’s port of Dakar (Port Autonome de Dakar), on the west coast of Africa, has awarded a 25-year contract for the operation of its vehicle ro-ro terminal on Pier 2 to Bolloré Africa Logistics (BAL), a division of the Bolloré Group, one of the world’s biggest transport and logistics providers. ...
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FeatureThreat to EU deal with Ukraine could affect imports
European carmakers will be hoping that political tensions in Ukraine don't jeopardise the proposed trade deal between that country and the European Union, which promises to all but remove duties on vehicle imports to the country as well as get rid of the controversial utilisation fee. The deal was to ...
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FeatureBrit European enhances services with Mandata
Vehicle carrier Brit European is using a transport management system (TMS) from transport and logistics software provider Mandata to improve finished vehicle services for customers including construction equipment maker JCB.Mandata works with a number of automotive logistics providers and Brit European has been using the company’s Manpack3 TMS technology for ...
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FeatureTransnet boosts auto wagon fleet
South African rail company Transnet has officially launched the use of its latest freight wagons for vehicle manufacturers. Around 230 of a total production number of 350 have been made by Transnet Engineering, at its facility in Uitenhage near Port Elizabeth. The last wagon is expected to be ready for ...
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FeatureKuehne + Nagel opens secure warehouse in US
Logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel has officially opened a new North American facility in Atlanta, Georgia that includes a secure area for the storage of valuable cargo and special equipment including vehicles and aircraft engines.“For over 25 years, Atlanta has been Kuehne + Nagel’s regional headquarters for the Southeast and ...
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FeatureCeva signs three-year contract with Scania
Ceva Logistics has announced a three-year contract with truck and bus maker Scania worth €3.5m ($4.6m).Under the agreement Ceva will manage the delivery of spare parts to 100 locations in Spain and Portugal, equal to around 2,300 tonnes annually.Scania’s services and quality director Ángel Vázquez said there were several factors ...
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FeatureIran deal will lift sanctions on automotive trade
The accord signed last week between Iran and six other countries designed to curtail the former’s nuclear programme involves the lifting of certain restrictions on the trade of vehicles and automotive parts, which could be of particular advantage to carmakers with previous links to the country, including Renault, PSA Peugeot ...
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FeatureCAPS rebrands container management business
US-based pooling service provider Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) has rebranded its Intermediate Bulk Container management business as Chep Pallecon Solutions. Chep and CAPS are both divisions of supply chain and information management provider Brambles.“We have combined forces with the existing Chep Automotive & Industrial Solutions group under a much ...
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FeatureKCS sees auto revenue growth
North American rail provider, Kansas City Southern (KCS), has seen a 7% rise in revenue from its services for the finished vehicle sector in the third quarter, and said it was looking for greater opportunities in 2014 from new vehicle plants opening in Mexico.Revenue generated from its automotive business rose ...
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FeatureMazatlán vies for Chrysler exports
The port of Mazatlán, on Mexico’s west coast, is aiming to resurrect its finished vehicle business next year and is currently in negotiations with Chrysler to handle outbound traffic from the carmaker’s recently opened Saltillo van assembly plant, located 750km to the east.In July this year Chrysler’s Saltillo plant began ...