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FeatureThere is more to explore in Turkey for German LSPs
Manufacturers in Turkey have called for more investment in automotive logistics from foreign companies, particularly from Germany. Both Ford and tier one supplier Avon Automotive have pointed out opportunities in the Turkish markets, saying that now is a particularly good time to investment, even as the market has seen huge ...
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FeatureGM says China import plans not a significant shift
The number of cars that GM imports from Mexico, China and South Korea to the US could double according to a leaked 12 page dossier submitted to politicians in Washington this week. According to reports in the Chinese media, GM will start shipping cars from Shanghai in 2011, with first ...
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FeatureVascor benefits from volume drop and repo rise
Lower production volumes in the US and the increase in repossessions are leading to an increase in the handling business for remarketed vehicles. “Last year they were about 42m used cars that were traded in the US. That is pretty significant if you think that its about 10m for new ...
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FeatureAutomotive green shoots for Ceva?
Despite a 58.3% drop in profits in the first quarter, Ceva Logistics has reported wins in automotive inbound business since March, including materials and supply chain management. The results come as stock levels at OEMs reach the point in which production is being increased says the company. “We have recently ...
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FeatureKuehne + Nagel support Audi in Korea
Audi Volkswagen has signed a three-year contract with Kuehne + Nagel for warehouse management and spare parts distribution to the aftermarket in South Korea. Kuehne + Nagel is building a new logistics centre near the Incheon seaport as part of the deal, scheduled to be fully operational by September this ...
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FeatureTrade on the slowdown says VW
Shipping lines could be using the slowdown in vehicle movements and container volume to develop new trade lanes, according to Volkswagen Logistics’ Andrea Eck, Head of Outbound Logistics for the logistics division of Europe’s largest carmaker. “At the moment there is a very good chance to develop new lanes and ...
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FeatureWWL reveals green giant down under
On Monday Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics held a ceremony in Melbourne, Australia to name its new car and truck carrying vessel MV Tijuca, described as one of world’s largest and most environmentally adapted car and truck carrying vessels.The ceremony was led by Lady Sponsor Mrs Andrea Schrempp, wife of Wolfgang Schrempp, ...
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FeatureMiracle cure for Ford in Michigan
As part of a major $550m retooling of its Wayne plant in Michigan, Ford has signed a contract worth more than $7m with Chinese machinery manufacturer Jiangsu Miracle Logistics System Engineering. It is not only the first Ford order for Miracle Logistics but the first one that the company has ...
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London cabs go global
Greater volumes of the iconic London Taxi are set for distribution from Shanghai to global markets as London Taxis International (LTI) reaches final negotiations with a number of logistics providers. “We are in the latter stage of negotiations with various companies to handle this side of the business but a ...
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FeatureBLG benefits from shipping surfeit
In the face of Q1 results that saw business at its Bremerhaven Auto Terminal drop by half, BLG Logistics is benefitting from charters arising from the surfeit in vessels that many shipping companies find themselves with in the current downturn. K Line and Van Uden are just two of the ...
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FeatureUK port still sees scope for automotive
Despite declining volumes at its car terminals in the past six months, the Port of Tyne, near Newcastle in the north of England, is keen to develop recently acquired land for the automotive industry. “We have about 50 acres (20 hectares) to develop, and we want to look at it ...
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FeatureKey executives on the move
Tom LaSorda, Vice Chairman and President, Chrysler (pictured) has left the company following its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. When the Chapter 11 protection measures were announced last Thursday LaSorda said he planned to retire, but a date wasn't set. The next day Chrysler announced that his retirement would be ...
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FeatureCar carriers welcome Greek tariff freeze
The Port of Piraeus is keeping its car terminal tariffs frozen for the remainder of 2009 and providing a range of incentives including the provision of 50% more free storage time for vehicles. Following consultations between the Piraeus Port Authority and the collective representative body of Greek shipping agents – ...
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FeatureTNT strengthens presence in Brazil
Netherlands-based logistics giant TNT has taken 100% control of South American provider Expresso Araçatuba Transportes e Logistica SA for €54m. The company, which has been a partner of TNT Mercúrio in Brazil since 2001, offers express transport from the South and South East of Brazil to the North and Central ...
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FeatureMazda makes it a first in Azerbaijan
Mazda vehicles are now on sale in Azerbaijan for the first time thanks to a new five-year contract between the Japanese carmaker and local distributor Rotary Motors. The move is part of Central Asian distribution strategy that is being managed by Mazda Motor Europe (MME) and uses Rotary’s experience in ...
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FeatureWWL offers reliable new service to South America
Recognising an ‘underserved’ market from South America’s West Coast to the US and wider global markets, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has established a new monthly service calling at Ecuador and Peru. Calling at the ports of Guayaquil (Ecuador) and Callao (Peru), the service will ship automotive traffic, as well as high ...
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FeatureSCM a competitive advantage in future says ZF
In a future industry where automotive components developed and built in China are just as highly engineered and innovative as those built in Europe, logistics and supply chain management could become one of the most important distinguishing advantages for a company to increase its sales, according to John Sobeck, Corporate ...
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LSPs look long term at Zeebrugge
Despite a Q1 downturn in car handling activity at the Port of Zeebrugge of 46.2%, two logistics service providers have made significant investments for long-term growth at the world’s biggest automotive port.Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has opened a 7,600m² vehicle processing centre (VPC) at Belgian port, which will offer a ...
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FeatureUniCar keeps an eye on quality for SEAT
Automotive surveying specialist UniCar Group has secured a contract with Seat for quality inspection at its Matorell plant near Barcelona, Spain. It will also carry out audit work across the carmaker’s wider European network. “The scope of work is to perform car inspection audits at Martorell factory on behalf ...
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FeatureNissan streamlines logistics under new committees
Nissan is consolidating its operations across North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, and aligning its supply chain management and logistics functions across the region more closely with manufacturing and purchasing. Administration of the new alignment will now be managed by a streamlined team of executives across three committees who ...