All News articles – Page 83
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NewsHorizon aligns terminal operations in US with Mexico
All US vehicle-handling terminals previously operated under the Horizon Terminal Services (HTS) brand has switched to operating as Horizon Auto Logistics (HAL), as the company aligns its business in North America
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NewsRussia to help fund localisation of parts production
The Russian government will allocate state support over the next five years to companies investing in the latest technology who agree to produce parts for more than one OEM, according to a new automotive industry development strategy
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NewsToyota to pick up parts from suppliers in Tokai
Toyota Motor Corp is to start collecting parts from suppliers, instead of the usual practice of each component manufacturer delivering them, in the Tokai region of Japan from next September…
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NewsCarmakers ignore the critical source of EV battery materials
OEMs and companies in the automotive supply chain show a lack of comprehension of how serious the situation is in accessing key metals required for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, according to Scott Williamson, managing director of Australian mineral explorer and mine developer Blackstone Minerals…
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NewsKuehne + Nagel joins climate alliance
Logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel (KN) says it is the first logistics company to become a member of the Development and Climate Alliance…
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NewsFCA and Groupe PSA agree terms of merger
Following initial statements made in November, Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) have signed a 50:50 merger agreement that will create the fourth largest carmaker by volume, based on a current annual combined production of 8.7m units…
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NewsCeladon collapses because of ‘legacy and market headwinds’
North American trucking and logistics provider Celadon Group has entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and has shut down its operations, which involve 25 affiliates…
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NewsMaersk expands logistics operations in Vietnam
Maersk has officially opened an 11,000 sq.m logistics centre in northern Vietnam that will support growing business for automotive, electronics and retail in the country…
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NewsExoskeletons to support lineside employees at Audi
German carmaker Audi is trialling two types of exoskeletons to see if they can lessen the load for production workers…
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NewsAudi to start recycling cobalt and nickel with Umicore
Audi is to begin taking cobalt and nickel from end-of-life batteries of its e-tron electric vehicle (EV) so partner Umicore can use the recovered materials in new battery cells…
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NewsSato sets up auto-ID services in Guanajuato
Labelling provider Sato has set up a division in Guanajuato, Mexico focused on the automotive industry…
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NewsFCA joins blockchain network to ensure ethical sourcing for EVs
Global carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has become a member of the Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network (RSBN) for sustainable and accountable sourcing and production practices from mine-to-market…
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FeatureBMW signs five-year lithium deal with Ganfeng
As part of its electromobility expansion, BMW has signed a 540m euro ($598m) supply contract with Ganfeng Lithium of Jiangxi province, China. The deal will guarantee 100% of the OEM’s lithium hydroxide needs for fifth-generation battery cells in its high-voltage batteries, according to the carmaker…
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NewsFinished vehicle volumes return to Sepetiba in pilot operation
CSN has confirmed trial operations for the processing of finished vehicles movements through its Tecon facility in the Sepetiba, the first time in 15 years cars have been moved through the facility
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FeatureAgreement on USMCA promises to remove trade uncertainty
The US, Mexico and Canada have finalised the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), which is to replace the existing North America Free Trade Agreement (Nafta)…
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NewsRussia begins serial production of Zetta EV supported by export trade
The Russian government has started serial production of the state-owned Zetta electric vehicle (EV) at a plant in Togliatti, with the first models expected to hit the market in early 2020. Russian Industry and Trade Ministry Denis Manturov said the new EVs are expected to be the ...
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NewsKia invests in charging infrastructure to cope with growing EV imports
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) still need to gain momentum but that depends on a lot of issues, including cost, adequate charging infrastructure, and a clearer roadmap for consumers on exactly what technology will eventually win out. Nevertheless, demand is strong in the UK…
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NewsScania updates supply chain system with JDA
Truck and bus manufacturer Scania is revamping its transportation management processes with the purpose of being more agile and smarter as well as using fewer resources…
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NewsYanfeng inaugurates factory in Serbia
China’s Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) has officially opened a plant at Kragujevac. Logistics played a part in the company choosing the city in central Serbia…