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All OEMs articles – Page 97
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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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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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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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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 ...
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FeatureThird time a charm for GM?
GM’s third attempt at a restructuring plan in which it will swap bondholder debt for equity in an attempt to avoid bankruptcy on June 1 is looking as unlikely as its previous attempts, according to leading industry analysts. And even if it does succeed the prospects for its logistics providers ...
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FeatureAwards recognise exceptional women in logistics
The finalists have been announced for this year’s MAN everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards, with the winner to be announced on May 14 at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London, UK. Sponsored by MAN Truck & Bus UK, in association with Skills for Logistics, the awards aim to highlight ...
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FeatureSouth Africa is Cruze destination for GM
GM delivered the first shipment of its new mid-size Chevrolet sedan, the Cruze, to its South African operation at the Port of Port Elizabeth last week for final testing and validation. The Cruze, which will be launched in the country later this year, is manufactured at the Daewoo plant ...
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FeatureMercedes looks at logistics in India
Mercedes Benz is planning to increase the amount of parts it sources from India and is focusing on improving its delivery network in the face of logistics difficulties in the country.The company has pursued a 10% annual increase in sourcing from the country over the last decade with components from ...
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FeatureToyota awards logistics partners for performance
Toyota has announced its logistics US partners awards for performance in 2008 with NYK Line taking four of 17 plaudits. The 2009 Toyota Logistics Partner’s Dinner Awards also recognised rail operator Norfolk Southern Corporation with three honours out of four for rail activity. In the President’s Award category NYK Line ...
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FeatureA Born identity for Mitsubishi in Europe
Mitsubishi is moving its European head office from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to the same location as its parts distribution centre and assembly plant in Born in the southeast of the country. The move comes as part of a major restructuring of Mitsubishi’s European unit which will see various ...
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Tata Nano could be saving grace for supply chain
Following months of delay, Tata Motors has announced that the Nano, the world’s cheapest car, will officially launch on March 23rd, and should reach dealers by the first week of April, according to the company. Sales in the short term could defy the sour economy and be enough to help ...
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FeatureAsian carmakers target Mexico
The Mexican car industry, where sales and production have been hit hard by the economic downturn, received a small boost in the past week: Nissan announced it would be shifting some of its small-car production from Japan to its plants in Mexico. Meanwhile, Changan Auto has said it will build ...
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FeatureMahindra aims to enter US by ro-ro
Mahindra & Mahindra, which will enter the US market at the end of this year with the first Indian-built vehicles to be sold there, has told Automotive Logistics that it is likely to ship its vehicles by ro-ro. “We have not yet finalised whether it will be container or ro-ro, ...
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FeatureExports down to a trickle in Turkey
Finished vehicle exports from Turkey to Central Europe were continuing at a reduced rate this week following Monday’s stoppage across a number of Turkish carmakers. The production halt, which started on Monday, was the result of slow take up in Central Europe for the carmakers’ models. According to Ford Otosan’s ...
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FeatureNissan starts February on a better Note
Following January’s news that Nissan is cutting 1,200 jobs at its Sunderland plant, February has begun on a better note with the recommencement of the second shift on Line 2 next week, nearly two months ahead of schedule. “I can confirm we will be reinstating a second shift on Line ...
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FeatureFiat and Chrysler to share distribution
Fiat will provide Chrysler with new distribution networks, including those outside of North America, as part of the global strategic alliance announced yesterday. The new alliance, which is designed to contribute to Chrysler’s restructuring plan, will allow the carmakers to access each others markets via existing distribution routes and optimise ...
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Volvo Truck makes it big in Russia
Volvo Truck has started production at a new €100m plant in Kaluga, Russia and will feed assembly with parts from its Swedish component factories in Umeå (truck cabs), Skovde (engines) and Koping (transmissions). Volvo Logistics is handling all inbound deliveries and outbound movements to the Russian market and ...
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FeatureGas dispute stops delivery for Hyundai-Kia
Slovakian plants in Trnava for PSA, and in Zilinia for Kia, have been forced to stop production of cars and engines from Thursday last week because the gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine has cut off gas supply to the country. Hyundai’s new Czech plant in Nosovice, 90 kms away ...
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FeatureRolf Group opens first dealer in Tajikistan for Mitsubishi
Rolf Group subsidiary Rycom has opened the first official car dealership in Tajikistan for Mitsubishi and is supporting it with a new distribution business in the country. Rycom, which is also the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, is feeding the new Tajik business along its New ...