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NewsVolvo to make flagship electric SUV in US and China
Last week Volvo revealed its first pure battery electric SUV, the EX90, and announced the vehilce will be made at its plant in South Carolina in the US, with further plans for Chinese production to follow
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NewsPaul Duncan to replace Cindy Sanborn at Norfolk Southern
Paul Duncan will replace Cindy Sanborn as executive vice-president and chief operating officer at US rail company Norfolk Southern from January 2023
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NewsTesla willing to work with partners for stable outbound capacity
Like other carmakers in Europe, Tesla has been fighting to secure finished vehicle logistics capacity as it ramps up production at its new gigafactory in Berlin, Germany
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NewsCarmakers look to restructure European dealer network
European carmakers are looking to cut costs from the distrubution of their vehicles at a time when capacity is curtailed and digital tools offer alternatives to the traditional way of selling vehicles
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NewsShedding the legacy of short-term contracts
At this year’s ECG conference Toyota and VW said the industry cannot survive without longer-term contracts and closer collaboration to improve outbound visibility
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NewsCoverage from this year’s ECG conference in Austria
The driver shorage and related capacity problems were under discussion at last week’s ECG conference in Vienna, as well as the need to tackle the problem with closer OEM-LSP collaboration
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NewsAL FVL autumn 2022 digital edition - Structural changes for sustainable supply chains
The autumn 2022 edition of Automotive Logistics and Finished Vehicle Logistics magazine features in-depth interviews with Audi and GM, as well as insight into the latest legislation affecting US supply chain logistics
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NewsSix notes on a supply chain crisis: key takeaways from ALSC Global 2022
Flexibility rules the waves of logistics, but supply chain managers want better visibility and data to make decisions, while investing in the right skills
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NewsTesla reports shortage of outbound transport capacity
Tesla is struggling to find adequate car carrier capacity to deliver its EVs in North America as production recovers from the semiconductor shortage
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VideoBringing production lessons to Nissan’s vehicle logistics with JS Bolton
Nissan North America’s head of vehicle logistics talks about the need for flexibility and strong teams in logistics.
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VideoSustainable energy, diversifying for resilience, scaling EV and battery: ALSC Global in review
There are connections (and contradictions) in the push for resiliency and sustainability dicsussed by the US government and automotive industry alike.
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VideoMitigating risk across global automotive supply chains
Reducing risk and disruption in global logistics is now the daily business of major OEMs like Stellantis and Agco, with a focus on improving control in the upstream supply chain.
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VideoNever waste a good crisis – opportunities to improve supply chain resiliency
Greater supply chain control and visibility, along with prioritising resiliency and communication are among the key lessons from top leaders in automotive logistics.
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News6,660 machinists reject rail agreement in ongoing union negotiations
Ratification by members vote is delayed, despite unions agreeing the measures
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InterviewThe logistics of resiliency for General Motors
GM’s global logistics chief Edgard Pezzo explains how the OEM has invested in visibility, capacity and collaboration to protect its supply chain and production.
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NewsUS rail freight companies avert strike with union deal
Fears of strike action across the rail freight network in the US have been allayed following union agreement to a deal proposed by the Class 1 railroads on pay and conditions
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NewsJoe Hinrichs takes over as head of CSX
Ford veteran Joe Hinrichs will take over as president and CEO of North American Class 1 rail provider CSX later this month, replacing James Foote who is retiring
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NewsCotra Autotransport chooses Inform software for vehicle logistics
Swiss vehicle hauler Cotra Autotransport is adopting Inform’s SyncroTess logistics and yard management technology for operations at its vehicle logistics centre in Studen
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FeatureLivestream: Covid’s capacity shortfall legacy
Nick Thompson, head of vehicle logistics for the North America region at Stellantis, and Bill Kerrigan, RPM’s chief business development officer, dicuss post-pandemic challenges to vehicle distribution
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FeatureA cautious outlook for the global finished vehicle sector
Volume volatility, labour shortages and capacity constraints are three main concerns for companies canvassed in the latest finished vehicle logistics survey from RPM and Automotive Logistics