Sustainability | Automotive Logistics – Page 5
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Feature
Enric Martí on digital transformation at Seat Martorell
Seat Martorell’s logistics director Enric Martí on the carmaker’s transformation towards digitalisation and EVs
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News
UECC order will expand multi-fuel battery hybrid PCTC fleet
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is expanding its sustainable fleet of PCTCs with an order for up to four multi-fuel battery hybrid vessels Jinling Shipyard
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News
UK budget aims to support EV sector but it’s not enough says SMMT
The UK government has announced a range of measures to support EV take up in the UK in its annaul Autumn Budget but it doesn’t go far enough says SMMT
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Partner Content
Nearshoring in North America and the role of reusable packaging
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News
Mercedes-Benz opens lithium battery recycling facility in Germany
Mercedes-Benz has opened a lithium battery recycling plant that uses an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process to close the battery material supply loop.
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News
ECG leadership reveals a mixed picture for vehicle logistics capacity in Europe
At this year’s ECG conference in Hamburg, ECG leaders discussed vehicle capacity across the transport modes and where investment was needed across the board.
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News
RPM appoints Frits Mehrtens to lead European growth amid industry shifts
RPM Freight Systems appoints Frits Mehrtens as managing director for Europe, aiming to expand operations and navigate challenges in finished vehicle logistics
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Feature
Volkswagen de Mexico’s strategic logistics overhaul for the EV transition
Volkswagen de Mexico is focusing on EV production in North America, enhancing logistics with AI and predictive analytics for a resilient supply chain.
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Feature
Collaboration drives digital change in CATL's battery logistics
CATL’s Aleksej Kruekov talk about challenges in digitalising battery logistics and the EV supply chain while solving data silos and interoperability
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News
ECG and Smart Freight Centre take next step in vehicle decarbonisation
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) is working in partnership with Smart Freight Centre (SFC) to promote cleaner finished vehicle logistics.
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News
Suppliers Partnership report offers guidance on recycling plastic dunnage
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment has published guidance on recycling for internal plastic dunnage used for packaging auto parts.
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News
Dräxlmaier to use first MAN electric truck for Porsche battery deliveries
Dräxlmaier is using the first etruck from MAN Truck & Bus for battery deliveries to the Porsche Leipzig plant in Germany for the Macan Electric model.
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News
BMW using etrucks for inbound battery deliveries to Leipzig plant
BMW is using two fully electric trucks operated by Rudolph Logistik Gruppe to move battery cells and modules to its Leipzig plant in Germany.
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Analysis
Positive global production and sales forecast, tempered by cautious North American and European outlook
Global automotive production sees growth, but North America and Europe face slower sales and capacity challenges amid shifting market dynamics and electrification trends.
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News
Hödlmayr responds to increased demand for finished vehicle rail services in Spain
Hödlmayr is building on its established rail service for finished vehicle shipments between Spain and Austria with a new subsiary based in Barcelona
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Feature
BMW embraces Design for Circularity to lead in sustainability
BMW’s Roberto Rossetti explains the carmaker’s Design for Circularity approach, which focuses on recycled materials, reduced parts and optimised disassembly
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News
VDA says China EV tariffs a step in the wrong direction
The vote last week means EU tariffs on China-made battery EVs will rise from 10% to more than 45% for the next five years, something that could damage trade
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News
GM doubles down on EV battery strategy in North America
GM’s battery lead Kurt Kelty revealed the carmaker’s new roadmap for battery development and said GM will add battery cell development facility in Michigan
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Interview
Jeffrey Morrison on General Motors vision for supply chain collaboration
GM’s shift to electrification is driving innovation and evolving supplier partnerships across automotive supply chains.
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News
ALSC Digital Strategies Europe 2024 set to return to Munich
Join ALSC Digital Strategies 2024 in Munich—Europe’s top automotive logistics and supply chain conference. Gain insights and network