All Trade & Customs articles – Page 4
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Stellantis signs vehicle supply agreement with Ayvens in Europe
Stellantis has signed a deal with leasing firm Ayvens that could see it supply 500,000 vehicles including EVs to the Ayvens network in Europe
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GM, Tesla, BYD, Toyota & VW at risk of forced labour in Chinese aluminium supply chains
A report by Human Rights Watch named carmakers including GM, Tesla, Toyota and VW as failing to minimise risk of forced labour in their automotive supply chains.
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ABP invests to manage larger volumes through UK ports
Associated British Ports is investing in inland and port capacity to manage increasing import and export volumes per vessel, with 1.3m vehicles handled in 2023
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On the road to recovery in the east
As Eastern Europe’s auto sector rebounds from Covid, it faces the need for infrastructural upgrades and a pivot towards EVs against Chinese market penetration
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Mercedes-Benz Group cuts ties with Kamaz in Russia
Mercedes-Benz Group has finally sold its 15% stake in Russian truck manufacturer Kamaz to an unnamed buyer following the cessation of cooperation in February 2022
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Red Sofa Interview: Navistar to use VW Group and Traton cross-docking in North America and Mexico
Haley Wilson, logistics director at Navistar, is working with Volkswagen Group in North America and the wider Traton Group to enhance best practices, share processes and consolidation such as cross-docking, which will improve logistics while Navistar ramps up its EV production.
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Red Sofa Interview: VW Truck & Bus Mexico’s plans to increase localisation
Halley Vieira, plant manager in Production and Logistics, VW Truck & Bus Mexico discusses the decision to localise in Mexico rather than import parts from Brazil, and how synergies with VW Group and Traton Group are playing an increasingly important role in the plant’s logistics.
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Bridging troubled waters in global shipping
Deep-sea vessel operators are facing attacks when transiting the Middle East and Africa but Inchape Shipping Services and Ambrey have recently provided advice in their Global Shipping Report
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Red Sofa Interview: VW Chattanooga is sharing EV logistics learnings with the VW Group
Paulo Monteiro, head of Logistics, VW Group of America Chattanooga Operations speaks to Automotive Logistics in Mexico about how the Chattanooga plant is leading the way in terms of EV logistics, and why it is sharing its findings with the wider Volkswagen Group and its resurrected Scout brand.
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Red Sofa Interview: How Volkswagen is readying for electrification in México
Peter Koltai, senior director of logistics at Volkswagen de México discusses how the division is getting ready for electrification across the country and how to find synergies between the plants and the wider VW Group.
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Susanne Lehmann brings global supply chain experience to VW Group Malaysia
Dr Susanne Lehmann has replaced Antonio Pinto as managing director of VW Group Malaysia where she is responsible for all operations including production, supply chain and sales.
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UK output reaches 2019 level, but breakdown in Canada trade talks dampens optimism
The UK’s automotive manufacturing output has topped 1m units for the first time since 2019, but SMMT said UK Canada trade talk suspension is disappointing.
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Maersk teams up with Hapag-Lloyd for more reliable maritime services
Global maritime shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are forming a new operational partnership called Gemini Cooperation to offer a more reliable global ocean container service.
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Red Sofa Interview: VW’s global logistics experts on synergy in the supply chain
Logistics experts from across VW Group’s global divisions speak to Automotive Logistics about collaborating internationally.
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Škoda begins exports from Europe to Vietnam
Škoda is delivering the vehicles via ro-ro vessels from Bremerhaven port to Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phòng in Singapore.
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Maersk opts for land bridge due to Panama Canal drought
Maersk has changed its services due to the ongoing drought affecting the Panama Canal and is instead opting for a ‘land bridge’ to mitigate disruptions.
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Red Sea blog: Live updates
Houthi attacks on vessels passing through the Red Sea are increasing, causing container ship and ro-ro operators to reroute vessels to avoid danger. Follow Automotive Logistics’ live blog for the latest updates.
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Escalation in Taiwan could cause further semiconductor crisis in 2024
As tensions and regulatory frictions rise, semiconductor supply may face disruption, prompting investment in semiconductor facilities in the US.
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Daihatsu halts shipments of all vehicles following safety investigation
Daihatsu has shut down all production in Japan and halted the domestic and export shipment of vehicles following an investigation into safety procedure irregularities
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Vessel operators divert ships from Red Sea following Houthi attacks
Container ship and ro-ro operators are taking action in response to attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea, with many services now rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope