Logistics service providers – Page 4
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Duvenbeck expands into Benelux through Schotpoort Logistics takeover
All 180 employees at Schotpoort will join Duvenbeck as a result of the takeover, as well as Schotpoort’s 120-strong fleet.
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ALSC Digital Strategies North America conference launches in Nashville
The inaugural ALSC Digital Strategies North America conference will launch in Nashville, Tennessee on June 26-27 this year
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BYD wants to conquer Europe by maritime means
BYD’s first own car freighter, the Explorer No. 1, and its maiden voyage to Bremerhaven mark the beginning of a new era for the OEM, which is intended to pave the way to Europe.
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VW Group UK partners with Ecobat to recycle EV batteries
VW Group UK has signed an agreement with battery recycling firm Ecobat to collect and recycle its EV batteries and close the loop in the carmaker’s circular energy economy.
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Stellantis plans to take more control of outbound logistics
Following recent supply chain crises since Covid, Stellantis’ outbound capacity took “far longer” to return to normal levels.
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Maxime Picat, Stellantis talks strategy and influencing supply chain and manufacturing design
The chief purchasing and supply chain officer reveals how Stellantis will improve supplier relations, plan the battery supply chain, localise where it makes sense, and invest in logistics.
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Infineon’s Birgit Fuchs: Standardisation, diversity and collaboration will be key for digital supply chain
Automotive logistics firms are increasingly looking towards digital technologies not only to firefight problems, but to predict and prevent them while improving long-term capacity planning and operations.
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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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BMW chooses G&P for inbound parts services at Debrecen plant
G&P will provide BMW with inspection, rectification and technical services on inbound parts being delivered into its new EV plant in Hungary
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Antwerp-Bruges increases vehicle traffic in face of tight capacity
The port of Antwerp-Bruges has recorded a 9% increase in the number of finished vehicles handled in calendar year 2023 to 3.56m
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Neptune Line orders two more Genesis Project vessels
Neptune Lines has ordered two more pure car and truck carriers with hybrid energy systems as part of its Genesis Project for more sustainable shipping
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MAN Truck and Bus strengthens spare parts logistics in Salzgitter
MAN Truck & Bus is increasing capacity at its global spare parts logistics centre in Salzgitter, Germany and preparing for an increase in components for electric commercial vehicles
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Jens Bjørn Andersen steps down as CEO at DSV amid raft of executive changes
DSV has announced executive changes across the board at a group and division level, including the appointment of Jens Lund as its new CEO
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AD Ports’ Noatum enters European FVL market through Sesé acquisition
Noatum said the strategic move is part of its goal to be a leading supplier of FVL services in Europe.
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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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Renault, Michelin renew supply chain research chairmanship with Paris university
The chair will focus on promoting innovation, agility and green transformation across the supply chain.
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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.