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Realigning Tracks
Railroads are working with vehicle manufacturers to improve logistics efficiency during the economic downturn.
Absolute synergy
The new partnership between Priority Freight
and AJR Logistics.
Weathering the storm
UECC is optimising its network and its services to mitigate the effects of the economic downturn.
Inter-American Logistics
By incorporating vehicles from its new Indiana plant into its export network, American Honda is strengthening its logistics channels to Latin America.
Well-INFORMed
German IT specialists, INFORM GmbH is flourishing despite the economic downturn.
Business as usual for ECG
In spite of the difficulties facing the European finished vehicle logistics sector, ECG has not altered its policies or targets.
Latest News
Leading Spanish vehicle transporters Renfe Mercancias and Flota Suardiaz join ECGThe Association of European Vehicle Logistics Providers is pleased to announce that two of Spain’s leading companies in the field, Renfe Mercancias and Flota Suardiaz, have joined the organisation
autoMOTIVE Logistics Leaders & University of Buckingham Forum; 25th March 2010
autoMOTIVE Logistics Leaders and the University of Buckingham are launching a series of forums to provide executives within the automotive logistics sector with an opportunity to discuss and debate current issues of concern to the industry.
autoMOTIVE Logistics Leaders and the University of Buckingham are launching a series of forums to provide executives within the automotive logistics sector with an opportunity to discuss and debate current issues of concern to the industry.
Founding of the Kühne Logistics University (KLU)The Kühne School of Logistics and Management GmbH, whose sole shareholder is the non-profit Kuehne Foundation, is founding a private independent university: The Kühne Logistics University (KLU) – Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Logistik und Unternehmensführung
First 8,000 PCTC call to Vitoria, BrazilWith her port call on Jan 4, EUKOR's M/V Asian Parade is the first 8,000 capacity PCTC to ever call Vitoria port in Brazil.
Bob Lutz to Retire May 1General Motors Vice Chairman Robert A. Lutz will retire effective May 1, 2010, capping a 47-year career in the global auto industry that included senior leadership positions at four of the world’s leading automakers.
DB Schenker Rail tests new transport box for automotive sectorDB Schenker Rail Automotive presented a new box for the transportation of automobile parts for Volkswagen AG in Wolfsburg. The automotive parts box will first be used to supply parts to the new Volkswagen plant in Kaluga, Russia, on behalf of Volkswagen Logistics.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics earns recognition as a John Deere “Partner-level Supplier” and Supplier of the YearWWL has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2009 and was also named Supplier of the Year in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.
GM Commits €1.9 Billion in Funding for Opel/Vauxhall Viability PlanUnder its viability plan, Opel/Vauxhall had estimated funding requirements of €3.3 billion. However, an additional €415 million had been requested by the respective European governments to offset the potential impact of adverse market developments.
Damco drives home Michelin deal
Damco has been appointed by Michelin, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers, as its logistics and customs clearance provider in Vietnam.
Damco has been appointed by Michelin, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers, as its logistics and customs clearance provider in Vietnam.
Honda Siel Cars India announces New President & CEOHonda Siel Cars India Ltd. have announced that Takashi Nagai will become the fourth President & Chief Executive Officer of HSCI from 1st April 2010. He takes over from Masahiro Takedagawa who has served as HSCI’s President & CEO for the past 5 years since assuming the position in April 2005.
Renault boosts capacity at Moscow plant and launches Sandero in RussiaRenault inaugurates the second phase of the Avtoframos plant in Moscow, in the presence of Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn and Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov.
CSX Intermodal and Union Pacific Railroad Announce UMAX Domestic Interline Container Program
UMAX will feature more than 600 service lanes supported by faster and more frequent train schedules, UMAX launches March 29, 2010.
UMAX will feature more than 600 service lanes supported by faster and more frequent train schedules, UMAX launches March 29, 2010.
Autologic selects Scania as the one-stop service provider for its mixed fleet of trucks and specialist trailersUnder the agreement Scania will be responsible for every aspect of the maintenance of approximately 280 Autologic drawbar trucks and trailers, including all required LOLER testing for lifting decks, with the single exception of tyre fleet management.
Spyker Cars finalizes the purchase of SaabSpyker Cars N.V. has confirmed it has finalized the deal with General Motors Company to purchase Saab Automobile AB. The transfer of ownership took place at 16.30 CET on February 23.
Managing the recoveryautoMOTIVE Logistics Leaders and the AIAG will come together on the 28th and 29th April to discuss how the automotive landscape has changed, and what the best steps are to manage the recovery.
Jaguar Land Rover appoints new CEOFormer BMW executive Ralf Speth has been appointed as JLR's new CEO succeeding David Smith who resigned in January.
It all begins with a sparkThe first shipment of Chevrolet’s all-new city car, the Spark, has arrived in the UK ahead of the nationwide retailer launch.
Pound Gates finalist in European Risk Management Awards
Pound Gates has been chosen as a finalist in the 2010 StrategicRISK European Risk Management Awards
Pound Gates has been chosen as a finalist in the 2010 StrategicRISK European Risk Management Awards
New Höegh Autoliners service to Longoni, MayotteHöegh Autoliners will start calling Longoni, Mayotte, with Ro/Ro vessels from Europe based on transhipment in Durban or Maputo.
Major Auto Trans and Autotechnoimport LLC win Volkswagen Group Russia annual performance awardsOne of the highlights of this week's autoMOTIVE Logistics Leaders Russia conference in Moscow was the presentation of Volkswagen Group Russia's annual performance awards.
Fiat and SOLLERS establish global alliance in RussiaFiat S.p.A. and SOLLERS have announced the establishment of global alliance in the format of a joint venture for the production of Passenger Cars and SUVs.
Logwin and BMW have extended their cooperationSince October 2009 Logwin has been handling daily deliveries of BMW original parts to BMW dealers in Nuremberg and the surrounding area
MAZDA chooses CEVA as its spare parts distributorCEVA Logistics has signed a three-year agreement with MAZDA for the management of the distribution of spare parts throughout Italy.
GAC partners with AT&T Williams F1 teamStrategic partnership will help racing team meet industry-wide cost reduction objectives
UK automotive plants seek home-grown supply chainIndependent research commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed encouraging prospects for the UK automotive supply chain with the majority of volume car manufacturers with UK plants showing a strong interest in sourcing more locally-built components.
