autoMOTIVE Logistics News
EBRD funds €34 million logistics project in Russian regions
Long-term finance for energy-efficient warehouse facilities in Nizhny Novgorod
Long-term finance for energy-efficient warehouse facilities in Nizhny Novgorod
BLG LOGISTICS GROUP: Good 2008 financial year – cautious confidence despite the crisis
Bremerhaven is the only container port on the North Sea to record double-digit growth this year.
Bremerhaven is the only container port on the North Sea to record double-digit growth this year.
ROLF GROUP’S EXPANSION TO CIS COUNTRIES CONTINUES - OPENS FIRST OFFICIAL CAR DEALERSHIP IN TAJIKISTAN
Rycom, an affiliated company of the Rolf Group of Companies, has confirmed that it is to begin its operations in Tajikistan. The Group is establishing a Mitsubishi distribution business and opening the first official car dealership in the country for any brand.
Rycom, an affiliated company of the Rolf Group of Companies, has confirmed that it is to begin its operations in Tajikistan. The Group is establishing a Mitsubishi distribution business and opening the first official car dealership in the country for any brand.
ROLF SCS opens first specialist automotive warehouse
Rolf SCS held the official opening of its 26,000 square metre specialist automotive warehouse in Tomilino (18th December 2008)
Rolf SCS held the official opening of its 26,000 square metre specialist automotive warehouse in Tomilino (18th December 2008)
Port of Tacoma Exports Autos to Asia
The vehicles are built at Mitsubishi's manufacturing plant in Normal, Ill., transported by rail to the Port of Tacoma's Marshall Avenue Auto Facility and then loaded to Wallenius Wilhelmsen Line auto ships
The vehicles are built at Mitsubishi's manufacturing plant in Normal, Ill., transported by rail to the Port of Tacoma's Marshall Avenue Auto Facility and then loaded to Wallenius Wilhelmsen Line auto ships
Maersk Line announces departure from Port of Charleston, SC
“Bearing the cost disadvantage between our situation in the Port of Charleston and that of our competitors in the common yard is unsustainable," said Dana Magliola, spokesman for Maersk Line
“Bearing the cost disadvantage between our situation in the Port of Charleston and that of our competitors in the common yard is unsustainable," said Dana Magliola, spokesman for Maersk Line
Isuzu awards CEVA Logistics as its Automotive Logistics partner
Under the terms of the agreement, over 500 employees will provide inbound and outbound logistics assistance to ensure the smooth execution of the automaker’s KD operations, including receiving, wrapping and packing of its auto-parts
Under the terms of the agreement, over 500 employees will provide inbound and outbound logistics assistance to ensure the smooth execution of the automaker’s KD operations, including receiving, wrapping and packing of its auto-parts
Avelon to Expand Operations in Finland
Avelon will open a new, versatile car terminal in Nurmijärvi, Finland. The terminal will be operational during the first quarter of 2009.
Avelon will open a new, versatile car terminal in Nurmijärvi, Finland. The terminal will be operational during the first quarter of 2009.
Logwin opens new location in St. Petersburg
The modern new building has around 8,000 square metres of warehousing and logistics space with 18,000 pallet storage positions and approximately 1,000 square metres of office space
The modern new building has around 8,000 square metres of warehousing and logistics space with 18,000 pallet storage positions and approximately 1,000 square metres of office space
Ryder Announces Strategic Initiatives to Increase Competitiveness and Drive Long-Term Profitable Growth
The initiatives include discontinuing current operations in several international markets and eliminating positions primarily in the U.S., to align costs with current and anticipated levels of business
The initiatives include discontinuing current operations in several international markets and eliminating positions primarily in the U.S., to align costs with current and anticipated levels of business
Daimler Trucks acquires 10% of Russian truck manufacturer Kamaz
Daimler expands its involvement in Russia as part of the consistent implementation of Daimler Trucks’ Global Excellence Strategy
Daimler expands its involvement in Russia as part of the consistent implementation of Daimler Trucks’ Global Excellence Strategy
MOL Establishes Auto Logistics Company in India
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL, President: Akimitsu Ashida) announced the formation of MOL Auto Logistics (India) Pvt. Ltd. to transport completed cars.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL, President: Akimitsu Ashida) announced the formation of MOL Auto Logistics (India) Pvt. Ltd. to transport completed cars.
CHANGE AT THE HEAD OF THE RENAULT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
At this point, it will be proposed to the Board of Directors an evolution concerning the governance
At this point, it will be proposed to the Board of Directors an evolution concerning the governance
Höegh Autoliners enters into an exclusive agreement with Grindrod on Maputo Car Terminal
Total vehicle imports to South Africa in 2007 were approximately 360.000 CEU while total vehicle exports from South Africa are estimated to be 290.000 CEU in 2008
Total vehicle imports to South Africa in 2007 were approximately 360.000 CEU while total vehicle exports from South Africa are estimated to be 290.000 CEU in 2008
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DHL happy to drive collaboration agenda
Everyone talks about it, but the challenge is to define what a true collaboration model is..
Everyone talks about it, but the challenge is to define what a true collaboration model is..
GEFCO UK
UK logistics industry deserves a bigger voice says Howard Nash, automotive logistics director of GEFCO UK.
UK logistics industry deserves a bigger voice says Howard Nash, automotive logistics director of GEFCO UK.
It’s not all bad news
At a time when the news is full of doom and gloom, a Dutch software company shows that turning a profit is far from impossible.
At a time when the news is full of doom and gloom, a Dutch software company shows that turning a profit is far from impossible.
UK port businesses facing crippling rates charges
Backdated rates bills will put the future of many port-based operators in jeopardy.
Backdated rates bills will put the future of many port-based operators in jeopardy.
autoMOTIVE Logistics Leaders Congress report
In our last issue we reported on the opening sessions of the Congress which took place in Cameron House, Scotland at the end of October. Alan Cartwright continues the report.
In our last issue we reported on the opening sessions of the Congress which took place in Cameron House, Scotland at the end of October. Alan Cartwright continues the report.
Cutting cost is the optimum solution
In the current economic downturn, cost reduction is paramout. We look at an Austrian company which specialises in optimising supply chains.
In the current economic downturn, cost reduction is paramout. We look at an Austrian company which specialises in optimising supply chains.
