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NewsMaruti Suzuki moves half a million cars by rail in last year
Maruti Suzuki has moved more than 500,000 finished vehicles by rail in the last financial year, almost a quarter of its total outbound volumes distributed in the period.
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NewsCrew abandons car carrier in Pacific following fire on electric vehicle deck
The car carrier Morning Midas has caught fire in the Pacific Ocean with a cargo of 3,000 vehicles being transported to the Mexican port of Lázaro Cárdenas from China.
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InterviewNissan’s supply chain playbook for real-time resilience
Nissan’s Gerardo de la Torre shares how digital tools, compliance and regional strategy are driving resilient, agile supply chains across the Americas.
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NewsUECC adds Blue Heritage dual-fuel vessel to European network
UECC is boosting capacity along with sustainble ocean services options for carmakers with the addition of a dual-fuel car carrier with 7,000 CEU capacity.
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FeatureNorth American ports review: The best laid plans
Investments in infrastructure and sustainable technology at North America’s main vehicle-handling ports in 2024 will help them deal with more recent trade volatility.
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FeatureLive blog: ALSC Digital Strategies North America 2025
Automotive Logistics is back with this year’s Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2025. Follow our blog for live updates!
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FeatureStability in Canada means steady imports through Vancouver
When the Annacis vehicle processing facility is complete the port authority expects to increase annual vehicle throughput capacity by 36% to 480,000 vehicles.
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FeatureStrong and consistent business for Amports in Benicia
Amports has the potential to double its vehicle throughput in California with the combined strengths of investment in its Benicia and adjacent Antioch terminals.
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NewsVolvo Cars announces redundancies under cost and cash action plan
As part of its recently launched cost and cash action plan, the OEM announces it will reduce its global office-based workforce by 15%, mostly based in Sweden.
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NewsVolkswagen Group Logistics launches new vehicle terminal at Venice port
Volkswagen Group will open a vehicle terminal in Venice to cut lead times, increase rail use, and reduce emissions on exports to Asia and the Middle East.
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InterviewHow JLR is putting sustainability at the forefront
JLR is cutting freight emissions by using alt fuels and data tools while partnering with suppliers and authorities to decarbonise logistics.
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NewsJames Todd Kloeb moves from Ford to Lucid in lead MP&L role
Kloeb joins Lucid after a three-decade career at Ford where he led supply chain and inbound functions, with his role at Lucid having similar responsibilities.
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NewsTrump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs back on while Trade Court’s decision is appealed
Trump has appealed a decision made by US court that blocked his ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, ruling he lacked authority under emergency powers to impose reciprocal trade measures.
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NewsToyota potentially moving GR Corolla production from Japan to UK
According to sources, Toyota might relocate production of the sports model to its Derbyshire, UK, plant to better service North American market.
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Partner ContentFair winds and following seas at DP World
DP World mpany is expanding its services in finished vehicle logistics and its global ro-ro operations have grown significantly in recent years, from 16 to 22 locations.
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NewsChargePoint and Eaton announce new partnership to improve EV charging infrastructure in UK and North America
The endeavour will see the two companies jointly producing integrated EV charging and infrastructure solutions with end-to-end coverage.
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FeatureTop 10 Red Sofa interviews with EV and battery logistics experts
Experts from GM, Nissan, Volkswagen Group and more share their insight into the most critical trends in EV and battery logistics.
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NewsFollowing recent acquisitions, Acertus strengthens C-Suite with double appointment
Following several recent acquisitions, Acertus appoints two new C-suite members to boost operational efficiency and plan for further expansion.
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NewsCeva Logistics using Stradot robots to move cars in France
Ceva Logistics will start using two automated straddle conveyors from Stradot to move vehicles at its vehicle distribution yard in Nanteuil-le-Haudouin from September.
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NewsMitsubishi and Nissan plan joint production in US to avoid import duties
In the latest example of OEMs localising production to avoid tariffs, Mitsubishi and Nissan announce a potential joint venture to improve US production.