Nov 12, 2019 Supply Chain
Nippon Express (South China) Co., Ltd. (NESC), a Chinese subsidiary of Nippon Express Co., Ltd., has changed its name to Nippon Express Automotive Logistics (China) Co., Ltd. (NEALC), effective Thursday, October 24, 2019, and made a new start as a company specialising in automotive logistics.
Nov 12, 2019 Supply Chain
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today brought together vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and business leaders to its Regional Forum in Luton to assess current automotive challenges and opportunities for sectoral growth in the area. SMMT also launched its revamped Automotive Supplier Finder (ASF), a free online platform to connect companies and help develop new business by matching automotive buyers with suppliers.
Nov 12, 2019 Supply Chain
Global Supply Chain provider GEODIS has launched its full cargo service from Hong Kong to Guadalajara, Mexico. This new weekly service has a 22-hour real-time transit to the Mexican hub.
Nov 11, 2019 Supply Chain
A truck manufacturer has produced blanks for cabs on a Schuler line for almost a year now. The high-tech cut-to-length shear produces blanks from a coil. As one of the first Schuler systems, the line not only features the new uniform visualisation, but also an innovative concept for stacking the blanks.
Nov 11, 2019 Supply Chain
The Pure Car & Truck Carrier, Grande Torino, of the Grimaldi Group was christened in the port of Civitavecchia. The ceremony was conducted by anchorman Massimo Giletti with godmother of the ship being Cristina Chiabotto, Italian showgirl and TV host.
Nov 8, 2019 Supply Chain
Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Tsusho Group, announced the setting up of one-of-its-kind vehicle dismantling and recycling joint venture, Maruti Suzuki Toyotsu India Private Limited (MSTI).
Nov 7, 2019 Supply Chain
JLR’s move to a larger and renovated vehicle processing centre (VPC) in Brunswick, Georgia looks set to enable the car manufacturer to boost vehicle processing volumes and better meet growing demand in the US.
Nov 7, 2019 Supply Chain
Power management company Eaton announced the expansion of its aftermarket ELocker differential lineup to include models that fit Toyota pickups and SUVs. Eaton debuted its new ELocker differentials at the SEMA Show, the premier automotive specialty products trade event held annually in Las Vegas.
Nov 6, 2019 Supply Chain
Partnering with Grupo Sesé, SEAT has implemented a pilot project that enables drones to deliver components from the logistics centre to the assembly workshops in only 15 minutes. The first drone delivery was that of a steering wheel.
