Japanese carmakers including Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mazda, have been forced to recall nearly 3.5m vehicles because of a defective passenger side airbag problem caused by a faulty inflator. The OEMs are now faced with a major aftermarket logistics challenge in sourcing and supplying replacements across the globe in as short a time as possible. […]
With logistics costs in China now at an historic high, and posing a major challenge to the country’s expanding automotive industry, the government and private industry are now stressing the country’s need to shift to a more ‘sustainable growth
More than money, title, or anything else we traditionally believe matters, attracting (and keeping) rockstar talent depends on your company culture.
BMW, capitalizing on rising demand for crossovers in Europe and the United States, is expanding its new 4-series lineup with the X4 crossover that will go on sale next year.
North American transport equipment maker Greenbrier has received orders for 5,400 railcars (wagons) between January and March this year valued at $575m. The orders cover a broad range of railcar types, including 700 automotive-related rail products.
A Finished Vehicle Logistics magazine survey of vehicle handling activity in 2012 at European vehicle ports has revealed a relative stability in volumes, thanks to rising exports, despite the overall decline in the market.
Ongoing political tension in Korea that includes military threats from the North is causing concern amongst carmakers, with some looking at contingency measures in the face of potential instability in the supply chain.
Natural gas truck engines are on everyone’s lips these days, and Westport is clearly the technology leader in this field. The company is probably best known today for its partnership with Cummins and the resulting ISL 8.9G – and the soon-to-be-unveiled ISX12G – natural gas engines.
Weight is an important variable for carriers that transport bulk and refrigerated commodities. It has a measurable impact on revenue, cost, compliance and safety. Equipping a fleet with onboard load scales gives drivers a quick way to ensure the payload is legal and optimized before leaving the pickup location.
