The global ro-ro and pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) market has managed to balance demand and supply remarkably well over the last decade, even in the wake of the financial crisis, subsequent volatile demand and the growth of new and sometimes fragmented trade lanes..
Russia’s new automotive boom is served by a decidedly different network than in 2008, with more local production, increasing use of domestic ports, and growing sales beyond St Petersburg and Moscow. Anthony Coia reports
With a global onslaught of new models planned over the next three years, Daimler’s logistics team is anticipating an increase in transport demand for its main manufacturing bases in Europe and beyond, reports Christopher Ludwig
The number of new vehicle sales in the United States continued to grow in 2012, on pace for an estimated 14.5m units. Predictions for 2013 so far point to moderate increases that could approach 15m units. As volumes recover, OEMs and vehicle logistics providers have been carefully monitoring the need for sufficient truck transport capacity. […]
Automotive Supply Chain – Following the retirement of the existing chairman, Ratan Tata, on his 75th birthday on 28 December the Deputy Chairman will take over.  Mr Mistry is currently the Chairman designate after holding the position of Deputy Chairman for almost two months and the title of Director of the Company in May.
Automotive Supply Chain – The crossroads of the Transport Corridor Europe Caucasus Asia (TRACEA) and the Great Almaty Circle Motor Road (BAKAD) now hosts the DHL office and opens up direct transport routes to crucial centres in Europe, Russia and China
Automotive News – Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it is setting aside $1.1 billion to settle various U.S. lawsuits and other claims stemming from reports of unintended acceleration that plagued the automaker in 2009-2010.
Automotive News – Infiniti is renaming its entire product portfolio for the 2014 model year, returning to the letter “Q” from the brand’s early history for every car and “QX” for every Infiniti crossover and SUV. Nissan Motor Co.’s luxury division is undertaking the change to prepare for a broader array of global products
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Dec. 20 it plans to hold a listening session to ask for ideas and information on training entry-level truck drivers in anticipation of a rulemaking that would implement some type of training requirements for new drivers, per provisions in the MAP-21 highway funding bill passed in June.
