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WWL renews contract to ship Jaguar and Land Rover models

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:36:21 UT

Pre-delivery and inspection (PDI) work will also be undertaken by WWL at its vehicle processing centres in Brunswick and Port Hueneme for Jaguar and Land Rover models destined for the East and West Coasts of the United States.

Own subsidiary strengthens Kuehne + Nagel’s foothold in Belarus

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:26:23 UT

The new entity is a decisive step to further integrate this market into the company’s global logistics network and comprehensive service offering.

Yves Fargues and the governor of the Kaluga region sign letter of intent

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:46:17 UT

Anatoly Artamonov said that the presence of a reliable logistics partner such as GEFCO would boost investor confidence.

Protests continue over GM Antwerp closure

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:47:07 UT

General Motors’ European Employee Forum (EEF) along with the European Metalworkers’ Federation and the Opel/Vauxhall European Unions and Works Councils are continuing to voice their opposition to plans to close the Antwerp car assembly plant

CAT UK Appoints A New Manager For Southampton Vehicle Processing Centre

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:33:49 UT

Chris Howard, was previously Renault SA Supply Chain Consultant and has worked closely with all of Renault’s Worldwide factories and supply points since 2005.

GM Reaches Agreement to Sell Saab to Spyker

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:32:46 UT

General Motors and Spyker Cars NV confirmed that they have reached a binding agreement on the purchase of Saab Automobile AB.

Ed Whitacre to Continue as GM CEO

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:13:22 UT

Speaking at a press conference at GM’s headquarters, Whitacre also expressed the GM board’s commitment that the company will pay back in full the U.S. Treasury, Canadian, and Ontario government loans by June.

Alain Thauvette leads Region West of DB Schenker Rail

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:03:14 UT

Alain Thauvette has been appointed head of Region Rest of DB Schenker Rail, the rail freight operators of Deutsche Bahn, with effect from February 1

European Works Council and Trade Unions condemn GM Antwerp plant closure

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:23:10 UT

There has been a strong reaction from the European Works Council (EEF) and the Trade Unions to Nick Reilly’s announcement of the intention to close General Motors’ Antwerp plant.

Höegh Adds Charleston-Middle East Connection

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:56:50 UT

Höegh Autoliners, one of the world's largest operators in the rolling stock and vehicle transportation segment, has added the Port of Charleston to its Middle East service, bringing two ship calls a month.

Port of Baltimore announces completion of Seagirt lease to Ports America Chesapeake

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:57:25 UT

The Port of Baltimore has successfully completed a 50-year lease and concession agreement with Ports America Chesapeake to operate the Seagirt Marine Terminal and bring 5,700 new jobs to the Port

Falken Tyre Europe Trusts in Fiege at Mega Center Dortmund

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:03:16 UT

The scope of services that Fiege provides for Falken includes incoming customs clearance, warehousing, warehouse management for advertising material and the distribution of products, initially Germany-wide

Opel Intends to Close Antwerp Facility

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:34:23 UT

As Opel moves quickly on its way towards a viable future, the company has announced the intent to wind down its manufacturing plant in Antwerp, Belgium in the course of 2010.

Höegh Autoliners returns to Thailand

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:47:58 UT

As part of a global contract between General Motors and Höegh Autoliners which includes transportation from Thailand to Chile, MV Höegh Shanghai successfully loaded the first shipment containing a total of 229 vehicles

MAN Latin America increases production

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:46:17 UT

MAN Latin America is expanding its capacity at the Resende plant in Brazil and will introduce a third shift in March 2010