The site services more than 900 retailers and trade partners across the UK and Ireland for Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, CUPRA, SKODA, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and the Volkswagen Group’s Trade Parts Services business. Unipart Logistics provides logistics services, network service support, and bespoke services for the retailer network. The efficiency and performance of the warehouse operations… Continue reading Unipart Logistics Wins Two-year Contract Extension With Volkswagen Group UK
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SMMT statement on UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement
17 December 2021 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: The announcement of the first full and all new post-Brexit trade deal provides the UK automotive sector with tariff-free access to Australia, one of the main global growth markets. It also creates an opportunity to diversify supply chains to build the batteries essential for… Continue reading SMMT statement on UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement
Supply Chain Tech Firm KlearNow Raises $50 Million to Alleviate Global Supply Chain Constraints
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — KlearNow, the smart Logistics as a Service (LaaS) pioneer founded in 2018, raised $50M in new capital to transform broken supply chains—simplifying and providing real-time cargo visibility to the customs clearance and drayage processes. KlearNow’s AI-powered platform eases the worldwide supply chain disruptions that have left businesses grappling with… Continue reading Supply Chain Tech Firm KlearNow Raises $50 Million to Alleviate Global Supply Chain Constraints
Audio Interview: The UK Automotive Industry & Supply Chain: Post-Brexit
How is the UK doing, considering global automotive supply chain problems, Brexit and Covid? What are the key short-term and long-term issues? “The UK Automotive Industry & Supply Chain: Post-Brexit” featuring Oliver Bridge. Oliver leads Grant Thornton’s global automotive team, and is Head of Operational Consulting, Business Consulting, Grant Thornton UK. He has over 20… Continue reading Audio Interview: The UK Automotive Industry & Supply Chain: Post-Brexit
Commercial vehicle output increases 17.2% in October
7,892 commercial vehicles produced in October up 17.2% but -6.9% below five-year average pre-Covid.1 Output for both domestic and export markets increases by 29.8% and 6.8% respectively. Production year-to-date up 15.6% but -18.0% below pre-pandemic average.2 UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased to 7,892 units in October, according to the latest figures released today by… Continue reading Commercial vehicle output increases 17.2% in October
SMMT announces Alison Jones as 82nd President
Alison Jones, new SMMT President The 82nd President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will be Alison Jones, Senior Vice President and Stellantis Country Manager UK, Stellantis. The announcement was made this evening at SMMT’s 104th Annual Dinner, which took place in London. Previously SMMT vice-President, Alison officially takes office on 1… Continue reading SMMT announces Alison Jones as 82nd President
UK car industry says Brexit rules are denting competitiveness
Automotive industry UK car industry says Brexit rules are denting competitiveness SMMT also hopes for cap on energy prices as carmakers ramp up electric vehicle production Workers on the production line at Nissan’s factory in Sunderland. Photograph: PA Images/Alamy Workers on the production line at Nissan’s factory in Sunderland. Photograph: PA Images/Alamy Lisa O’Carroll @lisaocarroll… Continue reading UK car industry says Brexit rules are denting competitiveness
Lowest levels of car production for any July since 1956, UK industry reports
Automotive industry Lowest levels of car production for any July since 1956, UK industry reports Sector struggled with worker absences due to Brexit and Covid, and computer chips shortage Workers on the production line at Nissan’s car plant in Sunderland, Britain. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Workers on the production line at Nissan’s car plant in Sunderland,… Continue reading Lowest levels of car production for any July since 1956, UK industry reports
Technology · 6:45 AM UTCUK pursuing data partnerships with U.S. and othersBritain said on Thursday it was pursuing data partnerships with countries in…
Britain’s Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden walks on Downing Street in London, Britain, July 14, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) – Britain said on Thursday it was pursuing data partnerships with countries including the United States, Australia, South Korea and other fast-growing markets to break down barriers… Continue reading Technology · 6:45 AM UTCUK pursuing data partnerships with U.S. and othersBritain said on Thursday it was pursuing data partnerships with countries in…
UK retailers warn of stock shortages extending into the autumn
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) UK retailers warn of stock shortages extending into the autumn CBI survey reports supply problems caused by Brexit, red tape, Covid restrictions and labour shortages Freight lorries undergoing checks on the M20 motorway. A CBI economist says: ‘While demand may be more stable, operational issues worsen.’ Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Freight… Continue reading UK retailers warn of stock shortages extending into the autumn