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Nissan to make new car models in UK as economy defies Brexit fears
We've been following Brexit on behalf of our clients quite closely as the posture and actions of the UK government over the next months will shape a new playing field for many businesses. It's true that UK economic growth this last quarter held fairly strong but we must also note that figures were down from the previous quarter. The fact of the matter is that there will be some very fundamental decisions made in the remainder of 2016 and in 2017, first in political terms within the UK and then in negotiation with the EU - that will clearly be quite consequential to a wide range of businesses who trade within Europe.
Evolving Automotive Supply Chain Requirements: New Logistics Solutions & Opportunities
The article below details how Kia has refined its parts supply systems to its manufacturing facilities in Georgia and Alabama. Essentially they are using rail to move containers from the Port of Savannah, to a [...]
Aerospace Consolidation Continues
The WSJ is reporting that Rockwell Collins Inc. has entered into an agreement to buy B/E Aerospace Inc. for 6.4 billion. This acquisition will unite two of the global aerospace industry’s largest suppliers. Today, aerospace is a highly concentrated industry, dominated by a small number of large firms that are supported by a large number of smaller contractors. Consolidation is now the norm for aerospace providers. The sector is a capital intensive and high-value added industry. Profitability depends a great deal on technical expertise, innovation and the ability to accurately price long-term contracts for programs that may take years to design, develop and build.
Getting It Right: Autonomous Vehicle Tech & Regulation in a Critical Period
Real world field testing and development is vitally important to the evolution of the automotive sector which represents an enormous component of the global economy and fundamentally there needs to be a common framework for carmakers and their technology partners. If North America, Europe and Asia can get their individual acts together in terms of the underlying regulatory structure for next-generation ground mobility the largest supply chain in the world would be unleashed to create vast new levels of economic activity.
FAST Act Project Funding Levels: Critical to Project Feasibility
The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) contains several provisions intended to improve the movement of freight throughout America over the next 30 years. These provisions will have significant impact on the nation’s interstate highway system, freight rail system, its ports and airports, and on the intermodal movement of freight across the country and around the world.
Richmond Marine Terminal Volume Up – What Does This Represent?
The Virginia Port Authority announced growth figures and highlighted growth at its Richmond terminal. There is an important opportunity for the Authority to be an integral player in supporting new investment in it's hinterland. Having an integrated port-economic development strategy is a huge advantage, especially if it's more than a superficial marketing effort.