A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Automakers Establishing In-House Fleets and Adopting Multimodal Transport Amidst a Shortage of Ro-Ro Shipping Capacity
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Xiaomi Hires Tesla's Central Europe Delivery Executive
Xiaomi has appointed Dieter Lorenz, former Senior Manager of Central Europe Delivery Operations at Tesla, as Head of European Delivery and Logistics. This key hire signals Xiaomi’s serious intent to build out its EV operations ahead of a planned 2027 European market entry.
Zhang Yongwei Conducts Research on Zhengzhou's Automotive Industry
Zhang Yongwei, Chairman of the Board, visited Zhengzhou to evaluate its intelligent new energy vehicle (NEV) industrial chain, touring key sites including Foxconn’s R&D center and BYD’s Zhengzhou plant. Discussions with Henan officials emphasized building an integrated 'Hub + Manufacturing + Scenarios' ecosystem supported by multimodal logistics and the CDMS innovation model.
Surge in New Energy Vehicle Exports Strains Ocean Shipping Capacity
China’s new energy vehicle exports are growing exponentially—reaching 5.86 million in 2024—with projections to exceed 8 million by 2026. This rapid expansion is overwhelming global ocean shipping infrastructure, causing vessel shortages, soaring freight rates, and delivery bottlenecks.