Press Releases

How automotive supply chains become more resilient by sharing risk

Automotive supply chains are among the most complex on earth, with each vehicle containing up to 20,000 parts originating from thousands of different suppliers located in different parts of the world.

These supply chains are now facing huge disruption. Not just from the short and long term effects of the Covid pandemic, but also from a move away…

In the transition to electric vehicle production, one of the biggest challenges is how to move the batteries.

Demand for electric and hybrid vehicles – driven by environmental legislation and consumer choice – is now accelerating. Even during the current pandemic, EV & hybrid (PHEV) sales in Europe have been affected much less than those of their fossil fuel equivalents – with the long-term post-COVID forecast for electric vehicle sales to recover faster and reach 42…

Holiday Operating Hours 2020/2021

Winter Shutdown Update

Dear customers,

With the holiday season fast approaching we’d like to confirm the modified operating hours to help you manage your equipment needs during the holiday period. If you have any questions or require further information please contact Customer Service.

Service During Shutdown

Service Centers are closed on  24th and 25th Dec 2020 – 31st Dec…

CHEP holds the Battery in Focus Expert Group to create supply chain solutions for Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries

As the world moves away from traditional fossil-fuel vehicles, Lithium-Ion batteries are becoming one of the most critical, and yet potentially dangerous, components in the Automotive supply chain.

The high-density batteries required for customer expectations of range are heavy, mainly produced in Asia, and very vulnerable to changes in temperature, mishandling and damage – which risk catastrophic explosive…

Brambles shares its 2025 ambition to pioneer regenerative supply chains worldwide

ATLANTA – Oct. 20, 2020 – Brambles, the global supply chain solutions company operating through the CHEP brand, is embarking on a new five-year sustainability plan. Leveraging its circular business model, Brambles aims to transform how life’s essentials are delivered to people by pioneering regenerative supply chains for its customers.

According to Dr. JJ Freijo, Brambles’ Global Head…

Taking CapEx out of the automotive supply chain is now more important than ever

The automotive industry was already under enormous pressure: the push for electrification, increasing sustainability legislation, Brexit, and social movements away from car ownership. Now the Covid pandemic has created even more disruption and uncertainty.

Most manufacturers and component suppliers were already left with excess capacity in 2019. Vehicle sales are expected to fall to just under 62m units…