Shipping company Suardíaz and the Stellantis plant in Vigo have joined forces to create a tailor-made service Which makes it possible to supply the plant that the car company owns in the port of Ellesmere with 86% of the components needed to manufacture 51,000 light commercial vehicles. Specifically, brand vehicles Vauxhall, Opel, Peugeot and Citroen in their electric version.
Thus, through an exclusive sea line between the ports of Vigo and Liverpool, Suardíaz will carry out the integrated logistics service for the transfer 14,700 trailers on two ships that will operate on two weekly frequencies.
With this new service It will become fully operational in June 2021, Stellantis Vigo will send 47 sheet metal parts references to Ellesmere Port (83% of the bodywork). To these materials will be added those of the rest of the suppliers established in the Iberian Peninsula, bringing together 86% of the components for the manufacture of these cars. As explained by the auto company, the 50% of the parts will be issued by suppliers established in Galicia, 24% from suppliers in Portugal and 12% by companies based in the rest of Spain.
The new marine line will generate a The turnover of the Galician community amounted to more than 150 million in euros.
“Our factory, as the primary manufacturer of these models, and the suppliers around it are leading players in the production of Stellantis light commercials in the UK. The sea has always been Vigo’s door to the world and with this service, which we have designed together Suardíaz and Stellantis on the basis of experience that has united us for decades, We have created a new export channel that will boost the automotive sector in Galicia.” He highlighted the director of the Stellantis plant from Vigo, Ignacio Bueno.
30% less emissions
With this service, compared to road transport, the logistics group highlights a 30% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions over the whole year, as well as a 37% decrease in energy consumption.
“We take responsibility for the logistical connection between the Stellantis factories in Vigo and the port of Ellesmere, and We use shipping with an efficient and environmentally friendly solution. By avoiding trucks on the road and the upcoming addition of biofuels to our ships, we are contributing to sustainability in the same spirit in which Stellantis electric cars are made, explained Juan Riva, President of Suardíaz.
president Siaga, Roberto Cavallo and Jesus Vazquez Almenia.Chairman of the Vigo Port Authority also highlighted Motivation and Open Roads for Maritime Transport and the automotive sector in society.
Vigo Factory Claims
During the presentation of the new marine service and in response to questions from the media, the director of the Stellantis plant in Vigo stated that the company Continues to search for solutions to new vehicle storage problems Because of the collapse of the Bouzas crossing. As collected by Europa Press, one of the main problems lies in Lack of drivers to transport cars to their destination by road, which has already resulted in some shipments being cancelled.
Among other things, ok He highlighted the “enormous and indisputable support” regarding the achievement of a high-voltage electrical connectionHe pointed out that the company continues to work with the Ministry of Environmental Transformation and the Demographic Challenge to resolve this situation.
to me you lose the cars The director of the Stellantis plant in Vigo indicated that there will be a new meeting this week with the ministry (No date yet), after the company reported how Perte would have to be modified in order for it to be used by Stellantis.
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