WWL wins Nissan contract in Chennai, India
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) in India has been awarded a contract to provide yard management services and inland transport for Nissan.
From May 2010, Nissan's manufacturing plant in Chennai will start with an annual production capacity of 200,000 vehicles.
WWL will work closely with local trucking and logistics companies to develop an optimised distribution network for Nissan vehicles destined for the domestic market.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (India) was established at the beginning of this year to support the company's long-term plans for providing ocean transportation, terminal services, technical services, inland distribution and supply chain management services in the region.
WWL has worldwide experience in inland logistics for finished automobiles, ro-ro and break-bulk cargo, and has been responsible for the entire distribution of finished vehicles for Nissan and Infiniti in the US, Mexico and Canada. The scope of services starts from the end of the assembly line and ends with delivery to the dealers.
From May 2010, Nissan's manufacturing plant in Chennai will start with an annual production capacity of 200,000 vehicles.
WWL will work closely with local trucking and logistics companies to develop an optimised distribution network for Nissan vehicles destined for the domestic market.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (India) was established at the beginning of this year to support the company's long-term plans for providing ocean transportation, terminal services, technical services, inland distribution and supply chain management services in the region.
WWL has worldwide experience in inland logistics for finished automobiles, ro-ro and break-bulk cargo, and has been responsible for the entire distribution of finished vehicles for Nissan and Infiniti in the US, Mexico and Canada. The scope of services starts from the end of the assembly line and ends with delivery to the dealers.