New Texas port aims to streamline VW Group of America logistics

Vehicles depart a vessel at VW Group of America's new shipping hub in Freeport, Texas. (VOLKSWAGEN)

October 02, 2024 01:00 PM

FREEPORT, Texas — Volkswagen Group of America, aiming to simplify vehicle shipping logistics for a large swath of its U.S. dealers, will utilize a new port facility along Texas' Gulf Coast.

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