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Packaging

Suppliers Partnership for the Environment publishes circular economy guidance for automotive packaging

James McLoughlin

Logistics investment

UPS invests $2bn+ to improve resilience across key markets including automotive

James McLoughlin

Drones and innovation

How Doordash and drone deliveries are changing service parts logistics

James McLoughlin

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Stephanie Budd, Smart

How Smart UK optimised its vehicle supply chain for efficiency

At Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain UK, Smart UK Automotive's Stephanie Budd explained how she's worked to "re-optimise" the OEM's vehicle supply chain with a focus on speed and cost efficiency.

Levent Yuksel, JLR

Why JLR is combining freight efficiency, alternative fuels and resilience

JLR freight operations director Levent Yuksel explains why collaboration, smarter freight planning and a mix of alternative fuels are central to making the carmaker’s logistics network more sustainable, flexible and resilient.

Cassandra Morgan, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz' Cassandra Morgan on the impact of tariffs, fuel price spikes and new carrier contracts on finished vehicle logistics

Cassandra Morgan, Mercedes-Benz USA's manager of finished vehicle logistics, discusses tariffs, fuel price spikes and the need for transparency with carriers.

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Louie Adkins, Hansen & Adkins

A lifetime in logistics: one man's story through the ages

Ethan Woolley & Alberto Ballesteros, Kharon

Kharon compliance experts break down the EU Forced Labour Regulation

Enric Brau, Seat

Enric Brau, director of logistics at Seat and Cupra

Seat gains stability with suppliers closer to home

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Lean logistics

Fuel volatility puts automotive logistics costs under the microscope

Fuel may have retreated from recent peaks, but its share of automotive transport costs remains substantial. As volatility becomes harder to ignore, automotive logistics teams are looking more closely at surcharges, routing, consolidation and fleet efficiency to control their exposure.

Megan Kelly

Logistics automation

Figuring out humanoid logistics at Spartanburg

BMW is testing humanoid robots at its Spartanburg plant to see where they can add value in real production conditions. The latest Figure robot is sequencing incoming parts and the move could mark an important step toward more flexible automation in automotive logistics.

Marcus Williams

Supply chain resilience

ASEAN automotive supply chain leaders share strategies for long-term resilience

Schaeffler's Tuan Vi and Bridgestone's Eric van Steen told Automotive Logistics during its recent ASEAN livestream how visibility, flexibility and scenario planning can improve a business' preparedness when dealing with supply chain disruption.

Automotive Logistics

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Trump's tariff moves

Tariff timeline: US imposes 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 economies and 50% tariff on Canada

Circular economy

EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation enters into force

The European Union's End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR) entered into force on 13 August 2026, aiming to strengthen circularity in the EU automotive sector.

James McLoughlin

US tariffs

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canada-made vehicles and parts

US president Donald Trump has threatened that tariffs on Canadian-made cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel could be raised 50% from January 1 next year, following the collapse of trade talks.

Megan Kelly

EV and battery

UK automotive sector reacts to government's ZEV mandate review

The UK's automotive sector is divided in its response to the UK government confirming it has launched a review of the zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate.

James McLoughlin

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Carrying the cost of liability

Following the US Supreme Court’s ruling on Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II in May brokers can now be found negligent for carrier accidents. Selecting those carriers requires greater scrutiny and more long-term, secure relationships, says Nikola Delic, founder of Eve International Logistics.

Automotive Logistics

How DP World is helping automotive manufacturers stay ahead of disruption

Automotive supply chains can become more dynamic as complex geopolitical shifts, trade patterns and customer demands reshape the industry. DP World is helping carmakers seize this opportunity and navigate complexity, according to global vice-president David D’Annunzio.

Automotive Logistics

Mobility Global sets the benchmark for automotive market intelligence

Mobility Global’s connected intelligence platform gives automotive planners the insights they need faster so they can make clearer, more confident decisions.

Automotive Logistics

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Extreme weather

Low water levels in European waterways and Panama Canal threaten to disrupt logistics

As heatwave after heatwave has hit parts of Europe, water levels in rivers such as the Rhine and the Danube have impacted inland freight operations, causing disruption to automotive logistics networks and the introduction of surcharges. Meanwhile, similar issues in the Panama Canal have led to higher international logistics costs.

James McLoughlin

People

Kuehne+Nagel logistics pioneer Klaus-Michael Kühne dies aged 89

Klaus-Michael Kühne, who transformed his family’s freight forwarding business into global logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel and became one of the most influential investors in transport and logistics, has died aged 89.

Megan Kelly

Supply chain

Japan earthquake impacts automotive and semiconductor supply chains

A deadly earthquake in Japan has impacted the manufacturing and supply chain operations of several automakers including Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi.

James McLoughlin

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Vehicle logistics

Northern Sea Route offers faster China-Europe automotive freight

Sea Legend Shipping launches a regular Arctic container service between China and Europe, offering faster transit for batteries and automotive parts.

Marcus Williams

Nearshoring

SAIC delivers MG volumes to Spanish port of Ferrol

SAIC Motor delivered its first 700 MG vehicles to the port of Ferrol in northern Spain in July.

Marcus Williams

Subaru’s US gateway

Port of Vancouver USA marks 2 million Subaru vehicles and extends partnership to 2040

The Washington state port handled its 2 millionth Subaru vehicle on August 14, with nearly 2,000 units arriving from Japan each week. The two companies have extended their lease to 2040, securing the gateway’s role as the inbound mix expands to include the Outback, following its production shift from Indiana to Gunma late last year.

Emily Uwemedimo

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Localisation

JLR and Stellantis to assemble Defender-branded vehicles in the US

Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to assemble Defender-branded models in the US, collaborating with Stellantis, to reduce the JLR's exposure to US tariffs.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

James McLoughlin

Sustainability

GM creates $4.5 bn parts facility to protect against risks including extreme weather

GM has signed an agreement with Procura Auto Parts to establish a $4.5 billion facility aimed at improving resilience against supply chain risks and weather disruptions by sourcing rare and critical parts.

Megan Kelly

Extreme weather

Europe's heatwave tests automotive logistics without breaking it

From low rivers and rail restrictions to rising resilience costs, the 2026 heatwave showed why climate volatility is an issue for automotive logistics leaders.

Vladislav Vorotnikov

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Must reads

Latest newsView more

How Smart UK optimised its vehicle supply chain for efficiency

Fuel volatility puts automotive logistics costs under the microscope

Why JLR is combining freight efficiency, alternative fuels and resilience

Kharon compliance experts break down the EU Forced Labour Regulation

Suppliers Partnership for the Environment publishes circular economy guidance for automotive packaging

UPS invests $2bn+ to improve resilience across key markets including automotive

How Doordash and drone deliveries are changing service parts logistics

IN FOCUS: Inbound LogisticsView more

Fuel volatility puts automotive logistics costs under the microscope

Low water levels in European waterways and Panama Canal threaten to disrupt logistics

EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation enters into force

How DP World is helping automotive manufacturers stay ahead of disruption

Kuehne+Nagel logistics pioneer Klaus-Michael Kühne dies aged 89

Kharon compliance experts break down the EU Forced Labour Regulation

Japan earthquake impacts automotive and semiconductor supply chains

ASEAN automotive supply chain leaders share strategies for long-term resilience

BMW partners with 4flow to improve inbound logistics efficiency

Gordie Howe International Bridge between US and Canada opens

On the red sofaView more

How Smart UK optimised its vehicle supply chain for efficiency

Why JLR is combining freight efficiency, alternative fuels and resilience

Mercedes-Benz' Cassandra Morgan on the impact of tariffs, fuel price spikes and new carrier contracts on finished vehicle logistics

Executive profilesView more

A lifetime in logistics: one man's story through the ages

Kharon compliance experts break down the EU Forced Labour Regulation

Seat gains stability with suppliers closer to home

Features View more

Fuel volatility puts automotive logistics costs under the microscope

Figuring out humanoid logistics at Spartanburg

ASEAN automotive supply chain leaders share strategies for long-term resilience

Analysis View more

Tariff timeline: US imposes 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 economies and 50% tariff on Canada

EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation enters into force

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canada-made vehicles and parts

UK automotive sector reacts to government's ZEV mandate review

Business intelligence reportsView more

Automotive Logistics Market Report Bundles

European Automotive Logistics Market Report 2026-2036: Download now

North American Automotive Logistics Market Report 2026-2036

ASEAN Automotive Logistics Market Report 2026-2036

Partner contentView more

Carrying the cost of liability

How DP World is helping automotive manufacturers stay ahead of disruption

Mobility Global sets the benchmark for automotive market intelligence

Inbound logistics View more

Low water levels in European waterways and Panama Canal threaten to disrupt logistics

Kuehne+Nagel logistics pioneer Klaus-Michael Kühne dies aged 89

Japan earthquake impacts automotive and semiconductor supply chains

Vehicle logisticsView more

Northern Sea Route offers faster China-Europe automotive freight

SAIC delivers MG volumes to Spanish port of Ferrol

Port of Vancouver USA marks 2 million Subaru vehicles and extends partnership to 2040

Supply chain View more

JLR and Stellantis to assemble Defender-branded vehicles in the US

GM creates $4.5 bn parts facility to protect against risks including extreme weather

Europe's heatwave tests automotive logistics without breaking it

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