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Ports and terminals

Mosolf opens new automotive facility at Jebel Ali Port

James McLoughlin

EV and battery

Thai auto groups submit proposal to protect local EV production

James McLoughlin

GM localises in Mexico

GM to localise China-built models in Mexico from 2027

Emily Uwemedimo

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Proficient Auto Logistics profit drops 42% as fuel costs and plant shutdowns hit margins
NADA expert provides North American vehicle sales and production outlook
Turning supply chain disruption into competitive advantage at GM, Schaeffler, and Toyota
Subaru announces partnership with Seino Transportation for automotive parts logistics in Japan
BMW Group partners with PreZero to advance circular economy principles

Developments in the Middle EastView more

Maersk-operated ro-ro vessel transits Strait of Hormuz under US military guard

Maersk-operated and Höegh-owned vehicle carrier, Alliance Fairfax, exited the Strait of Hormuz yesterday under US military guard, as more details have emerged regarding the impact of disruption on automotive supply chains.

Shipping disruption continues as US begins naval blockade in Iran

China's auto export boom meets maritime reality check in Gulf crisis

Car carriers stuck in Strait of Hormuz impacting Chinese imports to Middle East

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Skotti Fietsam, Accuride

Accuride’s Skotti Fietsam on increased collaboration between logistics and IT teams

At ALSC Digital Strategies North America 2025, Skotti Fietsam of Accuride discussed how logistics and IT teams can collaborate, as well as the role of digital tools in compliance and supply chain mapping. She will be speaking again at the 2026 Digital Strategies event in June.

Saba Azizi, CATL

CATL expands EV battery aftersales network across EMEA with digitalisation and data-driven services

Saba Azizi of CATL outlines how the battery manufacturer is scaling its aftersales network to support the rapid growth of EVs and energy storage systems. Azizi will be speaking at Automotive Logistics’ new event, ALSC UK in June.

Todd Myers, Nissan Group of Americas

Nissan’s Todd Myers on total delivered cost and carrier partnerships

In Automotive Logistics’ latest Red Sofa interview, filmed onsite at FVL North America 2026, Todd Myers of Nissan Group of Americas discusses total delivered cost, logistics procurement, carrier performance, and the importance of trust and transparency in finished vehicle logistics.

Executive profilesView more

Autoliv Americas, Nitin Sethi

A unified IT and supply chain team to drive digitalisation at Autoliv Americas

Cummins, Robin Newing

Cummins is turning packaging into a managed supply chain asset

Aston Martin; Daimler Truck

Building resilience from the ground up is a daily discipline at Aston Martin and Daimler Truck

Features View more

Supply chain

North American OEMs improve supplier relations despite industry volatility

All six major OEMs in North America have improved their supplier relations scores in 2026, despite mounting tariff pressures, EV cost recovery disputes and supply chain volatility. Plante Moran's Dr Angela Johnson attributed Ford's improvement to chief supply chain officer Liz Door.

Megan Kelly

Benjamin Krieger secretary general CLEPA

Sustainability

Forced labour, circularity and supply chain transparency all priorities to enable a more sustainable automotive industry in Europe

The scope of sustainability in Europe's automotive sector has evolved beyond decarbonisation to include forced labour, circular economy and supply chain transparency.

James McLoughlin

Wolfgang Gobel ECG European Parliament Dinner Debate

Vehicle logistics

FVL leaders on turning the energy crisis into a decarbonisation opportunity in Europe

Industry leaders at ECG's European Parliament Dinner Debate discussed policy to decarbonise finished vehicle logistics and ensuring resilience during an energy crisis.

James McLoughlin

Analysis View more

Trump's tariff moves

Trump again threatens raising tariffs on EU vehicles to 25%

Vehicle logistics

Proficient Auto Logistics profit drops 42% as fuel costs and plant shutdowns hit margins

North American vehicle haulier Proficient Auto Logistics reported a sharp drop in first-quarter profitability despite higher vehicle deliveries, with rising diesel prices, OEM plant shutdowns and constrained logistics flows exposing mounting pressure across the automotive transport sector.

Megan Kelly

North American sales and production outlook

NADA expert provides North American vehicle sales and production outlook

At the FVL NA 2026 NADA's chief economist shared insights into trends in North America's auto market today with vehicle sales and production figures in North America for the next decade.

James McLoughlin

Nearshoring

GM's SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture in negotiations for local production in Mexico

SGMW, GM's joint venture in China, is in negotiations to begin manufacturing vehicles in Mexico after Mexico imposed new tariffs on non-FTA countries in January.

James McLoughlin

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FedEx connects global networks for battery and semiconductor supply

FedEx is investing in technology and talent for specialised services to move delicate and dangerous automotive goods across global borders, while meeting priorities of speed, compliance, visibility and safety.

Automotive Logistics

Maersk's Achim Glass on resilience in the face of disruption and the value of real-time visibility

In March, Achim Glass, head of sales for automotive in North Europe at Maersk, discussed the logistics company's approach to managing global disruption and ensuring resilience amid severe disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

Automotive Logistics

Partner content

FlexLink Online Store is open for business

FlexLink has launched an online platform to help customers identify, configure and purchase material handling systems, including for EV battery cell conveyance.

Automotive Logistics

Inbound logistics View more

Daimler Truck Mercedes Zarate Industrial Center Argentina

Localisation

Daimler Truck opens new plant in Zárate, Argentina

Daimler Truck inaugurated its Zárate Industrial Center in Argentina, featuring a new plant, a spare parts logistics centre and a remanufacturing plant.

James McLoughlin

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Dirk Wiedmann is global head of logistics for BMW Group

People

Exclusive: Dirk Wiedmann to lead BMW Group global logistics

BMW Group has appointed Dirk Wiedmann as head of production network and logistics, succeeding Michael Nikolaides, who will lead corporate strategy. Wiedmann inherits a strategy to drive resilience, digital transformation and flexibility across the supply chain.

Christopher Ludwig

People

Mandeep Sahota takes top logistics role at Ford

Mandeep Sahota has succeeded Tom Chackalackal as global director of material planning and logistics at Ford, where he will continue the carmaker’s push for more resilient, efficient and digitally connected logistics engineering and operations across its global network.

Christopher Ludwig

Vehicle logisticsView more

Ports and terminals

Nissan navigates tariffs at Brunswick's Colonel’s Island Terminal

After it US tariffs caused a dip in vehicle handling at the Port of Brunswick in Georgia in 2025, Nissan shared how tariffs impacted its activity at the port.

Marcus Williams

LPMI Leapmotor Stellantis Grimaldi Group

Ocean freight

Stellantis and Leapmotor's LPMI joint venture expands logistics partnership with Grimaldi Group

Leapmotor International (LPMI), a joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor, has announced the continued expansion of its logistics partnership with the Grimaldi Group as it targets full-scale European production at two sites in Spain.

James McLoughlin

Red Sofa interview

International's Tony Stinsa on managing volatility in volume, tariffs and fuel costs

Modal shifts, new cross-border processes and AI adoption are some of the strategies International is considering to adapt to volatility in today's market.

Automotive Logistics

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People

Frederiek Toney, Ford's former customer service and logistics lead, has died, leaving behind a defining legacy

Frederiek Toney, who led Ford's Customer Service Division for more than a decade has passed away. He leaves an enduring influence on the industry's approach to supply chain leadership – as well on the team of this publication.

Emily Uwemedimo

James Bell, Kia America

From hailstorm to solar-powered logistics: Kia’s James Bell on turning disruption into resilience

Watch Kia America’s James Bell explain how a major hailstorm damage event led to a fast-tracked logistics transformation, combining vehicle protection with solar energy and long-term resilience.

Automotive Logistics

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.

Automotive Logistics

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Latest newsView more

GM to localise China-built models in Mexico from 2027

How Stellantis’ €60bn FaSTLane 2030 strategy will reshape automotive supply chains

Exclusive: Dirk Wiedmann to lead BMW Group global logistics

North American OEMs improve supplier relations despite industry volatility

Mosolf opens new automotive facility at Jebel Ali Port

Thai auto groups submit proposal to protect local EV production

GM to localise China-built models in Mexico from 2027

IN FOCUS: Lean LogisticsView more

Proficient Auto Logistics profit drops 42% as fuel costs and plant shutdowns hit margins

NADA expert provides North American vehicle sales and production outlook

Turning supply chain disruption into competitive advantage at GM, Schaeffler, and Toyota

Subaru announces partnership with Seino Transportation for automotive parts logistics in Japan

BMW Group partners with PreZero to advance circular economy principles

Developments in the Middle EastView more

Maersk-operated ro-ro vessel transits Strait of Hormuz under US military guard

Shipping disruption continues as US begins naval blockade in Iran

China's auto export boom meets maritime reality check in Gulf crisis

Car carriers stuck in Strait of Hormuz impacting Chinese imports to Middle East

On the red sofaView more

Accuride’s Skotti Fietsam on increased collaboration between logistics and IT teams

CATL expands EV battery aftersales network across EMEA with digitalisation and data-driven services

Nissan’s Todd Myers on total delivered cost and carrier partnerships

Executive profilesView more

A unified IT and supply chain team to drive digitalisation at Autoliv Americas

Cummins is turning packaging into a managed supply chain asset

Building resilience from the ground up is a daily discipline at Aston Martin and Daimler Truck

Features View more

North American OEMs improve supplier relations despite industry volatility

Forced labour, circularity and supply chain transparency all priorities to enable a more sustainable automotive industry in Europe

FVL leaders on turning the energy crisis into a decarbonisation opportunity in Europe

Analysis View more

Trump again threatens raising tariffs on EU vehicles to 25%

Proficient Auto Logistics profit drops 42% as fuel costs and plant shutdowns hit margins

NADA expert provides North American vehicle sales and production outlook

GM's SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture in negotiations for local production in Mexico

Business intelligence reportsView more

Partner contentView more

FedEx connects global networks for battery and semiconductor supply

Maersk's Achim Glass on resilience in the face of disruption and the value of real-time visibility

FlexLink Online Store is open for business

Inbound logistics View more

Daimler Truck opens new plant in Zárate, Argentina

Exclusive: Dirk Wiedmann to lead BMW Group global logistics

Mandeep Sahota takes top logistics role at Ford

Vehicle logisticsView more

Nissan navigates tariffs at Brunswick's Colonel’s Island Terminal

Stellantis and Leapmotor's LPMI joint venture expands logistics partnership with Grimaldi Group

International's Tony Stinsa on managing volatility in volume, tariffs and fuel costs

Supply chain View more

Frederiek Toney, Ford's former customer service and logistics lead, has died, leaving behind a defining legacy

From hailstorm to solar-powered logistics: Kia’s James Bell on turning disruption into resilience

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

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