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Volvo Cars, VW and more warn about Nexperia chip shortage

Megan Kelly

EV & battery

EV charging firm plans first US-Mexico electric freight route

Megan Kelly

Semiconductor supply chain disruption

Disarray at semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia prompts supply chain concerns

Ilkhan Ozsevim

James McLoughlin

All the latest from ALSC ASEANView more

Experts to discuss building resilient, digital and competitive supply chains in Singapore

At ALSC ASEAN, automotive logistics experts will discuss how firms can build resilience and embrace digitalisation to stay competitive in south-east Asia.

Proton launches eMAS 7 assembly from CKDs in Malaysia

Proton has launched its first EV assembly plant in Tanjong Malim at the Automotive High-Tech Valley (AHTV) automotive complex in western Perak state.

ASEAN light vehicle sales grow, strong export momentum

The ASEAN light vehicle production market outlook is growing, with revisions up by roughly 22,000 units this year and strong export momentum.

Executive profilesView more

James Parker Jr., Stellantis

Stellantis charts an agile course for service parts and aftersales logistics overhaul

Marcio Lucon, GM

How logistics has become key to GM’s growth and footprint

Dr Susanne Lehmann, Volkswagen Group Malaysia

Volkswagen builds a bridge for ASEAN’s auto supply chain from Malaysia

In-focus: MexicoView more

Compliance

AIAG provides forced labour guidance for Mexican automotive supply chains

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released guidance on forced labour requirements in Mexico for the automotive industry.

Mexico market analysis

Nearshoring and negotiations: Trends in Mexico's automotive supply chains

US tariffs have forced firms to reimagine their supply chains in Mexico, with nearshoring and freight consolidation key trends ahead of the 2026 USMCA review.

Service parts logistics

Renault opens logistics centre in Mexico, supporting presence in South America

Renault has opened a new international logistics network (ILN) centre in Mexico, as the company strengthens its supply chain operations in South America.

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Red Sofa interview

Mazda's John Rich shares developments in AI, machine learning and data integration in automotive supply chains

John Rich, manager of data analytics & AI programmes at Mazda, discusses AI, machine learning and maximising the end-to-end impact of these technologies on the automotive sector.

Red Sofa interview

BMW's Dr Ulrich Wieland on building flexible, resilient and collaborative automotive supply chains

Dr Ulrich Wieland, vice president production control, logistics, material control at BMW, discusses strategies for resilience, the benefits of localisation and how open communication with suppliers can improve operations.

Red Sofa interview

Rivian's Dan Schwartz on providing an "Amazon-like experience" for EV service parts logistics

Dan Schwartz, senior director, global distribution operations - commercial at Rivian, discusses how service parts logistics differ for EVs and ICE vehicles, as well as what distinguishes Rivian from traditional OEMs.

US tariff trackersView more

Trump's tariff moves

From "Liberation Day" to today: What changed and when

The US election outcome triggers uncertainty for automotive logistics, with tariffs, trade wars, and supply chain risks ahead.

Regional tariff tracker

US tariff changes: Visual map of key trade rates

Recent trade deals have been changing tariff rates for various countries, seeing some drop from previously threatened higher tariffs, while others have increased.

OEM strategies

Actions taken by OEMs to curb effects of tariffs

OEMs have been making strategic decisions to reshape their supply chains to mitigate against the effects of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade shifts.

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Flat volumes, high costs and fierce competition challenge Europe’s FVL sector

Margins under pressure

Europe’s vehicle logistics faces flat volumes and rising costs

Europe’s vehicle logistics sector faces flat volumes, rising costs and fierce competition, and at the ECG Conference leaders said only efficiency and innovation can ensure survival.

Emily Uwemedimo

North America market analysis

Tariffs and tensions: Trends in North American automotive logistics

From tariffs to tensions, the North American automotive logistics market is grappling with uncertainty and disruption, emphasising the need for resilience.

James McLoughlin

ASEAN

Recent growth in Vietnam's manufacturing sector set to continue over the next decade

Vietnam, one of the fastest developing automotive markets in south-east Asia, has a growing manufacturing base of foreign joint ventures and a homegrown EV industry.

Marcus Williams

Analysis View more

US tariffs

Carmakers spread the cost of tariffs but prices set to rise say analysts

The automotive sector is facing significant cost pressure caused by continuing inflation, high capital and labour costs, a situation exacerbated by the higher tariff costs and associated disruption caused by current US trade policy.

Marcus Williams

Nearshoring

Stellantis invests $10bn in US manufacturing, reports say, while tariff negotiations continue

New CEO Antonio Filosa is reportedly looking to localise US manufacturing while tariff discussions with the US government continue.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Megan Kelly

Inbound logistics

Cost pressure and tariff turmoil major concerns for inbound logistics says survey

The results of the first "Automotive Inbound Logistics Survey", carried out in partnership with DP World, reveal that the automotive logistics sector is responding with fortitude to the cost pressures, tariff turmoil and supply chain disruption affecting the sector in 2025.

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A positive charge for the ASEAN supply chain

Southeast Asia is emerging as a dynamic automotive region, with a strong EV manufacturing base. DP World is ready to support EV makers there with comprehensive logistics services, including for batteries, explains DP World Asia Pacific’s Glen Hilton.

Automotive Logistics

Watch: Ron Glowinsky on building resilient and flexible supply chains

CNW’s vice president of global sales explains how urgent logistics, flexibility and technology strengthen resilience for OEMs and suppliers.

Automotive Logistics

Watch: Ascent's Daryl Knight on turning disruption into opportunity in logistics

Ascent Global Logistics’ chief commercial officer explains how visibility, transparency and digital tools are driving resilience in global supply chains.

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Inbound logistics View more

Packaging strategy

Packaging is a priority for more efficient inbound parts transport at Nissan

From increasing standard parts per rack to integrating packaging input in early product design, Nissan is rethinking how smarter packaging can reduce trailer use, optimise cost and improve environmental performance across its North American supply chain.

Marcus Williams

ASEAN

Antolin opens interior component plants in Indonesia and Thailand

Antolin has inaugurated two new plants in south-east Asia for the regional supply of automotive interior components to carmakers, including modular headliners, door panels and cockpits.

Marcus Williams

US tariffs

Cross-border automotive freight consolidation to mitigate US tariffs

Logistics service provider CH Robinson is aiming to tackle the impact of higher US tariffs by consolidating freight in its cross-border logistics.

Megan Kelly

Vehicle logisticsView more

'AutoLog' project sees VW test automated vehicle driving to optimise logistics at Germany’s Port of Emden

Vehicle logistics

VW tests automated vehicle driving to optimise port logistics

Driverless vehicles are being tested at the Port of Emden in Germany in an effort to use automation to automate and make workflows at automotive terminals more efficient.

James McLoughlin

Data analytics in FVL

Carmakers embrace AI agents to improve vehicle logistics processes

Experts revealed how technologies such as agentic mesh systems, JEPA models and data-sharing protocols are transforming route optimisation, ETA accuracy and OEM-carrier negotiations.

Marcus Williams

DSV appoints Maciej Walenda to head contract logistics

People news

DSV appoints Maciej Walenda as CEO of contract logistics

Maciej Walenda has taken over from Albert-Derk Bruin as CEO of DSV’s contract logistics division where he will oversee warehousing, distribution and fulfilment services for the Denmark-based global logistics provider.

Marcus Williams

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Red Sofa interview

Watch: Stellantis’ James Parker Jr. on building a flexible, tech-driven global parts network

As Stellantis transforms its global parts and service operations, James Parker Jr. explains how the carmaker is using automation, AI and new logistics models to gain agility, efficiency and customer focus.

Automotive Logistics

Rivian implements software to optimise planning of parts logistics networks

Digitalisation

Rivian implements software to optimise parts logistics planning

After signing an agreement with an optimisation company, Rivian is set to use optimisation software to “support the planning of parts logistics networks”.

James McLoughlin

Red Sofa interview

Watch: VW's Anu Goel on strategies for dealing with uncertainty and the impact of tariffs on parts and service

Anu Goel, executive vice president, group aftersales and service at VW, discusses how automotive supply chains have adapted to address uncertainty since the US' introduction of global tariffs.

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Europe’s vehicle logistics faces flat volumes and rising costs

Stellantis charts an agile course for service parts and aftersales logistics overhaul

Increasing lean logistics’ influence during a paradigm shift

Volvo Cars, VW and more warn about Nexperia chip shortage

EV charging firm plans first US-Mexico electric freight route

Disarray at semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia prompts supply chain concerns

All the latest from ALSC ASEANView more

Experts to discuss building resilient, digital and competitive supply chains in Singapore

Proton launches eMAS 7 assembly from CKDs in Malaysia

ASEAN light vehicle sales grow, strong export momentum

Executive profilesView more

Stellantis charts an agile course for service parts and aftersales logistics overhaul

How logistics has become key to GM’s growth and footprint

Volkswagen builds a bridge for ASEAN’s auto supply chain from Malaysia

In-focus: MexicoView more

AIAG provides forced labour guidance for Mexican automotive supply chains

Nearshoring and negotiations: Trends in Mexico's automotive supply chains

Renault opens logistics centre in Mexico, supporting presence in South America

On the red sofaView more

Mazda's John Rich shares developments in AI, machine learning and data integration in automotive supply chains

BMW's Dr Ulrich Wieland on building flexible, resilient and collaborative automotive supply chains

Rivian's Dan Schwartz on providing an "Amazon-like experience" for EV service parts logistics

US tariff trackersView more

From "Liberation Day" to today: What changed and when

US tariff changes: Visual map of key trade rates

Actions taken by OEMs to curb effects of tariffs

Features View more

Europe’s vehicle logistics faces flat volumes and rising costs

Tariffs and tensions: Trends in North American automotive logistics

Recent growth in Vietnam's manufacturing sector set to continue over the next decade

Analysis View more

Carmakers spread the cost of tariffs but prices set to rise say analysts

Stellantis invests $10bn in US manufacturing, reports say, while tariff negotiations continue

Cost pressure and tariff turmoil major concerns for inbound logistics says survey

Business intelligence reportsView more

EventsView more

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Partner contentView more

A positive charge for the ASEAN supply chain

Watch: Ron Glowinsky on building resilient and flexible supply chains

Watch: Ascent's Daryl Knight on turning disruption into opportunity in logistics

Inbound logistics View more

Packaging is a priority for more efficient inbound parts transport at Nissan

Antolin opens interior component plants in Indonesia and Thailand

Cross-border automotive freight consolidation to mitigate US tariffs

Vehicle logisticsView more

VW tests automated vehicle driving to optimise port logistics

Carmakers embrace AI agents to improve vehicle logistics processes

DSV appoints Maciej Walenda as CEO of contract logistics

Supply chain View more

Watch: Stellantis’ James Parker Jr. on building a flexible, tech-driven global parts network

Rivian implements software to optimise parts logistics planning

Watch: VW's Anu Goel on strategies for dealing with uncertainty and the impact of tariffs on parts and service