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Maersk orders 26 container ships as Asian port congestion disrupts global supply chains

Megan Kelly

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Audi announces plans to invest $4bn in first US plant in Georgia

Brose Sitech establishes manufacturing facility in Scout Motors supplier park

Ilkhan Ozsevim

James McLoughlin

ALSC ASEAN 2026 highlightsView more

China speeded

ASEAN's supply chains need reliability as much as speed

On day one of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur, speakers share that predictable lead times, trusted partnerships and simpler regional rules matter as much as raw speed, and set out what Malaysia needs to strengthen its role as a regional hub.

Region for region

How ASEAN's supply chains can find scale

In the morning sessions of day two at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur, speakers explored how consolidated flows, shared data and local capability could help the region operate more like a single market.

Event wrap up

ALSC ASEAN 2026 - Wrap up Day 1

Christopher Ludwig, chief content officer at Automotive Logistics & Ultima Media provided a summary of the key themes discussed at ALSC ASEAN Day 1.

Event wrap up

ALSC ASEAN 2026 - Wrap up Day 2

Christopher Ludwig, chief content officer at Automotive Logistics & Ultima Media provided a summary of the key themes discussed at ALSC ASEAN Day 2.

Executive profilesView more

Volkswagen Group of America; Schnellecke Logistics

Fix the basics, then digitalise: Schnellecke’s award-winning approach at VW Chattanooga

Anthony Fioritto II and James Parker Jr., Stellantis

Stellantis’ five-year aftersales transformation evolves as customers demand parts faster

Enric Brau, Seat

Enric Brau, director of logistics at Seat and Cupra

Seat gains stability with suppliers closer to home

On the red sofaView more

Julia Fuchs, BMW

BMW's digital strategy for building resilience through greater visibility

BMW Manufacturing's Julia Fuchs joined Automotive Logistics on the Red Sofa at ALSC Global 2026 to discuss four essential requirements to achieve true end-to-end visibility in today's digital world.

Marcio Lucon, GM

How GM is adapting its supply chain for flexibility in a volatile environment

At ALSC Global 2026, GM's Marcio Lucon told Automotive Logistics that stability in the logistics market is a thing of the past, and OEMs must get creative in how they work with partners to build the flexibility and adaptability needed to navigate ongoing volatility.

Ben Shain, Nissan

How Nissan is managing cost, digitalising processes and aligning KPIs with partners

Ben Shain, director of production control at Nissan North America, spoke to Automotive Logistics at ALSC Global 2026 about how generative and agentic AI can drive productivity, how early access to accurate information is crucial to cost planning, and why communication and coordination with partners is so important.

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Packaging

Three key recommendations for planning in automotive packaging

Closing out Automotive Logistics' recent packaging livestream, Philip Bittermann, editor-in-chief of Automotive Logistics' sister publications Neue Verpackung and Automation NEXT, shared his thoughts about the future of automotive packaging, including balancing regulatory compliance with automation compatibility.

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Packaging

Automation, traceability and regulatory requirements reshape packaging decisions

During a recent Automotive Logistics livestream, Toyota’s Andy Winebloom and Stellantis’ Dan Hankinson discussed the challenges of designing packaging for automated production, tracing material content through supply chains and managing evolving regulatory requirements.

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Packaging

Cost, compliance and complexity: how the shifting landscape is impacting packaging

Packaging is becoming an increasingly complex part of the automotive supply chain, as cost pressures, environmental regulations and changing operational requirements force businesses to reconsider how packaging is designed, sourced and managed.

Automotive Logistics

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Trump's tariff moves

Tariff timeline: Trump outlines "concept" of a trade deal with Canada, says deal "very close"

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Poor packaging readiness can turn an automotive launch into an operational nightmare

Packaging readiness is important in automotive launches, as poor packaging planning can create wider operational consequences, including damaged parts, supply chain disruption and production stoppages.

Theodoros Striftompolas

Vehicle logistics

US tariffs drive 12% drop in Mexico vehicle exports as OEM strategies diverge

Mexico's vehicle exports fell 12% in September as US tariffs hit Nissan, Mazda and Mercedes-Benz, while Stellantis increased production and shipments.

Megan Kelly

Sustainability

Europe’s end-of-life vehicle revamp could turn scrapyards into a more integrated reverse supply chain

Europe is about to make the journey from scrapyard back to supply chain much more structured. New EU rules will make the end-of-life vehicle chain more traceable – and potentially more integrated with OEM supply chains – as manufacturers take greater responsibility for what happens to vehicles, batteries and recoverable parts.

Vladislav Vorotnikov

Business intelligence reportsView more

Automotive Logistics Market Report Bundles - Save 20%

North American Automotive Logistics Market Report 2027-2037

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Suardiaz invests in sustainable vessels for a stronger Atlantic service

Suardiaz Group is investing in two new dual-fuel car carriers that can run on LNG to move greater volumes of finished vehicles between north Africa and Europe in a cleaner way.

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Rakesh Puri, FedEx

How FedEx is using AI to navigate automotive supply chain disruption

FedEx’s Rakesh Puri explains how AI, predictive data and global logistics networks are helping automotive companies respond to disruption, tariffs and changing supply chains.

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DP World Batangas Integrated Port - Philippines

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DP World keeps automotive production moving with resilient South-East Asia supply chains

Supply chain resilience depends on identifying risk and having the contingencies in place to cope with disruptions. DP World is combining market-specific knowledge with global supply chain scale, says its chief commercial officer for logistics in Asia Pacific, Jeanie Tan

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Trade and policy

China threatens countermeasures if UK aligns with EU on tariffs

Speaking to reporters, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce warned of retaliatory measures if the UK was to follow the EU in taking action to restrict imports of Chinese electric vehicles.

James McLoughlin

Friedrich Merz Germany and Emmanuel Macron France

Trade and policy

France and Germany propose softening EU emissions rules and UK 'Made in Europe' eligibility

On October 16, 2026, France and Germany announced that they have reached an agreement on a joint approach to securing the future of the European automotive industry. This joint plan includes proposals to further soften CO2 emissions reduction requirements and include the UK as a trusted partner in the EU's 'Made in Europe' rules.

James McLoughlin

Jonathan Flores Cortes, Volvo Cars

Volvo Cars' Jonathan Flores Cortes on future-proofing material flows

At ALSC Global 2026, Volvo Cars' Jonathan Flores Cortes shared best practises for designing an inbound logistics flow and discussed how effective cross-functional collaboration is key to achieving end-to-end gains.

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Plant logistics

BMW Group scales use of automated driving technology across four European plants

One million vehicles have now been moved using automated driving technology across four BMW Group plants in Europe, with plans to roll out the technology in North America next at Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina.

James McLoughlin

Vehicle logistics

European vehicle logistics confidence rebounds, but capacity shortages threaten investment

European finished vehicle logistics operators are reporting improving confidence, but limited spare capacity, rising empty running and uncertainty over future demand are undermining investment, according to ECG's latest industry survey.

Megan Kelly

ABP doubles vehicle storage capacity at Solent Gateway in Southampton

Associated British Ports (ABP) is nearing completion of the next phase of landside development of its Solent Gateway finished vehicle storage facility. The latest work, adjacent to the port of Southampton, doubles existing parking capacity at Solent Gateway to 11,000 spaces.

Marcus Williams

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Yuliya Pavlova, Gallagher-Kaiser

Gallagher-Kaiser's Yuliya Pavlova on strategies to overcome tariff uncertainty

At ALSC Global 2026, Gallagher-Kaiser’s Yuliya Pavlova discussed how tariff uncertainty, shifting sourcing strategies and growing demand for data centre infrastructure are changing supply chain priorities, and why manufacturers need to rethink traditional approaches.

Automotive Logistics

EV & Battery

How the AI data centre boom is reshaping automotive logistics and energy storage

The rapid growth of AI data centres and battery energy storage is creating new competition for transport, warehousing and skilled drivers. At ALSC Global 2026, C.H. Robinson and Gallagher-Kaiser explained how automotive logistics providers are adapting to new capacity pressures and opportunities.

Megan Kelly

Nearshoring

BYD plans to build heavy-duty e-truck in Europe to ‘become a European company’

Chinese EV-maker BYD is planning to deliver its first heavy-duty truck for Europe by the second quarter of next year, with a long-term plan to manufacture trucks in the continent to embed itself into the market.

Megan Kelly

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Latest newsView more

Poor packaging readiness can turn an automotive launch into an operational nightmare

Fix the basics, then digitalise: Schnellecke’s award-winning approach at VW Chattanooga

Three key recommendations for planning in automotive packaging

Automation, traceability and regulatory requirements reshape packaging decisions

Maersk orders 26 container ships as Asian port congestion disrupts global supply chains

Audi announces plans to invest $4bn in first US plant in Georgia

Brose Sitech establishes manufacturing facility in Scout Motors supplier park

ALSC ASEAN 2026 highlightsView more

ASEAN's supply chains need reliability as much as speed

How ASEAN's supply chains can find scale

ALSC ASEAN 2026 - Wrap up Day 1

ALSC ASEAN 2026 - Wrap up Day 2

Executive profilesView more

Fix the basics, then digitalise: Schnellecke’s award-winning approach at VW Chattanooga

Stellantis’ five-year aftersales transformation evolves as customers demand parts faster

Seat gains stability with suppliers closer to home

On the red sofaView more

BMW's digital strategy for building resilience through greater visibility

How GM is adapting its supply chain for flexibility in a volatile environment

How Nissan is managing cost, digitalising processes and aligning KPIs with partners

Features View more

Three key recommendations for planning in automotive packaging

Automation, traceability and regulatory requirements reshape packaging decisions

Cost, compliance and complexity: how the shifting landscape is impacting packaging

Analysis View more

Tariff timeline: Trump outlines "concept" of a trade deal with Canada, says deal "very close"

Poor packaging readiness can turn an automotive launch into an operational nightmare

US tariffs drive 12% drop in Mexico vehicle exports as OEM strategies diverge

Europe’s end-of-life vehicle revamp could turn scrapyards into a more integrated reverse supply chain

Business intelligence reportsView more

Automotive Logistics Market Report Bundles - Save 20%

North American Automotive Logistics Market Report 2027-2037

European Automotive Logistics Market Report 2026-2036

ASEAN Automotive Logistics Market Report 2027-2037

Partner contentView more

Suardiaz invests in sustainable vessels for a stronger Atlantic service

How FedEx is using AI to navigate automotive supply chain disruption

DP World keeps automotive production moving with resilient South-East Asia supply chains

Inbound logistics View more

China threatens countermeasures if UK aligns with EU on tariffs

France and Germany propose softening EU emissions rules and UK 'Made in Europe' eligibility

Volvo Cars' Jonathan Flores Cortes on future-proofing material flows

Vehicle logisticsView more

BMW Group scales use of automated driving technology across four European plants

European vehicle logistics confidence rebounds, but capacity shortages threaten investment

ABP doubles vehicle storage capacity at Solent Gateway in Southampton

Supply chain View more

Gallagher-Kaiser's Yuliya Pavlova on strategies to overcome tariff uncertainty

How the AI data centre boom is reshaping automotive logistics and energy storage

BYD plans to build heavy-duty e-truck in Europe to ‘become a European company’

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