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Service part logistics

Geely improves service parts deliveries with SF Philippines

Supply chain

Farmers’ protests see road blockades in Mexico impact automotive supply chains including plant closures

Mtra. Vianey De la Mora García, AMF

In-focus: DigitalisationView more

Smart logistics

Inside BMW’s smart logistics strategy at Debrecen and Munich plants

BMW is redefining automotive logistics with direct delivery systems, real-time tracking, digital twins and autonomous transport across its Debrecen and Munich plants.

Digitalisation

Taking control of the supply chain

Carmakers and their suppliers are investing in AI-enabled control towers to gain transparency on the magnitude of supply chain data they need to make supply chain logistics operations more efficient, according to experts at this year’s ALSC Global conference.

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.

Executive profilesView more

Mexico’s automotive growth drives new momentum for rail

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

On the red sofaView more

Red Sofa interviews

Watch: VW's Dr Susanne Lehmann on the group's strategy for growth in ASEAN

VW's Dr Susanne Lehmann discusses the group's goals in South-East Asia and how it is working in collaboration with suppliers, logistics firms and government agencies to achieve them.

Red Sofa interview

Watch: VinFast's Praveen Durairajan Prakash on expansion and supplier collaboration

VinFast's Praveen Durairajan Prakash discusses VinFast's global expansion, its biggest pain points as it grows and how it works with suppliers to improve resilience as part of its cost-competitive sourcing strategy.

Red Sofa interview

Supply chain isn’t a cost centre, it’s a growth engine: Stellantis’ Ashwani Muppasani

By treating logistics not as an after-thought but as a core business lever, Stellantis aims to turn one of the industry’s most complex regions into a competitive advantage.

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.

Features View more

Rail and road in North America compete for growing auto freight

While rail companies continue to consolidate in North America, railroads are competing for a larger share of vehicle and parts flows with road freight.

Stellantis’ supply chain playbook for Asia Pacific: From cost centre to strategic growth engine

ASEAN

Stellantis retools Asia Pacific supply chain for localisation and growth

At ALSC ASEAN in Singapore, Stellantis’ COO for India and APAC, Ashwani Muppasani, outlined how it's redesigning its regional logistics and sourcing networks.

Anushka Dixit

UP-NS merger likely to bring more disruption to North American automotive logistics

The planned merger of Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) is likely to bring more challenges to North American automotive logistics than benefits, according to supply chain professors at Michigan State University.

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.

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

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.

Business intelligence reportsView more

EventsView more

Partner contentView more

Watch: CNW's Philippe Grinstein on building resilience and speed in Mexico’s supply chains

Philippe Grinstein, CEO of CNW Global, explains how the company is reinforcing supply chain resilience in Mexico by expanding domestic logistics capabilities, building local infrastructure, and adapting to shifting manufacturing footprints under the USMCA trade framework.

Watch: Ascent's Daryl Knight on leveraging technology to mitigate supply chain disruption

Ascent's Daryl Knight shares how the company is using innovative technology to address some of the biggest challenges facing the automotive sector today.

DP World highlights need for flexibility and efficiency as Mexico's automotive sector enters 'pivotal phase'

DP World highlights need for flexibility and efficiency in Mexico

DP World's David D’Annunzio highlights the need for innovation, optimisation and flexibility as Mexico's automotive logistics landscape evolves.

Semiconductor supply chain disruption

Inbound logistics View more

China to ensure Nexperia chip supply resumes following Trump-Xi talks, White House says

China to ensure Nexperia chip trade resumes, White House says

With the ongoing dispute between chipmaker Nexperia’s Dutch leadership and its operations in China yet to be resolved, a White House fact sheet has confirmed that China is working to resume the flow of Nexperia semiconductors to the rest of the world.

American Axle & Manufacturing receives tax break for $133m investment in Michigan facility upgrades, after site prioritised over facility in Mexico

Nearshoring

American Axle & Manufacturing gets tax break for $133m investment in Michigan site

American Axle & Manufacturing received an SESA exemption for a $133m investment in its Michigan facility, which was chosen over its site in Mexico for upgrades.

Supply chain

Volvo Cars, VW and more warn about Nexperia chip shortage

Volvo Cars and VW have warned that the ongoing shortage in supply of Nexperia semiconductors could affect production.

Vehicle logisticsView more

CMA CGM to set up vehicle port operations at Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration for a joint venture with Luka Koper to manage automotive logistics services on a 27,000 sq.m area of land. The logistics provider is aiming to move finished vehicles in containers from Asia through the facility, with volumes expected be between 5,000-10,000 units annually.

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

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

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.

Partnerships and collaboration

Supply chain View more

Renault strengthens cooperation with Geely in Brazil, continues to explore cooperation with Chery and other OEMs

Renault partners with Geely in Brazil, explores working with Chery and others

Renault Group confirmed on November 3 that it has “executed definitive agreements” with China-based automotive manufacturer Geely, extending the two companies’ “strategic cooperation” in Brazil. Meanwhile, reports claim the company is in talks with Chery and other automakers over similar partnerships.

Unpacking packaging

Building an effective packaging strategy: how the right moves can cut costs, ensure compliance and improve sustainability

In an on-demand livestream, experts from Honda, Cummins and Ckdpack spoke to Automotive Logistics about optimising packaging for automotive supply chains.

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.