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Additional fire threatens accelerated reopening schedule for Ford aluminium supplier Novelis’ Oswego plant

New fire breaks out at Novelis’ Oswego plant, threatening to impacting reopening schedule

James McLoughlin

Semiconductor supply chain disruption

Dutch government suspends order seizing control of Nexperia in attempt to resolve semiconductor supply crisis

James McLoughlin

Supply chain disruption

Novelis to restart Oswego aluminium plant early after fire, Ford to increase F-Series production to recover up to $1 billion loss

Novelis to restart operations in December after Oswego aluminium plant fire

James McLoughlin

That's a wrap on ALSC Mexico View more

ALSC Mexico: How can Mexico maintain its supply chain edge?

Watch: Raúl Gamboa on reimagining supply chain control

Watch: ALSC Mexico 2025 Day 2 Wrap up

Watch: ALSC Mexico 2025 - Day 3 Wrap up

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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.

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

Mtra. Vianey De la Mora García, AMF

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

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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Mexico

Transformation, transparency and trust in Mexico’s automotive supply chain

At this month’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico conference supply chain experts from Audi, GM, Stellantis and VW joined logistics experts to outline how they were remodelling supply chains and investing in technology to manage supply chain disruption and increasing complexity in cross border trade.

Marcus Williams

EV and battery

Mexico risks falling behind in North America’s EV shift

Mexico is trailing the US and Canada in EV adoption as Chinese brands grow and limited incentives dampen demand, reshaping supply chains and logistics networks, say analysts at ALSC Mexico.

Megan Kelly

Cross-border logistics

Congestion, capacity and complexity all concerns for cross-border logistics

Against a backdrop of global trade uncertainty, ALSC Global 2025 highlighted some challenges and opportunities presented by cross-border automotive logistics.

James McLoughlin

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Mexico

ALSC Mexico editor's blog: Maintaining Mexico’s supply chain edge with innovation, optimisation and flexibility

At the ongoing ALSC Mexico conference, industry leaders are discussing redesigning networks, digitalisation, trade and tariffs and supply chain innovation. Follow our editor's blog below for updates including Red Sofa interviews, analysis and features with the key insights from this year's event.

Megan Kelly

James McLoughlin

Vehicle logistics

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.

Megan Kelly

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

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Watch: Trayecto's Victor Salazar on investment in infrastructure to improve productivity in Mexico

Victor Salazar, chief operation officer at Trayecto, discusses what is needed to ensure Mexico's automotive sector remains competitive and is prepared for the future, from infrastructure investment to digitalisation.

Automotive Logistics

Watch: Kuehne+Nagel's Ian Slaven on resilience and Mexico's role in automotive supply chains in the Americas

Kuehne+Nagel's Ian Slaven discusses Mexico's role in the Americas' automotive sector and how to limit the impact of disruptions on supply chain operations.

Automotive Logistics

Watch: DSV's David Resetar on future-proofing automotive supply chains in Mexico

David Resetar, executive vice-president and global head of automotive at DSV, speaks on the importance of efficiency, flexibility and resilience when ensuring automotive supply chains are prepared for the future.

Automotive Logistics

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Scout Motors to build new headquarters in North Carolina as construction underway at South Carolina production centre

Nearshoring

Scout Motors to base new HQ in Charlotte, NC as construction of SC production centre underway

Scout Motors is to build a new $206m HQ in Charlotte, North Carolina, with construction of a new $2bn+ production centre in Blythewood, South Carolina already underway.

James McLoughlin

Nexperia confirms ongoing supply chain disruption despite China’s relaxed export controls

Semiconductor supply chain disruption

Nexperia confirms ongoing disruption despite China’s relaxed export controls

Nexperia has confirmed that, despite China reversing export controls, tensions between its Dutch and Chinese entities continue to disrupt its supply chain operations.

James McLoughlin

ALSC Mexico

ALSC Mexico 2025: Welcome Drinks reception and insights shared on the future of nearshoring, trade and growth

Christopher Ludwig takes us behind the scenes at ALSC Mexico 2025 Welcome Drinks Reception…

Automotive Logistics

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Vehicle logistics

Steve Hill moves to oversee global exports and retail innovation at GM

GM has announced that Steve Hill, currently senior vice president of GM and president of GM China, is taking up the newly created role of senior vice-president of global export and retail innovation.

Marcus Williams

Vehicle logistics

Chinese vehicle exports rise by 15% in 2025, with Mexico as biggest export market

New vehicle exports from China have hit 4.95m units within the first nine months of 2025, up 14.8% since last year. Of this, almost a tenth (410,739 units) were exported to Mexico, the country’s biggest export destination.

Megan Kelly

Vehicle logistics in China

Toll Group begins vehicle logistics services in China

Toll Group has started finished vehicle logistics services in China, beginning in Guangdong province. It launched its local division, Toll China, in October.

Marcus Williams

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Red Sofa interview

Watch: Volkswagen de México sharpens its supply chain resilience strategy amid rising volatility

Peter Koltai shared how Volkswagen has redesigned its supply chain strategy post-2020, moving from a purely efficiency-driven model to one built on resilience, visibility and proactive risk management.

Automotive Logistics

Q4 2025 outlook

Automotive supply chain Q4 2025 outlook: Cost pressures, tariff uncertainty and disruption

Cost pressures have surged, impacting companies within the automotive supply chain, whilst tariff uncertainty persists and supply chain disruption lingers.

Daniel Harrison

Red Sofa interview

Watch: BMW drives efficiency and localisation through its ‘Unleash ASEAN’ strategy

At Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain ASEAN 2025, BMW Group’s Dr Michael Nikolaides outlined how the carmaker is streamlining lead times, harmonising standards, and expanding localisation to strengthen supply chain resilience across Southeast Asia.

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Latest newsView more

Transformation, transparency and trust in Mexico’s automotive supply chain

Watch: Volkswagen de México sharpens its supply chain resilience strategy amid rising volatility

Mexico risks falling behind in North America’s EV shift

Automotive supply chain Q4 2025 outlook: Cost pressures, tariff uncertainty and disruption

New fire breaks out at Novelis’ Oswego plant, threatening to impacting reopening schedule

Dutch government suspends order seizing control of Nexperia in attempt to resolve semiconductor supply crisis

Novelis to restart operations in December after Oswego aluminium plant fire

That's a wrap on ALSC Mexico View more

ALSC Mexico: How can Mexico maintain its supply chain edge?

Watch: Raúl Gamboa on reimagining supply chain control

Watch: ALSC Mexico 2025 Day 2 Wrap up

Watch: ALSC Mexico 2025 - Day 3 Wrap up

On the red sofaView more

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

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

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

In-focus: DigitalisationView more

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

Taking control of the supply chain

Carmakers embrace AI agents to improve vehicle logistics processes

Executive profilesView more

Mexico’s automotive growth drives new momentum for rail

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

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

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

Transformation, transparency and trust in Mexico’s automotive supply chain

Mexico risks falling behind in North America’s EV shift

Congestion, capacity and complexity all concerns for cross-border logistics

Analysis View more

ALSC Mexico editor's blog: Maintaining Mexico’s supply chain edge with innovation, optimisation and flexibility

Rail and road in North America compete for growing auto freight

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

Business intelligence reportsView more

EventsView more

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain ASEAN

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies Europe

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe

Finished Vehicle Logistics North America

Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America

Partner contentView more

Watch: Trayecto's Victor Salazar on investment in infrastructure to improve productivity in Mexico

Watch: Kuehne+Nagel's Ian Slaven on resilience and Mexico's role in automotive supply chains in the Americas

Watch: DSV's David Resetar on future-proofing automotive supply chains in Mexico

Inbound logistics View more

Scout Motors to base new HQ in Charlotte, NC as construction of SC production centre underway

Nexperia confirms ongoing disruption despite China’s relaxed export controls

ALSC Mexico 2025: Welcome Drinks reception and insights shared on the future of nearshoring, trade and growth

Vehicle logisticsView more

Steve Hill moves to oversee global exports and retail innovation at GM

Chinese vehicle exports rise by 15% in 2025, with Mexico as biggest export market

Toll Group begins vehicle logistics services in China

Supply chain View more

Watch: Volkswagen de México sharpens its supply chain resilience strategy amid rising volatility

Automotive supply chain Q4 2025 outlook: Cost pressures, tariff uncertainty and disruption

Watch: BMW drives efficiency and localisation through its ‘Unleash ASEAN’ strategy