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Automotive supply chains redesigned amid shocks and disruption
Dutch Enterprise Chamber orders investigation into Nexperia and Wingtech dispute
Novelis expects to restart hot mill in summer 2026 after fires last year
Building the automotive supply chain of 2026: USMCA uncertainty and global trade unpredictability set to impact supply chains

Mergers and acquisitions

Rhenus Automotive acquires Oakley Industries Subassembly Division

James McLoughlin

International supply chain

Škoda produced more than one million vehicles in 2025 following opening of new plant in Vietnam

More than one million Škoda vehicles produced in 2025

James McLoughlin

Plant logistics

BMW Group selects GXO Logistics to manage logistics operations at its MINI manufacturing plant in Swindon, UK

BMW Group selects GXO to manage logistics operations at Swindon site

James McLoughlin

In focus: DigitalisationView more

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Packaging

Nissan's Iván Dávila on how packaging efficiency can influence transport excellence

Nissan's Iván Dávila discussed how improving packaging processes benefits the broader supply chain, maximising efficiency through enhanced supplier visibility.

Supply chain resiliency

GM's Mónica García on priorities for achieving supply chain resiliency in Mexico

GM's Mónica García discussed how end-to-end visibility can improve resiliency in Mexico, working with suppliers and logistics partners on supply chain mapping.

Digitalisation

FORVIA's Zvonimir Zaja on using AI to manage fluctuations in demand

FORVIA's Zvonimir Zaja shared how AI-powered digital twins have allowed FORVIA to address demand uncertainty and improve decision-making in planning.

Executive profilesView more

Dr Hanns Bernd Ketteler, Bosch

How digitalisation, AI and cross-functional collaboration are driving a faster, leaner and more connected approach to manufacturing across the value chain

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: US Supreme Court to rule of legality on Trump's tariffs

The latest tariff and trade developments ahead of the US Supreme Court's decision on the legality of the tariff implementation.

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

Automotive supply chains fundamentally redesigned amid a confluence of disruptions

Supply chain disruption

Automotive supply chains redesigned amid shocks and disruption

Disruption has reshaped the automotive supply chain, with parts and skills shortages, reshoring and cybersecurity top concerns, AMS and ABB's new survey shows.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Operational Efficiency

Volkswagen Autoeuropa sharpens its logistics efficiency

At VW Autoeuropa’s Palmela plant, planners have delivered major gains from packaging optimisation, cutting waste and saving €7m ($9.2m) while preparing for the ID.Every1. Leaders explain complexity trade-offs, digital limits and China sourcing risks.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

USMCA negotiations

Building the automotive supply chain of 2026: USMCA uncertainty and global trade unpredictability set to impact supply chains

With the USMCA review coming in 2026, the automotive supply chain must be flexible and agile to navigate uncertainty as the US, Mexico and Canada renegotiate the terms of the deal.

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Sustainability

Calculating the carbon footprint of automotive logistics

Automotive logistics providers and OEMs are refining how they measure transport emissions, build charging infrastructure and balance sustainability with cost.

Megan Kelly

US government proposes international trade bloc for critical minerals, signs 11 MoUs including with the UK and the UAE

Critical mineral supply chain

US hosts Critical Minerals Ministerial; Trump administration proposes trade bloc

Ministers from 54 countries gathered in the US for the Critical Minerals Ministerial, where JD Vance proposed a preferential trade zone for critical minerals.

James McLoughlin

EV and battery

More than 59,000 zero-emission trucks on US roads; deployments almost halve amid high costs and regulatory uncertainty

According Calstart data, more than 59,000 zero-emission trucks have now been deployed across the US, with more than 6,500 deployed in the first half of 2025.

James McLoughlin

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AI is transforming the global auto aftermarket

Innovations using AI in the automotive aftermarket are bringing greater efficiency in the supply of spare parts, according to Armtek's Pavel Frolov.

Automotive Logistics

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

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DP World chosen to operate new BMW Group logistics facility in Czech Republic

Plant logistics

DP World chosen to operate new Czech logistics facility for BMW Group

On February 5 2026, global logistics company DP World announced it had been selected by BMW Group to manage a new logistics facility in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

James McLoughlin

Semiconductor supply chain disruption

Dutch Enterprise Chamber orders investigation into Nexperia and Wingtech dispute

The Enterprise Chamber in Amsterdam has ordered an investigation into Nexperia as the dispute between its Dutch headquarters and Chinese parent Wingtech continues.

James McLoughlin

US winter storm impact

How have automotive OEMs been affected by the US winter storm?

OEMs including Honda, GM and Nissan told Automotive Logistics how their supply chains have been impacted by the US winter storm, with some having to suspend operations at plants.

James McLoughlin

Vehicle logisticsView more

Vehicle logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen officially begins operating Port of Gothenburg car terminal

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has taken over from Logent Ports and Terminals operating Gothenburg International Auto and RoRo Terminal (GIART) at the Port of Gothenburg on an 18-year concession.

James McLoughlin

UK vehicle production in 2025 lowest since 1950s amid JLR cyberattack and new tariffs; SMMT chief optimistic for recovery in 2026

Vehicle production in the UK

UK vehicle production in 2025 lowest since 1950s; SMMT chief optimistic for recovery in 2026

Recently released statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) paint a sobering picture of 2025 for the UK's automotive supply chain, with disruption from JLR's cyber incident, tariff uncertainty and pressure to shift towards EV production resulting in a 15.5% drop in vehicle production volumes in the UK.

James McLoughlin

EV and battery

BMW increases sales of Mini EVs with an eye on transport safety

BMW delivered 288,000+ Mini brand vehicles in 2025, more than 105,000 being fully electric models, meaning one in three Minis sold globally are now electric.

Marcus Williams

Supply chain View more

Aluminium supplier Novelis expects to restart hot mill in summer 2026 after fires caused disruption in 2025

Supply chain disruption

Novelis expects to restart hot mill in summer 2026 after fires last year

Aluminium supplier Novelis has said it expects its hot mill in Oswego, New York to restart late in the second quarter of 2026, after several fires broke out in late 2025.

James McLoughlin

Risk management

Building the automotive supply chain of 2026: What are the biggest risks to the supply chain in the year ahead?

Tariffs, geopolitical tension, EV demand – these are just some of the risks that automotive companies will have to navigate in their supply chains in 2026.

Automotive Logistics

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it “makes a deal with China”, CVMA expresses concern over tariff reductions for Chinese EVs

Tariffs and trade

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs if it “makes a deal with China”; OEMs concerned about Chinese EVs in Canada

The US will impose tariffs on Canada if it agrees a deal with China, US president Trump said as Ford, GM and Stellantis express concerns over lower tariffs for Chinese EV imports in Canada.

James McLoughlin

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Must reads

Latest newsView more

Automotive supply chains redesigned amid shocks and disruption

Dutch Enterprise Chamber orders investigation into Nexperia and Wingtech dispute

Novelis expects to restart hot mill in summer 2026 after fires last year

Building the automotive supply chain of 2026: USMCA uncertainty and global trade unpredictability set to impact supply chains

Rhenus Automotive acquires Oakley Industries Subassembly Division

More than one million Škoda vehicles produced in 2025

BMW Group selects GXO to manage logistics operations at Swindon site

In focus: DigitalisationView more

Supply chain

Automotive supply chains redesigned amid shocks and disruption

Operational Efficiency

Volkswagen Autoeuropa sharpens its logistics efficiency

Plant logistics

BMW Group selects GXO to manage logistics operations at Swindon site

Sustainability

Calculating the carbon footprint of automotive logistics

Digitalisation

Stellantis deploys autonomous robot for inventory tracking at US assembly plant

Supply chain

Is the automotive logistics and supply chain resilient to disruption?

Red Sofa interview

Watch: Mann+Hummel's Kai Albus on the benefits of data-driven transformation

Red Sofa interview

Watch: GM's Mónica García on priorities for achieving supply chain resiliency in Mexico

Digitalisation

Drone pilot reinforces JLR’s priorities for 'Reimagine' strategy

On the red sofaView more

Nissan's Iván Dávila on how packaging efficiency can influence transport excellence

GM's Mónica García on priorities for achieving supply chain resiliency in Mexico

FORVIA's Zvonimir Zaja on using AI to manage fluctuations in demand

Executive profilesView more

How digitalisation, AI and cross-functional collaboration are driving a faster, leaner and more connected approach to manufacturing across the value chain

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: US Supreme Court to rule of legality on Trump's tariffs

US tariff changes: Visual map of key trade rates

Actions taken by OEMs to curb effects of tariffs

Features View more

Automotive supply chains redesigned amid shocks and disruption

Volkswagen Autoeuropa sharpens its logistics efficiency

Building the automotive supply chain of 2026: USMCA uncertainty and global trade unpredictability set to impact supply chains

Analysis View more

Calculating the carbon footprint of automotive logistics

US hosts Critical Minerals Ministerial; Trump administration proposes trade bloc

More than 59,000 zero-emission trucks on US roads; deployments almost halve amid high costs and regulatory uncertainty

Business intelligence reportsView more

Partner contentView more

AI is transforming the global auto aftermarket

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

Inbound logistics View more

DP World chosen to operate new Czech logistics facility for BMW Group

Dutch Enterprise Chamber orders investigation into Nexperia and Wingtech dispute

How have automotive OEMs been affected by the US winter storm?

Vehicle logisticsView more

Wallenius Wilhelmsen officially begins operating Port of Gothenburg car terminal

UK vehicle production in 2025 lowest since 1950s; SMMT chief optimistic for recovery in 2026

BMW increases sales of Mini EVs with an eye on transport safety

Supply chain View more

Novelis expects to restart hot mill in summer 2026 after fires last year

Building the automotive supply chain of 2026: What are the biggest risks to the supply chain in the year ahead?

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs if it “makes a deal with China”; OEMs concerned about Chinese EVs in Canada