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Nearshoring

Toyota to invest $10bn in US operations over five years as battery manufacturing plant opens in North Carolina

US manufacturing investment

Aumovio expands ADAS manufacturing and supports Aurora Innovation

Mtra. Vianey De la Mora García, AMF

On the ground at ALSC Mexico View more

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

South-East Asia

BMW's "unleash ASEAN" strategy positions the region as its fourth key market

Growth in the ASEAN region is a key target for BMW, overcoming regulatory hurdles and working with partners to offer customers its full product portfolio.

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

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

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.

Business intelligence reportsView more

EventsView more

Partner contentView more

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.

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.

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.

Semiconductor supply chain

Inbound logistics View more

BASF to bolster European chip supply with ammonium hydroxide plant

BASF is contributing to a stronger supply chain for semiconductors in Europe by building an electronic grade ammonium hydroxide plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

Semiconductor supply chain disruption

China confirms exemptions to export controls following Trump-Xi meeting, allowing flow of Nexperia chips to resume

China lifts export ban following Trump-Xi meeting, allowing flow of Nexperia chips to resume

China has reversed export restrictions on critical automotive semiconductors following a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, though European manufacturers remain cautious about the speed and scope of the resumption.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Sustainable logistics

Volkswagen joins MAN Truck & Bus to promote etruck use in transport

At this week’s MAN Truck Forum (November 5) Volkswagen Group Logistics joined the commercial vehicle maker in an ‘E-Experience’ event to promote the use of electric trucks (etrucks) to cut emissions from road transport.

Vehicle logistics in China

Vehicle logisticsView more

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.

ASEAN

Hyundai shipping Staria CKDs for assembly in Malaysia

Hyundai has begun localised production of its Staria MPV at the joint venture Kulim plant it operates with contract manufacturer Inokom in Malaysia.

Vehicle logistics

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.

Supply chain View more

Automotive logistics and supply chains Q4 2025: Cost pressures, tariff uncertainty and supply chain disruption continues to plague the industry

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.

Nissan’s regional restructuring

Nissan and Mercedes to close joint COMPAS plant in Mexico in May 2026

COMPAS, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz' joint plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, is to cease operations in May 2026 in response to shifts in the automotive market.