Ford News
James Todd Kloeb moves from Ford to Lucid in lead MP&L role
Kloeb joins Lucid after a three-decade career at Ford where he led supply chain and inbound functions, with his role at Lucid having similar responsibilities.
America’s electric future is a question of who is in charge
The North American auto landscape has recently seen changes to regulation, tariffs and consumer demand but carmakers continue to invest for the future.
Toyota leads OEM supplier relations as Ford loses ground
Toyota, Honda and GM improve supplier relations as Ford and Stellantis fall further in North America’s OEM rankings.
US auto part tariffs hit, Ford warns of $1.5bn in losses
US auto part tariffs spark supply chain disruption; Ford withdraws outlook, forecasts $1.5bn impact amid uncertainty.
The impact of tariffs on Mexico and Canada’s auto supply chain
Detroit’s Big Three may lose $42bn and 6.8m units from new US tariffs, with compounding effects on cross-border supply chains.
Trade wars and tariff turmoil in automotive logistics
Trump’s auto tariffs hit global supply chains, with OEMs reacting fast across China, Mexico, Canada and the EU.
What “Liberation Day” tariffs mean for the automotive supply chain
New US automotive tariffs disrupt supply chains, raise costs, and spark global manufacturing and logistics realignment.
Vigo port records increase in vehicle trade with Morocco
The Spanish port of Vigo moved more than 657,000 vehicles through its terminals in 2024 and saw an uptick in trade with Morocco and Algeria, including for containerised cars.
European Commission signals retaliation on US steel and aluminium tariffs
This week sees the introduction of global US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports as the Trump administration seeks to bolster US production at the cost of a trade war.
ALSC Europe 2025: Recap blog
Join us for coverage of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2025, where industry leaders discuss collaboration, innovation and technology in automotive logistics.
Trump tariffs: A timeline of impacts on automotive logistics
From tariffs to trade disruptions, Trump’s presidency is impacting automotive logistics. Explore the timeline of key developments.
UECC outlines biofuel strategy for maritime decarbonisation in Europe
UECC is advancing its sustainble strategy for cleaner finished vehicle logistics, helping OEM customers meet regulatory goals in Europe for cleaner maritime transport
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could disrupt automotive supply chain
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could disrupt global automotive supply chains, raising costs for OEMs and reshaping trade flows.
Europe’s shift from export dominance to import growth
Europe’s automotive logistics landscape is undergoing rapid transformation as market forces, geopolitical shifts and Chinese OEM investments reshape the region’s supply chains.
Jack Cooper winds down after GM relationship ends
Jack Cooper’s workforce faces uncertainty as it winds down operations, following troubled relationships with its OEM clients GM and Ford.
Ford says protracted tariffs would wipe out billions in profit from auto sector
Ford’s chief James Farley said the carmaker’s latest earnings call that if Trump’s tariffs were to persist Ford “would have to make some major strategy shifts in the US”.
US tariff threats stoke uncertainty in North American supply chain
The North American automotive supply chain finds itself on fickle ground in the face of Trump’s tariff bluster on imports from Canada and Mexico.
How OEMs are cutting logistics costs in 2025
OEMs face cost pressures from price wars, EV shifts and logistics. Discover how they’re cutting costs in production, supply chain & transport.
How Trump will affect EV logistics in North America and beyond
EV supply chains are in flux after Trump’s IRA pause. How will this affect North American logistics and global automotive strategies?
Ford drops Jack Cooper mid-contract, threatening union jobs
Ford ends contract with Jack Cooper, risking union jobs. Teamsters and analysts weigh in on the impact for logistics and workforce stability.
