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The impact of tariffs on Mexico and Canada’s auto supply chain

2025-04-17T15:43:00+01:00By

Detroit’s Big Three may lose $42bn and 6.8m units from new US tariffs, with compounding effects on cross-border supply chains.

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Red Sofa | GM applies start-up agility to EV logistics strategies

2025-04-15T09:52:00+01:00By

GM’s Amy Paulsen shares how EV growth, agility and innovation are reshaping finished vehicle logistics at one of the world’s largest OEMs.

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Trade wars and tariff turmoil in automotive logistics

2025-04-11T15:23:00+01:00By

Trump’s auto tariffs hit global supply chains, with OEMs reacting fast across China, Mexico, Canada and the EU.

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Finished Vehicle Logistics North America | Highlights

2025-04-11T07:05:00+01:00By

Watch all the highlights from #FVLNA 2025.

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FVL North America 2025: Day two wrap-up

2025-04-05T17:10:00+01:00By

GM, Glovis and International tackle EV logistics and charging gaps in highlights from the final day of FVL North America 2025. 

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Tariffs to tech: Day 1 wrap from FVL North America 2025

2025-04-05T17:09:00+01:00By

From tariffs to transformation, FVL North America 2025 kicked off with strategies for agility, optimisation and collaboration in finished vehicle logistics.

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What “Liberation Day” tariffs mean for the automotive supply chain

2025-04-03T12:06:00+01:00By

New US automotive tariffs disrupt supply chains, raise costs, and spark global manufacturing and logistics realignment.

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Europe’s EV supply chain shifts to nearshoring and localisation

2025-03-11T12:41:00+00:00By

Nearshoring and battery localisation are reshaping Europe’s EV supply chain as OEMs navigate costs, tariffs, and Chinese competition.

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Future-proofing automotive packaging for efficiency

2025-02-20T18:02:00+00:00By

Legacy packaging is a roadblock to automated logistics. Standardisation and strategic design can boost efficiency and reduce waste.

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Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could disrupt automotive supply chain

2025-02-14T16:23:00+00:00By

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could disrupt global automotive supply chains, raising costs for OEMs and reshaping trade flows.

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Jack Cooper winds down after GM relationship ends

2025-02-10T16:46:00+00:00By

Jack Cooper’s workforce faces uncertainty as it winds down operations, following troubled relationships with its OEM clients GM and Ford.

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US tariff threats stoke uncertainty in North American supply chain

2025-02-03T17:55:00+00:00By

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. 

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How OEMs are cutting logistics costs in 2025

2025-01-31T15:38:00+00:00By

OEMs face cost pressures from price wars, EV shifts and logistics. Discover how they’re cutting costs in production, supply chain & transport.

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Top 10 nearshoring Red Sofa interviews

2025-01-30T11:02:00+00:00By

Discover key insights on nearshoring from top automotive executives in our Red Sofa interviews, exploring supply chain strategy and challenges.

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How Trump will affect EV logistics in North America and beyond

2025-01-28T09:21:00+00:00By

EV supply chains are in flux after Trump’s IRA pause. How will this affect North American logistics and global automotive strategies?

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Mixed fortunes in the race for electric vehicle adoption: 2024 in review

2024-12-30T08:00:00+00:00By

EV sales have been volatile in 2024, including changes in fortune for Volkswagen and Stellantis, while trade disputes have disrupted supply chains.

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Top Red Sofa interviews of 2024

2024-12-23T08:00:00+00:00By

Discover 2024’s top automotive logistics strategies from OEMs like JLR, Volkswagen, Nissan, GM, Toyota and BMW, covering sustainability, digitalisation and nearshoring.

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How GM is tackling EV logistics challenges through nearshoring and improving supplier relations

2024-12-17T17:26:00+00:00By

GM boosts supply chain resilience by enhancing supplier relations, nearshoring strategies, and digitalisation to tackle EV logistics challenges.

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GM to sell stake in Ultium Cells plant to LG Energy Solution

2024-12-04T17:40:00+00:00By

GM is selling its stake in the Ultium Cells battery cell plant in Lansing to its partner LG Energy Solution but the two are working on prismatic cell development.

ALSC DS Euopre 2024 (L to R) Carolin Richter, BMW; Jorge Miguel Corral Díaz, Seat; Alexandre Lerma, Seat; Alex Rotenberg, Kinaxis; Christopher Ludwig, Automotive Logistics

ALSC Digital Strategies Europe Wrap-Up Day 1

2024-12-04T14:43:00+00:00

Hear insights from BMW, CATL, JLR, and more, and discover what’s next in digital strategies. Don’t miss the highlights and stay tuned for more updates from Day 2!

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