Cross-Border Logistics
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AnalysisOpinion: Cost pressure and trade wars hit auto logistics
As Trump’s tariff policy bites, logistics providers face rising costs, trade reroutes and weakened confidence in US stability.
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AnalysisUS-China tariff conflict escalates; rare earth materials suspended
China halts rare earth exports as tariffs rise to 245% in US-China trade war, putting pressure on automotive and EV supply chains.
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AnalysisThe 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.
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FeatureTrade 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.
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AnalysisEurope hits back at Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs
EU approves tariffs on $20bn of US goods over Trump’s steel and aluminium duties, effective 15 April.
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InterviewUSMCOC’s Zapanta unpicks auto tariffs and trade in Mexico and North America
As tariffs on parts loom, USMCOC’s president and CEO, Albert Zapanta, discusses tariffs, USMCA and supply chain shifts.
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NewsVW Group suspends vehicle shipments from Mexico to US
VW Group, including its Audi division, are suspending exports of vehilces made in Mexico to the US because of the new tariffs brought in last week.
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NewsJLR pauses US shipments in response to Trump tariffs
JLR pauses all US-bound shipments after Trump enforces 25% import tariffs on finished vehicles.
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NewsStellantis announces temporary layoffs in North America following US tariffs
Following the enforcement of 25% US tariffs Stellantis is pausing production at plants in Canada and Mexico and laying off 900 staff at plants in the US for the short-term.
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NewsGlobal auto companies assess odds stacked against them by US tariff policy
The latest US tariffs on vehicle imports and the anticipated tariffs on parts next month could reshape international trade and transport for the automotive sector.
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AnalysisWhat “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.
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FeatureFVL North America 2025: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog from FVL North America 2025 as OEMs, logistics providers, and tech leaders share insights on EV logistics, capacity and digitalisation.
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AnalysisThe auto tariff rollout – what happens when
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs hit April 2, disrupting the industry. Experts warn of supply chaos, plant shutdowns and soaring vehicle prices.
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NewsKuehne + Nagel consolidates cross-dock services on US-Mexico border
Logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel has doubled capacity on its US-Mexico cross-dock serivces at a new facility in Laredo, Texas.
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AnalysisTrump’s sanctions relief could revive Russia’s car industry
Trump’s Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal could reshape automotive logistics, reopening Russia’s market to Western brands and reviving transit routes.
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FeatureALSC 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.
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NewsBlackRock to buy Panama Canal ports amid Trump pressure
BlackRock is set to buy Panama Canal ports from CK Hutchinson after Trump’s push to cut Chinese ties, putting global auto supply chains at risk.
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NewsTrump’s tariffs delayed for USMCA-compliant carmakers
Carmakers will be given a one-month reprieve on US tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, in Trump’s latest trade announcement.
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AnalysisTrump 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.
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FeatureInfographic: Audi’s production network and supply chain
Audi’s manufacturing and logistics network spans multiple continents and is undergoing significant changes. Learn more about each location and supporting logistics.