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ECG gathers stakeholders to discuss EC Action Plan on sustainability
Key stakeholders and policy makers met at the European Parliament on March 18 to discuss the roadmap to decarbonisation and the impact on the finished vehicle logistics sector
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Jaxport completes first stage of $60m berth expansion at Blount Island
Carmakers can look forward to moving more volumes through Jaxport with the first of two berth expansions complete and more room for Toyota at Blount Island.
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European Automotive Logistics Market Report 2025-2035
Download this comprehensive report with succinct industry analysis, market forecasts, company market share evaluations, and strategic recommendations
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Eco Napoli brings Grimaldi hybrid green vessel fleet to 14
Grimaldi continues to build its fleet of emission-cutting ro-ro vessels serving the Mediterranean with the delivery of the Eco Napoli which will work between Italy and Turkey.
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Trump’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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Car carrier rates forecast to drop as supply meets demand
The supply of ro-ro vessels from shipyards in Asia is now rebalancing available capacity in line with demand growth for maritime finished vehicle transport.
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Europe’s EV supply chain shifts to nearshoring and localisation
Nearshoring and battery localisation are reshaping Europe’s EV supply chain as OEMs navigate costs, tariffs, and Chinese competition.
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ALSC Europe 2025: Live blog
Join us for live coverage of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2025, where industry leaders discuss collaboration, innovation and technology in automotive logistics.
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BLG signs strategic agreement with Cosco for China vehicle imports
The German port of Bremerhaven will be a hub for vehicle and machinery imports from China following a deal signed between BLG Logistics and Cosco Shipping
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Partner Content
How Helrom’s Block Train is transforming Audi’s logistics
Helrom’s Block Train revolutionises logistics for Audi, seamlessly shifting truck trailers to rail for a faster, more sustainable supply chain.
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Audi’s future supply chain: Designed to combine logistics, automation and people
Dieter Braun knows where Audi’s supply chain and logistics should develop over the next decade, even if technology and conditions vary by plant and region.
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Digital tools for sustainable trade lanes
DP World is cutting emissions and costs in automotive logistics with smart digital tools that optimise trade lanes and supply chains.
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BlackRock 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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Watch: DB Schenker on managing automotive supply chain disruptions
DB Schenker’s Dr Rainer Kiefer discusses solutions for cost pressures, supply chain visibility, and e-mobility in automotive logistics.
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Trump’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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Analysis
US election: 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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Audi’s supply chain organisation: Logistics at 360 degrees
Under Dieter Braun, Audi’s Supply Chain function is highly integrated with objectives closely aligned to the carmaker’s 360factory strategy.
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Infographic: 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.
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NYK Line signs 'green corridor’ agreement with Port of Hueneme
NYK Line has signed an MoU with the US west coast port of Hueneme to foster innovation, reduce emissions and promote green technologies for inbound vehicle deliveries.
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US proposes heavy fees for China-related vessel calls
The United States Trade Representative is proposing to impose steep charges for vessels calling at US ports either owned by Chinese operators or bought from Chinese shipyards.