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FeatureRepositioning European vehicle logistics for a new trade and market reality
Vehicle logistics leaders at ECG’s May General Assembly confront structural shifts in production, trade and tech – signalling long-term industry transformation.
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AnalysisLogistics innovation in the electric age
The number of electric vehicles on the road are growing in number and that includes the transport used to move parts into the factories that assemble them
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NewsAI-based autonomous trucking software company PlusAI goes public
The company outlined an OEM-focused strategy that would see its software facilitate increased autonomous capabilities in logistics.
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NewsNada reports light vehicle sales slow after pre-tariff surge
The recent surge in car sales caused by US trade policy on vehicle imports has subsided, with lower monthly sales forecast by the North American Dealers Association.
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NewsAmports manages growth at Mexican ports despite Q1 disruption
The terminal operator has been handling more exports from Altamira on the Gulf Coast and is expanding operations on the Pacific Coast at Lázaro Cárdenas.
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NewsMaruti Suzuki moves half a million cars by rail in last year
Maruti Suzuki has moved more than 500,000 finished vehicles by rail in the last financial year, almost a quarter of its total outbound volumes distributed in the period.
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NewsCrew abandons car carrier in Pacific following fire on electric vehicle deck
The car carrier Morning Midas has caught fire in the Pacific Ocean with a cargo of 3,000 vehicles being transported to the Mexican port of Lázaro Cárdenas from China.
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InterviewNissan’s supply chain playbook for real-time resilience
Nissan’s Gerardo de la Torre shares how digital tools, compliance and regional strategy are driving resilient, agile supply chains across the Americas.
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NewsUECC adds Blue Heritage dual-fuel vessel to European network
UECC is boosting capacity along with sustainble ocean services options for carmakers with the addition of a dual-fuel car carrier with 7,000 CEU capacity.
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FeatureNorth American ports review: The best laid plans
Investments in infrastructure and sustainable technology at North America’s main vehicle-handling ports in 2024 will help them deal with more recent trade volatility.
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FeatureRecap blog: ALSC Digital Strategies North America 2025
Automotive Logistics is back with this year’s Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2025. Check our recap blog for the key takeaways!
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FeatureStability in Canada means steady imports through Vancouver
When the Annacis vehicle processing facility is complete the port authority expects to increase annual vehicle throughput capacity by 36% to 480,000 vehicles.
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FeatureStrong and consistent business for Amports in Benicia
Amports has the potential to double its vehicle throughput in California with the combined strengths of investment in its Benicia and adjacent Antioch terminals.
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NewsVolvo Cars announces redundancies under cost and cash action plan
As part of its recently launched cost and cash action plan, the OEM announces it will reduce its global office-based workforce by 15%, mostly based in Sweden.
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NewsVolkswagen Group Logistics launches new vehicle terminal at Venice port
Volkswagen Group will open a vehicle terminal in Venice to cut lead times, increase rail use, and reduce emissions on exports to Asia and the Middle East.
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InterviewHow JLR is putting sustainability at the forefront
JLR is cutting freight emissions by using alt fuels and data tools while partnering with suppliers and authorities to decarbonise logistics.
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NewsJames 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.
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NewsTrump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs back on while Trade Court’s decision is appealed
Trump has appealed a decision made by US court that blocked his ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, ruling he lacked authority under emergency powers to impose reciprocal trade measures.
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NewsToyota potentially moving GR Corolla production from Japan to UK
According to sources, Toyota might relocate production of the sports model to its Derbyshire, UK, plant to better service North American market.
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Partner ContentFair winds and following seas at DP World
DP World mpany is expanding its services in finished vehicle logistics and its global ro-ro operations have grown significantly in recent years, from 16 to 22 locations.