Watch on demand: Leading automotive logistics through 2025 – key turning points and trends livestream
Watch on demand: Automotive Logistics’ livestream, ”Leading automotive logistics through 2025: Key turning points and trends”, to hear from industry thought leaders and gain actionable insights on overcoming today’s toughest automotive supply chain challenges. Discover strategies to stay ahead of disruption and lead the way toward more profitable operations.
Jack Cooper faces uncertainty as GM relationship breaks down
Jack Cooper’s workforce faces uncertainty as GM removes vehicles from its trucks amid stalled contract talks and Ford’s earlier contract exit.
Barcelona port doubles containerised car imports in 2024
Vehicle exports from the Spanish port Barcelona continue to recover and while imports are down there has been a doubling of cars in containers imported.
US-Panama Canal row escalates, threatens supply chain disruption
Further US threats to the Panama Canal are escalating tensions and fears of automotive supply chain distruption.
Ford says protracted tariffs would wipe out billions in profit from auto sector
Ford’s chief James Farley said it 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”.
China retaliates against Trump’s auto tariffs
China has imposed 10% tariffs on US vehicle imports in response to Trump’s trade measures, escalating tensions in the automotive sector.
Chinese OEMs continue vertical integration of FVL
Chinese OEMs like BYD and SAIC Motor expand ro-ro fleets to ease export logistics amid global shipping capacity constraints.
Automotive supply chain emissions: Tracking and reducing impact
Automotive supply chains must track and cut emissions to meet evolving regulations. Discover key strategies, standards and technologies.
DP World builds on containerised vehicle service for Chery in Turkey
Following the merger of port operations at Izmit in Turkey, DP World is moving more imported cars in containers for Chinese brand Chery.
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.