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China trade crisis leaves Russia’s spare parts market in turmoil
The Russian aftermarket is in disarray with customers of Chinese brands waiting up to six months for repairs because of the shortage of spare parts
How process-mining in the automotive supply chain drives efficiency
Experts from Toyota, Celonis and PwC discuss the benefits of process-mining in driving automotive supply chain efficiency
Minespider providing Microvast with battery passports
Microvast is preparing early to meet the EU Battery Regulation due in 2027 with battery passport technology provided by Minespider
Canada rail strikes live blog: Authority orders arbitration between Teamsters and rail companies
Teamsters Canada Rail union members and CN and CPKC railroads are in dispute, with an arbitration now called by the government
EV expert Amy Paulsen leads GM’s global vehicle logistics
Paulsen brings experience from Tesla, Rivian and Lucid to GM’s vehicle logistics, as Cristina Learman takes a position in purchasing program management
Leapmotor International ships the first batch of EVs from China to Europe
The Stellantis joint venture with Leapmotor is importing the C10 and T03 electric vehicles but has also assembled pre-production T03s in Poland
Red Sofa Interview | Nissan’s Gerardo de la Torre on cyber security and digital action plans for automotive supply chains
Nissan’s Gerardo de la Torre talks cyber security, increased visibility and digital action plans for the automotive supply chain
Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America - Day two wrap-up
As Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024 comes to a close, joim us to take a look at all the inspiring content of the day. From discussions on supply chain transformation, to advancements in technology and what the automotive logistics sector of the future will look like.
Chinese finished vehicle exports to Russia in jeopardy
China-made vehicles are flooding the Russian market and Avtovaz’s parent company Rostec is calling for a curb
Steffen Reiche takes over as logistics leadership at VW Commercial Vehicles
Reiche has been appointed as member of the board of management responsible for Production and Logistics at VW Commercial Vehicles
ALSC Digital Strategies North America: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog below for expert insights shared at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024
Europe imposes tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports
The European Commission’s additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports aim to tackle “unfair subsidisation”
Red Sofa Interview: VW’s Anu Goel on thinking regionally in FVL
Watch Volkswagen Group’s Anu Goel talk about regionalising finished vehicle logistics operations across North America.
VW responds to EU imposing up to 38% tariffs on Chinese EVs
VW has spoken on the European Commission’s decision to add tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports…
Turkey announces 40% tariff on Chinese vehicle imports
Turkey imposes 40% additional tariff on vehicle imports from China to safeguard domestic automotive industry. EU announces its own
Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America - Day one wrap-up
As Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024 kicks off for the first time ever, join us to take a look at all the inspiring content of the day. From discussions on organisational and supply chain transformation, to risk-sensing and increasing visibility through digital tools.
BMW and Nissan make Mexican networks flexible for changing market demands
Read about how the OEMs are ramping up operations in Mexico, preparing for EVs, and digitalising their networks.
Disruption is fertile ground for innovation in vehicle logistics
Speakers from Autos in Motion, Glovis America, Jack Cooper and Navistar International took to the stage at FVL North America to address network performance
European market outlook reveals gradual recovery amid constraints
The European automotive market’s pulse and its implications for logistics took center stage at the ECG Spring Congress 2024 in Baveno, Italy. Amidst global inflationary pressures and China’s looming influence, industry leaders converged to decipher trends and strategies crucial for navigating this evolving landscape.
FVL NA in pictures: Day 2
Here’s how the second day at the FVL North America 2024 confernece went. Speakers from Ford, BMW, NIssan and Volkswagen took the stage to share important insights form the finished vehical sector.