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Francis Scott Key bridge was at high risk of collapse says safety report

2025-03-21T15:06:00+00:00By

One year after the Francis Scott Key bridge disaster a National Transportation Safety Board report states that it was vulnerable to collapse from vessel collision

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Audi and BMW call for dismantling of trade barriers in North America

2025-03-19T16:13:00+00:00By

Audi and BMW are facing the prospect of continued 25% tariffs on vehicle exports from their plants in Mexico to the US and reviewing local content rules as well as vehicle pricing.

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ECG gathers stakeholders to discuss EC Action Plan on sustainability

2025-03-19T14:25:00+00:00By

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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Automotive Logistics magazine – Spring 2025

2025-03-14T10:53:00+00:00By

This Spring Issue offers an in-depth analysis of the trends and innovations shaping the industry, with a focus on supply chain strategies and resilience, emissions control, packaging, European port review, digitalisation, EV localisation, European market overview, and more.

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European Commission signals retaliation on US steel and aluminium tariffs

2025-03-12T14:03:00+00:00By

This week sees the introduction of global US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports as the Trump administration seeks to bolster US production at the cost of a trade war.

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BLG signs strategic agreement with Cosco for China vehicle imports

2025-03-10T17:30:00+00:00By

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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OEMs and logistics providers face stricter packaging rules

2025-03-07T12:59:00+00:00By , , and

Germany’s Packaging Act forces automakers to reduce waste, register materials, and comply with stricter recycling and reuse regulations.

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Trump’s tariffs delayed for USMCA-compliant carmakers

2025-03-04T11:32:00+00:00By

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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US election: A timeline of impacts on automotive logistics

2025-03-04T10:15:00+00:00By

From tariffs to trade disruptions, Trump’s presidency is impacting automotive logistics. Explore the timeline of key developments.

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US proposes heavy fees for China-related vessel calls

2025-02-28T14:13:00+00:00By

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.

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US and Ukraine announce preliminary critical mineral agreement

2025-02-26T22:37:00+00:00By

Ukraine has agreed to a framework proposal to share 50% of the revenue from its critical mineral deposits with the US for reciprocal security guarantees.

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Tariffs threat drives uncertainty into North American cross-border parts trade

2025-02-17T10:08:00+00:00By

The US Trump government is hitting its North American neighbours with 25% tariffs on metals and looking to add cross-border auto parts.

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How tariffs, tech and trade shifts are reshaping logistics

2025-02-12T15:52:00+00:00By

New tariffs, EV localisation and digitalisation are reshaping global auto logistics. Explore key trends and strategies for supply chain resilience.

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Ford says protracted tariffs would wipe out billions in profit from auto sector

2025-02-07T14:48:00+00:00By

Ford’s chief James Farley said 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”.

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China retaliates against Trump’s auto tariffs

2025-02-05T17:46:00+00:00By

China has imposed 10% tariffs on US vehicle imports in response to Trump’s trade measures, escalating tensions in the automotive sector.

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Chinese OEMs continue vertical integration of FVL

2025-02-05T16:51:00+00:00By

Chinese OEMs like BYD and SAIC Motor expand ro-ro fleets to ease export logistics amid global shipping capacity constraints.

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Automotive supply chain emissions: Tracking and reducing impact

2025-02-05T13:37:00+00:00By

Automotive supply chains must track and cut emissions to meet evolving regulations. Discover key strategies, standards and technologies.

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US tariff threats stoke uncertainty in North American supply chain

2025-02-03T17:55:00+00:00By

The North American automotive supply chain finds itself on fickle ground in the face of Trump’s tariff bluster on imports from Canada and Mexico. 

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SMMT: UK automotive faces investment and trade uncertainty

2025-01-30T14:39:00+00:00By

UK car exports fell in 2024 despite record EV sales. With investment competition intensifying and trade risks rising, the sector must navigate shifting economic and political realities.

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How Trump will affect EV logistics in North America and beyond

2025-01-28T09:21:00+00:00By

EV supply chains are in flux after Trump’s IRA pause. How will this affect North American logistics and global automotive strategies?