The latest developments and investments at ports around the world.

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No room for doubt in Mexico’s vehicle logistics

2024-12-04T12:06:00+00:00By

Mexico’s port and rail infrastructure has improved over the last year with greater investment in capacity at the terminals and on the tracks 

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Automotive logistics providers are experiencing increasing cost pressures

2024-12-02T15:14:00+00:00By

Automotive logistics providers face rising cost pressures as OEMs push for savings to sustain EV investment and stay competitive in 2024.

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Red Sofa | Kia México’s Ricardo Ortega Márquez on challenges & innovation

2024-11-27T17:38:00+00:00By

Ricardo Ortega of Kia México shares insights on logistics, nearshoring and AI innovation at ALSC Mexico 2024.

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Trump’s tariff threats could upend North America’s auto supply chain

2024-11-26T18:06:00+00:00By

Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada risk disrupting nearshoring and the automotive supply chain across North America.

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Red Sofa | Nissan’s Carlos Eudave on building resilient networks

2024-11-26T16:10:00+00:00By

Carlos Eudave reveals how Nissan adapts vehicle logistics with innovation, ensuring flexibility, resilience, and competitiveness in a dynamic market.

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Peel Ports to invest £30m in ro-ro berth at Sheerness

2024-11-25T17:42:00+00:00By

Peel Ports is investing £30m in the development of a ro-ro berth and floating pontoon to boost throughtput at the UK port of Sheerness.

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Impact of Typhoon Kong-rey on automotive logistics

2024-11-22T18:15:00+00:00By

Typhoon Kong-rey caused major port congestion in East Asia, delaying automotive supply chains and highlighting the need for digital resilience.

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Mexico is the backbone of North American automotive supply

2024-11-22T17:03:00+00:00By

Mexico’s auto production hits record highs, but investment in logistics, security, and digital infrastructure is critical to meet growing North American demand.

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Red Sofa | Rubén Ballesteros on reshaping MG México’s logistics strategy

2024-11-19T11:59:00+00:00By

Discover how Rubén Ballesteros, head of logistics at MG México, drives growth with innovative strategies and a customer-first approach.

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Brunswick port records ro-ro volume increases to October

2024-11-15T16:22:00+00:00By

The US port of Brunswick has increased finished vehicle and rolling equipment volumes following a major expansion of infrastructure.

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Toyota announces $1.4 billion investment in Mexico

2024-11-14T13:11:00+00:00By

Toyota commits $1.4 billion to expand its Mexico factories for its Tacoma truck and hybrid models, reinforcing its role in US-Mexico nearshoring.

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North American Automotive Logistics Market Report 2025-2035

2024-11-14T10:42:00+00:00By

Download our latest 68-page business intelligence report the North American Automotive Logistics Market Report 2025-2035 to obtain clear insight into the outlook for the automotive logistics market and the leading companies operating within the market space. 

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A more sustainable service with Suardiaz Group

2024-11-12T09:00:00+00:00By

Suardiaz is providing sustainable multimodal services for vehicle and container shipments in Europe combining shortsea and road freight with digital tracking.

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US-Mexico automotive trade: Policy shifts, labour costs and investments

2024-11-08T21:26:00+00:00By and

The recent US election introduces fresh uncertainties for Mexico’s automotive supply chain, from policy shifts to rising labour costs and investment dynamics.

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Strike at Vancouver port delays vehicle throughput

2024-11-08T17:28:00+00:00By

Finished vehicle imports are being delayed by terminal shutdowns at the Canadian port of Vancouver beause of a strike by members of the ILWU.

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Recap blog: ALSC Mexico 2024

2024-11-08T15:34:00+00:00By , , and

Stay with us for real-time updates on critical trends like international trade, localisation strategies, supply chain software, organisational culture, automotive packaging, inventory management and more. 

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Morocco becomes largest vehicle exporter to EU

2024-10-31T16:21:00+00:00By

Morocco now leads automotive exports to the EU, surpassing China and Japan. With robust logistics and rising production, North Africa gains momentum.

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ECG leadership reveals a mixed picture for vehicle logistics capacity in Europe

2024-10-28T21:45:00+00:00By

At this year’s ECG conference in Hamburg, ECG leaders discussed vehicle capacity across the transport modes and where investment was needed across the board.

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RPM appoints Frits Mehrtens to lead European growth amid industry shifts

2024-10-25T10:12:00+01:00By

RPM Freight Systems appoints Frits Mehrtens as managing director for Europe, aiming to expand operations and navigate challenges in finished vehicle logistics

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VW Group opens dedicated vehicle terminal at Freeport

2024-10-21T10:10:00+01:00By

VW Group of America has opened a vehicle terminal at the port of Freeport on the US Gulf coast that will import and process up to 140,000 vehicles annually.

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ECG and Smart Freight Centre take next step in vehicle decarbonisation

2024-10-21T09:45:00+01:00By

The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) is working in partnership with Smart Freight Centre (SFC) to promote cleaner finished vehicle logistics.

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Impact of Hurricane Milton on auto operations not as severe as Helene

2024-10-11T18:57:00+01:00By

Finished vehicle operations are returning to normal at terminals in Florida following Hurricane Milton but full operational assessments are still being made 

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BYD to share vessel capacity for vehicle shipments with Hyundai Glovis

2024-10-10T17:06:00+01:00By

The MoU is the latest in a number of alternative strategies carmakers are looking at with logistics providers to secure vehicle shipment capacity

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Lithium battery fires disrupt ports in US and Canada

2024-09-30T13:35:00+01:00By

Container ports on the US west coast and the east coast of Canada have been disrupted by lithium-ion battery fires in the last week 

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How GM is boosting resiliency through predictive AI tools

2024-09-26T14:59:00+01:00By

GM is making its supply chain more predictive through its digital tools and innovations

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Red Sofa Interview | Jessica Hanson, Bosch on improving cross-border logistics

2024-09-25T20:14:00+01:00By

Jessica Hanson, vice-president of Logistics, Bosch North America on investing in innovations for efficient international logistics 

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ALSC Global 2024: Recap blog

2024-09-25T15:17:00+01:00By , and

Automotive Logistics is back with this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global 2024. Follow our blog for updates!

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen increases car carrier capacity

2024-09-25T11:59:00+01:00By

The vehicle logistics provider has modified its order on four new Shaper Class vessels to increase vehicle capacity per vessel to 11,700 CEUs

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Unlock resilient automotive supply chains: Four proven strategies for OEMs and suppliers

2024-09-20T12:36:00+01:00

A new whitepaper by C.H. Robinson and Automotive Logistics looks at the critical need for a strong, flexible and integrated supply chain in today’s complex automotive sector.

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US coast strikes delayed, effect on auto supply chain remains

2024-09-19T14:11:00+01:00By

Keep up to date on the latest developments in the dispute affecting US east coast port workers affiliated with The International Longshoremen’s Association

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Sándor Gacsó moves from Great Wall Motor to XPeng

2024-09-19T09:07:00+01:00By

Sándor Gacsó has been appointed as head of logistics for Europe at XPeng, moving from his role as European logistics manager at Great Wall Motor

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How process-mining in the automotive supply chain drives efficiency

2024-09-12T12:26:00+01:00By

Experts from Toyota, Celonis and PwC discuss the benefits of process-mining in driving automotive supply chain efficiency

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Nissan benefits from Brunswick’s logistics mega centre

2024-09-10T16:36:00+01:00

Nissan is benefitting from massive investment in infrastructure at the US port of Brunswick, alongside equipment makers moving from Savannah

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Toyota and Ford sign up to UECC’s Sail for Change programme

2024-09-09T10:42:00+01:00By

Toyota, Ford and one other unnamed carmaker have signed up to ship their finished vehicles with UECC using bioLNG

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Mosolf port division to buy Transport Overseas Group

2024-09-06T15:20:00+01:00By

Mosolf Port Logistics and Services (MPLS) will take over Transport Overseas Group in January 2025

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APM Terminals boosts vehicle throughput at Pipavav

2024-09-03T08:38:00+01:00By

APM Terminals has recorded a monthly record for the number of newly modified goods (NMG) rakes delivering vehicles to Pipavav port

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Canada imposes tariffs on EVs and materials from China

2024-08-27T16:46:00+01:00By

The Government of Canada is imposing a 100% tariff on all imported Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) beginning October 1 this year, one of four measures the country has announced this week to address unfair international competition.

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Maruti Suzuki exporting Fronx SUV to Japan

2024-08-19T09:26:00+01:00By

Maruti Suzuki has shipped its first consignment of Fronx SUVs to Japan from the Indian port of Pipavav

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TLE Automotive invests to meet strong demand for vehicle haulage in Mexico

2024-08-16T11:52:00+01:00By

Mexico’s vehicle logistics provider TLE Automotive has invested to double its fleet in response to growing demand for services across the country

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Maersk: Container volume to rise, Red Sea disruption continues

2024-08-05T15:14:00+01:00By

Maersk has hiked up its projected 2024 profits by $2 billion despite Red Sea disruptions

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Leapmotor International ships the first batch of EVs from China to Europe

2024-08-02T11:09:00+01:00By

The Stellantis joint venture with Leapmotor is importing the C10 and T03 electric vehicles but has also assembled pre-production T03s in Poland

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Vehicle throughput down in H1 at ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge

2024-07-22T10:43:00+01:00By

While overall cargo volumes improved in the first half of the year at Antwerp-Bruges, vehicle throughput was down, significantly for second-hand vehicles

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Car carrier arrives in Zeebrugge overrun with spiders

2024-07-22T09:40:00+01:00By

The Glovis Sun was delivering vehicles from South Africa last July 18 when it was found to be infested with a large population of wolf spiders

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Yusen Logistics builds on Asia-Europe rail alternative for cargo

2024-07-22T07:36:00+01:00By

Yusen Logistics is offering a rail alternative for shipments between Vietnam and Europe that will save time and emissions

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Global IT outage affects ports in US, Europe and Africa

2024-07-19T13:51:00+01:00By

Global IT outage affects ports and airports across the US, Europe, Africa and more, causing problems for the automotive supply chain globally

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MSC subsidiary SAS buys out Gram Car Carriers

2024-07-17T09:29:00+01:00By

The majority 97% stake in Gram Car Carriers, which has a fleet of 17 PCTCs, is valued at around $693.3m 

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Kia enters European commercial electric van market

2024-07-16T10:32:00+01:00By

Kia enters European light-commercial electric vehicle market with PBV electric van range

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Cosco Shipping cuts emissions on vehicle shipments

2024-07-15T09:56:00+01:00By

Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers has deployed two 7,500-CEU, dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers on international routes

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Ceva integrates Bolloré Logistics following CMA CGM buyout

2024-07-08T15:27:00+01:00By

Ceva Logistics is integrating Bolloré Logistics into its business to become a top five global logistics company

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Manuel Purwin moves to CCO role at Scan Global Logistics

2024-07-08T13:55:00+01:00By

Manuel Purwin has taken up the role of chief commercial officer for the EMEA region at Scan Global Logistics