Inbound logistics – Page 2
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FeatureEurope’s EV supply chain shifts to nearshoring and localisation
Nearshoring and battery localisation are reshaping Europe’s EV supply chain as OEMs navigate costs, tariffs, and Chinese competition.
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FeatureALSC Europe 2025: Recap blog
Join us for coverage of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2025, where industry leaders discuss collaboration, innovation and technology in automotive logistics.
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FeatureAudi’s future supply chain: Designed to combine logistics, automation and people
Dieter Braun knows where Audi’s supply chain and logistics should develop over the next decade, even if technology and conditions vary by plant and region.
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FeatureDigital tools for sustainable trade lanes
DP World is cutting emissions and costs in automotive logistics with smart digital tools that optimise trade lanes and supply chains.
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NewsBlackRock to buy Panama Canal ports amid Trump pressure
BlackRock is set to buy Panama Canal ports from CK Hutchinson after Trump’s push to cut Chinese ties, putting global auto supply chains at risk.
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FeatureOEMs and logistics providers face stricter packaging rules
Germany’s Packaging Act forces automakers to reduce waste, register materials, and comply with stricter recycling and reuse regulations.
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NewsTrump’s tariffs delayed for USMCA-compliant carmakers
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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NewsPSA automating container handling at Tuas port
PSA has moved 10m containers through its terminal at Tuas port in Singapore and is using a range of digital technology to automate processes for greater efficiency.
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AnalysisTrump tariffs: A timeline of impacts on automotive logistics
From tariffs to trade disruptions, Trump’s presidency is impacting automotive logistics. Explore the timeline of key developments.
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FeatureAudi’s supply chain organisation: Logistics at 360 degrees
Under Dieter Braun, Audi’s Supply Chain function is highly integrated with objectives closely aligned to the carmaker’s 360factory strategy.
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FeatureInfographic: Audi’s production network and supply chain
Audi’s manufacturing and logistics network spans multiple continents and is undergoing significant changes. Learn more about each location and supporting logistics.
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NewsUS proposes heavy fees for China-related vessel calls
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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FeatureAutomotive logistics in the CEE region navigates turbulent waters
With economic uncertainty and rising costs, CEE logistics firms are adapting to nearshoring, digitalisation, and supply chain disruptions.
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AnalysisBMW pioneers hydrogen-powered trucks to transform European freight
BMW’s H2Haul pilot launches hydrogen fuel cell trucks across Europe, enhancing logistics efficiency and sustainability with rapid refuelling and innovation in energy systems.
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FeatureAudi supply chain series: Adding value through logistics
In this special interview and series, Audi head of supply chain Dieter Braun reveals how logistics can add value through a holistic view.
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FeatureFuture-proofing automotive packaging for efficiency
Legacy packaging is a roadblock to automated logistics. Standardisation and strategic design can boost efficiency and reduce waste.
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NewsDaimler Truck wins VDA logistics award for electrifying inbound logistics
Daimler Truck is scaling e-trucks for inbound logistics in Germany, cutting emissions with its Electrify Inbound Logistics project by 2026.
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FeatureFlexis leverages Renault-Volvo-CMA CGM network for European EV supply
Flexis is localising European EV van production, leveraging nearshoring, battery sourcing, and shared platforms to cut costs and emissions.
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NewsTariffs threat drives uncertainty into North American cross-border parts trade
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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AnalysisTrump’s reciprocal tariffs could disrupt automotive supply chain
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could disrupt global automotive supply chains, raising costs for OEMs and reshaping trade flows.