Analysis
UK carmakers get tariff relief in US deal, capped at 100,000 cars
US-UK trade deal reduces tariffs on cars, steel and aluminium with immediate effect, offering some relief for carmakers – but further details remain unclear.
US auto part tariffs hit, Ford warns of $1.5bn in losses
US auto part tariffs spark supply chain disruption; Ford withdraws outlook, forecasts $1.5bn impact amid uncertainty.
Nissan to exit Wuhan plant as China woes deepen
Nissan’s retreat from Wuhan by 2026 signals a broader struggle to compete in China’s cutthroat EV market.
US eases tariff stacking for carmakers and parts suppliers
Trump offers tariff rebates to carmakers and limits stacking on steel and aluminium duties for imports.
DSV expands global reach with DB Schenker deal
DSV finalises DB Schenker acquisition to enhance global network, meet supply chain demand and diversify from container shipping.
China’s reluctance to nearshore puts pressure on Russia’s automotive market
Russia’s auto sector faces setbacks as China hesitates to localise.
Thailand’s automotive supply chain challenges and opportunities for competitiveness in ASEAN
Weak demand, US tariffs and slowing EV growth are challenging Thailand’s auto sector, but new incentives may revive competitiveness.
Opinion: Cost pressure and trade wars hit auto logistics
As Trump’s tariff policy bites, logistics providers face rising costs, trade reroutes and weakened confidence in US stability.
Improving logistics with data: silos, risk and security
Discover how OEMs use data to boost supply chain visibility, meet regulations and mitigate risk across global automotive networks.
US-China tariff conflict escalates; rare earth materials suspended
China halts rare earth exports as tariffs rise to 245% in US-China trade war, putting pressure on automotive and EV supply chains.
The impact of tariffs on Mexico and Canada’s auto supply chain
Detroit’s Big Three may lose $42bn and 6.8m units from new US tariffs, with compounding effects on cross-border supply chains.
Trade wars and tariff turmoil in automotive logistics
Trump’s auto tariffs hit global supply chains, with OEMs reacting fast across China, Mexico, Canada and the EU.
Europe hits back at Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs
EU approves tariffs on $20bn of US goods over Trump’s steel and aluminium duties, effective 15 April.
JLR restarts US shipments following pause due to tariffs
JLR restarts all US-bound shipments after pause due to Trump’s 25% import tariffs on finished vehicles.
What “Liberation Day” tariffs mean for the automotive supply chain
New US automotive tariffs disrupt supply chains, raise costs, and spark global manufacturing and logistics realignment.
FVL North America 2025: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog from FVL North America 2025 as OEMs, logistics providers, and tech leaders share insights on EV logistics, capacity and digitalisation.
The auto tariff rollout – what happens when
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs hit April 2, disrupting the industry. Experts warn of supply chaos, plant shutdowns and soaring vehicle prices.
Automakers race to beat the April 2 deadline in the US tariff countdown
Automakers race to reroute vehicles before 25% US auto tariffs hit on April 2, straining ports, logistics networks and cross-border supply chains.
AI, talent and sustainability reshape EU auto logistics
From control towers to packaging reform, Europe’s auto supply chain focuses on agility, inclusivity and sustainability.
Renault optimises logistics with circular packaging
Renault is reducing CO2 and logistics waste by embedding circular economy and reuse strategies into its packaging operations.
