The global automotive industry is evolving at speed, driven by shifting regulations, sustainability imperatives, and an urgent need for digital transformation. In this Summer 2025 issue of Automotive Logistics, we explore how supply chains are adapting to a new era of complexity, innovation and opportunity.

At the heart of this issue are three defining themes that are shaping the industry’s next chapter.

First, digitalisation and compliance are moving from buzzwords to business imperatives. With regulations becoming more stringent and varied across global markets, automotive companies are turning to advanced digital tools to boost supply chain visibility, qualify under trade agreements like USMCA, map Tier-N suppliers, and meet rising cybersecurity standards. This issue features an in-depth interview with Gerardo de la Torre, regional senior director at Nissan Group of Americas, sharing how Nissan is using technology to strengthen compliance and resilience across its operations.

Second, North America’s vehicle ports are under the spotlight. With global trade routes shifting and EV demand rising, these critical hubs are under pressure to modernise. Our annual review looks at the performance and progress of top ports across the US, Canada, and Mexico, highlighting innovations in capacity, operations, and regulatory adaptation.

Third, the journey toward greener logistics is gaining momentum. As European environmental regulations tighten and global OEMs ramp up sustainability targets, this issue examines how companies are pursuing decarbonisation—through alternative fuels, electric trucks, digital optimisation and cross-sector collaboration. Levent Yuksel, freight operations director at JLR, offers exclusive insights into how the company is rethinking logistics from packaging to last-mile delivery.

We also bring you global perspectives, with market updates from Europe and North America, AI breakthroughs in logistics, and coverage from key industry events like ALSC Europe and Finished Vehicle Logistics North America.

 

Features include:

Digitalisation & Compliance

  • Exclusive interview with Nissan’s Gerardo de la Torre on regulatory strategy, digital supply chains and organisational transformation.

North American Ports Review

  • Annual analysis of top vehicle-handling ports in the US, Canada and Mexico, including short-sea and deep-sea logistics.

JLR’s Green Logistics Strategy

  • Interview with Levent Yuksel on decarbonising global freight, green fuel trials, and sustainable packaging.

AI in Action: Real-World Applications

  • Insights from Dr Gisela Linge, VP of global logistics at Autoliv, on using AI to optimise and future-proof supply chains.

Europe’s Leading Automotive Logistics Providers

  • A regional overview of top logistics players and market developments across Europe.

Conference Coverage

  • Highlights from ALSC Europe 2025 and Finished Vehicle Logistics North America – the industry’s most influential events.

Livestream Recap: Data, Security & Sovereignty

  • Expert discussions on managing logistics data in a fragmented digital ecosystem.

Partner Perspectives

  • Sponsored insights from industry leaders including DP World, DSV, MSC Shipping, CNW, Grimaldi, and others.

 

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