Automotive Logistics magazine – Autumn 2025

The automotive industry is navigating an era defined by volatility, with geopolitical shifts, regulatory change, and economic headwinds placing unprecedented pressure on supply chains. In this Autumn 2025 issue of Automotive Logistics, we uncover how leading OEMs and logistics partners are adapting networks to withstand shocks, integrate global and regional operations, and transform compliance into a strategic advantage.

At the centre of this edition are three themes reshaping tomorrow’s supply chains.

First, building stability in uncertainty. From lean, value-added logistics to smarter container and packaging management, companies are redefining logistics networks for resilience. General Motors’ Marcio Lucon shares how GM is streamlining processes and strengthening competitiveness through advanced risk planning and strategic cost control.

Second, digitalisation and compliance as enablers of resilience. Nissan’s Gerardo de la Torre outlines a four-pillar innovation strategy – spanning people, data, regional integration and risk sensing – to embed compliance and digital tools into the company’s supply chain, turning regulatory pressure into a competitive edge.

Third, packaging as a strategic priority. With new rules in Europe and North America reshaping design and sourcing, packaging is no longer just a compliance exercise. Insights from Toyota, Fraunhofer, Bosch and Audi reveal how early design involvement, holistic strategies and cross-industry standards are making packaging a driver of cost savings, sustainability and resilience.

We also bring you perspectives from across the globe, with Volkswagen Group Malaysia’s Susanne Lehmann on cross-border EV logistics growth, partner insights from leaders including DP World and ARS Altmann, and coverage of key live discussions on trade and network transformation.

Features include:

Building stability for uncertainty

Interview with Marcio Lucon, Executive Director of Global Logistics and Containers at General Motors, on leaner processes, risk planning and resilient global networks.

Integration and planning across supply chains

Interview with Susanne Lehmann, Managing Director at Volkswagen Group Malaysia, on connecting regional and global operations for agility and growth.

Digitalisation and compliance at Nissan

Interview with Gerardo de la Torre, Regional Senior Director of Supply Chain Management, Nissan Group of the Americas, on embedding compliance into digital supply chain transformation.

Packaging for a leaner supply chain

Feature on how OEMs and suppliers are responding to new regulations with recyclable, reusable and traceable packaging solutions that go beyond compliance.

Livestream review

Finished Vehicle Logistics: Turning trade changes into network gains – analysis of shifting trade dynamics and their impact on global networks.

Partner perspectives

Sponsored insights from DP World, ARS Altmann, Fracht, AutoTerminal, ICL, VPS and more.