Automotive Logistics magazine – Spring 2026

In this issue, we spotlight industry leaders, logistics specialists and packaging experts who are redefining supply chain strategy through smarter networks, stronger risk management and greater operational visibility. From Aston Martin and Daimler Truck’s approaches to supply chain resilience to Volkswagen Group Logistics’ strategic view of packaging, these stories provide a comprehensive look at how the automotive industry is responding to disruption while preparing for long-term transformation.

Key highlights include:

Supply chain resilience strategies

Martin Corner, executive director of supply chain management and logistics at Aston Martin, and Marion Gillich, head of supplier risk management at Daimler Truck, explain how OEMs are embedding resilience into measurable supply chain strategies. From improved supplier risk mapping to stronger collaboration and data-driven planning, the feature explores how resilience is becoming a core pillar of modern logistics operations.

Special feature: Packaging and new regulations

This issue introduces a new special feature section, taking a deeper dive into packaging and its growing importance within automotive logistics. As the industry prepares for the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), we examine the regulatory timeline and what it means for manufacturers and logistics providers.

The feature includes insights from packaging specialists including Cummins’ Rob Newing and Galia and Odette’s Eric Lambert, alongside a case study on Volkswagen Group Logistics’ approach to packaging strategy through an interview with Matthias Bartels, head of container network and inhouse logistics.

Digital innovation in logistics

Leading manufacturers and suppliers including JLR, Seat, Schaeffler and Toyota are advancing digital transformation across logistics operations. This issue explores how data platforms, integrated systems and new technologies are improving supply chain visibility, efficiency and decision-making across increasingly complex global networks.

European Automotive Logistics Market Report insights

Get an early look at key findings from the upcoming European Automotive Logistics Market Report 2026–2036. Our preview explores the trends shaping the next decade of automotive logistics, including regional production shifts, evolving trade flows and the growing role of nearshoring strategies.

News, people, and analysis

Stay up-to-date with the latest investments, leadership changes and policy developments across the global automotive logistics sector. Our editorial team provides analysis on regulatory change, evolving supply chain strategies and the technologies transforming logistics operations.

Additional features include:

• Expert insights from packaging suppliers and industry organisations including Galia and Odette
• Case study: Volkswagen Group Logistics’ packaging network strategy
• Industry perspectives on digital logistics innovation and supply chain optimisation
• Editorial analysis on the trends shaping automotive logistics in 2026

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