Megan Kelly
AnalysisImproving 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.
AnalysisUS-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.
AnalysisThe 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.
FeatureTrade 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.
AnalysisEurope 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.
NewsJLR pauses US shipments in response to Trump tariffs
JLR pauses all US-bound shipments after Trump enforces 25% import tariffs on finished vehicles.
NewsGlobal auto companies assess odds stacked against them by US tariff policy
The latest US tariffs on vehicle imports and the anticipated tariffs on parts next month could reshape international trade and transport for the automotive sector.
AnalysisWhat “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.
NewsBMW Debrecen speeds to EV output with digital logistics
BMW’s Debrecen plant prepares for iX3 production using digital tools and just-in-sequence logistics to boost efficiency.
FeatureFVL 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.
FeatureAI, talent and sustainability reshape EU auto logistics
From control towers to packaging reform, Europe’s auto supply chain focuses on agility, inclusivity and sustainability.
FeatureRenault optimises logistics with circular packaging
Renault is reducing CO2 and logistics waste by embedding circular economy and reuse strategies into its packaging operations.
FeatureILA and USMX sign six-year Master Contract agreement for US ports
Keep up to date on the latest developments in the dispute affecting US east coast port workers affiliated with the ILA union and the US Maritime Alliance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NewsBMW Plant Dingolfing deploys AI for container counting
BMW Dingolfing and Landshut University have developed AI to automate container counting, boosting efficiency and reducing errors.