Nearshoring | Automotive Logistics
Strengthen automotive supply chains with nearshoring, reducing risks, cutting costs, and boosting resilience by sourcing and manufacturing closer to key markets.
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FeatureReal-world applications of AI in automotive logistics
OEMs and suppliers are using AI for forecasting, risk mitigation and logistics optimisation in real-world automotive supply chains.
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NewsBorusan Tedarik acquisition strengthens CEVA Logistics’ presence in Turkey
CEVA Logistics, the logistics arm of CMA CGM Group, has announced the full acquisition of Borusan Tedarik in Turkey, as part of its aim to grow in the region.
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NewsDHL and Cox Automotive launch UK’s largest EV battery services centre
DHL and Cox Automotive open UK’s largest EV battery service hub in for manufacturers and fleet operators.
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Company Content
Non-asset-based vehicle logistics services guarantee well-timed and flexible delivery
This whitepaper, created in collaboration with RPM, explores how non-asset-based vehicle logistics services enable OEMs to improve delivery speed, flexibility, and service quality, outlining how data-driven planning, dynamic carrier selection, and scalable capacity help carmakers meet rising demands for fast, transparent vehicle distribution.
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AnalysisUK 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.
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NewsAutomotive Logistics launches ASEAN event in Singapore
Explore EVs, digitalisation and logistics trends at ALSC ASEAN in Singapore – a key event for the automotive supply chain.
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NewsUS 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.
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FeatureNissan 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.
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AnalysisUS eases tariff stacking for carmakers and parts suppliers
Trump offers tariff rebates to carmakers and limits stacking on steel and aluminium duties for imports.
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AnalysisChina’s reluctance to nearshore puts pressure on Russia’s automotive market
Russia’s auto sector faces setbacks as China hesitates to localise.
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FeatureThailand’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.
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NewsAudi localises Q7 SUV production in Malaysia to bolster regional supply chain resilience
Audi strengthens its South-East Asia supply chain with the first local assembly of the Q7 SUV in Malaysia, targeting 5,000 units annually.
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AnalysisOpinion: 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.
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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.
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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.
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VideoRed Sofa | Ben Shain on improving logistics visibility at Nissan
Ben Shain of Nissan North America shares logistics insights on network performance, data analysis and carrier collaboration.
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VideoRed Sofa | Nissan’s Todd Myers on finished vehicle optimisation
Nissan’s Todd Myers explains how network-wide planning and digital tools are improving vehicle logistics across North America.
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VideoRed Sofa | GM applies start-up agility to EV logistics strategies
GM’s Amy Paulsen shares how EV growth, agility and innovation are reshaping finished vehicle logistics at one of the world’s largest OEMs.
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VideoRed Sofa | Anu Goel on how VW is reshaping logistics for US-Mexico flows
VW’s Anu Goel reveals how regional thinking is cutting through tariff turmoil and transforming North America’s vehicle logistics.
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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.