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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FeatureRepositioning European vehicle logistics for a new trade and market reality
Vehicle logistics leaders at ECG’s May General Assembly confront structural shifts in production, trade and tech – signalling long-term industry transformation.
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AnalysisLogistics innovation in the electric age
The number of electric vehicles on the road are growing in number and that includes the transport used to move parts into the factories that assemble them
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VideoAutomotive Logistics and Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2025 – Day two wrap up
Watch the wrap up of day two from the second annual Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2025
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VideoRed Sofa | Nissan’s Gerardo de la Torre on using digital tools to improve supply chain visibility
Hear more from ALSC Digital Strategies North America Keynote speaker Gerardo de la Torre, regional senior director of supply chain management at Nissan Group of the Americas.
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NewsNada reports light vehicle sales slow after pre-tariff surge
The recent surge in car sales caused by US trade policy on vehicle imports has subsided, with lower monthly sales forecast by the North American Dealers Association.
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VideoAutomotive Logistics and Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2025 - Day one wrap up
Watch the wrap up of day one from the second annual Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2025
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NewsRare earth magnet shortage poses risk to global automotive production
China produces almost 70% of rare earth magnets but exports are now tied up in lengthy license applications, prompting supply and shortage concerns.
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FeatureNorth American ports review: The best laid plans
Investments in infrastructure and sustainable technology at North America’s main vehicle-handling ports in 2024 will help them deal with more recent trade volatility.
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NewsVolkswagen Group Logistics launches new vehicle terminal at Venice port
Volkswagen Group will open a vehicle terminal in Venice to cut lead times, increase rail use, and reduce emissions on exports to Asia and the Middle East.
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Automotive Inbound Logistics Survey 2025
Calling all logistics experts! Take part in the Automotive Inbound Logistics Survey 2025 and win an exciting prize.
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NewsTrump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs back on while Trade Court’s decision is appealed
Trump has appealed a decision made by US court that blocked his ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, ruling he lacked authority under emergency powers to impose reciprocal trade measures.
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NewsToyota potentially moving GR Corolla production from Japan to UK
According to sources, Toyota might relocate production of the sports model to its Derbyshire, UK, plant to better service North American market.
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NewsDongfeng could join Nissan in vehicle assembly at Sunderland
Nissan’s new CEO Ivan Espinosa has indicated that the carmaker’s Chinese joint venture partner Dongfeng Motor could assemble cars in the UK at the Nissan Sunderland.
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FeatureAutomotive Logistics magazine – Summer 2025
The Automotive Logistics Summer 2025 issue dives deep into the forces reshaping the industry – from digital transformation and port reinvention to next-gen sustainability. This essential edition offers exclusive insights, high-level interviews, and global analysis designed to help logistics professionals stay ahead in an era of rapid change.
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FeatureAmerica’s electric future is a question of who is in charge
The North American auto landscape has recently seen changes to regulation, tariffs and consumer demand but carmakers continue to invest for the future.
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NewsMitsubishi and Nissan plan joint production in US to avoid import duties
In the latest example of OEMs localising production to avoid tariffs, Mitsubishi and Nissan announce a potential joint venture to improve US production.
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FeatureGlobal market turmoil to play into the hands of Chinese auto makers
US tariffs on Chinese cars reshape global auto trade, limiting North American access while boosting China’s growth elsewhere amid rising protectionism.
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InterviewToyota leads OEM supplier relations as Ford loses ground
Toyota, Honda and GM improve supplier relations as Ford and Stellantis fall further in North America’s OEM rankings.
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NewsUsing data to tackle tariffs and trade fluctuations
Experts reveal how digital data tools help auto supply chains stay resilient amid tariffs, regulation and geopolitical shifts.
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AnalysisTariff cuts and trade talks: What we know so far
Trump’s new tariff policy could reduce rates for allies, reigniting vehicle trade talks with the EU, UK, China, India and Canada.