Analysis
Shopping and shipping with Volkswagen in Emden
VW’s high-bay warehouse has a capacity for 16,000 large and 70,000 small load carriers and is equipped with a fully automated storage and retrieval system
Canada rail strikes live blog: Authority orders arbitration between Teamsters and rail companies
Teamsters Canada Rail union members and CN and CPKC railroads are in dispute, with an arbitration now called by the government
Stellantis revenue and profits fall in ‘challenging’ automotive market
Stellantis blames financial results on “challenging” automotive industry as it reviews the UK EV market
CEE battery sector resilient in the face of European EV slowdown
Poland and Hungary are forecast to be dominant players in the battery value chain of the future
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Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America - Day two wrap-up
As Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024 comes to a close, joim us to take a look at all the inspiring content of the day. From discussions on supply chain transformation, to advancements in technology and what the automotive logistics sector of the future will look like.
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BEV adoption in North America will take ‘longer than thought’
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) on the North American market outlook.
VW responds to EU imposing up to 38% tariffs on Chinese EVs
VW has spoken on the European Commission’s decision to add tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports…
Trade wars: Protectionism and its impact on vehicle logistics
While intended to bolster domestic industries and foster sustainable growth, the efficacy of stringent duties in dissuading Chinese exporters remains uncertain
How to democratise data and enable transparency in FVL
Leaders from Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen and more discuss how to enable and improve data sharing and transparency in finished vehicle logistics across North America.
Data snapshot: North American ports in review
This infographic provides a data-driven snapshot of key ports across the continent, highlighting their volumes across years
Future-proofing the finished vehicle trucking fleet in North America
Vehicle haulers Jack Cooper, Vascor and United Road give their expert insight into current capacity challenges, competition and consolidation
Global and European vehicle production and the impacts on logistics
Following years of deep disruption in the automotive production and logistics supply chain, S&P Global Mobility’s head of global vehicle forecasting outlines what the next months and years will look like for the industry.
Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe: Recap blog
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GM, Tesla, BYD, Toyota & VW at risk of forced labour in Chinese aluminium supply chains
A report by Human Rights Watch named carmakers including GM, Tesla, Toyota and VW as failing to minimise risk of forced labour in their automotive supply chains.
On the road to recovery in the east
As Eastern Europe’s auto sector rebounds from Covid, it faces the need for infrastructural upgrades and a pivot towards EVs against Chinese market penetration
Bridging troubled waters in global shipping
Deep-sea vessel operators are facing attacks when transiting the Middle East and Africa but Inchape Shipping Services and Ambrey have recently provided advice in their Global Shipping Report
UK output reaches 2019 level, but breakdown in Canada trade talks dampens optimism
The UK’s automotive manufacturing output has topped 1m units for the first time since 2019, but SMMT said UK Canada trade talk suspension is disappointing.
GM wins big in 2023, Stellantis and Ford lose out
GM had the strongest sales in North America last year compared to other OEMs, having sold nearly 2.6m units in 2023, up 14% over 2022 according to market analyst Cox Automotive.