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NewsUS port fees on China-built car carriers will hike auto import costs
The American Association of Port Authorities said the charges will drive up costs and make cars more expensive for US customers.
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NewsTariff threats have not led to spike in exports from Antwerp-Bruges so far
The Port of Antwerp Bruges says that tariff threats have not yet led to a marked rise container or finished vehicle exports to the US, its second-largest trading nation.
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NewsPiraeus reports decline in vehicle volumes but increase in revenue
Vehicle volumes at the Greek port of Piraeus were down in CY2024 but the car terminal is preparing for increased trade from China.
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NewsUS auto tariffs hit prices and aggravate consumer uncertainty, says NADA
US tariffs on vehicle and parts imports are forecast to dent automotive sales by pushing prices up for consumers already facing tighter disposable income.
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NewsVW Group suspends vehicle shipments from Mexico to US
VW Group, including its Audi division, are suspending exports of vehilces made in Mexico to the US because of the new tariffs brought in last week.
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NewsJLR pauses US shipments in response to Trump tariffs
JLR pauses all US-bound shipments after Trump enforces 25% import tariffs on finished vehicles.
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NewsStellantis announces temporary layoffs in North America following US tariffs
Following the enforcement of 25% US tariffs Stellantis is pausing production at plants in Canada and Mexico and laying off 900 staff at plants in the US for the short-term.
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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.
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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.
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NewsVigo port records increase in vehicle trade with Morocco
The Spanish port of Vigo moved more than 657,000 vehicles through its terminals in 2024 and saw an uptick in trade with Morocco and Algeria, including for containerised cars.
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NewsToyota delays battery plans in Japan and reviews BEV demand
Toyota is looking at how it can continue to grow its electric vehicle and battery business sustainably in Japan, while considering demand and the impact of material prices.
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NewsNeptune Lines and Cosco set up hub in Piraeus
Chinese car exports to Europe will have a direct route the Mediterranean, Black Sea and North Africa with the launch of a new service from Cosco Shipping Car Carriers and Neptune Lines
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NewsToyota Circular Factory to supply UK aftermarket
Toyota is in set up phase at the first European circular factory located at its Burnaston plant in the UK, which aims to supply 120,000 recycled parts to the aftermarket.
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NewsHyundai to localise parts and boost US supply chain as part of $21 billion investment
The Hyundai Motor Group intends to invest $9 billion to increase annual US vehicle output to 1.2m units a year, with $6 billion to enhance parts, logistics and steel business.
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NewsMajor trade organisations call on USTR not to impose vessel fees
US businesses face $30 billion in annual costs if the USTR goes ahead and imposes service fees on Chinese vessel operators and companies using Chinese-built vessels.
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NewsBastian takes over viastore to create “powerhouse in logistics automation”
Toyota Automated Logistics Group stands to benefit from the takeover in the provision of pallet and material handling equipment and services to Toyota Logistics Services.
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NewsOrbis opens packaging manufacturing plant in Texas
Orbis is opening a packaging production plant in Greenville, Texas that will make its full range of reusable totes and pallets for the automtoive sector.
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NewsKuehne + Nagel consolidates cross-dock services on US-Mexico border
Logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel has doubled capacity on its US-Mexico cross-dock serivces at a new facility in Laredo, Texas.
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NewsFrancis Scott Key bridge was at high risk of collapse says safety report
One year after the Francis Scott Key bridge disaster a National Transportation Safety Board report states that it was vulnerable to collapse from vessel collision.
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NewsJLR launches Innovation Challenge focused on supply chain mapping
JLR is calling on innovators, start-ups and tech pioneers to join the company in building transparent supply chains for resilient EV production.