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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 ttransparent supply chains for resilient EV production
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NewsStellantis working with suppliers and dealers to mitigate tariff disruption
Stellantis is working with tier suppliers to move buffer parts stock to the plants in the US and collecting orders for production from dealers to speed vehicle deliveries
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NewsAudi and BMW call for dismantling of trade barriers in North America
Audi and BMW are facing the prospect of continued 25% tariffs on vehicle exports from their plants in Mexico to the US and reviewing local content rules as well as vehicle pricing.
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NewsECG gathers stakeholders to discuss EC Action Plan on sustainability
Key stakeholders and policy makers met at the European Parliament on March 18 to discuss the roadmap to decarbonisation and the impact on the finished vehicle logistics sector
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NewsJaxport completes first stage of $60m berth expansion at Blount Island
Carmakers can look forward to moving more volumes through Jaxport with the first of two berth expansions complete and more room for Toyota at Blount Island.
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AnalysisCompact bumper packaging halves truckloads and emissions
A compact packaging solution for bumpers reduces freight costs, storage needs, and CO₂ emissions while simplifying assembly.
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NewsEco Napoli brings Grimaldi hybrid green vessel fleet to 14
Grimaldi continues to build its fleet of emission-cutting ro-ro vessels serving the Mediterranean with the delivery of the Eco Napoli which will work between Italy and Turkey.
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NewsHutchinson sell off could propel MSC to top of container charts, says Drewry
The $22.8 billion purchase by BlackRock-TIL of Hutchinson Ports terminals outside China could make MSC the world’s biggest container terminal operator.
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AnalysisTrump’s sanctions relief could revive Russia’s car industry
Trump’s Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal could reshape automotive logistics, reopening Russia’s market to Western brands and reviving transit routes.
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AnalysisRecyclability guide boosts packaging sustainability
Discover expert-backed guidelines for recyclable transport packaging and learn how to enhance sustainability in supply chains.
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NewsEuropean Commission signals retaliation on US steel and aluminium tariffs
This week sees the introduction of global US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports as the Trump administration seeks to bolster US production at the cost of a trade war.
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NewsCar carrier rates forecast to drop as supply meets demand
The supply of ro-ro vessels from shipyards in Asia is now rebalancing available capacity in line with demand growth for maritime finished vehicle transport.
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NewsCMA CGM commits $20 billion to transform US supply chain
The significant investment includes the development of shipbuilding, port infrastructure, automotive logistics platforms and warehousing, as well as air cargo.
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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.
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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.
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NewsPSA automating container handling at Tuas port
PSA has moved 10m containers through its terminal at Tuas port in Singapore and is using a range of digital technology to automate processes for greater efficiency.
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AnalysisUS election: 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.
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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.
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NewsNYK Line signs 'green corridor’ agreement with Port of Hueneme
NYK Line has signed an MoU with the US west coast port of Hueneme to foster innovation, reduce emissions and promote green technologies for inbound vehicle deliveries.
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NewsUS proposes heavy fees for China-related vessel calls
The United States Trade Representative is proposing to impose steep charges for vessels calling at US ports either owned by Chinese operators or bought from Chinese shipyards.