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Stellantis announces investment in Metro Detroit Megahub for parts distribution
Stellantis will open a $388m Mopar service parts distribution centre in Michigan in 2027 for faster, smarter and more reliable parts distribution.
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Ceva Logistics using Stradot robots to move cars in France
Ceva Logistics will start using two automated straddle conveyors from Stradot to move vehicles at its vehicle distribution yard in Nanteuil-le-Haudouin from September.
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Mercedes-Benz gets the keys to its International Consolidation Centre
Mercedes-Benz is ready to start operations at its International Consolidation Centre (ICC) in Germany, which will distribute parts to global production locations.
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Mitsubishi 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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Interview
Toyota 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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Using 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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Christophe Campe heads automotive for Chep in Europe and North America
Christophe Campe has moved from senior vice-president for European supply chain at Chep to head of automotive for Europe and North America.
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Ryan Kraft moves to CEO role at United Road
Ryan Kraft takes over from Mark Anderson as CEO of US vehicle haulaway firm United Road and says he is energised by the opportunities ahead.
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BMW embraces genAI for Purchasing and Supplier Network
BMW’s tech centre in Romania digital experts are using GenAI tools in the analysis and comparison of supplier offers, tender creation and management.
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NYK to operate vehicle terminal at Barcelona port from 2027
Port de Barcelona has given NYK a 27-year concession to operate a finished vehicle logistics terminal that will have annual capacity for 180,000 units.
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Analysis
Tariff 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.
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen teams up with Bertel O. Steen on Drammen VPC
Wallenius Wilhelmsen is developing a new vehicle processing centre (VPC) at the port of Drammen in Norway with vehicle importer Bertel O. Steen.
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Chinese EV battery maker CATL to raise $4bn on HKEX for Debrecen plant
CATL to raise $4bn via Hong Kong listing to support construction of its Debrecen EV battery gigafactory in Hungary.
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Nissan cancels planned $1.1bn EV battery plant in Japan
In a move that hints at wider restructuring, Japanese OEM Nissan plans to halt production on its new domestic EV battery facility.
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New Inbound Release Platform launched by Belgian Customs
Developed with Port of Antwerp-Bruges, The Way Forward and Belgian Customs, the Inbound Release Platform seeks to improve efficiency and reduce EU customs confusion.
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Rivian invests in supplier park at its EV plant in IL, US
To support its vision of scaling up domestic EV production, Rivian announced its plans to build a supplier park near its manufacturing site in Illinois.
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Car volumes down at Bremerhaven but BLG boosts sales revenue
BLG Logistics reports a drop in vehicle numbers through its Bremerhaven terminals and the wider network but revenue is up thanks to demand for technical services.
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Borusan 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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DHL 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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Analysis
UK 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.