North America

The latest logistics developments in North America.

North America

ChatGPT Image May 19, 2025, 06_05_39 PM

Tariff cuts and trade talks: What we know so far

2025-05-19T17:12:00+01:00By

Trump’s new tariff policy could reduce rates for allies, reigniting vehicle trade talks with the EU, UK, China, India and Canada.

12-05-25 Rivian new supplier park

Rivian invests in supplier park at its EV plant in IL, US

2025-05-13T14:00:00+01:00By

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.  

autoterminal-bremerhaven-03

Car volumes down at Bremerhaven but BLG boosts sales revenue

2025-05-13T14:00:00+01:00By

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

Starmer at JLR speaking to Trump on US UK trade deal

UK carmakers get tariff relief in US deal, capped at 100,000 cars

2025-05-08T16:07:00+01:00By

US-UK trade deal reduces tariffs on cars, steel and aluminium with immediate effect, offering some relief for carmakers – but further details remain unclear.

Stellantis opens $64m Mopar PDC in New York

Stellantis opens $64m Mopar PDC in New York

2025-05-07T15:45:00+01:00By

Stellantis opens $64m Mopar PDC in New York to improve service, automate storage and localise its US supply chain.

Pedal to metal panel

Reengineering vehicle logistics to withstand uncertainty

2025-05-07T15:33:00+01:00By

VW, GM, Nissan and more tackle vehicle logistics at FVL North America 2025 amid tariffs, electrification and the growing need for resilience.

Ford Flag

US auto part tariffs hit, Ford warns of $1.5bn in losses

2025-05-06T15:47:00+01:00By

US auto part tariffs spark supply chain disruption; Ford withdraws outlook, forecasts $1.5bn impact amid uncertainty. 

Trump tariff stacking

US eases tariff stacking for carmakers and parts suppliers

2025-05-02T13:53:00+01:00By

Trump offers tariff rebates to carmakers and limits stacking on steel and aluminium duties for imports.

Trump tariffs - Trump oval office

Opinion: Cost pressure and trade wars hit auto logistics

2025-04-24T09:37:00+01:00By

As Trump’s tariff policy bites, logistics providers face rising costs, trade reroutes and weakened confidence in US stability.

Generic image for data in the automotive logistics industry

Improving logistics with data: silos, risk and security

2025-04-23T11:36:00+01:00By

Discover how OEMs use data to boost supply chain visibility, meet regulations and mitigate risk across global automotive networks.

San Diego 01

US port fees on China-built car carriers will hike auto import costs

2025-04-21T17:39:00+01:00By

The American Association of Port Authorities said the charges will drive up costs and make cars more expensive for US customers.

Antwerp Bruges Deurganckdok_2022 21

Tariff threats have not led to spike in exports from Antwerp-Bruges so far

2025-04-21T16:47:00+01:00By

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.

Trump tariffs

US-China tariff conflict escalates; rare earth materials suspended

2025-04-17T15:59:00+01:00By and

China halts rare earth exports as tariffs rise to 245% in US-China trade war, putting pressure on automotive and EV supply chains.

USMCA tariffs trade

The impact of tariffs on Mexico and Canada’s auto supply chain

2025-04-17T15:43:00+01:00By

Detroit’s Big Three may lose $42bn and 6.8m units from new US tariffs, with compounding effects on cross-border supply chains.

FVL NA 2025 Ben Shain, Nissan Red Sofa

Red Sofa | Ben Shain on improving logistics visibility at Nissan

2025-04-17T09:05:00+01:00By

Ben Shain of Nissan North America shares logistics insights on network performance, data analysis and carrier collaboration.

FVL North America 2025 Red Sofa Tony Stinsa, International

Red Sofa | International’s Tony Stinsa on EV truck delivery challenges

2025-04-16T14:26:00+01:00By

Tony Stinsa of International discusses how EV truck logistics must evolve to match design, range, charging and infrastructure needs.

FVL North America 2025 red sofaTodd Myers Nissan Group of North America

Red Sofa | Nissan’s Todd Myers on finished vehicle optimisation

2025-04-15T10:29:00+01:00By

Nissan’s Todd Myers explains how network-wide planning and digital tools are improving vehicle logistics across North America.

FVL North America 2025 Amy Paulsen, GM

Red Sofa | GM applies start-up agility to EV logistics strategies

2025-04-15T09:52:00+01:00By

GM’s Amy Paulsen shares how EV growth, agility and innovation are reshaping finished vehicle logistics at one of the world’s largest OEMs.

Patrick Manzi NADA

US auto tariffs hit prices and aggravate consumer uncertainty, says NADA

2025-04-14T17:15:00+01:00By

US tariffs on vehicle and parts imports are forecast to dent automotive sales by pushing prices up for consumers already facing tighter disposable income.

FVL NA 2025 Red Sofa Anu Goel, VW

Red Sofa | Anu Goel on how VW is reshaping logistics for US-Mexico flows

2025-04-14T11:54:00+01:00By

VW’s Anu Goel reveals how regional thinking is cutting through tariff turmoil and transforming North America’s vehicle logistics.

Join the conversation

follow me on twitter follow me on twitter follow me on facebook