Southeast Asia
Automotive Logistics launches ASEAN event in Singapore
Explore EVs, digitalisation and logistics trends at ALSC ASEAN in Singapore – a key event for the automotive supply chain.
Thailand’s automotive supply chain challenges and opportunities for competitiveness in ASEAN
Weak demand, US tariffs and slowing EV growth are challenging Thailand’s auto sector, but new incentives may revive competitiveness.
Audi localises Q7 SUV production in Malaysia to bolster regional supply chain resilience
Audi strengthens its South-East Asia supply chain with the first local assembly of the Q7 SUV in Malaysia, targeting 5,000 units annually.
The auto tariff rollout – what happens when
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs hit April 2, disrupting the industry. Experts warn of supply chaos, plant shutdowns and soaring vehicle prices.
VinFast’s logistics reinvention strategy powers its European expansion
With a commitment to 24-hour parts delivery and optimised ro-ro shipping, VinFast is enhancing its logistics profile across Europe and ASEAN to meet evolving customer needs.
Mazda invests $148m to boost Thai exports to ASEAN market
Mazda invests $148m to expand Thai production, boosting exports across ASEAN and Japan while adding new EV and hybrid models.
Positive global production and sales forecast, tempered by cautious North American and European outlook
Global automotive production sees growth, but North America and Europe face slower sales and capacity challenges amid shifting market dynamics and electrification trends.
TVS SCS distributes parts for Daimler Truck from Singapore PDC
Daimler Truck has signed a five-year contract with TVS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) to manage service parts logistics centre in Singapore
Automotive Logistics marks International Women’s Day
Automotive Logistics celebrates International Women’s Day.
Susanne Lehmann brings global supply chain experience to VW Group Malaysia
Dr Susanne Lehmann has replaced Antonio Pinto as managing director of VW Group Malaysia where she is responsible for all operations including production, supply chain and sales.
GMC set to expand to China, Australia and New Zealand
GMC said the expansion into China, Australia and New Zealand follows its “stellar” results for 2023
Škoda begins exports from Europe to Vietnam
Škoda is delivering the vehicles via ro-ro vessels from Bremerhaven port to Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phòng in Singapore.
Denis Le Vot is chief supply chain officer at Renault Group; Jean-François Salles to lead strategic partnerships
The board-level position reports to CEO Luca de Meo. Renault’s current supply chain vice-president, Jean-François Salles, leads partnerships in materials, battery and digitalisation
Lithium-ion battery gigafactory database
Track electric vehicle lithium battery gigafactories by manufacturer, location, manufacturer, current and planned gigawatt (GWh) capacity.
Canadian National Railway appoints Tracy Robinson as new CEO
Canadian National Railway (CN) has named Tracy Robinson as its new chief executive officer and a member of its board of directors from February 28th.
Electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle plant database
Track factory locations for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles by manufacturer, model and location
Asean region now benefiting from Acts online customs trade tool
This week sees the launch of a new online customs transit management system in the 10-member Association of Southeast Nations (Asean), designed to accelerate trade in goods by road. The Asean Customs Transit System (Acts) enables private companies to make a single customers transit declaration that covers the transport of goods across multiple Asean countries without the need to make repeated customs declarations or change vehicles at each border. The online e-transit declaration can be made directly with Asean customs authorities. Companies can track the movement of their goods from loading at departure to delivery at the final destination.
Volvo opens central distribution centre in Thailand
Volvo Cars has opened a $32.7m vehicle and parts distribution centre in Thailand containing a vehicle inspection centre, spare parts warehouse, performance testing facility and training centre.
Hyundai to build R&D centre and factory in Singapore
In a virtual groundbreaking ceremony, Hyundai has announced it is building the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS) which will serve as a new R&D centre and small-scale production facility with an output of up to 30,000 vehicles per year and help to forge a new supply chain in the city state.
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 10 – How Volkswagen is transforming plant logistics with AI, analytics and cloud technology
In this episode of the Livestream Hour, we discuss the technology and processes that are accelerating more connected, data-driven supply chains, and the greater role they will play in the post-coronavirus automotive industry. With special guests from Volkswagen, research institute Fraunhofer ISST and tech startup SYNAOS.
