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Latest insight on aftermarket and parts distribution, warehousing, inventory management, IT, packaging, dealer delivery, e-commerce and reverse logistics.
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NewsStellantis opens $64m Mopar PDC in New York
Stellantis opens $64m Mopar PDC in New York to improve service, automate storage and localise its US supply chain.
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NewsChangan teams with Kuehne+Nagel for European battery logistics
Kuehne+Nagel will support Changan’s EV spare parts and battery logistics across key European markets via its Helmond hub.
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NewsUS auto part tariffs hit, Ford warns of $1.5bn in losses
US auto part tariffs spark supply chain disruption; Ford withdraws outlook, forecasts $1.5bn impact amid uncertainty.
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AnalysisUS eases tariff stacking for carmakers and parts suppliers
Trump offers tariff rebates to carmakers and limits stacking on steel and aluminium duties for imports.
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AnalysisThe 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.
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AnalysisAutomakers race to beat the April 2 deadline in the US tariff countdown
Automakers race to reroute vehicles before 25% US auto tariffs hit on April 2, straining ports, logistics networks and cross-border supply chains.
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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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VideoRed Sofa | Toyota’s vision for reliable and efficient parts delivery across Europe
Toyota Motor Europe’s head of parts supply chain, Karel Verpoorten, reveals how the company tackles service parts challenges with reliability and efficiency.
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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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FeatureILA and USMX sign six-year Master Contract agreement for US ports
Keep up to date on the latest developments in the dispute affecting US east coast port workers affiliated with the ILA union and the US Maritime Alliance.
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InterviewVinFast’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.
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FeatureAutomotive logistics in the CEE region navigates turbulent waters
With economic uncertainty and rising costs, CEE logistics firms are adapting to nearshoring, digitalisation, and supply chain disruptions.
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FeatureFuture-proofing automotive packaging for efficiency
Legacy packaging is a roadblock to automated logistics. Standardisation and strategic design can boost efficiency and reduce waste.
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FeatureFlexis leverages Renault-Volvo-CMA CGM network for European EV supply
Flexis is localising European EV van production, leveraging nearshoring, battery sourcing, and shared platforms to cut costs and emissions.
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AnalysisTrump’s reciprocal tariffs could disrupt automotive supply chain
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could disrupt global automotive supply chains, raising costs for OEMs and reshaping trade flows.
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NewsHolger Bätz moves to head supply chain development for VW Group After Sales
Holger Bätz will now responsible for optimising parts flow within the VW Group’s global aftersales supply chain and for planning logistics infrastructure
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FeatureWhat Trump’s Panama Canal threat could mean for supply chains
Trump’s Panama Canal claim could disrupt global trade, with serious implications for the automotive supply chain and logistics strategies.
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NewsTrump’s inaugural speech threatens automotive supply chain
Trump’s tariff threats on Mexico and Canada could disrupt the North American automotive supply chain, impacting production, nearshoring and trade.
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NewsALSC Europe 2025: Join automotive logistics leaders in Bonn
Register for ALSC Europe 2025 in Bonn,18-20 March, and connect with 450+ leaders on automotive logistics, electrification and sustainability.
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FeatureMixed fortunes in the race for electric vehicle adoption: 2024 in review
EV sales have been volatile in 2024, including changes in fortune for Volkswagen and Stellantis, while trade disputes have disrupted supply chains.