The European logistics sector is undergoing unprecedented change. Britain’s exit from the EU and the red tape of regulation are among its biggest challenges, delegates heard at the Automotive Logistics Global Munich conference last week.
Christoph Stürmer Autofacts global lead analyst PWC revealed that vehicle production in the UK is down 21% year-to-date, with sales down 3%, backing up the point that Brexit uncertainty has stifled investment in the automotive sector over the last couple of years.
“The UK was a hub for Europe, but that hub will become a spoke,” added Wolfgang Lehmacher, senior supply chain strategist and independent advisor. “People put hubs where volume is, and post Brexit that can’t be in the UK anymore.”…
To continue reading this article and others like it, please SIGN-IN or REGISTER FREE today.
By creating your account you will be able to stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments, trends and analysis, read in-depth reports and intelligence, and connect with your peers.
Creating an account gives you:
Gain access to our exclusive content and features register free today
Non-registered users are able to access one AL exclusive articles per week. You have now used your allocation.
To continue reading this article and others like it, please SIGN-IN or REGISTER FREE today
Global IT outage affects ports and airports across the US, Europe, Africa and more, causing problems for the automotive supply chain globally
Reiche has been appointed as member of the board of management responsible for Production and Logistics at VW Commercial Vehicles
BMW Group has brought production, finance, sales, purchasing, and supply chain and logistics under the careful watch of Michael Nikolaides
![Global[1]](https://d3n5uof8vony13.cloudfront.net/Pictures/web/a/d/s/global1_726550.svgz)
