Supply Chain Planning | Automotive Logistics
Latest insight on controlling the flow of goods and services. From raw materials, all the way to final products.
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FeatureNorth American ports review: The best laid plans
Investments in infrastructure and sustainable technology at North America’s main vehicle-handling ports in 2024 will help them deal with more recent trade volatility.
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FeatureCountdown blog: ALSC Digital Strategies North America 2025
Automotive Logistics is back with this year’s Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2025 Follow our blog for updates!
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NewsVolvo Cars announces redundancies under cost and cash action plan
As part of its recently launched cost and cash action plan, the OEM announces it will reduce its global office-based workforce by 15%, mostly based in Sweden.
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NewsVolkswagen Group Logistics launches new vehicle terminal at Venice port
Volkswagen Group will open a vehicle terminal in Venice to cut lead times, increase rail use, and reduce emissions on exports to Asia and the Middle East.
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InterviewHow JLR is putting sustainability at the forefront
JLR is cutting freight emissions by using alt fuels and data tools while partnering with suppliers and authorities to decarbonise logistics.
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Company Content
Automotive Inbound Logistics Survey 2025
Calling all logistics experts! Take part in the Automotive Inbound Logistics Survey 2025 and win an exciting prize.
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NewsJames Todd Kloeb moves from Ford to Lucid in lead MP&L role
Kloeb joins Lucid after a three-decade career at Ford where he led supply chain and inbound functions, with his role at Lucid having similar responsibilities.
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NewsTrump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs back on while Trade Court’s decision is appealed
Trump has appealed a decision made by US court that blocked his ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, ruling he lacked authority under emergency powers to impose reciprocal trade measures.
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NewsToyota potentially moving GR Corolla production from Japan to UK
According to sources, Toyota might relocate production of the sports model to its Derbyshire, UK, plant to better service North American market.
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NewsDongfeng could join Nissan in vehicle assembly at Sunderland
Nissan’s new CEO Ivan Espinosa has indicated that the carmaker’s Chinese joint venture partner Dongfeng Motor could assemble cars in the UK at the Nissan Sunderland.
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NewsAntonio Filosa announced as new CEO of Stellantis
Stellantis announces company veteran and current COO Antonio Filosa as new CEO, who has the task of running the OEM at a time of increased disruption.
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NewsMercedes-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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InterviewToyota 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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NewsUsing 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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AnalysisTariff 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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NewsChinese 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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FeatureReal-world applications of AI in automotive logistics
OEMs and suppliers are using AI for forecasting, risk mitigation and logistics optimisation in real-world automotive supply chains.
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Company Content
Non-asset-based vehicle logistics services guarantee well-timed and flexible delivery
This whitepaper, created in collaboration with RPM, explores how non-asset-based vehicle logistics services enable OEMs to improve delivery speed, flexibility, and service quality, outlining how data-driven planning, dynamic carrier selection, and scalable capacity help carmakers meet rising demands for fast, transparent vehicle distribution.
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AnalysisUK 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.
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NewsAutomotive 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.