Sponsored Navigating the EV transition: Building better and more flexible supply chains The uneven adoption of electric vehicles worldwide is adding complexity to automotive supply chains, meaning carmakers are seeking comprehensive logistics support, says DP World’s David D’Annunzio. Automotive Logistics
Ceva invests millions into battery logistics centres in Europe Ceva Logistics is launching a reverse logistics service for the recycling and reuse of lithium-ion batteries in Europe and building a network of 15 battery logistics centres across ten countries by 2027. Marcus Williams
How Europe’s automotive supply chain is embracing digitalisation, collaboration and sustainability to drive agility and long-term success European OEMs, tier-suppliers and LSPs are co-creating smarter supply chains with digital tools, data sharing and decarbonisation strategies. At Automotive Logistics & supply Chain Europe 2025, they shared their exclusive insights, strategies, and advice. Megan Kelly
Key takeaways on how automotive packaging is evolving to meet the triple challenge: sustainability, cost efficiency and EV readiness Philip Bittermann, editor-in-chief of Neue Verpackung, explores the evolving automotive packaging landscape. Focusing on sustainability, cost efficiency and the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), he discusses the new challenges and solutions the industry must adopt to stay ahead. From reusable packaging to adapting to lithium ecosystems, the future of automotive logistics depends on innovation and efficiency.
Seismic shifts in the global trade of electric vehicles: 2024 in review The car industry is going through a volatile adaptation as it seeks to decarbonise mobility and clean up the logistics supporting production. This year it has also been dealing with trade and labour disruption but the focus is adamantly on a more resilient supply chain and the adoption of digital technology. Marcus Williams
Comau developing automated battery disassembly processes for end-of-life batteries as part of EU Reinforce sustainability project Comau is developing dismantling technology for recycling end-of-life batteries and stationary packs as part of EU’s Reinforce sustainability project. Marcus Williams
Mercedes-Benz opens lithium battery recycling facility in Germany to close the loop on material supply Mercedes-Benz has opened a battery recycling centre in Kuppenheim, Germany with technology partner Primobius, a joint venture between German plant and mechanical engineering company SMS group, and Australian process technology developer Neometals. Marcus Williams
Ascend Elements and Call2Recycle launch battery recycling service Ascend Elements and Call2Recycle have signed an agreement to provide dealerships, recyclers and repair customers with EV battery management, logistics and recycling services. Working together, the companies aim to collect and recycle the equivalent of over 300,000 EV battery packs by 2030. Marcus Williams
VW Group UK partners with Ecobat to recycle EV batteries VW Group UK has signed an agreement with battery recycling firm Ecobat to collect and recycle its EV batteries and close the loop in the carmaker’s circular energy economy. Megan Kelly
Red Sofa Interview: Navistar to use VW Group and Traton cross-docking in North America and Mexico Haley Wilson, logistics director at Navistar, is working with Volkswagen Group in North America and the wider Traton Group to enhance best practices, share processes and consolidation such as cross-docking, which will improve logistics while Navistar ramps up its EV production.
Stellantis opens remanufacturing and recycling centre on 4R strategy Stellantis has officially launched its first circular economy hub to remanufacture engines, gearboxes, and high-voltage EV batteries, as well as recondition and dismantle vehicles. Marcus Williams
Toyota pushes forward with Battery 3R circular economy strategy Toyota is implementing a number of sustainable strategies aimed at the creation of a circular economy for its electric vehicles, including the reuse and recycling of lithium batteries under its Battery 3R initiative to reduce, rebuild/reuse and recycle. Marcus Williams
Stellantis to team up with Orano for battery recycling Stellantis has signed an MoU with Orano to form a joint venture for the recycling of end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries and scrap from gigafactories. The reclaimed cobalt, nickel and lithium will further the carmaker’s circular economy goals and meet the European Union (EU) 2031 battery directive to use recycled materials in new batteries. Marcus Williams
The end-to-end in sight at Volvo Cars Volvo Cars is on a mission to make its supply chain as sustainable as its electric vehicles, so it has combined procurement and supply chain logistics for greater clarity on the flow of parts, materials and vehicles. Kerstin Enochsson, head of procurement and supply chain, explains more Marcus Williams
Mercedes-Benz breaks ground on battery recycling plant in Kuppenheim Mercedes-Benz Group has broken ground on a 7,000 sq.m lithium battery recycling plant in Germany, with annual capacity to handle 2,500 tonnes of battery material from hybrid and pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs). That material will be fed back into to produce more than 50,000 battery modules for new Mercedes-Benz models, said the carmaker. Marcus Williams
Europe needs to take charge of its battery supply chain Vehicle makers have some ambitious goals to make their products and operations emission-free in line with strict government legislation on carbon neutrality by 2050. However, the European automotive industry is lagging a long way behind China in supporting that transition with a localised lithium-ion battery industry. Now it has little time left to meet the exponential demand for EV batteries expected in the coming decade. Marcus Williams
Retriev acquires Battery Solutions to enhance recycling in North America US lithium battery recycler, Retriev Technologies, has acquired Battery Solutions, an end-to-end management solutions provider for end-of-life batteries and consumer electronics. Jason Dunn
Ford and Redwood Materials form EV battery recycling partnership Ford has announced that it will be working with Redwood Materials to localise the production and recycling of lithium-ion batteries for its electric vehicles (EVs). The companies aim to achieve the “best approach” for collecting and disassembling end-of-life batteries from Ford EVs to produce all-new batteries in a closed-loop supply chain. Jason Dunn
CATL partners with BASF for EV battery material recycling China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has announced a strategic partnership with German chemicals firm BASF in battery materials solutions that will support recycling of batteries and CATL’s plans for the production of battery cells in Europe. Jason Dunn
Still got it: How reuse and recycling can give EV batteries a new lease of life As the EV trend continues, it raises the question of what to do with their hazardous lithium-ion batteries once they have reached the end of their useful life. Options include reuse and recycling, but both of these require special expertise in reverse logistics Karen McCandless
