AIAG provides forced labour guidance for Mexican automotive supply chains The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released guidance on forced labour requirements in Mexico for the automotive industry. Megan Kelly
Watch: Magna International's Bridget Grewal on returnable packaging, phytosanitary risks and advanced tracking Bridget Grewal, director, packaging continuous improvement at Magna International, discusses circularity in packaging, different methods of tracking shipments and reducing phytosanitary risks in the supply chain. Automotive Logistics
Cost pressure and tariff turmoil major concerns for inbound logistics says survey The results of the first "Automotive Inbound Logistics Survey", carried out in partnership with DP World, reveal that the automotive logistics sector is responding with fortitude to the cost pressures, tariff turmoil and supply chain disruption affecting the sector in 2025. Automotive Logistics
Toyota buys 25% in LG Chem cathode plant to comply with US regulations Toyota Tsusho, which manages raw material procurement for the Toyota Group, has bought a 25% stake in the LG Chem cathode materials plant in Gumi, South Korea. Marcus Williams
Six OEMs join AIAG in requiring additional forced labour due diligence from suppliers For the first time, six leading carmakers with the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) have come together in a joint letter to require suppliers to complete new forced labour due diligence. Megan Kelly
OEMs and suppliers call on EU for subsidies to support EV growth Associations representing European OEMs and suppliers including Mercedes-Benz and Schaeffler have called on the European Commission to provide subsidies, tax reductions and lower energy costs to increase consumer demand for EVs. Megan Kelly
CPKC opposes ‘transcontinental’ rail consolidation Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has said it opposes further consolidation in the rail industry in North America, following the announcement of the potential merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Megan Kelly
US and EU trade deal details: How auto industry will be affected The US and the European Union (EU) have revealed the details of the trade framework agreed to last month, while other regions file disputes against US tariffs. Megan Kelly
Suppliers Partnership publishes latest guidance on packaging recycling Updated packaging recycling guidance provides OEMs, tier suppliers and packaging providers with actionable strategies to recover more materials, reduce contamination and improve sustainability performance. Marcus Williams
From packaging regulation to innovation: How automotive logistics is rethinking packaging With new regulation around packaging set to transform every step of the supply chain, from inbound parts to aftermarket service flows, the automotive industry is paying closer attention to an often overlooked aspect of the supply chain, packaging. Megan Kelly
Ford recalls 312,000 vehicles as product cycles speed up Ford has recalled 312,000 vehicles across five different 2025 models due to potential failure of the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) while driving or using the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature. If the EBB fails, it can cause a loss of power brake assist. Megan Kelly
US reaches trade deal with Japan, puts 93% tariff on Chinese graphite The US has struck a trade deal with Japan, reducing the threatened tariff rate of 25% on goods imported to the US to 15%, providing Japan invests $550 billion in the US. Megan Kelly
New tariff rates set for EU, Canada and Mexico In the latest tariff news, US president Donald Trump has set new rates for the likes of the EU, Canada and Mexico, having sent letters detailing the new levies of between 20-50% to more than 20 trade partners over the last few days. Megan Kelly
Trump tariff deadline: When rates will be set and implemented US negotiations continue as Trump warns of additional tariffs for BRICS-aligned countries. Megan Kelly
US-Vietnam trade deal: Impact on automotive sector A new 20% tariff agreement reshapes US-Vietnam automotive trade, with implications for China and ASEAN strategies. Megan Kelly
US Senate passes ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, ends EV tax credits The US Senate has passed ‘The One Big Beautiful Bill’ act, a budget bill that has several implications for the automotive industry, including the ending of EV tax credits in September. Megan Kelly
European FVL market faces AI regulation, tariffs and Chinese competition Flat markets, geopolitical risk and digital transformation dominate the agenda at ECG’s 2025 Congress, as finished vehicle logistics leaders look to adapt, collaborate and globalise. Megan Kelly
Nissan links data, systems and regions in digital shift Discover how Nissan's data-driven approach enhances efficiency and resilience across the Americas. Megan Kelly
Leveraging digital tools to turn compliance into competitive advantage Experts from Nissan, Accuride, Aptiv and Greatway reveal how they are navigating escalating compliance demands. Charlie Blackie-Kelly Emily Uwemedimo
UECC adds Blue Heritage dual-fuel LNG vessel to European network UECC is boosting capacity along with sustainble ocean services options for carmakers with the addition of a dual-fuel car carrier with 7,000 CEU capacity. Marcus Williams
How Magna keeps the bugs out of wooden packaging for international shipments Packaging automotive parts for international shipments is subject to strict phytosanitary regulations on pest control. Magna International’s Bridget Grewal details the cost of contamination and the strategies for treatment. Marcus Williams
Association of European Vehicle Logistics hosts dinner debate on the impact of decarbonising automotive operations The Association of European Vehicle Logistics gathered members, policy makers and key stakeholders in Brussels on March 18 to discuss the European Commission’s Action Plan for the Future of the European Automotive Industry, with a focus on compliance with regulation on decarbonisation. Marcus Williams
UECC’s sustainable strategy is turning regulation on maritime emissions into a commercial advantage UECC has outlined its strategy for compliance with European regulations on maritime decarbonisation and how it is supplying OEM customers with alternative fuels Marcus Williams
How the automotive industry is tracking and reducing logistics and supply chain emissions As global standards shift and geopolitical factors influence logistics, OEMs and suppliers must implement more sophisticated tracking methods to comply with emissions mandates. From the European Union’s stringent policies to China’s evolving standards and the uncertainty in US regulations, understanding the latest emissions reporting frameworks and digital solutions is crucial for a sustainable and competitive automotive logistics sector. Megan Kelly
What day one under the Trump administration signals for the North American automotive supply chain Donald Trump, who was sworn in as president of the US yesterday, said that his administration is planning to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada from 1 February, threatening the North American automotive supply chain. Megan Kelly
Watch on demand: Packed to perfection - Delivering supply chain gains from automotive packaging Discover how packaging is becoming the next competitive edge in the automotive supply chain.
JLR becomes fourth carmaker to join UECC’s Sail for Change sustainable fuel switch programme [Updated January 9] JLR is helping advance its own emissions reduction goals by taking part in the Sail for Change fuel switch initiative for the maritime delivery of finished vehicles, which offers the option to switch to biofuel for short-sea shipments. Marcus Williams
The UK government is set to review its ZEV mandate, while Stellantis looks to close its plant in Vauxhall The UK government is fast-tracking a consultation on ending the sales of new ICE vehicles by 2030, due to the UK automotive industry’s grievances about the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Megan Kelly Christopher Ludwig
US election: Impact on Mexico’s automotive logistics With the US presidential election having been called in favour of a Trump win, the North American automotive logistics industry is looking at the potential impacts the vote could have on the US-Mexico border and its trade, particularly because of the trend of nearshoring, Chinese EV imports and with Mexico having become one of the largest auto producers globally. Megan Kelly
VDA says China EV tariffs a step in the wrong direction On October 4 the European Union voted in favour of imposing additional tariffs on the import of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) to the region for at least five years. The tariffs will be introduced from the end of October. Ten member states supported the measure, with 12 abstaining and five voting against (see table). Marcus Williams
Europe imposes tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports The European Commission (EC) has made the decision to impose additional tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EVs, following preliminary results of its anti-subsidy investigation which found that prices are being distorted by Chinese state support. Megan Kelly
VW responds to EU imposing up to 38% tariffs on Chinese EVs Volkswagen Group has responded to the European Commission’s (EU) decision to impose additional tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EVs, following preliminary results of its anti-subsidy investigation which found that prices are being distorted by Chinese state support. Megan Kelly
Europe’s push for self-sufficient lithium battery production Lithium battery makers in Europe are working hard to localise production and meet EU regulatory goals while protecting their supply chains from geopolitical disruption. Marcus Williams talks to Basquevolt, Inobat and LG Energy Solution about the state of play. Marcus Williams
Revamping supply chains: Carmakers’ shift to local sourcing for EV efficiency Carmakers in Europe, including Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis, are reshaping their logistics by localising supply chains. This strategic move aims to enhance efficiency, cut costs, and reduce emissions, marking a significant step towards sustainable electric vehicle production. 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.
Red Sofa Interview: Unveiling Nissan’s approach to talent and tech in Mexico Chris Styles, vice-president of supply chain management at Nissan North America, discusses talent needs and technological evolution with Automotive Logistics’ editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig at this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico conference. Styles emphasises messaging for the younger workforce, digitalisation and automation in supply chain operations, and Nissan’s priorities for advancing Mexican infrastructure alongside teh country’s established OEM ecosystem
Red Sofa Interview: Collaborating with Mexican authorities to ease logistics constraints Lizette Gracida, senior director of external affairs and trade compliance at Toyota Motor de Mexico joins the Red Sofa at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico to share how collaboration can ease bottlenecks and improve logistics within the country.
Red Sofa Interview: Diversity in automotive logistics: taking charge at Bosch Jessica Hanson, VP of logistics North America at Bosch, join the Red Sofa to share her personal story and advice for how women, minorities and other diverse groups can develop in automotive logistics and supply chain.
What Tata’s new UK battery gigafactory means for the supply chain Tata’s announcement of a new battery plant in Somerset is a significant development for the future of UK automotive manufacturing. Automotive Logistics looks closer at what it means for the supply chain’s bottom lines. Daniel Harrison
UK automotive supply chain demands support in EV transition The UK automotive industry is calling for an industrial strategy to aid its transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Megan Kelly
Supply chains made visible as part of US tax credit legislation on EVs OEMs and suppliers are investing significantly in the US battery supply chain but under the Democrats’ new ruling on tax credits for EVs, which is ruled by strict parts localisation targets, manufacturers will have to make their material sourcing more transparent, giving the consumer a view of the supply chain they do not usually get. Daniel Harrison
