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North American Dealers Association reports light vehicle sales slow after pre-tariff surge

The surge in US vehicle sales caused by US trade policy on vehicle imports has subsided while behind-the-scences discussions continue between US policy makers and leading vehicle makers seeking a remedy to the 25% levy.

North America’s vehicle handling ports are investing in strength to manage volatility

Upgrades to port infrastructure through 2024 have given some of the top volume processors room for manoeuvre amid uncertainty.

Supplier index: Toyota on top, Stellantis sinks lower

Toyota, Honda and GM improve supplier relations as Ford and Stellantis fall further in North America’s OEM rankings.

US automotive import tariffs hit prices and aggravate consumer uncertainty, says National Automobile Dealers Association

The combined impact of vehicle and parts import tariffs could cut production and sales forecasts in the US this year, according to figures from the National Automobile Dealers Association, with consumer spending and manufacturing investment revised.

Spain’s Vigo port records increase in vehicle throughput including trade out of Morocco

Spain’s port of Vigo has maintained a top position in the ranking of European vehicle-handling ports in 2024, helped by an increase in trade with Morocco. It is also installing an onshore power supply from renewable sources for berthed vessels.

Audi’s supply chain organisation: Logistics and the 360factory strategy

Under Dieter Braun, Audi’s Supply Chain function is highly integrated with objectives closely aligned to the carmaker’s 360factory strategy, including for sustainability, cost control and flexibility.

Infographic: A snapshot of Audi’s production network and supply chain

Audi’s manufacturing and logistics network spans multiple continents across its own plants and shared facilities with the Volkswagen Group and partners, all of which is undergoing significant changes. Learn more about each location and the logistics and transport complexity that supports it.

VW Group moves more than 1.2m vehicles through German port of Emden in 2024; almost 5% down on previous year

Volkswagen Group imported and exported 1.2m vehicles through Emden port in 2024, including 419,000 battery electric vehicles and hybrids, and is bringing in a new dock and yard management system.

Tariffs and geopolitical disruption take their toll on ro-ro volumes through Antwerp-Bruges

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has seen a fall in the processing of new and used passenger cars but overall throughput has increased thanks to a boost in container traffic

Analysis: Automotive logistics providers are experiencing increasing cost pressures

Cost pressures across automotive logistics are escalating as OEMs prioritise profitability to finance EV transitions and counter rising competition.

ALSC Mexico 2024: Investment in nearshoring continues in Mexico’s automotive supply chain

At this year’s Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico conference, automotive logistics experts voted on the trends they’re seeing in nearshoring, investment, operations and opportunities for growth in the Mexican supply chain.

The results are in! Download the Automotive Logistics Systems & Software Survey 2024 Report now

The results of Automotive Logistics’ survey of its global experts from OEMs, tier suppliers and logistics providers show key challenges in interoperability, visibility and the push toward industry-wide digital solutions. For a preview of the key takeaways, read our article on some of the trends here . For full access to all the findings, including trends broken down by company type, region, types of software and more, download now

Automotive Logistics 2024 Systems & Software Survey finds stakeholders prioritise software upgrades for improved interoperability and visibility

Automotive Logistics has launched a survey in response to the growing awareness amongst OEMs, tier suppliers and logistics providers of the critical role software plays in managing automotive logistics. The survey explores key challenges in interoperability, visibility and the push toward industry-wide digital solutions.

Global IT outage affects ports in US, Europe and Africa

The global IT outage that hit industries across the world today has affected ports and airports across the US, Europe, Africa and more, causing problems for the automotive supply chain globally.

Automotive Logistics Systems and Software Survey 2024

As the automotive industry faces rising complexity and uncertainty across the inbound supply chain and the delivery of finished vehicles, all stakeholders are keen to accelerate digitalisation and leverage the best systems and software in automotive logistics.

Escalation in Taiwan could cause further semiconductor crisis in 2024

The escalation of tensions in Taiwan could cause a further semiconductor shortage in the year ahead, presenting a risk to automotive logistics.

Red Sofa Interview: EVs present opportunities to consolidate a fragmented industry

Daniel Harrison, automotive analyst, Automotive Logistics talks to Christopher Ludwig, editor-in-chief about the highly fragmented North America logistics industry, capacity shortages, digitalisation, a positive outlook for the future of the sector and opportunities to consolidate through the transition to EVs.

Capacity constraints continue: finished vehicle logistics survey Q2 2023

Download this exclusive report to discover the latest challenges facing finished vehicle logistics. Based on an extensive survey of FVL users and providers so far in 2023, the results provide clear insight into the specific issues affecting the global vehicle logistics sector.

Capacity constraints lead biggest concerns in FVL industry

Capacity constraints are the leading concern for the FVL industry, according to a survey by Automotive Logistics in partnership with Cognosos.

European vehicle ports review: Hanging in the balance

Uneven volumes, a lack of transport capacity and labour have been testing Europe’s top performing finished vehicle handling ports, along with a new wave of EV imports from China. Can ports keep up with new dynamics and requirements?

Cognosos survey helps FVL firms benchmark their performance

The global finished vehicle logistics (FVL) sector has battled multiple crises in recent years following the pandemic, chip and supply chain shortages, and more recently severe transport capacity shortages including global ocean, rail services and truck drivers. Along with managing these challenges, the sector is tasked with ramping up electrification, meeting stricter sustainability targets, all while continuing to deliver vehicles quickly and efficiently.

Capacity crisis continues: finished vehicle logistics survey Q1 2023

Download this exclusive report to discover the latest challenges facing finished vehicle logistics. Based on an extensive survey of FVL users and providers in the last quarter of 2022, the results provide clear insight into the specific issues affecting the logistics sector and wider market sentiment across the automotive industry.

Challenging times continue: finished vehicle logistics survey Q4 results

Download this exclusive report to discover the current challenges facing finished vehicle logistics. Based on an extensive survey of FVL users and providers around the world, the results provide clear insight into the specific issues affecting the logistics sector and also captures the wider market sentiment across the automotive industry

What’s ahead for Mexico? North America production and sales outlook

The second session of Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico featuring Guido Vildozo, Senior Manager, Americas Light Vehicle Sales Forecasting at S&P Global, who forecasts the global and regional powertrain production mix and vehicle sales outlooks in North America alongside analysis on Mexico’s roadmap for EV battery production and the implications for the supply chain.

Global automotive outlook: no return to normal

Leading analyst Joe McCabe shares insight on the key trends shaping the market, including EV forecasts, semiconductors and OEMs’ inventory and business models.

Livestream: Covid’s capacity shortfall legacy

Automotive Logistics, in partnership with logistics provider RPM, recently published the findings of their second survey into the concerns of the global finished vehicle logistics sector. On the back of that, Nick Thompson, head of vehicle logistics for the North America region at carmaker Stellantis, and Bill Kerrigan, RPM’s chief business development officer, met to discuss the ongoing post-pandemic challenges to vehicle distribution and the closer working relationship carmakers now have with their logistics providers.

Finished vehicle logistics global survey: Caution and restraint for the next quarter

Download this report to find out what are currently the main concerns for those companies providing and using finished vehicle logistics services around the world. Based on an extensive survey of companies in Asia, Europe and North America, the results give an overview of the key trends affecting the sector and the sentiment in the market as a whole

Lithium-ion battery gigafactory database

Track electric vehicle lithium battery gigafactories by manufacturer, location, manufacturer, current and planned gigawatt (GWh) capacity.

Watch: Outbound in torrid times

Eaton analyst Brandon Mason and RPM’s Sergio Gutierrez discuss how disruptions across the global supply chain are impacting vehicle logistics in North America.

Finished vehicle logistics global survey: Fishing in troubled waters

Download this report to find out what are currently the main concerns for those companies providing and using finished vehicle logistics services around the world. Based on an extensive survey of companies in Asia, Europe and North America, the results give an overview of the key trends affecting the sector and the sentiment in the market as a whole

Speed and standards are key to the automotive future

Things are changing fast in the automotive industry. The Covid pandemic set off a chain of disruptive events that forced many into crisis management they are still living. There have been more changes in the last two years than there probably have been in the previous 20.

Automotive outlook: No going back to ‘normal’

Top Eaton analyst Brandon Mason discusses how inventory and supply chain issues are impacting North American sales and production, as well as how the industry might be seeing the start of permanent changes

Best practices to reduce shipping costs with major carriers

Freight pricing specialists AFMS gives an inside track on best practices to negotiate best-in-class shipping rates with major carriers in North America and beyond.

Clarity drives focus in the battery supply chain

As the automotive industry embraces electric vehicle production, carmakers are in tough competition with each other, and other industries, for the minerals used to make the lithium-ion batteries driving them. Those carmakers need better visibility of the supply chain if a disruption similar to the semiconductor shortage is to be avoided says Rekha Menon-Varma, co-founder and managing partner at Vertaeon

Electrifying Europe: EU ‘Fit for 55’ legislation will transform the automotive supply chain

The EU’s latest salvo to mitigate against climate change is the most radical yet, tightening emission targets more than previously announced and setting a timetable to eliminate combustion engines – all of which will ultimately transform automotive manufacturing and supply chain

North American vehicle production outlook – keeping up with disruption

The US automotive market is bouncing back but faces further constraints in the supply chain, while OEMs are investing in an increasingly diverse powertrain and model mix. In this video, AutoForecast Solutions’s Joe McCabe analyses the risks and opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers.

US dealers are holding a winning hand – but must pivot in a fast-changing market

Patrick Manzi, chief economist at the National Automobile Dealers Association, predicts heady growth for vehicle retailers. But they will need support from OEMs and vehicle logistics experts to manage disruption and prepare for changes in the market.

Vehicle electrification shakes up export and import flows

The electric vehicle revolution has reached some countries sooner than others, both in terms of customer uptake and manufacturing. As a result, outbound import and export flows are changing.

OEM and lithium-ion battery cell supplier database

Keep up with changing supplier relationships between electric vehicle manufacturers and battery cell suppliers in this database by powertrain type (battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, mild and full hybrid electric vehicles, and commercial electric vehicles).

Electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle plant database

Track factory locations for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles by manufacturer, model and location, in a comprehensive listing of the changing geography of electric vehicle manufacturing

Electric vehicle battery supply chain analysis 2021: How lithium-ion battery demand and production are reshaping the automotive industry

Download this report for forecasts of electric vehicle lithium-ion battery demand, analysis of battery cell gigafactory locations and insight on global EV battery manufacturing and supply chain management.

How the European automotive industry aims to build back semiconductor and chip supply

OEMs, suppliers and EU officials are considering how best to develop Europe’s semiconductor supply bases to mitigate current and future shortages, but the broad gaps at many levels – including for older, larger chips – mean there will be no magic bullet

Building a future for vehicle trade after Covid

Last year was one of unprecedented challenge for the UK’s vehicle handling ports but, as Marcus Williams reports, they maintained operations, invested in infrastructure and are taking lessons forward for future trade

A game of two halves at Europe’s vehicle ports

Volatility at Europe’s leading finished vehicle handling ports was made worse in 2020 by the impact of restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in the first half of the year and then by resurgent demand in the second half. Marcus Williams reports

Watch: A surprisingly bright outlook for North American vehicle sales and production

Despite the pandemic and supply chain disruptions, IHS-Markit is forecasting a stronger-than-anticipated rebound for the North American automotive sector, however there are many headwinds, including for production and exports out of Mexico.

Watch: The race to build a North American lithium-ion battery supply chain

Investing in regional battery supply will be critical for OEMs in North America to compete on electric vehicles, but can battery cell capacity keep up? Analyst Daniel Harrison details the evolving battery production footprint in the region.

Watch: North American automotive recovery is underway, but for how long?

The North American automotive market is on pace to return to growth this year despite slow vaccine roll-outs, however there are risks in the supply chain and the longer-term economic outlook, according to Eaton’s top automotive analyst, Brandon Mason.

Watch: Mexico’s supply chain is ready for electric car production

With the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the first EV has started production in Mexico. Alex Katsouris from freight forwarder Europartners examines what needs to happen in the supply chain to make the country a powerhouse for EV production.

Watch: India supply chain insights and automotive market forecast

The Indian automotive industry is facing a significant economic crisis as the country faces the coronavirus crisis. In a presentation at Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Live, Puneet Gupta from IHS Markit Automotive shares insights into the demand patterns, production outlook and government measures that will impact the Indian automotive supply chain over the next decade.

Watch: North America automotive market resilient but faces long recovery

The North American market has recovered faster than some expected, but Eaton analyst Brandon Mason predicts uncertain times ahead for the supply chain, with restrained sales in the coming years and ongoing localisation of vehicle production in the region. Watch this in-depth presentation from Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Live.

Latest demand forecast: Vehicle sales will drop up to 40%, with second dip expected this year

The recovery in new vehicle sales in the wake of the coronavirus crisis will not only be varied in speed across major automotive markets, but it will also be uneven. Further pullbacks in sales are likely later in 2020 and into 2021 for many countries, according to a new report and forecast by Automotive from Ultima Media, the business intelligence arm of Automotive Logistics.

Watch: Livestream Coronavirus Series – Automotive Supply Chain May Update

Our monthly supply chain updates provide critical information for automotive production, purchasing and logistics professionals in the current crisis, and strategic insight to help companies design more resilient supply chains for the future. Watch the May update for the latest market forecasts from our automotive analyst and insight on how supply chains could be made more resilient from automotive supply chain expert Peter Weiss from Gartner.

Your webinar questions answered: How tier 1 suppliers are responding to tough headwinds

You asked, we answer. We return to the questions from our audience that we didn’t have time to answer in our live webinar, ranging from which parts of automotive tier 1 suppliers’ business models are at risk of commodification, to how tier suppliers are changing supply chain processes

Electric vehicles could transform role of tier 1 suppliers in managing logistics

As OEMs look to reduce production costs and manage more complexity, automotive suppliers will face challenges. But with more EV models in the pipeline, many have the opportunity to grab a larger piece of the pie both for manufacturing and supply chain management.

Part and parcel of the problem: why tier 1 supplier logistics will face a squeeze

As OEMs and automotive parts suppliers see their margins decline, cost pressures are going to increase on logistics operations and service providers further down the supply chain

Explaining EU vehicle emissions targets: can OEMs avoid heavy fines?

The new average fleet targets that came into force in Europe on January 1st 2020 are having big impacts on the supply chain, pushing OEMs to produce and sell more hybrids and EVs. But the rules are complex and varied by brands, volume and sales. Here we provide a summary of the key rules and terminology.

Automotive Tier Supplier Profit Analysis 2020: Mitigating Margin Compression

Automotive tier 1 suppliers are facing unprecedented industry transformation in electrification along with economic uncertainty. Download this report on the top 20 global suppliers for a deep analysis of their historic margins, as well as solutions for how suppliers could cope with the growing pressures across the supply chain

Blowing the footprint at Castle Bromwich

Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich plant in the UK Midlands was this year’s venue for the Automotive Logistics UK summit. Originally the site made fighter planes and bombers, a fitting location for an industry doing battle with economic and trade uncertainty, and a carmaker used to facing adversity with innovation

Middle East and North Africa: Leading the way in innovation

While it has some infrastructure and regulatory obstacles to overcome, the automotive industry in the Middle East and Africa (Mena) region is developing fast, driven by investment and innovation, as delegates heard at the AL MENA conference in Dubai last week

Suppliers will charge the change: opportunities in the EV value chain

While much focus is put on OEM plans to launch more electric vehicles, a great deal of the technology, value, production and services will come from both existing and emerging suppliers across the value chain. We expect many new opportunities for these companies over the next decade.

You gotta carry that weight: how bigger vehicles and EVs will challenge logistics

With forecasts for strong growth in marketshare for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle sales over the next decade, moving parts and vehicles will require new equipment, processes and standards across OEMs and logistics providers

Global trade disputes could dim electric vehicle supply chain potential in key markets

Trade uncertainties such as those between the US and China, or the UK and the EU, could put the brakes on growth in the electric vehicle and battery supply chain for some OEMs and countries, despite bullish forecasts for alternative powertrains

Powertrain forecast to 2030: Navigating the road to electrification

Download this report for forecasts of eight different powertrains across regions, including all degrees of hybridisation, electrification and internal combustion engines, which reveal changes that will have huge implications for the future of the automotive supply chain. The latest insight by the business intelligence unit of Automotive from Ultima Media

Pricier, technology-laden new vehicles are driving consumers to buy used vehicles

OEMs’ own sales and technology strategies, combined with growing regulations, are leading more consumers to the second-hand vehicle market, a development that could reshape future automotive business models and distribution chains, according to a new report.

Report: Climate Change vs. Carmakers

In our second report from Ultima Media’s automotive business intelligence team, we focus on climate change mitigation policies around the world with a particular focus on the most stringent and imminent EU CO2 emissions targets predicting the financial consequences of the legislation upon the OEMs, the impact upon the wider supply chain and the opportunities that arise from the legislation.

AL Global Detroit: Dark times ahead for US automotive industry

As overall US vehicle sales slow down and EV sales remain stagnant, there are concerns that some OEMs are chasing new-generation technologies at the expense of their existing business – potentially setting up a ‘make or break’ scenario in the near future

Trade wars compound economic risks for automotive supply chain

The impact on tariffs and especially of uncertainty in key trading regions including the US, China and Europe are having real impacts on the automotive supply chain, according to a new report by Automotive from Ultima Media’s new business intelligence unit.

Auto industry faces lengthy decline in sales

Global new vehicle sales could face years of falls or stagnation, hurting OEM profits and putting pressure on the supply chain, according to a forecast by Automotive from Ultima Media’s new business intelligence unit.

Report: Automotive headwinds align into a perfect storm

Ultima Media’s new business intelligence team forecasts global vehicle sales by powertrain over the next decade, with analysis of the trends reshaping the automotive industry and supply chain.

The facts don't support the idea of 'global Britain'

Tariffs, trade and technology drive European supply chain into new era

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.

North American ports go in search of the promised land

US east coast ports have been grabbing land to handle increased volumes while some on the west coast deal with dramatic volume fluctuations. In Mexico, meanwhile, private investment is helping to deal with congestion. Marcus Williams reports on the performance of North American vehicle handling ports in 2018

Deal or no deal, the UK auto industry needs to invest now

Working together to drive out disruption

In the context of testing trade relations and new technology in supply chains, finished vehicle logistics providers need to work out how to position themselves for the future, delegates heard at April’s FVL North America conference in Huntington Beach, California

A transformation for China's automotive landscape

US car market stable as trade and tech change

Bridgestone to buy TomTom Telematics

Seat joins Alastria blockchain network

Innovation and smart tech: Why BMW is driving both

Q&A: Florian Huettl

Deficit in Brazil’s automotive parts sector worsens

Argentinian economic downturn hits Brazil

Turkish exports continue to rise

Suape reports strong start to 2018

Brazilian automotive sector raises its profile

Advanced analytics: Boiling down the benefits of big data