Watch: DSV’s David Resetar on resilience, localisation and shifting global supply chains David Resetar, executive vice-president and global head of automotive at DSV, shares his perspective on building supply chain resilience in an era of tariffs, geopolitical shifts and regionalisation. Automotive Logistics
DSV finalises €14.3bn acquisition of DB Schenker, doubling size and strengthening global logistics network DSV acquires DB Schenker, adding 160,000 staff and boosting revenue to €41.6bn amid rising demand for global logistics solutions. Megan Kelly
Watch: Dr Rainer Kiefer discusses cost pressures, supply chain resilience, and the future of global automotive logistics Ahead of ALSC Europe 2025, DB Schenker’s Dr Rainer Kiefer explains how the logistics company is tackling supply chain costs, disruptions, and nearshoring trends in the fast-changing automotive industry.
A highly competitive logistics landscape is squeezing margins and stifling investment The automotive logistics sector is characterised by a high degree of industry fragmentation. Put simply, that means there are an unusually large number of companies competing for a small share of the overall pie. This industry characteristic underpins many of the challenges the sector faces now and into the future. Daniel Harrison
The latest insights from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2024 Hello everyone and welcome to the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global 2024 recap blog, from our event which took place on 24-26th September at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. Stay tuned to get the latest updates and insights on our conference speakers and the sessions here! Megan Kelly Emily Uwemedimo Marcus Williams
DSV wins €14.3 billion acquisition of DB Schenker in a move to elevate global logistics reach and capabilities Danish logistics giant DSV has clinched a definitive agreement to purchase Deutsche Bahn’s logistics arm, DB Schenker, for €14.3 billion ($15.9 billion). This acquisition marks the largest in DSV’s history and promises to enhance its global reach to new markets and provide long-term growth, job creation and modernisation of workplaces. Emily Uwemedimo
Private equity and logistics firms eye up DB Schenker Deutsche Bahn has received several confirmed bids for its logistics division DB Schenker, according to the parent company. Megan Kelly
Drewes prepares to take over as CEO at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Jens Drewes will take over as CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics on June 1 from Reiner Heiken, who is retiring. Drewes moves over from Kuehne + Nagel, where he was most recently president of the Europe region. Marcus Williams
Rebuilding resilience and stability for a more sustainable supply chain The multiple crises the automotive industry has experienced over the last four years have been a driver for innovation for inbound and outbound logistics processes, according to speakers at this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe conference in Bonn, Germany. Marcus Williams
Latest rail strike in Germany threatens cargo shipments The German locomotive drivers’ union GDL has called for a fourth wave of strike action this week against Deutsche Bahn (DB), the state-run rail and logistics provider. The latest action calls for the inclusion of rail freight drivers employed by DB Cargo, along with passenger services. Marcus Williams
Ford’s Dubai PDC will distribute service parts to GCC, Africa and Asia Pacific Following the news that Ford has broken ground on a new parts distribution centre (PDC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the carmaker has revealed further details of the forthcoming operations there. Marcus Williams
Ford breaks ground on Dubai PDC with DB Schenker Ford has held a ground-breaking ceremony with its logistics provider DB Schenker on a parts distribution centre (PDC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Senior leaders from property developer Atlantic Warehousing DWC were also in attendance. Marcus Williams
How Volvo Cars made sustainability a way of working OEMs are on a race to achieve supply chain sustainability goals over the next two decades, but Volvo Cars may be miles ahead. Head of inbound logistics and packaging Sean Bricknell explains how sustainability in logistics has moved beyond pilot to become a way of working at Volvo. Megan Kelly
Volvo Cars uses renewable fuels in ocean freight Volvo Cars is reducing the CO2 emissions in its supply chain by 84% switching to renewable fuels for its ocean freight, as it becomes the first OEM to switch all intercontinental container shipments to more sustainable fuels. Megan Kelly
BMW expands HVO-trucks pilot, embraces green logistics With no changes to equipment or infrastructure, BMW’s Michael Nikolaides points to the benefits of using HVO-powered trucks alongside electrified equipment to meet green logistics goals. Christopher Ludwig
