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Automotive Inbound Logistics Survey 2025

The Automotive Inbound Logistics Survey 2025, in partnership with DP World, explores automotive inbound logistics, diving deep into the pertinent issues around tariffs, costs, digitalisation, and investment. Join the survey, win a prize, and gain access to vital insights on the challenges, constraints, and opportunities the sector faces.Take the survey

Smarter logistics, lower emissions: How digital tools are reshaping automotive supply chains

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Logistics in partnership with DP World.The global inbound supply of automotive parts needs to be quicker, cleaner and ready to deal with dwell and disruption, something DP World is supporting with the latest digital technology, according to Kai Olschner, global vice-president of Supply Chain Engineering.

The “great divergence” reshapes vehicle production and logistics in Europe amid market forces, Chinese OEMs and tariff shifts

The European automotive market is at an inflection point. Lower vehicle volumes post-pandemic, a shift from net exports to net imports and the growing influence of Chinese manufacturers are fundamentally changing the region’s logistics dynamics. Meanwhile, tariffs and localisation efforts are altering trade flows. As automakers and logistics providers adapt, the success of their strategies will determine who thrives in this new era of European automotive supply chains.

Chinese carmaker Chery builds on containerised vehicle shipments to Turkey with DP World service

Chery is building the volumes of cars it ships in containers from China to Turkey supported by DP World operations at the Yarímca container terminal.

DP World begins finished vehicle and rolling equipment operations at port of Zeebrugge

DP World is building up its European finished vehicle services with the opening of facility at the port of Zeebrugge.

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.

DP World’s new automotive head on shaping EVs, aftermarket and resilient supply chains

This content was produced by Automotive Logistics in partnership with DP WorldDavid D’Annunzio, global vice president and vertical head for Automotive at DP World shares his vision for automotive supply chains.

Stellantis, GKN Automotive partner with logistics providers to mitigate disruption

At Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global, logistics leaders from Stellantis and GKN Automotive shared they are partnering with providers and suppliers to de-risk the supply chain.

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!

DP World’s strategic vision for finished vehicle logistics

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Logistics in partnership with DP WorldPutting cars in containers has proven to be a valuable alternative to capacity-strapped ro-ro and multilevel rail transport and it is just one way that DP World is enhancing service capabilities for its automotive customers, writes Christoph Seitz, global vice-president of finished vehicles.

David D’Annunzio joins DP World to lead automotive logistics

DP World has appointed David D’Annunzio global vice-president and vertical lead for automotive logistics. He replaces Bill Garrett who established the global automotive vertical at DP World and has built a solid foundation for future growth, according to the company.

How to democratise data and enable transparency in FVL

Sharing data and knowledge in finished vehicle logistics, and across the wider automotive logistics sector, will be beneficial for OEMs and tier suppliers alike – but despite this, there is still a reluctance to break the industry norms and trust other parties with data and information. At this year’s Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference, leaders from Ford, Subaru, VW and more spoke about why it’s necessary to break the status quo and democratise data to see effective results.

FVL NA in pictures: Day 2

Speakers from Ford, BMW, NIssan and Volkswagen took the stage to share important insights from the finished vehical sector in North America.

DP World provides cross-border containerised vehicle delivery service

From the beginning of June this year DP World will be providing an intermodal rail service for containerised car shipments between Mexico, the US and Canada. The port terminal and inland logistics provider is using 16-metre (53ft) containers with R-Rak cassette systems in answer to the ro-ro and multilevel rail-capacity shortage for vehicle shipments in North America.

Transforming automotive supply chains by navigating complexities

Beat Simon, group chief commercial officer for logistics at DP World, looks at some of the big changes currently affecting the global automotive supply chain and the strategies logistics providers need to put in place to support customers through the transformation.

An end-to-end logistics mission at DP World

Bill Garrett, head of the automotive vertical at DP World, talks to Automotive Logistics about the company’s transition to become a global provider of end-to-end logistics services for the automotive industry at a time of disruption and opportunity

Latest research reveals impact of disruption on global trade and supply chains

The latest Trade in Transition research paper released by Economist Impact, and supported by DP World, looks at globalisation and the current disruptions that are reconfiguring global trading and the supply chain.

DP World advances vehicle container services with CFR Rinkens buyout

DP World has acquired freight forwarder CFR Rinkens to bolster the development of its services for containerised vehicle shipments.

Chery puts car exports in containers to Turkey with help from DP World

In the face of congestion at Turkey’s main finished vehicle handling ports, Chery Automobile has opted to put cars in containers for import through DP World’s Yarímca port terminal. Other Chinese carmakers are expected to follow suit and benefit from services DP World is providing.

Automotive logistics can empower Asian manufacturers globally

Ports and terminals giant DP World is building a network of technologically advanced vehicle handling terminals that Asian carmakers stand to benefit from as they export globally, writes Glen Hilton, CEO and managing director of Asia Pacific

Supply chain needs its own movement in the C-suite

Recruiting and retaining staff in automotive logistics is one of the most pressing issues the industry is currently facing, with shortages reported across all functions, from warehouse labour to truck driving.

Never waste a good crisis – opportunities to improve supply chain resiliency

Greater supply chain control and visibility, along with prioritising resiliency and communication are among the key lessons for GM’s head of supply chain, and top executives from DB Schenker and Syncreon.

DP World buys logistics specialist Syncreon

Container terminal giant DP World has bought third-party logistics provider Syncreon in a deal valued at $1.2 billion. The transaction is expected to be complete by the second half of this year.

Cross the plains and rugged mountains

Canadian Pacific has a network stretching across Canada and into the US, and its significant and continued investment in services for vehicle making customers is expected to bring a fast recovery from last year’s disruption, writes Marcus Williams

GM Middle East to import more vehicles from China

GM will be importing more vehicles from China to supply the Middle East following a re-evaluation of its sourcing strategy triggered by Covid-19, according to Sulaiman Pallak, head of purchasing and supply chain for GM Africa and Middle East.

Watch: Rethinking supply chain resilience

The crisis has underlined how vulnerable the supply chain is to shocks and is leading some manufacturers to reconsider inventory and planning strategies to mitigate disruption and instability. In this session at Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Live, experts debate whether this means a rethink in lean and just-in-time.

Digital tools promise a more resilient supply chain post-Covid

The logistics driving Renault Formula 1

The world’s F1 series evokes an image of speed, precision and prestigious podium finishes. However, behind the scenes is a labyrinthine logistics effort. Victoria Johns finds out more from the team keeping Renault on track

DP World to take majority stake in Unico Logistics

Renault revs up logistics drive through F1

Mena aftermarket: Playing a bigger part

Overall economic growth may be lacklustre, but automotive aftermarket sales are on the increase in the Middle East and North Africa

In the zone at Jebel Ali port

The automotive industry in the Middle East is based upon an import model, and since vehicle ownership is on an upward trend, this means that ports such as Jebel Ali and their associated special econonic zones need to be prepared to handle greater volumes

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

Data and the digitisation of the supply chain

The automotive industry is being transformed by new vehicle technology, but operational processes are also undergoing profound changes driven by unprecedented levels of data

China offers opportunities and risk for European carmakers

Centre of the world: How the Middle East is growing in importance for automotive

With vehicle sales on the rise and multiple free trade zones under development, the Middle East is attracting greater attention from the automotive industry than ever before

China leads digital reinvention of supply chain

Peacing together new logistics

The future of logistics?

Jafza reports rising automotive business

ATI invests in multi-level car park to deal with Philippine imports

Browning replaces Ward at London Gateway port

London Gateway could boost flows of components by rail

Higher parts exports could change JLR’s logistics network

An automotive gateway in London?