Understanding the new labour reality in finished vehicle logistics The driver shortage that resurfaced across North American trucking in 2026 is hitting finished vehicle logistics harder than most – and the reasons run deeper than a headcount gap. Emily Uwemedimo
International's Tony Stinsa on managing volatility in volume, tariffs and fuel costs Modal shifts, new cross-border processes and AI adoption are some of the strategies International is considering to adapt to volatility in today's market. Automotive Logistics
Nissan’s Todd Myers on total delivered cost and carrier partnerships Todd Myers of Nissan Group of Americas discusses total delivered cost, logistics procurement, carrier performance, trust and transparency in finished vehicle logistics at FVL North America 2026. Automotive Logistics
From hailstorm to solar-powered logistics: Kia’s James Bell on turning disruption into resilience Watch Kia America’s James Bell explain how a major hailstorm damage event led to a fast-tracked logistics transformation, combining vehicle protection with solar energy and long-term resilience. Automotive Logistics
Rewiring operations: the shift from reactive to real-time in finished vehicle logistics With so much disruption in automotive supply chains, reactive operations must be replaced by real-time visibility through the right data, processes and people. James McLoughlin
How BMW is building a data-driven logistics future from Mexico to North America Raúl Gamboa, head of logistics, production control and production systems at BMW Group’s San Luis Potosí plant, set out how the plant is reshaping its North American distribution strategy through a new cross-border project, a suite of in-house AI tools now live in production, and a digital transformation philosophy. Emily Uwemedimo
Mercedes-Benz' Cassandra Morgan on the impact of tariffs, fuel price spikes and new carrier contracts on finished vehicle logistics Cassandra Morgan, Mercedes-Benz USA's manager of finished vehicle logistics, discusses tariffs, fuel price spikes and the need for transparency with carriers. Automotive Logistics
Automotive leaders adapt network strategies to address modern challenges Speaking at the FVL 2026 conference, industry leaders revealed how they are adapting their network strategies to be flexible and proactive, taking into account cost increases, driver shortages, cross-border complications and new model launches. James McLoughlin
Cost pressure, capacity and collaboration: VW’s Anu Goel on redefining vehicle logistics resilience Volkswagen Group of America’s Anu Goel explains how cost pressure, tariffs and volatility are forcing logistics teams to rethink partnerships, network design and resilience strategies. Automotive Logistics
Tariffs, trade friction and Chinese EVs: NADA economist Patrick Manzi on North America’s vehicle market outlook Patrick Manzi, chief economist at NADA, explains how tariffs, shifting trade policy and rising Chinese EV competition are reshaping vehicle sales, production and cross-border supply chains. Automotive Logistics
BMW Mexico’s Raúl Gamboa on export strategy, EV logistics and AI At Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2026, BMW’s Raúl Gamboa explains how Plant San Luis Potosí is adapting to shifting trade flows, scaling EV logistics and using real-time vehicle data to drive smarter, more resilient operations. Automotive Logistics
NADA expert provides North American vehicle sales and production outlook At the FVL NA 2026 NADA's chief economist shared insights into trends in North America's auto market today with vehicle sales and production figures in North America for the next decade. James McLoughlin
Watch: FVL NA 2026 - Wrap up Day 2 Christopher Ludwig, Chief Content Officer at Automotive Logistics & Ultima Media provides a summary of the key themes discussed at FVL NA Day 2 Automotive Logistics
Kia and Nissan share how collaborative partnerships can be "pivotal" to success in finished vehicle logistics In finished vehicle logistics, close collaboration with partners from procurement through to delivery can provide a strategic advantage and benefit all parties. James McLoughlin
Volkswagen Group turns tariff and supply chain volatility into new logistics mandate, says Anu Goel Speaking at the Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2026 conference on April 22, Volkswagen Group of America’s Anu Goel said today’s finished vehicle logistics leaders must build networks that can adapt at speed, as tariffs, geopolitics and capacity shocks turn resilience into a business imperative. Emily Uwemedimo
Watch: FVL NA 2026 - Highlights video Watch Finished Vehicle Logistics North America highlights video and check out this year's highlights! Automotive Logistics
Watch: FVL NA 2026 - Wrap up Day 1 Christopher Ludwig, chief content officer at Automotive Logistics & Ultima Media provided a summary of the key themes discussed at FVL NA Day 1. Automotive Logistics
Watch: FVL NA 2026 - Wrap up Welcome Drinks Reception Christopher Ludwig takes us behind the scenes at FVL NA 2026 Welcome Drinks Reception… Automotive Logistics
