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Hyundai Motor commits $21 billion to US vehicle manufacturing, supply chain and logistics

Hyundai has announced an investment in US vehicle production, supply chain and logistics of $21 billion and in the same week has officially opened its metaplant in Georgia at which it now plans to make 500,000 electric vehicles a year.

Trump’s proposed Ukraine peace deal signals major shifts in automotive logistics, reshaping markets in Russia, Europe, and China

A 30-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposed by the Trump administration on March 11, designed to be a prelude to a lasting peace deal, can pave the way to tremendous changes for the automotive industry in Russia, Europe and China.

Seismic shifts in the global trade of electric vehicles: 2024 in review

The car industry is going through a volatile adaptation as it seeks to decarbonise mobility and clean up the logistics supporting production. This year it has also been dealing with trade and labour disruption but the focus is adamantly on a more resilient supply chain and the adoption of digital technology.

Who will tackle North American rail capacity shortages?

OEMs and their customers are feeling the pain from delivery delays and capacity shortages in rail services. Greg Thompson expores what the industry is doing to fix the problem.

Andrea Eck to leave BLG’s Automobile division

Andrea Eck will leave her role as head of the Automobile division at BLG Logistics at the end of this year. A permanent successor has yet to be announced but for the interim period BLG’s CEO, Frank Dreeke, will oversee management of the division.

Blueprints for the rebound at North America’s vehicle ports

Crisis management has become normalised for the automotive industry over two years of supply chain disruption but the North American vehicle-handling ports have withstood volatility and invested in a more sustainable recovery

Outbound sector needs accurate deliveries in the nick of time

In the midst of continuing disruption to the automotive supply chain from a variety of causes there has never been a greater importance attached to getting finished vehicles to market on time.

Automotive logistics in Russia is in tatters

Already debilitated by the impact of Covid, the Russian automotive market was hoping for better times ahead, but the invasion of Ukraine and the consequent sanctions imposed on Russia have undermined production and sales, and hit the logistics providers hard

Ford looks at India as export production hub for EVs

Ford has indicated it could salvage manufacturing in India by focusing on electric vehicles (EVs) for export markets.

FVL Family Feud – a game that challenges new ideas and innovations

Tune in for this fun, interactive game involving industry innovators from Volkswagen, Nissan and Glovis, along with plenty of audience participation. ’Survey says…’ the industry is ready to change and try new things.

Why vehicle dealers and customers want real-time visibility of distribution pipelines

With vehicle inventories low, and more customers buying vehicles to order or with longer waiting times, the urgency for visibility in the pipeline is now critical for dealerships such as those for Chevrolet – and their end customers. And increasingly, the technology to achieve this tracking exists. This session features learnings from GM, FreightVerify, Glovis America and Black Widow

Flooding knocks out rail and road links to port of Vancouver

All rail services in and out of the Canadian port of Vancouver have been halted because of damage caused by the torrential rain and flooding that hit the province of British Columbia last week. There has also been extensive damage to highways in the southern part of the province.

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

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

BLG expands Kelheim capacity for Kia

BLG Logistics has commissioned the building of a third multistorey car park at its inland auto terminal in Kelheim, Germany for Kia Motors Deutschland.

The way we buy cars has changed forever

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated a latent online sales trend, with more than 50% of vehicles across Europe currently sold across some form of online channel, according to new research. This has solidified automakers’ roll out plans for new sales structures across the continent and beyond.

Hyundai Glovis back on track in US by next month despite rail concerns

Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 7 - Finished Vehicle Logistics: Restarting the network

This special livestream episode focuses on the finished vehicle logistics network and how it is preparing to restart for the new normal, with insights from Hyundai Glovis, ProAct and more. Hosted by Christopher Ludwig and featuring updates and insights from the crisis and beyond for automotive supply chain and manufacturing.

Watch: Kia maintains investment, launches and stability in Europe

Kia Motors Europe chief operating officer, Emilio Herrera, and director of marketing, Carlos Lahoz, outline how the Korean brand is learning from supply chain and production disruptions, digitalising sales channels and maintaining investment in electrification to chart a route towards recovery in Europe.

Kia UK opens online sales and provides maintenance services

Inaccurate EDI call-offs a risk for tier suppliers

Decline in UK car sales worse than financial crisis, says SMMT

Start-stop production part of the new normal for OEMs

Kia suspends production in Slovakia on supply shortages

Kia has had to halt the assembly lines two weeks after restarting them, demonstrating the challenges that OEMs face in restarting vehicle production during the ongoing lockdown and coronavirus crisis.

Preparing for the next phase of the Covid-19 crisis: European vehicle forecast and logistics changes

Download this report for monthly forecast of European vehicle registration and production, and an analysis of the manufacturing, supply chain and logistics changes required as OEMs begin restarting assembly plants. This report is the latest from ECG Business Intelligence, a collaboration between the Association of European Vehicle Logistics and Automotive from Ultima Media

Calling stop on automotive supply chains: how long can companies survive the Covid-19 crisis?

With the coronavirus pandemic causing a level of automotive plant shutdowns not seen since the second world war, suppliers and logistics providers will face failures without direct support from government, and close collaboration with OEMs and industry.

Suppliers set CEE on firm foundations

Central and Eastern Europe has developed a strong automotive supply base over the past few decades and is now gearing up to support major trends such as electrification

Slovakia stays strong in straightened times

Slovakia has the world’s highest per capita rate of vehicle production. But after recent setbacks, including job cuts, its government has laid out a new strategy for automotive

Cuxport on a roll with 2m BMW exports

Glovis launches freight company in US

OEMs look forward to continued trade between UK and South Korea

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Hyundai abandons trial moving vehicles by rail

Russia continues to increase finished vehicle imports

Rewriting the rules

Mexico hopes for a smoother road ahead

Manta reports huge increase in vehicle traffic

Victor Arabe leaves VW for Nationwide

Russia's car exports fail to meet forecasts

EEU hits vehicle makers with revised rates

Russia's fresh focus on exports

World Cup better than expected for logistics

Sweet home Alabama

Russia ends era of industrial agreements

Russia to halt parts imports during Fifa World Cup