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BYD and other Chinese OEMs accelerate vertical integration with dedicated ro-ro fleets for global vehicle exports

Chinese OEM BYD has added a new vessel to its fleet, with the BYD Shenzhen ro-ro car carrier having undocked earlier this month.

US election: Impact on Mexico’s automotive logistics

With the US presidential election having been called in favour of a Trump win, the North American automotive logistics industry is looking at the potential impacts the vote could have on the US-Mexico border and its trade, particularly because of the trend of nearshoring, Chinese EV imports and with Mexico having become one of the largest auto producers globally.

Chinese carmaker JAC plans to be part of Mexican EV supply chain for ‘100 years’

Chinese carmaker JAC Motors’s Mexican subsidiary, JAC México, is planning to be a core part of Mexico’s EV supply chain for the next 100 years, according to the division’s manager Isidoro Massri.

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico: Day two wrap-up

To finish this year’s ALSC Mexico conference, Christopher Ludwig, editor-in-chief, Automotive Logistics runs through the highpoints of day two of the event.

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico: Day one wrap-up

Christopher Ludwig, editor-in-chief, closes out day one of the Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico conference at the Time:Matters hosted Gala Dinner.

Chinese vehicle exports keep Russian vehicle logistics afloat at sea – and by rail

Russia has become the top destination for Chinese vehicle exports, rising almost 500% year-on-year. But vehicle logistics modes, cost and capacity are a challenge, leading to new delivery methods, including cars in containers.

Sallaum Lines expands ro-ro capacity with new PCTC orders

Shipping firm Sallaum Lines, which moves finished vehicles between the US, Europe and Africa, has ordered six new pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessels from China Merchants Shipyard to increase its ro-ro capacity.

Former VW plant in Russia reported to be acquired, assemble kits from Chery

A former Volkswagen plant in Kaluga, western Russia, is reported to be negotiating plans to assemble kits from China’s Chery

Meilin Auto unveils plans to begin sales to Russia

Meilin Auto has become the first automotive dealer outside the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to register a subsidiary on the Russian market and begin vehicle sales to local customers.

A Russian market close to catastrophe

With grey imports on the rise and natural disasters adding to the limiting effects of international sanctions, any optimism about re-establishing Russian supply chains may be eclipsed by further harsh realities

Chinese carmakers look to own ro-ro capacity

A shortage in available capacity for finished vehicle shipments by ocean ro-ro vessel out of China, which has intensified over the last two quarters, has provoked a number of carmakers to look for control of their own assets.

Russian carmakers begin CKD assembly from Chinese imports

Russian carmakers are making efforts to resume production at plants in Kaliningrad and Moscow from complete knockdown kits (CKDs) imported from China.

Russia struggles to revive Soviet brands because of parts shortages

In the wake of a mass exodus of Western carmakers from Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, the country plans to revive the production of two Soviet car brands, the Volga and Pobeda, according to Russian Industry and Trade Minister, Denis Manturov.

Russia struggles to repair its broken supply chain

In a bid to save what is left of its automotive industry, Russia is taking measures to establish new supply chains and logistics networks following the breakdown caused by the international sanctions applied in the wake of the Ukraine war.

Nio suspends assembly in China because of chip shortage

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) start-up Nio has been forced to temporarily suspend operations at the plant it shares with state-owned carmaker JAC Motors in Hefei because of a shortage of semiconductors. The line stoppage will last five days between March 29-April 2.

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.

Chinese companies forced to cut supplies to Russia

South America conference: Taking control in a crisis

Seat follows Dodge out of Russia

JAC expands in Russia and Ukraine with CKD production

Growing pains at China’s top ro-ro ports