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Lean machine: Top 10 Red Sofas on lean logistics

From multimodal innovation to AI-powered control towers, industry leaders share practical strategies for driving leaner, more resilient logistics operations – and reveal why efficiency is as much about mindset as it is about technology.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Vehicle imports to Vietnam increase in first half of 2025

Vietnam’s automotive imports are on track to set a new record in 2025, with customs data showing a sharp rise in volumes and value as domestic production and global trade flows drive increased supply chain activity.

Vehicle Protection Structures: Hail and half of Georgia

Kia is about to benefit from a huge hail protection canopy from Vehicle Protection Structures that will also provide it with 10+ megawatts of clean energy at its West Point manufacturing plant in Georgia.

Automotive Logistics

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.

Associated British Ports to develop Stallingborough finished vehicle facility in Humber region of UK

Associated British Ports is developing a vehicle storage and distribution facility near the Humber ports of Grimsby and Immingham in the UK.

Hyundai-Kia expands contract with car carrier Eukor to five years and strengthens presence in Asia

Eukor has succesfully extended the terms of its contract to ship Hyundai and Kia vehicles from Korea as well as adding extra trade from China.

Red Sofa Interview | Kia México’s multidimensional approach to logistics, customs and purchasing

Ricardo Ortega Márquez, senior manager for purchasing, customs and logistics at Kia México takes to the Red Sofa at ALSC Mexico 2024 to discuss the innovative strategies driving the OEM’s success.

ALSC Mexico 2024 set to return to Mexico City for 10th year

More than 550 leading OEMs, logistics providers, supply chain technology specialists and officials will reunite during the event.

Kia enters European commercial electric van market

Kia is entering the European light-commercial electric vehicle market with its full-electric Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) van range, due to launch next year via import from South Korea.

Brunswick port boosts vehicle and machinery handling in 2023

The US port of Brunswick moved more than 775,560 finished vehicle and machinery units last year, an increase of 15.6% on ro-ro performance in 2022.

Strategies for a sustainable US auto sector

The latest legislation on domestic EV production in the US will strengthen a more sustainable vehicle industry there, but it will also lead to a significant shift in the balance of imports and exports

Watch: Vehicle logistics now a top priority at Kia America

Steve Center, COO of Kia America explains how vehicle logistics and visibility have become more important across the carmaker’s sales and marketing in the face of long vehicle waiting times and business model changes.

Watch: How to up the processing power at vehicle distribution centres

Changing supply chain dynamics are putting more pressure on VDCs to improve processing scheduling and visibility. Glovis America’s Darren Acker discuss innovations with Cognosos’s Adrian Jennings.

Watch: What the new inventory paradigm means for vehicle logistics

In the opening session of Finished Vehicle Logistics North America, Kia America’s COO Steve Center and Nissan North America’s top supply chain executive Chris Styles explain how a new supply chain operating model has transformed how top executives view finished vehicle logistics.

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.

BLG upbeat on performance despite automotive losses

In its latest annual financial report, BLG Logistics reports earnings in its Automobile division that are significantly below target because of continued problems in the automotive industry. However, earnings were positive and the company is investing to digitalise operations and make them more sustainable.

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.

Europe’s electric future cannot be free of charge

Carmakers in Europe are working against the clock to ensure they meet regulations on vehicle emissions by 2030, mainly through the electrification of the vehicles they make. However, those efforts are contingent upon there being an adequate charging infrastructure in place. Namrita Chow assesses the state of play

Hyundai Glovis signs venture with BLG Logistics at Bremerhaven

As of January 2022 Hyundai Glovis will be using the port of Bremerhaven in Germany as its hub for vehicles in transit from Asia to Europe in a new deal signed with BLG Logistics.

E-book: Productivity gains in real time – Unlocking ROI in vehicle logistics tracking solutions

Download this free e-book to learn how the return-on-investment for next generation real time location services has changed for finished vehicles in the post-cloud, post-AI technology landscape, with significant cost, operational and time advantages for OEMs compared to legacy systems. In partnership with Cognosos.

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.

Philaport benefits from grant for berth development at Southport terminal

The US port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) has secured a $49m grant from the Department of Transport (USDOT) to help the development of a $130m multi-use berth at the Southport ro-ro terminal.

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

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.

Strong sales and chip shortage squeeze US vehicle inventory

US vehicle inventory is down 37%, to 2.24m units compared to the same period to the end of April in 2020, according to analyst firm Cox Automotive.

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.

EV start-up Arrival to build microfactory in South Carolina

Arrival, the start-up that plans to build electric commercial vehicles in what it calls ‘microfactories’, has announced its first US production location in York County, South Carolina. It has also raised $118m from funds managed by BlackRock.

Hyundai to build R&D centre and factory in Singapore

In a virtual groundbreaking ceremony, Hyundai has announced it is building the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS) which will serve as a new R&D centre and small-scale production facility with an output of up to 30,000 vehicles per year and help to forge a new supply chain in the city state.

Watch: A brand new Element at commercial EV startup Arrival

Tracey Yi, who is leading Arrival’s new component and procurement division, Elements, talks to Christopher Ludwig about the electric bus manufacturer’s unique supply chain and manufacturing localisation strategy.

Fully automated microfactories mean more resilient manufacturing says Arrival

Electric commercial vehicle maker Arrival could have as many as 1,000 automated microfactories operating by 2026, with the first now under construction. Localised supply is a priority and the manufacturing and logistics will be supported by industry 4.0 technology

Slovakian transport industry overcomes supply disruptions

Pros and cons on the Pacific Coast

While vehicle dwell and allocation are still challenges for some ports, others are benefitting from capacity gains and stronger rail links, which are helping with increased short-sea trade from Mexico and the build-up of inventory during Covid-19. Marcus Williams reports

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.

Christopher Ludwig

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

Challenges in store for UK supply chain

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.

Stronger connections for a competitive future

Haropa ports, which runs the Seine Axis ports of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris, is meeting storage capacity constraints with investment, redevelopment and the application of smart technology

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.

Russian car industry caught between coronavirus and currency fluctuations

Mexico’s Undersecretary for North America: USMCA is a good deal

Pairing up for progress: The advance of digital twins

Offering a more accurate picture of an asset or process than simple modelling systems, digital twins are now widespread in the automotive industry. Soon they may be essential

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

Room for manoeuvre with Glovis at Philaport

Glovis America is now operating a new $110m vehicle terminal at the port of Philadelphia on the US east coast, providing much-needed capacity at a time when larger car-carrying vessels are loading and discharging 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

South Korea’s NEV exports continue to rise

FCA–PSA fusion: first of the electric shock waves?

The merger attempt by FCA and PSA will be complicated but makes economic and operational sense, including for supply chain management and logistics. Whether or not it goes ahead, more consolidation is likely as the automotive industry gears up for electrification

Philaport opens vehicle terminal with Glovis America

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

JLR expands contract with DHL Supply Chain for inbound services in Slovakia

Cuxport on a roll with 2m BMW exports

Can Central Asia be transformed into an automotive hub?

Two former soviet republics, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, have set their sights on growing an automotive sector to help modernise their economies. These Cental Asian nations are focusing on strengthening their supply bases to boost local production of cars and parts.

Jack Cooper plans to renew fleet after bankruptcy protection

Ford to end passenger car production in Russia

Iran’s automotive industry left to rust

US-led sanctions have devastated Iran’s automotive industry, disrupting its supply of components and causing production to fall. Automotive Logistics assesses the damage

North American ports go in search of the promised land

US east coast ports have been grabbing land to handle increased volumes while some on the west coast deal with dramatic volume fluctuations. In Mexico, meanwhile, private investment is helping to deal with congestion. Marcus Williams reports on the performance of North American vehicle handling ports in 2018

Glovis launches freight company in US

OEMs look forward to continued trade between UK and South Korea

Working together to drive out disruption

In the context of testing trade relations and new technology in supply chains, finished vehicle logistics providers need to work out how to position themselves for the future, delegates heard at April’s FVL North America conference in Huntington Beach, California

Grimsby to treble automotive capacity

Fighting for space at Europe’s ports

European vehicle-handling ports faced a squeeze on space last year for several reasons, including wild fluctuations in distribution patterns caused by WLTP implementation. But the situation is now improving, because of investment in infrastructure and digital technology

Russia to set up parts cluster near EU border

Attendees

Kia to expand UK distribution centre

Georgia’s ports extend their role for carmakers

Renault plans home delivery for online sales in Russia

Progress for all to CEE

Peacing together new logistics

Car prices jump in Russia as fiscal pressure mounts

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

Kia moves Sportage through Santa Marta

World Cup better than expected for logistics

Russia ends era of industrial agreements

Trump sanctions leave Gaz exports in doubt

Russia to halt parts imports during Fifa World Cup

Amports will invest $11m in terminal at Altamira port

VW signs tax exemption deal with Russia

Road transport in Mexico: no time for reflection

Kia makes spot shipment of Slovakian-made cars via Gdansk

Production & logistics part 4: Logistics organisations and skills

How has your company’s supply chain and logistics management organisation changed over the past 20 years?

Production & logistics part 3: Operations, packaging and IT

How have supply chain operations for logistics changed over the past 20 years?

Production & logistics part 2: Questioning the future

This article is one of a series of pieces celebrating Automotive Logistics’ 20th anniversary issue that together take an extended look at the way top executives feel automotive production and logistics have changed in the last two decades – and where they see them heading in the future.

Mexico rail vs sea: No easy route for exports

Slovakian plant wins Magna World Class Logistics awards

Kia West Point: Midnight freight trains to Georgia

Colombia’s Santa Marta port to benefit from Kia’s Mexican plant

VW opens group consolidation centre in Slovakia

Glovis Europe goes short-sea for Hyundai and Kia exports to Spain

Kia begins moving cars through Paragon’s Grimsby facility

Kia installs logistics infrastructure for Mexico plant

Kia starts roll out of import volumes in Mexico

Kia looks to export from Russia as profit collapses in domestic market

Kia to open logistics centre in Sri Lanka

Hyundai-Kia to use Philly port

Growth brings a sea change for Kia and Glovis