Chinese vehicle exports rise by 15% in 2025, with Mexico as biggest export market New vehicle exports from China have hit 4.95m units within the first nine months of 2025, up 14.8% since last year. Of this, almost a tenth (410,739 units) were exported to Mexico, the country’s biggest export destination. Megan Kelly
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Watch: ALSC Mexico 2025 - Day 3 Wrap up Christopher Ludwig, chief content officer at Automotive Logistics, wraps up the final day of the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico 2025 conference from the heart of Mexico City, reflecting on resilience, digital transformation, localisation and the path ahead for competitiveness. Automotive Logistics
Watch: ALSC Mexico 2025 Day 2 Wrap up Christopher Ludwig, chief content officer at Automotive Logistics & Ultima Media provided a summary of the key themes discussed at ALSC Mexico Day 2. Automotive Logistics
Watch: ALSC Mexico 2025 Day 1 Wrap up Christopher Ludwig, chief content officer at Automotive Logistics & Ultima Media provided a summary of the key themes discussed at ALSC Mexico Day 1. Automotive Logistics
Toyota to invest $10bn in US operations over five years as battery manufacturing plant opens in North Carolina Toyota will invest $10bn in its US operations over the next five years, following the opening of a new Toyota battery plant in Liberty, North Carolina. James McLoughlin
Congestion, capacity and complexity all concerns for cross-border logistics Against a backdrop of global trade uncertainty, ALSC Global 2025 highlighted some challenges and opportunities presented by cross-border automotive logistics. James McLoughlin
ALSC Mexico 2025: Welcome Drinks reception and insights shared on the future of nearshoring, trade and growth Christopher Ludwig takes us behind the scenes at ALSC Mexico 2025 Welcome Drinks Reception… Automotive Logistics
ALSC Mexico editor's blog: Maintaining Mexico’s supply chain edge with innovation, optimisation and flexibility At the ongoing ALSC Mexico conference, industry leaders are discussing redesigning networks, digitalisation, trade and tariffs and supply chain innovation. Follow our editor's blog below for updates including Red Sofa interviews, analysis and features with the key insights from this year's event. Megan Kelly James McLoughlin
Watch: Trayecto's Victor Salazar on investment in infrastructure to improve productivity in Mexico Victor Salazar, chief operation officer at Trayecto, discusses what is needed to ensure Mexico's automotive sector remains competitive and is prepared for the future, from infrastructure investment to digitalisation. Automotive Logistics
Watch: Kuehne+Nagel's Ian Slaven on resilience and Mexico's role in automotive supply chains in the Americas Kuehne+Nagel's Ian Slaven discusses Mexico's role in the Americas' automotive sector and how to limit the impact of disruptions on supply chain operations. Automotive Logistics
Nissan and Mercedes to close joint COMPAS plant in Mexico in May 2026 COMPAS, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz' joint plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, is to cease operations in May 2026 in response to shifts in the automotive market. James McLoughlin
Watch: DSV's David Resetar on future-proofing automotive supply chains in Mexico David Resetar, executive vice-president and global head of automotive at DSV, speaks on the importance of efficiency, flexibility and resilience when ensuring automotive supply chains are prepared for the future. Automotive Logistics
Farmers’ protests see road blockades in Mexico impact automotive supply chains including plant closures Road blockades formed as part of farmers' protests in Mexico have impacted automotive supply chains, forcing plants to shut down across the country. James McLoughlin
Watch: CNW's Philippe Grinstein on building resilience and speed in Mexico’s supply chains Philippe Grinstein, CEO of CNW Global, explains how the company is reinforcing supply chain resilience in Mexico by expanding domestic logistics capabilities, building local infrastructure, and adapting to shifting manufacturing footprints under the USMCA trade framework. Automotive Logistics
Watch: Ascent's Daryl Knight on leveraging technology to mitigate supply chain disruption Ascent's Daryl Knight shares how the company is using innovative technology to address some of the biggest challenges facing the automotive sector today. Automotive Logistics
DP World highlights need for flexibility and efficiency in Mexico DP World's David D’Annunzio highlights the need for innovation, optimisation and flexibility as Mexico's automotive logistics landscape evolves. Automotive Logistics
Watch: MSC's Jose Cobos on how agility, resilience and collaboration can drive success in Mexico MSC's Jose Cobos explains how agility, resilience, and collaboration between OEMs and LSPs is key to success in Mexico's growing automotive logistics industry. Automotive Logistics
American Axle & Manufacturing gets tax break for $133m investment in Michigan site American Axle & Manufacturing received an SESA exemption for a $133m investment in its Michigan facility, which was chosen over its site in Mexico for upgrades. James McLoughlin
Mexico’s automotive growth drives new momentum for rail As vehicle production and exports surge, Mexico’s rail network is working to expand capacity, modernise infrastructure and strengthen cross-border links – with the Mexican Railroad Association (AMF) leading efforts to turn rail into a strategic pillar of automotive competitiveness. Emily Uwemedimo
Port congestion, competition pressures loom as Mexico set to increase tariffs on Chinese vehicle imports Automakers in Asia and logistics firms around the world are grappling with uncertainty as they begin to prepare for the impact of an increase in Mexico’s tariff on Chinese vehicle imports from 20% to 50%. James McLoughlin
AIAG provides forced labour guidance for Mexican automotive supply chains The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released guidance on forced labour requirements in Mexico for the automotive industry. Megan Kelly
EV charging firm plans first US-Mexico electric freight route EV charging infrastructure company Greenspace E-Mobility has announced plans to create the first binational electric freight route between the US and Mexico. Megan Kelly
Tariffs and tensions: Trends in North American automotive logistics From tariffs to tensions, the North American automotive logistics market is grappling with uncertainty and disruption, emphasising the need for resilience. James McLoughlin
Nearshoring and negotiations: Trends in Mexico's automotive supply chains US tariffs have forced firms to reimagine their supply chains in Mexico, with nearshoring and freight consolidation key trends ahead of the 2026 USMCA review. James McLoughlin
Renault opens logistics centre in Mexico, supporting presence in South America Renault has opened a new international logistics network (ILN) centre in Mexico, as the company strengthens its supply chain operations in South America. James McLoughlin
US truck tariff to come into effect on November 1, Trump confirms Several truck makers are cautiously assessing the impact of a 25% Section 232 tariff on heavy truck imports that the US is imposing from November 1, but the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has been more direct in its response to the tariffs. Marcus Williams James McLoughlin
Sponsored Watch: Ron Glowinsky on building resilient and flexible supply chains CNW’s vice president of global sales explains how urgent logistics, flexibility and technology strengthen resilience for OEMs and suppliers. Automotive Logistics
Cross-border automotive freight consolidation to mitigate US tariffs Logistics service provider CH Robinson is aiming to tackle the impact of higher US tariffs by consolidating freight in its cross-border logistics. Megan Kelly
Mexico raises tariffs on Chinese vehicles to 50% Mexico is set to raise its tariffs on Chinese vehicle imports and other Asian countries from 20% to 50%. Megan Kelly
Time:matters expands emergency courier services in Mexico Emergency logistics provider time:matters has expanded its global courier network with the addition of two terminals in Mexico, tailored to demand from the automotive, semiconductor and high-tech industries, amongst others. Marcus Williams
Regional tariffs, trade deals, and what they mean for automotive logistics and supply chains Automotive manufacturers and logistics providers face a shifting geopolitical and regulatory landscape as the US recalibrates trade relations with key vehicle- and parts-exporting nations. Megan Kelly
US announces new tariff rates, delays implementation again US president Donald Trump has again delayed tariffs on individual countries, extending the implementation deadline from today (1 August) until next week. Megan Kelly
CPKC and CSX add new rail route across Mexico and southeast US A new Class 1 rail corridor from CPKC and CSX is reshaping cross-border finished vehicle logistics with enhanced capacity, faster transit times, and expanded access to key ports and OEM production hubs. Charlie Blackie-Kelly
Nissan to close Mexico plant in logistics and production realignment Vehicle production from the plant in Cuernavaca, close to Mexico City, will be consolidated at Aguascalientes by March 2026 as Nissan targets leaner, more efficient operations and logistics globally. Charlie Blackie-Kelly Emily Uwemedimo
US reaches trade deal with Japan, puts 93% tariff on Chinese graphite The US has struck a trade deal with Japan, reducing the threatened tariff rate of 25% on goods imported to the US to 15%, providing Japan invests $550 billion in the US. Megan Kelly
Routes, reassessments and regionalisation: How auto supply chains are turning trade changes into network gains In our latest livestream, logistic experts explored how to capitalise on crises, examining finished vehicle routes, port congestion and a fluctuating EV landscape Charlie Blackie-Kelly
GM commits $4bn to US, moves assembly from Mexico and Canada GM will invest $4bn to expand vehicle production in Michigan, Kansas and Tennessee, shifting models from Mexico and Canada in a move that highlights localisation, EV growth and trade policy anticipation. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Leveraging digital tools to turn compliance into competitive advantage Experts from Nissan, Accuride, Aptiv and Greatway reveal how they are navigating escalating compliance demands. Charlie Blackie-Kelly Emily Uwemedimo
Catch up on the highlights of ALSC Digital Strategies North America 2025 Last week, Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America returned to Nashville. Watch the highlight reel to see what delegates experienced at event.
Accuride’s Skotti Fietsam on increased collaboration between logistics and IT teams Skotti Fietsam, senior vice president, supply chain and CIO at Accuride, sat down on the Red Sofa at ALSC Digital Strategies North America to share her insights into how teams in both fields can collaborate, as well as the importance of digital tools in compliance and supply chain mapping.
Amports is managing more exports out of the Mexican port of Altamira and expanding operations at Lázaro Cárdenas Amports is handling the majority of exports out of the Mexican Gulf port of Altamira, which has seen strong volume growth in recent years, and it is now expanding operations on the Pacific Coast at Lázaro Cárdenas Marcus Williams
US automotive import tariffs hit prices and aggravate consumer uncertainty, says National Automobile Dealers Association The combined impact of vehicle and parts import tariffs could cut production and sales forecasts in the US this year, according to figures from the National Automobile Dealers Association, with consumer spending and manufacturing investment revised. Marcus Williams
“Staying the course”: USMCOC’s Zapanta unpacks tariffs, automotive trade and North American integration With tariffs on parts approaching and political uncertainty mounting, Albert Zapanta of the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (USMCOC) explores how the US and Mexico are navigating trade, supply chain pressures and long-term planning. For the automotive industry, staying steady may be the smartest move. Emily Uwemedimo
VW Group one of a number of carmakers revising exports of vehicles from Mexico to US Carmakers, including VW Group, are suspending the export of vehicles from Mexico into the US and revising production plans in the face of US tariffs brought in last week by the Trump administration. The German carmaker is also now holding all vehicles delivered after April 3 at US ports of entry. Marcus Williams
Stellantis is pausing production at plants in Canada and Mexico and laying off 900 staff in the US As US tariffs on vehicle imports kicked in this week, Stellantis announced it is temporarily shutting plants in Canada and Mexico, with knock-on, short-term layoffs for staff at stamping, transmission and casting plants in the US. Marcus Williams
Kuehne + Nagel consolidates cross-dock services with doubled capacity on US-Mexico border Kuehne + Nagel is helping customers navigate the complex demands of nearshoring at a time of tariff threats in North America from a new consolidate cross-dock in Laredo, Texas. Marcus Williams
Audi and BMW call for tariff-free trade in North America as Trump tariffs take their toll German carmakers are holding their breath for the next Trump tariff announcement to see if USMCA local content rules will necessitate higher prices and production adjustments in North America. Marcus Williams
US to impose global tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium imports; European Commission announces retaliatory levies [Updated March 13] The decision by Trump to impose tariffs on European imports of the metals, affecting more than €8 billion-worth of EU exports, adds to tariffs on other exports worth €18 billion. Marcus Williams
Donald Trump is imposing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium from Canada and Mexico, and could include auto parts Donald Trump is holding the threat of 25% tariffs over auto parts and metals imports from Canada and Mexico, which could disrupt the North American automotive supply chain. The US president added that he will add new wider tariffs on finished vehicles, to be announced on April 2. Marcus Williams
Vehicle ro-ro exports continue to recover at Barcelona while containerised imports double The port of Barcelona has registed an increase in vehicle exports in 2024 and while imports have dropped overall, cars in containers imported have more than doubled. Marcus Williams
Ford’s president, CEO and director James Farley warns of serious financial impact on auto sector if Trump tariffs persist [Updated February 11] Ford’s president, CEO and director James Farley used its Q4 earnings call last week to warn that any extended use of tariffs on automotive products from Canada and Mexico would have a huge adverse impact on the entire value system of the US automotive industry. He drove home the warnings at this week’s Wolfe Research Auto, Auto Tech and Semiconductor Conference in New York. Marcus Williams
Trump’s tariff pose on imports from Canada and Mexico tests resiliency of supply chain planners Even with a month’s grace period, the threat of US tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico made by Donald Trump over the weekend is creating supply chain uncertainty across the North American automotive industry. Carmakers are calling for attention to USMCA rules and warning of the impact on jobs, investment and consumers. Marcus Williams
Volkswagen to cut production in Germany and reduce staff across factories, with Golf production moved to Mexico Following some intense negotiations through December, Volkswagen reached an agreement with its Works Council and the IG Metall union just before the Christmas break that will see it cut 35,000 jobs by 2030 and reduce production capacity by 734,000 units Marcus Williams
Latest ECG business intelligence report shows increase in global vehicle exports but slight decline in EVs to EU The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) reports there has been 25% increase in global vehicle exports from China but EU has imported fewer EVs in first nine months of 2024 Marcus Williams
Mexico’s port and rail network has improved since the failures in 2023 with expanded terminals and tracks Veracruz port has dealt with last year’s congestion problems by adding capacity for more than 30,000 vehicles and there have also been improvements to previously disrupted rail services, according to speakers at this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico conference Marcus Williams
Audi supply chain leaders talk global supply chain and manufacturing alignment, and the need for logistics power At this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico conference supply chain leaders from Audi talked about the reciprocal benefits of a global strategy with a local approach. Marcus Williams
Toyota México’s senior director of external affairs and trade compliance, Lizette Gracida says, “Mexico’s nearshoring is a historic opportunity with strategic challenges” Toyota’s $1.4 billion investment is helping pave the way for Mexico to become a leader in nearshoring and sustainable logistics. In a Red Sofa interview at the 2024 Automotive Logistics Supply Chain Mexico conference, Lizette Gracida, senior director of external affairs and trade compliance at Toyota’s Mexico division, discusses how strategic policies can support this transformation.
Day 2 highlights and conference wrap-up: Digital transformation and talent development take centre stage Christopher Ludwig, chief content officer, Automotive Logistics closes out the final day of the ALSC Mexico 2024 conference in Mexico City…
Day 1 highlights: Logistics leaders tackle Mexico’s supply chain challenges at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico 2024 Christopher Ludwig, chief content officer, Automotive Logistics takes us to the Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico exclusive gala dinner after a full day packed with cutting-edge insights, insightful discussions, and networking…
ALSC Mexico 2024: Drinks reception and insights shared on the future of nearshoring, trade and growth Christopher Ludwig takes us behind the scenes at ALSC Mexico 2024…
ALSC Mexico 2024 recap blog: Discussing nearshoring, digital transformation and cross-border strategies The tenth Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico conference has wrapped up, after industry leaders, logistics experts and automotive pioneers gathered to discuss the latest trends, challenges and innovations transforming Mexico’s automotive supply chain. That transformation comes at an uncertain time for the North American supply chain, with shifting global dynamics and a pivotal US election. Marcus Williams Anushka Dixit Megan Kelly Emily Uwemedimo
Mexico now seventh largest auto producer with 3.8m vehicles made and exporting 3.3m units globally There is a high demand for the parts supplied by Mexicoʼs tier one suppliers, with 87% production going for export, making it a powerhouse for the wider North American automotive market. Automotive Logistics talks to some of the leaders about maintaining a resilient supply chain. Simon Warburton
Peter Koltai highlights the power of predictive analytics and holistic logistics in shaping a resilient EV production network As VW Group expands its North American footprint, Peter Koltai, head of production control and logistics at Volkswagen de Mexico, tells Automotive Logistics how predictive analytics and AI are reshaping the company’s logistics to meet the challenges of electric vehicle (EV) production and sustainability. Emily Uwemedimo
Red Sofa Interview | Jessica Hanson, Bosch on improving cross-border logistics Jessica Hanson, vice-president of Logistics, Bosch North America discusses cross-border logistics, digital innovations and enhanced partnerships in managing cross-border logistics
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. Automotive Logistics
ZF technology is making inbound logistics more efficient and sustainable Tier one parts and technology provider ZF has put digital technology at the centre of its commercial vehicle product offering and that is helping manage complexity and cut carbon from its own inbound operations Marcus Williams
Canada rail strikes live blog: Authority orders arbitration between Teamsters and rail companies Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) union has appealed against the arbitration that ended the work stoppage at CN and CPKC Megan Kelly Marcus Williams
TLE Automotive invests to meet strong demand for vehicle haulage in Mexico Grupo ATC’s vehicle logistics division TLE Automotive has doubled its transporter fleet and is one of Mexico’s biggest vehicle haulaway firms. Now it is looking to build on quality, safety and innovation to meet the challenges on the road ahead Marcus Williams
Tesla pauses Mexico gigafactory until after US election Tesla has paused its plans to build a new gigafactory in Mexico until after the US presidential election in November, as Donald Trump has pledged to impose a 100% tariff on vehicles made in Mexico. Megan Kelly
Schneider National flags cross-border rail freight service with CPKC Schneider National has relocated to a new office in Mexico City to more easily support customers looking to organise overland cross-border freight moves between the US and Mexico. Marcus Williams
Red Sofa Interview | Toyota’s David Herb on the future of AI in supply and demand planning At the inaugural ALSC Digital Strategies North America, David Herb, Business Insights and Strategy manager, Demand and Supply Management, Toyota North America took to the Red Sofa to talk about the benefits and opportunities of AI in supply and demand forecasting.
Gerardo de la Torre: Digital shift ‘absolutely necessary’ for Nissan’s supply chain Nissan Group of North America has been restructuring to prioritise integrated digitalisation across its business units, to improve visibility and data analytics while remaining compliant and cyber-secure. Megan Kelly
Audi debates future of Brussels plant as Q8 e-tron orders drop Audi is considering the early closure of its Brussels assembly plant and the restructuring of the site. A decline in demand for the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron, which are made there, comes on top of long-standing structural challenges at the Brussels site along with high logistics costs, according to the carmaker. That has made production costs higher for the Brussels plant compared to other sites. Marcus Williams
Storm Alberto hits automotive supply chain in Mexico and US Last week Tropical Storm Alberto caused severe flooding across parts of north-east Mexico, cutting power and closing roads inland at the manufacturing cluster around Monterrey. The storm disrupted container and ro-ro shipments to the port of Altamira and also closed the port of Tampico, though both ports are open again now and the storm has been downgraded to a tropical depression. Marcus Williams
Kuehne + Nagel consolidates parts warehousing in El Paso Kuehne + Nagel is consolidating four of its cross-border warehouses on the US-Mexican border into a new larger, 33,700 sq.m crossdock facility that will support automotive parts shipments between the two countries. Marcus Williams
ALSC Digital Strategies North America: Recap blog Follow our recap blog below for key highlights and knowledge shared at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024, which focused on digitalising North America’s end-to-end automotive supply chain. Following the event in Nashville on 26-27 June, we will continue sharing news and features that relate to the speakers and companies involved in the event. Keep following the blog, as we will share videos straight from the main stage and the Red Sofa at the event! Automotive Logistics
Red Sofa Interview: VW’s Anu Goel on thinking regionally in FVL Anu Goel, executive vice-president, Group After Sales & Service, Volkswagen Group speaks to Christopher Ludwig, chief content officer, Automotive Logistics about bringing together North America’s US, Canada and Mexico vehicle logistics divisions under a Virtual Task Force to explore more opportunities that are beneficial for the region as a whole.
Volkswagen Group’s North America vehicle logistics approach saves cost and delivery time In the last year, Volkswagen Group of America’s finished vehicle logistics teams have united their US, Mexico and Canada divisions, under the umbrella of Anu Goel’s leadership and ’Virtual Task Force’. Now, Goel and the team are seeing results, not only in efficiency and capacity, but in millions of dollars’ worth of working capital and transport savings. Megan Kelly
Data snapshot: Volume increases at Mexico’s finished vehicle handling ports Finished vehicle handling ports in Mexico have seen volume increases across the board in 2023, with three of them now in the top five vehicle-handling ports in the wider North American market. Marcus Williams
BMW and Nissan make Mexican networks flexible for changing market demands Both BMW and Nissan are preparing their Mexican networks for changes in market demand, with BMW set to begin producing EVs using its battery manufacturing facility next to its San Luis Potosi assembly plant, and Nissan upping its skills in the supply chain to cater to fluctuations in demand from consumers. Megan Kelly
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. Megan Kelly
Red Sofa Interview: BMW’s progress in US-Mexico network strategy Raúl Gamboa, head of Logistics, Production Control and Production Systems at BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosí speaks to Richard Logan, senior content producer, Automotive Logistics about the progress and challenges facing the carmaker in the finished vehicle sector.
FVL North America 2024 Day 1 wrap-up Join us inside the Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2024 Gala Dinner as we break down the discussions from the day, including innovation in supply chain management, disrupting the status quo in FVL, integrating across divisions to improve visibility and efficienct, and building partnerships for long-term growth.
Lufthansa Cargo starts Frankfurt to Monterrey air-freight service From June 3 Lufthansa Cargo is offering a connection from its home hub in Frankfurt, Germany to Monterrey in Mexico, via Mexico City, the first European cargo airline to connect Europe with Monterrey. Marcus Williams
Red Sofa interview: Nissan’s Steve Jernigan on network improvements in Mexico At this week’s Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2024 conference in California, Steve Jernigan, senior director of supply chain management for Nissan North America, took to the Red Sofa to tell Richard Logan, senior content producer, Automotive Logistics about improvements to domestic haulaway performance in Mexico, which includes better equipment utilisation and availability.
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. Marcus Williams
BMW localising battery supply for Neue Klasse in Mexico BMW Group is taking its ‘local for local’ approach to manufacturing and supply chain to Mexico, and has started construction on an 80,000 sq.m battery manufacturing facility next to its assembly plant in San Luis Potosi. The plant is due to start making the Neue Klasse electric sports activity vehicle there from 2027. Marcus Williams
Canada rail faces strike action The Teamsters Canada union, which represents 9,000 workers at Canada’s two biggest railroads, has threatened strike action that would disrupt North America’s supply chains from as early as May 22. Megan Kelly
Ryder opens second US-Mexico border logistics facility in El Paso Transportation and fleet management solutions company Ryder System has announced the opening of a second logistics facility to Mexico logistics routes. Megan Kelly
Future-proofing the finished vehicle trucking fleet in North America Road transport providers in North America have been working with OEMs on a range of initiatives to better utilise capacity as vehicle output continues to recover despite bottlenecks and capacity shortages. Key FVL trucking providers speak to Megan Kelly about how they are mitigating disruption, enhancing services and navigating congestion affecting other modes. Megan Kelly
Jack Cooper drops bid for LTL provider Yellow Jack Cooper Transport’s bid for less-than-truckload (LTL) provider Yellow has been dropped eight months after Yellow’s bankruptcy filing. Megan Kelly
Maersk opens Tijuana logistics facility for cross-border services (Updated April 10) Maersk is leasing a 30,000 sq.m cross-dock warehouse in Tijuana, Mexico that offers cross-border logistics services for the automotive industry, alongside the technology and retail sectors. Marcus Williams
APM Terminals appoints Yera and Burmúdez to port leadership roles Beatriz Yera (left) will take over as managing director for APM Terminals in Mexico on April 15 this year. She is currently head of procurement and director of the Europe region for AP Moller Maersk. Yera takes over from Marliz Burmúdez who is moving to become head of investments for the Americas region at APM. Marcus Williams
Red Sofa Interview: Navistar to use VW Group and Traton cross-docking in North America and Mexico Haley Wilson, logistics director at Navistar, is working with Volkswagen Group in North America and the wider Traton Group to enhance best practices, share processes and consolidation such as cross-docking, which will improve logistics while Navistar ramps up its EV production.
Red Sofa Interview: VW Truck & Bus Mexico’s plans to increase localisation Halley Vieira, plant manager in Production and Logistics, VW Truck & Bus Mexico discusses the decision to localise in Mexico rather than import parts from Brazil, and how synergies with VW Group and Traton Group are playing an increasingly important role in the plant’s logistics.
Red Sofa Interview: VW Chattanooga is sharing EV logistics learnings with the VW Group Watch Paulo Monteiro, head of Logistics, VW Group of America Chattanooga Operations discuss how the Chattanooga plant is leading the way in terms of EV logistics, and why it is sharing its findings with the wider Volkswagen Group and its resurrected Scout brand.
Red Sofa Interview: How Volkswagen is readying for electrification in México Peter Koltai, senior director of logistics at Volkswagen de México discusses how the division is getting ready for electrification across the country and how to find synergies between the plants and the wider VW Group.
Red Sofa Interview: VW logistics using rail and digital twins to boost sustainable operations in US and Mexico Christoph Hartmann, head of Transport Networks, VW Group Logistics is using digital twins to help improve inbound logistics, and is adapting lessons learned in Europe to boost digitalisation and sustainability.
Red Sofa Interview: VW’s global logistics experts on synergy in the supply chain Watch Volkswagen Group’s top global logistics experts weigh in on why synergy and collaboration between business units is critical to improving operations, sustainability and advancements within the supply chain.
Stellantis picks president of Mexican division for North America COO Stellantis has appointed Carlos Zarlenga to replace Mark Stewart as chief operating officer for North America. Megan Kelly
BMW chooses Raúl Gamboa to lead production control and logistics in Mexico Raúl Gamboa has taken over as head of production control, production system and logistics at BMW Group’s plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He reports to Harald Gottsche, president and CEO of the plant. Marcus Williams
Digital competency is needed to predict the unexpected The automotive supply chain has become more complex since the disruption of the Covid pandemic and will continue to be complex as the industry moves toward electrification. It means that traditional key performance indicators (KPIs) have also had to evolve. Marcus Williams
Red Sofa Interview: BMW’s creativity is helping solve its supply chain problems in Mexico Raúl Gamboa, director of material and transport control, BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosi talks to Richard Logan, senior content producer, Automotive Logistics about BMW’s creative innovations to mitigate supply chain problems in Mexico.
VW Group looks for partnerships to build a resilient North American supply chain As it expands operations in North America, Volkswagen Group is intensifying its collaboration strategy, both internally between departments and with its logistics providers. By doing so it is finding greater sustainable intermodal efficiencies on the inbound delivery of parts. Marcus Williams
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. Megan Kelly
How Volkswagen Mexico is digitalising its supply chain As Mexico’s supply chain grows, so too do challenges and opportunities for digitalisation. Peter Koltai, senior director of production control and logistics at Volkswagen de México, told delegates at Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico 2023 how he is using digital tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce risk and drive profit. Megan Kelly
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.
Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico: Pre-conference cocktail reception Christopher Ludwig, editor-in-chief, Automotive Logistics opens the Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico 2023 conference at the cocktail reception in Mexico City. He welcomes our delegates to the ninth annual summit and talks about highlights to expect over the course of the event.
Red Sofa Interview: Collaborating with Mexican authorities to ease logistics constraints Lizette Gracida, senior director of external affairs and trade compliance at Toyota Motor de Mexico joins the Red Sofa at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico to share how collaboration can ease bottlenecks and improve logistics within the country.
Red Sofa Interview: How Bocar is championing Mexican localisation Leonardo Martins, global logistics director at Bocar Group, joins the Red Sofa at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico to share how Bocar is championing localisation in Mexico.
Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico: Recap blog Follow our recap blog below to get the most important insights from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico 2023. Megan Kelly
BNSF, GMXT and JB Hunt team up for intermodal cross-border service Carmakers and parts suppliers shipping freight across the US-Mexico border stand to benefit from a new intermodal service from next year that promises to cut the existing service between Chicago and Monterrey by one day. Marcus Williams
FVL capacity constraints likely to remain across North America Expert panellists at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023 explained current FVL capacity woes, mitigation strategies and why the issue will not be resolved any time soon. Daniel Harrison analyses how the FVL industry can work together to implement short-term solutions now, and begin planning for the future. Daniel Harrison
ALSC Global 2023 On Demand: Welcome drinks and what to expect Christopher Ludwig, Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Logistics wraps up the welcoming night of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023 at the Welcome Drinks Reception, sponsored by Kuehne+Nagel. He talks about highlights to expect over the course of the event, and what the hot topics will be.
Scania México to expand Querétaro parts distribution centre Scania Mexico is planning to expand its Middle American Parts Center (MAPC) in Querétaro to increase storage capacity and availability of spare parts. Megan Kelly
Stellantis: Opportunities everywhere in North America to invest in outbound capacity Nick Thompson explains how Stellantis is looking for more vehicle logistics capacity across the region, especially for Mexico.
Nissan’s zero emission journey to using electric trucks in North America Steve Jernigan explains the new relationships and considerations Nissan has needed to make to bring several EV trucking initiatives to life, including for outbound haulaway in California.
Chinese automakers surge amid western withdrawal from Russian market Delegates at last week’s Spring Congress of the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) heard that China’s vehicle exports surged in the first quarter of 2023, as global demand for electric vehicles helped spur a strong start to the year. Malcolm Ramsay
Amports invests in digital technology and EV infrastructure North American finished-vehicle processor Amports handled more than 1.5m vehicles across its eight terminal facilities in 2022 and spent the year improving infrastructure and applying new digital technology to make operations more efficient. Marcus Williams
Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern complete merger North American rail freight providers Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have completed the merger they first announced in September 2021. Marcus Williams
Mazda begins exports of CX-50 from US to Mexico Mazda has started exporting its CX-50 crossover to Mexico from the US joint venture plant it runs with Toyota in Huntsville, Alabama. Marcus Williams
VW Group’s PowerCo to build battery gigafactory in Canada VW Group’s lithium battery division, PowerCo, has announced plans to build a gigafactory in the province of Ontario. The battery cell facility, located in St Thomas, will be PowerCo’s first in North America, with production expected to begin in 2027. Christopher Ludwig Marcus Williams
BMW will make Neue Klasse EV platform in Mexico BMW is investing €800m ($855.8m) in its San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico to produce new generation electric vehicles based its Neue Klasse EV architecture from 2027. Marcus Williams
Supply chain planning to avoiding the next crisis in Mexico and beyond Gerardo De La Torre Garcia describes how Nissan managed the semiconductor crisis, including how the company adapted supply, logistics and production and its impacts in Mexico and beyond. Experts from logistics providers Ryder and timematters give insights on avoiding future crises.
Mitsubishi hits export milestone in Thailand Mitsubishi Motors’ division in Thailand exported its 5 millionth vehicle this month. The carmaker marked the occasion with a ceremony on December 9 at Laem Chabang port and said the milestone underlined the location as a production hub for regional and global operations. Marcus Williams
Recovery and discovery: five lessons from ALSC Mexico 2022 Risk might be an inevitable part of our future but experts at this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico conference highlighted opportunities to manage that and build resilience into the automotive supply chain with collaboration and the latest technologies. Hazel Southwell
A sneak peak at the Gala Dinner at Club de Banqueros at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico 2022 Take a look inside the gala reception, sponsored by time:matters, which was the perfect capstone to the first full day of conference at this year’s event.
Welcome to Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico 2022! Editor-in-Chief Christopher Ludwig kicks off the return of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico with an overview of the challenges and opportunities for the industry in Mexico, and previews insights from leading experts including Volkswagen, Nissan, Toyota, Audi, BMW and more.
In it for the long haul–mitigating logistics disruption and planning for the future Tune in to this session at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico to understand how carmakers such as General Motors and logistics providers are working cross functionally and collaboratively to improve finished vehicle logistics by mitigating bottlenecks and increasing transparency.
Future proofing Mexico’s logistics network Watch how logistics leaders in Mexico, including Francisco Bravo from Audi, are prioritising, implementing and scaling digitalisation strategies to streamline customs transactions, enable decision making in real-time, harness data and automate logistics processes.
What’s ahead for Mexico? North America production and sales outlook The second session of Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico featuring Guido Vildozo, Senior Manager, Americas Light Vehicle Sales Forecasting at S&P Global, who forecasts the global and regional powertrain production mix and vehicle sales outlooks in North America alongside analysis on Mexico’s roadmap for EV battery production and the implications for the supply chain.
Stronger logistics accelerate Mexico’s recovery This session at Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico focuses on how carmakers such as Volkswagen and logistics providers are improving logistics in Mexico to ensure the region remain a major competitive force in the North American and global industry.
Clean energy, flexibility, digital mindsets: conference day one in review at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico Mexico’s recovery depends on stronger logistics and more coordinated government policy to support clean energy, infrastructure, trade and electrification. Editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig assesses the significance after discussions with leaders from Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, Audi, American Axle and more.
Keeping the flow in Mexico – ensuring supply chain continuity Ivan Davila, Director of Logistics at Nissan Mexicana discusses the carmaker’s ambitions in efficiency and systems, and is joined on a panel by American Axle Manufacturing, Ascent and Wallenius Wilhelmsen to discuss managing logistics bottlenecks and mitigating disruptions.
Reimagining Mexican automotive supply chains and logistics The opening session of Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico focused on reimagining policies and regulations with Chris Styles, Vice President Supply Chain Management North America at Nissan, Lizette Gracida, Senior Director of Institutional Affairs and Foreign Trade at Toyota Motor de México to explore the changing policies and regulations that impact automotive supply chains, and the opportunities for manufacturers in Mexico to increase localised production, strengthen exports and invest in future technology, including battery and electrification.
Logistics powering growth – interview with Roberta Palacio, Contitech Roberta Palacio explains what Continental division Contitech is doing to strengthen its logistics across North America and the role that Mexico is playing in its supply chain across the Americas.
The future of sustainable logistics in Mexico Professor Mostafa Hajiaghaei-Keshteli from the prestigious university Tecnológico de Monterrey provides insight into how industries across the country, including the automotive sector, are currently managing sustainable logistics targets, and the technology and processes they can use to develop smart, sustainable logistics.
Taking control of logistics – interview with Siegfried Jung, VP of Logistics at BMW Mexico BMW Mexico’s head of logistics Siegfried Jung explains the surprises of working in Mexico, and points to the carmaker’s highly advanced digital control room for logistics at its plant in San Luis Potosi.
Audi’s digital culture change – interview with Francisco Bravo, Audi Mexico Francisco Bravo Gomez, Senior Director of Supply Chain at Audi Mexico explains the technology, processes and mindset changes that the carmaker is pursuing in Mexico as it transforms it further digitalises its logistics.
VW partners for strong logistics in Mexico – Interview with Peter Koltai, Volkswagen de Mexico Peter Koltai, Senior Director for Production Control and Logistics at Volkswagen de Mexico speaks to Editor-in-Chief Christopher Ludwig about how the carmaker has been managing logistics disruption in Mexico, and how its supply chain is preparing to the launch of electric vehicle production in Puebla.
Mexico needs a holistic energy policy – interview with Lizette Gracida, Toyota de Mexico Toyota’s Lizette Gracida stresses the importance of the government stetting a plan for Mexico to transition to clean energy and to keep in dialogue with the automotive industry on optimising trade agreements and processes.
Nissan’s extreme flexibility in Mexico – interview with Ivan Davila, Director of Logistics at Nissan Mexico Ivan Davila caught up with editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig in Mexico City to discuss how Nissan has adapted processes and worked in new ways with logistics providers to improve flexibility, and to manage capacity constraints in areas like vehicle logistics.
Volkswagen strives for strong logistics for a stronger future in Mexico Carmakers and their suppliers of parts and logistics services are making some sizeable investments in Mexico following two years of Covid disruption. Those investments are essential to build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain for the future of the Mexican car industry, including producing electric vehicles. Marcus Williams
Crisis management is about better communication The semiconductor shortage is not the last global supply chain crisis the automotive industry is likely to see. Vehicle makers at last week’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico conference said that proactive management based on better communication across the supply chain was the only way they were going to deal with future disruptions. Hazel Southwell
Government policy will support growth in Mexico US regulation designed to localise production of electric vehicles in North America is helping to make Mexico a more attractive production location, but the country needs its own supportive policies and improvements to infrastructure, according to Nissan and Toyota. Hazel Southwell
RPM launches operations in Mexico Logistics provider RPM has officially launched operations in Mexico this week, with a focus on providing services to carmakers and suppliers. Its expansion in the region will be led by cross-border logistics, working with third-party solutions. Hazel Southwell
Mexico increases vehicle production and exports Carmakers based in Mexico increased production and exports in October this year as supply chain constraints eased, according to the Mexican Automotive Industry Association (Amia). Mexico was the seventh biggest car making market globally in 2021. Marcus Williams
Mexican cyber-attack threatens to cripple road freight movements Mexico’s transport ministry has stopped issuing new commercial vehicle permits and licences until the end of the year following a cyber-attack in late October. The move threatens to disrupt Mexico’s supply chain and any cross-border trade with the US. Marcus Williams
Pirelli to invest €114m in Mexico plant Pirelli has announced an additional €114m ($114m) investment in its Silao plant, in the Puerto Interior industrial hub in Guanajuato state, Mexico. The plant, established in 2012, will have received €800m investment from its parent company, with the new funds. Hazel Southwell
A gateway for growth in the Gulf Carmakers looking for a quick and cost-effective port to move their vehicle volumes in and out of the southern US have a new option at the port of Mobile on the Alabama coast, featuring a fully equipped terminal run by AutoMobile International Terminal
Canada joins Mexico in trade spat with US over auto content Canada has joined Mexico in a complaint over how the US has chosen to interpret the automotive rules of origin policy that forms part of the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA), signed in July 2020. Marcus Williams
A more reliable rail network for North America The merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern will create the first truly integrated single-line North American Class 1 rail network, which bodes well for the automotive industry on the continent, according to KCS president and CEO, Patrick Ottensmeyer Marcus Williams
Mexican OEMs to benefit from strategic VDC in Guanajuato Carmakers in Mexico are to benefit from a new rail-linked vehicle distribution centre (VDC) in the central Bajío region, home to biggest concentration of vehicle manufacturing in the country. Marcus Williams
Chinese carmaker GAC begins selling SUVs in Mexico Chinese vehicle maker Guangzhou Automobile Group (Gac) is exporting vehicles to Mexico in its first major push into the North American market. The firm said it plans to sell 4,000 vehicles in Mexico by the end of 2021. Jason Dunn
Watch: Moving better through the border, together The US-Mexico border has never faced so many challenges, but there are door-to-door solutions that can reduce lead times and cost, reveals Agustin Sustaita, MD of Transportes Logisticos Especializados (TLE), a strategic partner of D-Troy Logistics, in an exclusive interview ahead of the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference in Detroit.
VW Group brings North American facilities into digital production strategy Technological advancement means software is now central to vehicle architecture and operation, but that same digital technology is now also being applied to the building of those vehicles at VW. Jason Dunn
Adapting to change at Amports Amports has spent the last couple of years increasing capacity and services in North America’s vehicle handling ports, something that stood it in good stead to manage volatility last year and which bodes well for the recovery in US trade, writes Marcus Williams Marcus Williams
North American vehicle ports: versatile through the year of the virus The disruption caused to the finished vehicle sector by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 tested the flexibility and resourcefulness of the leading vehicle handling ports in North America. The lessons learned have been useful in facing the challenges of thrown up in the last six months, writes Marcus Williams Marcus Williams
AL FVL Summer 2021 Digital Edition – Gearing up the supply chain for sustainable growth The summer digital edition of Automotive Logistics and Finished Vehicle Logistics magazine is out now, featuring an overview of the top performing vehicle handling ports in North America, a special focus on the terminal operator Amports and an in-depth look at developments at the Mexican port of Mazatlán. Automotive Logistics
VW to deploy more LNG vessels for North Atlantic car shipments Volkswagen has ordered four car-carrying vessels with dual-fuel engines that can be run on liquified natural gas (LNG), the latest effort by the carmaker to make its shipment of finished vehicles between Germany and North America more sustainable. The LNG vessels will help cut carbon emissions on the route by 25%, it said. Marcus Williams
Making the best of it at Mazatlán The port of Mazatlán saw its steadily increasing trade in finished vehicles badly affected last year when coronavirus disruption knocked out volumes. However, Nissan remains committed to importing through the port and terminal operator TMAZ is making plans for a full recovery. Marcus Williams reports Marcus Williams
VW begins exporting Taos from Mexico to US Volkswagen has started exporting Taos models from its plant in Puebla, Mexico to the US. The vehicles are moving through the port of Lázaro Cárdenas to different northbound destinations. Marcus Williams
Horizon Auto Logistics restructures business in the Americas Following a realignment of operations last year, Horizon Auto Logistics (HAL), has restructured its business and will operate the following group divisions: Horizon Auto Logistics in Mexico, Fast Terminal International in Colombia, and Fast Auto Logistics in the US and Dominican Republic. Marcus Williams
Pandemic gives finished vehicle logistics a fresh perspective According to speakers at the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain North America Live conference there was a silver lining to the disruption inflicted on the automotive industry by the coronavirus pandemic: it allowed companies to look at things afresh and identify where existing problems in the outbound supply chain lay hidden by day-to-day activity. Marcus Williams
Porsche turns to ICL for better visibility on vehicle deliveries The continuing need for accurate tracking of vehicles in the outbound supply chain became more of a critical issue last year as assembly plants ramped up production after the Covid shutdowns. Demand for new cars remained strong throughout the crisis, which shrank available inventory 32%, from 3.8m to 2.6m when plants were shut or operating on restricted schedules and according to new safety protocols. Marcus Williams
North American vehicle makers steer a course through Covid This year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain North America Live conference revealed how a strong rebound in North American vehicle sales has taken the supply chain by surprise and exacerbated the misalignment in inbound supply and capacity caused by the Covid-19 shutdowns. Marcus Williams
USMCA: The milk in the coconut of North American trade The renegotiated rules on free trade in North America, known as USMCA, have been in effect six months but are coming under stricter enforcement. Trade experts from Toyota and Canada’s automotive supplier association point to risks around compliance and a lack of clarity in some rules, especially around ’alternative staging regimes’ on localisation – with the risk that some suppliers could lose significant business. Marcus Williams
Watch: Welcome to the future of North American automotive supply chains Kicking off the on-demand content for Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain North America Live, our hosts set out the trends impacting the industry today and how they will reshape processes, service and partnerships.
Watch: A surprisingly bright outlook for North American vehicle sales and production Despite the pandemic and supply chain disruptions, IHS-Markit is forecasting a stronger-than-anticipated rebound for the North American automotive sector, however there are many headwinds, including for production and exports out of Mexico.
Watch: The race to build a North American lithium-ion battery supply chain Investing in regional battery supply will be critical for OEMs in North America to compete on electric vehicles, but can battery cell capacity keep up? Analyst Daniel Harrison details the evolving battery production footprint in the region.
Watch: Maintaining Mexico’s competitive edge in supply chain OEMs in Mexico are facing logistics bottlenecks and expect more to come, which is Nissan and providers like Jack Cooper are strengthening processes and digital tools in logistics to improve resiliency and flexibility.
Watch: North America automotive suppliers must keep up with USMCA and changing trade policy Policy experts from Toyota and Canada’s automotive supplier association unpick complex sourcing and compliance rules under USMCA, and look ahead to what the Biden administration could mean for automotive trade.
Watch Think Tank: A 360 view of finished vehicle logistics in North America Key operators from all corners of the vehicle logistics space discuss the major trends in the sector for 2021 as part of an interactive think tank, including representatives from road, rail, ports, IT and integrated services.
Watch: North American automotive recovery is underway, but for how long? The North American automotive market is on pace to return to growth this year despite slow vaccine roll-outs, however there are risks in the supply chain and the longer-term economic outlook, according to Eaton’s top automotive analyst, Brandon Mason.
Watch: How Volkswagen and Kuehne + Nagel are making supply chains greener In this virtual event, leaders from Volkswagen and Kuehne+Nagel discussed how production and supply chains can be made greener by using renewable energy in plants, switching deep-sea shipping vessels to LNG, reducing air freight and more.
Watch Think Tank: Starting up electric vehicle supply chains With new OEMs like Lucid about to launch electric vehicle production, supply chain experts from OEMs, suppliers, tech players and logistics companies discuss the investment, data and technology opportunities – and difficulties – that come with starting up new EV and battery supply chains.
Watch: Mexico’s supply chain is ready for electric car production With the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the first EV has started production in Mexico. Alex Katsouris from freight forwarder Europartners examines what needs to happen in the supply chain to make the country a powerhouse for EV production.
Watch: That’s a wrap (until next time)! At the end of a two-day journey across the supply chain in the US, Canada and Mexico, our hosts share the most urgent action points and takeaways from the event, including how logistics providers can help manufacturers recover and transform.
Putting the right tools in the right hands at Nissan Mexicana No one thought the new year was suddenly going to be free of supply chain disruption. The coronavirus continues to cause problems, most pronounced at the moment by cross-Pacific port congestion and the increasingly serious shortage in the supply of microchips. But disruption of this kind is recurring and may even get more frequent in the future. Marcus Williams
Caxxor looks for investment for rail link between Mexico and Canada Infrastructure investment conglomerate, Caxxor Group, is proposing to build a rail route linking the Mexican east coast port of Mazatlán with the Canadian city of Winnipeg. The $3.3 billion (€2.7 billion) project, which will draw investment from the governments of Mexico, the US and Canada, as well as the private sector, will link strategic points across all three countries. Caxxor is targeting the movement of container freight, finished vehicles, bulk commodities and petroleum products. Marcus Williams
VW ends Golf production in Mexico in favour of Taos SUV Volkswagen has ended production of the Golf hatchback at its Puebla plant in Mexico. The performance versions of the new Golf will be imported from Germany while American production shifts to SUVs Illya Verpraet
Amports takes over Horizon Terminal Services North American finished-vehicle processor Amports has bought the port operations formerly run by Horizon Terminal Services (HTS). In doing so, Amports adds vehicle processing operations at the ports of Jacksonville, Port Everglades and Freeport in the US. Marcus Williams
BMW selects Penske Logistics for LLP services at Spartanburg Penske Logistics will be providing lead logistics provider (LLP) services for BMW Manufacturing in South Carolina following the signing of a multi-year contract. Marcus Williams
VW begins shipping finished vehicles from Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico to California Volkswagen and Audi have begun shipping Mexican-made cars headed for the US from the Pacific coast port of Lázaro Cárdenas to California. Illya Verpraet
Watch: How to improve agility and flexibility in finished vehicle logistics While vehicle logistics faces ongoing challenges in managing capacity utilisation and visibility, this panel from Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Live points to key strategies from FCA North America, Hyundai Glovis and CFR Rinkens for improving load factors and responding to customer needs.
Watch: Livestream Hour Season Finale | Part 2: Update from North America with Honda and Benteler Don’t miss the last Livestream Hour episode this season as our guests provide insight on how the coronavirus crisis is currently affecting the supply chain in North America, featuring Hector Martinez from Honda de Mexico and Maxim Serov from global tier 1 Benteler. Wednesday July 29th at 9.30 EST | 14.30 BST | 15.30 CET
Volkswagen opens vehicle terminal at Baltimore with Tradepoint Atlantic The busiest vehical handeling port in the country is set on the historic site of the Bethlehem Steel facility, is poised to process around 120,000 vehicles annually from VW’s European and Mexican plants, serving over 300 dealers in the mid-Atlantic region. This development represents a key milestone in enhancing VW’s distribution efficiency and reaffirms the port of Baltimore’s pivotal role in the automotive logistics landscape. Marcus Williams
Watch: Automotive Supply Chain June Update with Volkswagen Group and Visteon – Leadership in a Crisis Our coronavirus series provide critical information and strategic insight to help design more resilient automotive supply chains. In our June update, key decision makers, including from Volkswagen Group and Visteon, share insight on the challenges of leadership in a crisis and how to respond to build stronger supply chains.Watch the recording below and you can download the presentation slides from this livestream here.
