CMA CGM plans new $450m terminal at Saudi port in JV investment deal CMA CGM and RSGT have signed a term sheet for a potential joint venture, investing $450m in building a fourth terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port in Saudi Arabia. James McLoughlin
Sponsored Automotive Inbound Logistics Survey 2025: Download now Download the inaugural Automotive Inbound Logistics Survey 2025 for the definitive playbook to navigate disruption, cut through uncertainty and stay ahead of global competition. Automotive Logistics
DP World expands Jebel Ali port vehicle capacity with new yard and quay DP World is adding a 2.6m sq ft storage yard and 800m ro-ro quay at Jebel Ali’s Terminal 4, boosting capacity by 21% as vehicle flows through the port surge 28% in 2025. Charlie Blackie-Kelly Emily Uwemedimo
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
Global container shipping the worst for 50 years reports Drewry A continuous deterioration in the accuracy of transit and arrival times in global container shipping means the sector is in the worst state it has been in for 50 years, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants. Marcus Williams
Watch: Middle East and North Africa supply chains – the route to recovery (EP.3) Watch this Livestream for the latest insight on vehicle demand, production and trade across Middle East and North Africa automotive supply chains, plus insights with General Motors’ head of purchasing and supply chain for the Middle East, Sulaiman Pallak. Forecast available for download.
Fighting back against fake parts Counterfeit components can be dangerous for road users and are a growing problem for the automotive industry. Automotive Logistics examines the lucrative fake parts trade Richard Brown
Trust in Turkey: How exports are carrying the country through its economic crisis Turkey faces some difficult economic headwinds that have already impacted on its automotive industry. But there are still several reasons for optimism, especially the country’s strength as a vehicle export hub with easy access to the European market Nick Gibbs
Hanging in the balance Lower production output, slower growth in export markets and several regulatory and operational issues are threatening to unbalance Poland’s finished vehicle market Vladislav Vorotnikov
China conference: preparing for the new and the old, for growth and decline Chris Ludwig Christopher Ludwig
Ford part 2: Global strategies Ford intends to support dealers through its Professional Service Network, a proliferation of Quick Lane stores and extended parts retention. Christopher Ludwig
Ford part 1: Always looking ahead In the first of a four-part feature, Christopher Ludwig talks to Ford Customer Service Division president Frederiek Toney (pictured) about changing times for logistics and providing global customer service Christopher Ludwig
Ford part 3: Supply chain upgrades Ford is rolling out advanced global inventory and demand management tools in pursuit of greater efficiency in logistics and service Christopher Ludwig
Europe Conference: Planning for more than the Zeitgeist in the supply chain Chris Ludwig Christopher Ludwig
BMW: Getting connected for a new era of distribution BMW’s vice-president of vehicle distribution Ulrich Wieland (right) and head of global vehicle dispatch and transport Mathias Wellbrock (left) talk about how connected car technology could transform the OEM’s outbound operations over the next decade Christopher Ludwig
Simon Stacy and Bob Mountain add logistics responsibilities at Honda Europe Chris Ludwig Christopher Ludwig
Stricken Höegh car carrier towed to Spitbank for investigation A Höegh Autoliners car carrier, with around 1,400 vehicles and 100 pieces of earthmoving equipment on board, grounded in the waters known as the Solent, outside the UK south-coast port of Southampton, refloated itself on January 7th and has been moved to investigate further. Rachael Hogg
Audi special report: A fast, flexible network Audi’s inbound logistics depends on tight planning and delivery adherence, while the carmaker is also exploring more consolidation within the Volkswagen Group Christopher Ludwig
Parliamentary committee votes for harmonised loading lengths for car transporters across EU Chris Ludwig Christopher Ludwig
Executive summary: Blue skies over Bonn as logistics returns to growth Chris Ludwig Christopher Ludwig
Kroon takes over Renault Nissan’s European logistics as MacDonald heads to India Chris Ludwig Christopher Ludwig
