Opinion: Tariff shockwaves, investment freezes and cost pressure reshape global automotive logistics in 2025 The automotive industry is reeling from the US’s hugely disruptive reset of the world economic order, and this will have profound ramifications for logistics providers around the world. Daniel Harrison, inhouse automotive analyst, Automotive Logistics, explains what Trump’s tariffs will mean for the automotive industry. Daniel Harrison
Speed to market is critical for affordable electric vehicles With more Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers planning to launch products in the UK in 2024, the race is on for UK and European OEMs to make their mass-market ranges available as quickly as possible. The question is, can they catch up and how should they go about it, ask Vendigital’s Dom Tribe and Sheena Patel Sheena Patel Dom Tribe
Delay to introduction of new rules of origin is a window of opportunity The proposed delay to the introduction of the new rules of origin is a window of opportunity for UK and European carmakers to accelerate all-electric vehicle (EV) design programmes, strengthen supply chains and put the right technical support and capabilities in place to meet demand in a fast-growing market. Sheena Patel
Politics now the driving force in automotive supply chains Decades of liberalisation of international trade relations, including the removal of many tariffs and non-tariff barriers, have enabled automotive supply chains to develop on the basis of economic rather than political imperatives. This is no longer the case. Governments right across the political spectrum have started to adopt protectionist policies whilst promoting subsidy-driven national industrial strategies, challenging the mantra of free trade and open markets. John Manners-Bell
Automotive logistics can empower Asian manufacturers globally Ports and terminals giant DP World is building a network of technologically advanced vehicle handling terminals that Asian carmakers stand to benefit from as they export globally, writes Glen Hilton, CEO and managing director of Asia Pacific Glen Hilton
Crisis in Europe could breed greater cooperation in outbound logistics As the European vehicle logistics body ECG celebrates 25 years, its president, Wolfgang Göbel, suggests that carmakers are more open to the idea of volume guarantees, while the European Commission (EC) is more supportive of harmonised truck lengths. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Thank you for joining us at Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2022! Christopher Ludwig closes out the 2022 Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference, which was the most important gathering of vehicle logistics executives in more than a decade.
Watch: Welcome to a new world of finished vehicle logistics Editor-in-Chief Christopher Ludwig kicks off Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2022, where the industry came together to address improving ETA accuracy, managing built-to-order vehicles, ensuring capacity and managing cost rises across the supply chain.
Watch FVL highlights: ETA, capacity, driver shortages and collaboration Editor-in-Chief Christopher Ludwig summarises key takeaways from Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2022, where vehicle ETA, capacity and costs were major concerns, but so were finding practical ways to work together.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a long-term risk for the automotive supply chain The impacts stretch beyond inflation and corporate retreats to critical shortages upstream for semiconductor and EV supply. Daniel Harrison
Goodbye from Detroit at Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global Live Editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig ends the conference but points to a new beginning in supply chain partnerships, which will be necessary if the industry is to manage through current disruptions and meet the changing needs of electrification, sustainability and new technology.
On the sidelines ALSC Global Day 1 in review: logistics data, mitigating shortages and managing the chip crisis Christopher Ludwig recounts highlights of the first day of Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global Live, picking out highlights and learnings from OEM, tier supplier and logistics providers at the event.
On the sidelines ALSC Global end of conference wrap up: this is only the beginning Christopher Ludwig recounts highlights from Day 2 of Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global Live, including key objectives in data management and potential increases in localisation
On the sidelines at ALSC Global Live: the calm before the perfect storm Christopher Ludwig introduces Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global Live in Detroit, as the North American industry meets in the midst of massive disruption and change across automotive supply chain and manufacturing.
Parts suppliers need to understand rules of origin The new gigafactories being established in the UK do not simplify the future for component manufacturers facing the post-Brexit reality, says Gary Dodsworth, head of road transport at Rhenus UK Gary Dodsworth
Real-time visibility platforms keep automotive supply chains moving The global automotive market is competitive and volatile, and manufacturers and OEMs were already under pressure thanks to new market challengers such as Tesla, and consumer preferences shifting towards electric vehicles (EVs). Andreas Seide
Part and parcel of the problem: why tier 1 supplier logistics will face a squeeze As OEMs and automotive parts suppliers see their margins decline, cost pressures are going to increase on logistics operations and service providers further down the supply chain Daniel Harrison Christopher Ludwig
Explaining EU vehicle emissions targets: can OEMs avoid heavy fines? The new average fleet targets that came into force in Europe on January 1st 2020 are having big impacts on the supply chain, pushing OEMs to produce and sell more hybrids and EVs. But the rules are complex and varied by brands, volume and sales. Here we provide a summary of the key rules and terminology. Daniel Harrison Christopher Ludwig
What took the air out of Dyson’s electric car project? The iconic manufacturer of vacuum cleaners has cancelled plans to develop and build an EV. That was probably a smart decision, considering the huge costs, competition and struggling market that Dyson would have been entering. Daniel Harrison
Comment: It’s carmaking, Jim, but not as we know it – Grenadier turns industry logic on its head Ian Henry
In an age of disruptive change for the automotive industry, digital manufacturing technology is coming to the rescue Jeff Schipper
Bringing the IoT to the automotive supply chain Since Toyota first pioneered its innovative Lean production system in the 1930s, the automotive industry has been a trailblazer in developing data-driven strategies to optimise manufacturing processes Dagny Dukach
Still breaking down barriers in automotive supply chains… What has changed in 20 years of covering the automotive supply chain? Chris Ludwig Christopher Ludwig
Why supply chain digitisation can mean making the best of what you already have Chris Ludwig Christopher Ludwig
It may not be popular, but collaboration is still the only smart option Chris Ludwig Christopher Ludwig
