JLR boosts EV supply chain with 50 new expert roles The move supports its goal to electrify all brands by 2030 while upholding ethical standards and production stability. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Nissan and Stellantis supplier Marelli files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US The tier one supplier confirms it has applied for bankruptcy to continue operations while it looks to secure additional funding or buyout. Charlie Blackie-Kelly
Kuehne+Nagel and Changan partner on EV battery and spare parts logistics for European aftermarket Kuehne+Nagel is set to deliver EV supply chain support for Changan in Europe, focusing on spare parts and end-of-life battery logistics. Megan Kelly
DSV finalises €14.3bn acquisition of DB Schenker, doubling size and strengthening global logistics network DSV acquires DB Schenker, adding 160,000 staff and boosting revenue to €41.6bn amid rising demand for global logistics solutions. Megan Kelly
US-China tariff escalation disrupts rare earth exports and puts pressure on automotive supply chains The trade conflict between the US and China has entered a volatile new phase, with potential ‘reciprocal’ tariffs rising as high as 245% and a new suspension of China’s rare earth mineral exports adding further uncertainty for the global automotive industry. Manufacturers and suppliers face increasing costs and supply chain risks as critical vehicle components, including batteries and electronics, are caught in the crossfire. Marcus Williams Megan Kelly
Hyundai Motor commits $21 billion to US vehicle manufacturing, supply chain and logistics Hyundai has announced an investment in US vehicle production, supply chain and logistics of $21 billion and in the same week has officially opened its metaplant in Georgia at which it now plans to make 500,000 electric vehicles a year. Marcus Williams
CMA CGM to invest $20 billion in US shipbuilding, port infrastructure and automotive platforms CMA CGM plans to invest $20m in shipbuilding, ports, warehousing and automotive platforms over the next four years. Marcus Williams
Economic headwinds shake CEE automotive logistics as cost pressures, nearshoring, and geopolitical shifts reshape supply chains The economic crosswinds sweeping across the continent threaten to stir into a big storm for the automotive industry in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Automotive Logistics explores how, in the face of uncertainty, logistics providers are streamlining their operations. Vladislav Vorotnikov
Automotive logistics and supply chains in 2025: Challenges, cost pressures & nearshoring As the automotive industry enters 2025, three primary trends are reshaping the landscape for logistics providers. These trends highlight the challenges and opportunities resulting from industry restructuring, cost pressures, and evolving trade dynamics. Before we dive into each, here’s an executive summary. Daniel Harrison
