Scania signs three-year deal with Unipart to manage service parts centre in Kunshan, China Unipart is managing logistics operations at Scania’s new Chinese service parts distribution centre in Kunhan, China. Marcus Williams
Charged up: Top 10 Red Sofa interviews on EV and battery logistics Updated 3 July 2025 – Experts from across the automotive logistics industry have sat down on the Red Sofa and shared their insights into the most pressing topics surrounding EVs and batteries. This list provides key takeaways and will be updated as more Red Sofas are released, so make sure to follow along. Charlie Blackie-Kelly
Red Sofa Interview | Criss Edwards, Unipart on transforming the auto industry Criss Edwards, President and Managing Director North America at Unipart spoke with our Chief Content Officer Christopher Ludwig at the ALSC Global 2024 on how Unipart and the broader 3PL industry will continue to evolve and support OEMs in this new era.
The latest insights from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2024 Hello everyone and welcome to the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global 2024 recap blog, from our event which took place on 24-26th September at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. Stay tuned to get the latest updates and insights on our conference speakers and the sessions here! Megan Kelly Emily Uwemedimo Marcus Williams
JLR battles service parts shortage JLR is facing delays in the delivery of service parts to its retail network during the transition of parts distribution from multiple locations to its global parts distribution centre (PDC), nearing completion at Applby Magna, in the UK Midlands. Marcus Williams
JCB signs up Maersk and Unipart Logistics for parts handling JCB has signed two major contracts with logistics providers Maersk and Unipart Logistics for global parts management. Marcus Williams
VW extends contract with Unipart Logistics in UK Volkswagen Group has extended its contract with Unipart Logistics for aftermarket services in the UK and Ireland for a further two years. The logistics provider has been working with VW in the UK since 2018. Marcus Williams
Jaguar Land Rover expands business with Unipart Logistics Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has signed a three-year contract Unipart Logistics for the provision of customer services in the aftermarket across the US and Canada. Marcus Williams
Jaguar Land Rover signs five-year contract with Unipart in US Unipart Logistics is managing a purpose-built aftermarket parts distribution centre in Mickleton, New Jersey as part of a new five-year contract signed with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The move supports JLR’s expansion into the north-east of the US. Marcus Williams
Unipart Logistics appoints Ian Truesdale managing director Logistics and supply chain services provider Unipart Logistics has appointed Ian Truesdale (pictured) as its new managing director. Marcus Williams
Unipart Logistics to run JLR aftermarket parts facility in UK Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has signed up Unipart Logistics on a five-year contract to run its global parts logistics centre at Appleby Magna in the UK Midlands. The 270,000 sq.m facility, which will distribute aftermarket parts, is due to open in 2022. Marcus Williams
Unipart Logistics using digital technology for Kubota aftermarket Unipart Logistics, the supply chain services division of Unipart Group, has extended its partnership with equipment maker Kubota UK to provide aftermarket warehouse operations. Marcus Williams
