Hyundai shipping Staria CKDs for assembly in Malaysia Hyundai has begun localised production of its Staria MPV at the joint venture Kulim plant it operates with contract manufacturer Inokom in Malaysia. Marcus Williams
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Recent growth in Vietnam's manufacturing sector set to continue over the next decade Vietnam, one of the fastest developing automotive markets in south-east Asia, has a growing manufacturing base of foreign joint ventures and a homegrown EV industry. Marcus Williams
Mitsubishi keeps an eye on capacity in Vietnam Mitsubishi is navigating rising demand in Vietnam by balancing CKD assembly and regional imports, while investing in parts distribution and evaluating transport capacity amid high logistics costs. Marcus Williams
Vehicle imports to Vietnam increase in first half of 2025 Vietnam’s automotive imports are on track to set a new record in 2025, with customs data showing a sharp rise in volumes and value as domestic production and global trade flows drive increased supply chain activity. Marcus Williams
Skoda begins Kushaq sales in Vietnam using CKD imports The CKD kits will be shipped from the automaker's Indian plant, with some parts coming from Europe. Marcus Williams
Yusen Logistics builds on Asia-Europe rail alternative for cargo Yusen Logistics has started a rail freight service between Vietnam and Europe. The logistics provider said the service provided an alternative to ocean container services that continue to be disrupted by attacks on shipping in the Red Sea at the same time that capacity is being tested by an increase of exports from Asia. Marcus Williams
Škoda begins exports from Europe to Vietnam Škoda has begun exporting its Kodiaq and Karoq models from the Czech Republic to Vietnam and has opened its first dealership in Hanoi. Megan Kelly
Škoda opens CKD logistics hub in India [Updated October 30] Škoda Auto has a new 16,000 sq.m facility in Pune, India that it will use to pack complete knockdown (CKD) kits of its Kushaq and Slavia models for export to Vietnam. There, the CKD kits will be welded, painted and assembled at a production line currently being built in Quãng Ninh province and expected to open in the first half of 2024. Marcus Williams
BMW begins SKD exports to Vietnam for local assembly BMW has signed an agreement with a contract manufacturer in Vietnam for local assembly of its BMW 3 and 5 Series sedans, as well as the BMW X3 and X5 SUVs. Marcus Williams
Vinfast begins global EV exports supported by Inform Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker Vinfast is using transport and yard management software from Inform to monitor the movement of its vehicles as it gears up for global deliveries. Marcus Williams
Containerisation: Why finished vehicle logistics needs to think inside the box While ro-ro is the traditional method of shipping finished vehicles, containerisation is becoming increasingly viable as the automotive industry decentralises and introduces more EVs. Growth in China and South East Asia offers particularly good opportunities Marcus Williams
