Sumitomo Drive Technologies opts for Swisslog’s automated storage technology A $9.4m investment in automated storage and retrieval will enable Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA to boost throughput, reduce handling times and avoid costly warehouse expansion. Marcus Williams
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
Stellantis to open Metro Detroit Megahub for Mopar parts distribution in Michigan in 2027 Stelllantis is opening a Mopar service parts megahub in Van Buren Township in 2027 that will use the Autostore automated storage and retrieval system. Marcus Williams
Panattoni completes work on Mercedes-Benz’s International Consolidation Centre [Updated May 27] Mercedes-Benz is ready to open its International Consolidation Centre in Germany, which will bundle and preassemble parts for distribution to its global production locations. Marcus Williams
Stellantis opens $64m Mopar Parts Distribution Center in New York to boost service, automation and supply localisation Stellantis’s new $64m Mopar Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in East Fishkill, New York helps localise its supply chain within the US. Megan 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
How MSC is driving efficiency and sustainability in automotive logistics with intermodal solutions and customer-focused supply chain strategies Ahead of ALSC Europe 2025, Johanna Wrage, global accounts automotive deputy manager at MSC discusses company’s role in enhancing global automotive supply chains through intermodal solutions and customer-centric service.
Expert perspectives on nearshoring: Top 10 Red Sofa interviews on supply chain strategy Updated July 2 2025 – The strategy of nearshoring is reshaping supply chains, bringing immense opportunities and challenges to the forefront. We sat down on the Red Sofa with experts leading the trend across the automotive supply chain. Megan Kelly
Associated British Ports to develop Stallingborough finished vehicle facility in Humber region of UK Associated British Ports is developing a vehicle storage and distribution facility near the Humber ports of Grimsby and Immingham in the UK. Marcus Williams
Red Sofa Interview: VW Truck & Bus Mexico’s plans to increase localisation Halley Vieira, plant manager in Production and Logistics, VW Truck & Bus Mexico discusses the decision to localise in Mexico rather than import parts from Brazil, and how synergies with VW Group and Traton Group are playing an increasingly important role in the plant’s logistics.
