VEHICLE LOGISTICS ROAD
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Analysis
The impact of tariffs on Mexico and Canada’s auto supply chain
Detroit’s Big Three may lose $42bn and 6.8m units from new US tariffs, with compounding effects on cross-border supply chains.
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Video
Red Sofa | International’s Tony Stinsa on EV truck delivery challenges
Tony Stinsa of International discusses how EV truck logistics must evolve to match design, range, charging and infrastructure needs.
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Feature
Audi’s future supply chain: Designed to combine logistics, automation and people
Dieter Braun knows where Audi’s supply chain and logistics should develop over the next decade, even if technology and conditions vary by plant and region.
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Feature
Automotive logistics in the CEE region navigates turbulent waters
With economic uncertainty and rising costs, CEE logistics firms are adapting to nearshoring, digitalisation, and supply chain disruptions.
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Feature
Flexis leverages Renault-Volvo-CMA CGM network for European EV supply
Flexis is localising European EV van production, leveraging nearshoring, battery sourcing, and shared platforms to cut costs and emissions.
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News
Jack Cooper winds down after GM relationship ends
Jack Cooper’s workforce faces uncertainty as it winds down operations, following troubled relationships with its OEM clients GM and Ford.
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News
John Perkovich takes over as RPM’s president of North America
John Perkovich is moving to become president of RPM Freight Systems in North America as company founder Barry Spilman steps back from his CEO role
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Analysis
Trade disputes accelerate nearshoring trend with implications for logistics providers
Escalating trade disputes are pushing automotive companies towards nearshoring, reshaping logistics and supply chains across North America and beyond.
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News
Hödlmayr using Mercedes-Benz etruck for Magna shuttle service in Austria
Hödlmayr is moving vehicles made at the Magna Steyr plant in Austria to its nearby vehicle compound.
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News
Ford drops Jack Cooper mid-contract, threatening union jobs
Ford ends contract with Jack Cooper, risking union jobs. Teamsters and analysts weigh in on the impact for logistics and workforce stability.
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News
European vehicle haulers under the lash from overnight VDI regulations
Car haulers and equipment makers in Europe are calling on OEMs and police for leniency in enforcing rules on load attachment.
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News
Impact of Hurricane Milton on auto operations not as severe as Helene
Finished vehicle operations are returning to normal at terminals in Florida following Hurricane Milton but full operational assessments are still being made
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News
Mosolf starts using electric transporters in Germany
Mosolf Group is now using electric transporters for its finished vehicle logistics service operating out of Illingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Feature
TLE Automotive invests to meet strong demand for vehicle haulage in Mexico
Mexico’s vehicle logistics provider TLE Automotive has invested to double its fleet in response to growing demand for services across the country
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News
Capital investment strengthens RPM’s global growth plans
RPM said the investment from Trive Capital and Bluejay Capital Partners will support plans to enhance its finished vehicle logistics services
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News
Axess Logistics gains transparency in vehicle deliveries with Vinturas
Axess Logistics is now using the Vinturas Interoperable Network tool to gain end-to-end visibility in its finished vehicle operations through data sharing secure collaboration with its trading partners
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Feature
Trade wars: Protectionism and its impact on vehicle logistics
While intended to bolster domestic industries and foster sustainable growth, the efficacy of stringent duties in dissuading Chinese exporters remains uncertain
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News
Proficient aims to raise $215m by going public
The logistics firm had previously hoped to raise less than half of the figure.
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News
Ryder opens second US-Mexico border logistics facility in El Paso
Ryder opened a warehouse and crossdock in Laredo in February.
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News
Ex-GM vehicle logistics head Anthony Clevio joins United Road
Anthony Clevio, who left GM last year, has joined United Road Services as its senior vice-president of sales and marketing.