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AnalysisTrump’s sanctions relief could revive Russia’s car industry
Trump’s Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal could reshape automotive logistics, reopening Russia’s market to Western brands and reviving transit routes.
FeatureAutomotive 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.
FeatureMorocco becomes largest vehicle exporter to EU
Morocco now leads automotive exports to the EU, surpassing China and Japan. With robust logistics and rising production, North Africa gains momentum.
NewsChina trade crisis leaves Russia’s spare parts market in turmoil
The Russian aftermarket is in disarray with customers of Chinese brands waiting up to six months for repairs because of the shortage of spare parts
NewsRussia faces a shortage of Chinese automotive imports as sanctions intensify
Chinese parts and vehicle makers are concerned about secondary sanctions and payment problems related to exports to Russia
FeatureCEE battery sector resilient in the face of European EV slowdown
Poland and Hungary are forecast to be dominant players in the battery value chain of the future
NewsChinese finished vehicle exports to Russia in jeopardy
China-made vehicles are flooding the Russian market and Avtovaz’s parent company Rostec is calling for a curb
NewsRed Sea crisis resurrects China-Europe rail freight transit through Russia
State-owned Russian Railways says its expects cargo flows to rise by 30-40% this year against last year’s volumes, based on a healthy Q1
NewsUzbekistan aims to become regional automotive superpower with BYD contract
Uzavtosanoat has signed a deal with BYD to assemble electric vehicles from from complete knockdown kits and produce 500,000 of them a year
NewsUkraine border tension threatens automotive supply chain
The threat of conflict between Russia and Ukraine is destablising the automotive supply chain in Eastern Europe and carmakers and tier suppliers are looking at alternative sources of imported parts
NewsReturning vehicle sales test Russian ro-ro capacity
Returning vehicle sales in Russia are prompting ocean transport providers to return laid up vessels into operation as capacity on international routes becomes tighter. Higher tariffs on containerised vehicle shipments from China is also leading to a switch in mode to ocean, adding to the demand for more services. That is expected to create an imbalance in supply and demand in the ro-ro transport sector in the short and medium-term.
NewsCovid pushes up demand for cheaper cars in Russia says Gefco
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Russian car market has pushed up demand for lower-priced vehicles, depleting inventory and leading to shortages in delivery capacity on road and rail, according to Dennis Gliznoutsa, commercial director of Gefco Russia.
NewsElectric vehicles supporting sales through pandemic, says head of Gefco Russia
Gefco Russia’s general director says that electric vehicles have been the one bright spot in terms of global vehicle and parts shipments in a industry otherwise still suffering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic
NewsChinese carmaker Haval signs a major investment contract in Russia
Chinese carmaker Haval has signed a special investment contract worth 42.4 billion rubles ($650m) to expand the car plant it opened in Uzlovaya last year and build a components plant to localise the supply of core parts, including engines, transmissions, electronic control modules, and vehicle control systems
NewsSlovakian transport industry overcomes supply disruptions
The disruption to the Slovakian automotive industry caused by the Covid-19 pandemic was short-term and has already subsided, according to Alexander Matusek, president of the Slovak Automotive Industry Association. However, for the future stability of the sector Matusek said there needs to be greater government support in stimulating sales.
NewsRussian car industry needs greater parts localisation to survive
The volume of automotive components being imported into Russian assembly plants has nearly doubled over the past few years but the continued threat of secondary sanctions on the companies supplying them, combined with the impact of Covid-19 on the supply chain, means the Russian automotive industry could shutdown. What it needs for the future is a new localisation strategy, according to Vadim Sorokin, president of Russian vehicle maker Gaz Group.
NewsWWO diversifies to mitigate impact of Covid-19 on Russian vehicle imports
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit demand for maritime car carrying services to Russia from Europe by as much as 40%, according to Dmitry Vostrikov, general director of the Russian branch of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean’s (WWO)…
NewsRussian logistics providers to benefit from state support says Gefco
Russia’s automotive supply chain continues to suffer from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic but, while the future is uncertain, the country’s government is considering different ways to support logistics providers, according to Valeria Seledkova, general director of logistics provider, Gefco Russia. Specific measures are expected to be approved by the end of June.
NewsRussia spending billions to bolster car market
The Russian government has said it will spend Rub20 billion ($240m) to support vehicle purchases across the country this year. The bailout package is focused on providing soft loans by state-owned banks for Russian citizens willing to purchase new vehicles by the end of 2020.
NewsRussian car industry caught between coronavirus and currency fluctuations
Automotive plants in Russia are reported to be running out of components as supply shortages caused by the coronavirus continue out of China and South Korea, and disruption spreads across Europe. At the same time the Russian ruble has hit a four-year low against the US dollar, which is taking its toll on production costs