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US tariffsView more

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How Trump’s presidency is reshaping automotive logistics: A timeline of tariffs, trade disputes, and EV policy shifts

Steel and vehicle tariffs, EVs, and China trade

Latest tariff and trade updates affecting automotive industry

Megan Kelly

Automotive industry and global trade

UK-US trade deal on vehicles partially implemented

Megan Kelly

Digitalisation - In FocusView more

European collaboration with Chinese OEMs

European FVL market faces AI regulation, tariffs and Chinese competition
Software development

Elektrobit and Foxconn partner to develop software-defined EV platform
Driving data collaboration

Catena-X and AIAG formalise partnership for North American rollout
Cybersecurity and compliance

Nissan links data, systems and regions in digital shift
Note from the editor

Welcome to the new Automotive Logistics experience
Column from our chief of content

What has the industry learned from past crises?
Red Sofa interview

Chandan Trehan of Bosch North America on failing correctly and ensuring digital fluency
Red Sofa interview

John Godfrey at Pirelli Tire on incorporating next-gen digital management systems
Red Sofa interview

International Motors’ Paule Wandji on logistics and IT collaboration
Cost pressures

Can supply chains adapt faster than the automotive market changes?

Latest newsView more

European collaboration with Chinese OEMs

European FVL market faces AI regulation, tariffs and Chinese competition

Flat markets, geopolitical risk and digital transformation dominate the agenda at ECG’s 2025 Congress, as finished vehicle logistics leaders look to adapt, collaborate and globalise.

Megan Kelly

Software development

Elektrobit and Foxconn partner to develop software-defined EV platform

The joint development agreement (JDA) will see the companies collaborate on hardware and software development with the goal of creating a smart EV platform.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Top 10

Going green: Top 10 Red Sofa interviews on sustainability

Experts share their insights into the industry's sustainable transition, discussing decarbonisation, diversity and data-driven decisions.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Red Sofa | John Godfrey at Pirelli Tire on incorporating next-gen digital management systems

Can supply chains adapt faster than the automotive market changes?

As automotive supply chains navigate rising trade barriers, accelerating electrification and fragmented digital tools, industry leaders explored how logistics must lead through disruption.

Emily Uwemedimo

Nissan and Accuride use digitalisation to stay ahead of supply chain compliance

Cross-functional compliance engines

Leveraging digital tools to turn compliance into competitive advantage

Experts from Nissan, Accuride, Aptiv and Greatway reveal how they are navigating escalating compliance demands.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Emily Uwemedimo

Port resilience

FVL leaders rethink production, trade and capacity as long-term transitions take hold in Europe

European FVL is facing a triple shock: weakening export demand, under-utilised plants and a resurgence of protectionism on both sides of the Atlantic.

Emily Uwemedimo

Executive profilesView more

“Do it right and in the right time,” Nissan’s De la Torre says, as he details the four-pillar strategy for real-time resilience across the Americas

Levent Yuksel, JLR

JLR accelerates sustainable logistics through alternative fuels, digital tools and close supplier collaboration

Dieter Braun, Audi

Dieter Braun on how Audi is turning supply chain motion into progress

Enric Brau, Seat

Seat’s logistics director Enric Brau wants to inspire boldness in digitalisation and electrification

North America’s vehicle handling ports are investing in strength to manage volatility

Upgrades to port infrastructure through 2024 have given some of the top volume processors room for manoeuvre amid uncertainty.

Marcus Williams

Court of Appeals allows tariffs to continue after US court rules Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs illegal

Reciprocal ruling

Trump tariffs back on following appeal of US Trade Court's block

Trump has appealed a decision made by US court that blocked his ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, ruling he lacked authority under emergency powers to impose reciprocal trade measures.

Megan Kelly

Supplier relations index

Supplier index: Toyota on top, Stellantis sinks lower

Toyota, Honda and GM improve supplier relations as Ford and Stellantis fall further in North America’s OEM rankings.

Megan Kelly

On the red sofaView more

Red Sofa interview

Nissan’s Gerardo de la Torre on using digital tools to improve supply chain visibility

Gerardo de la Torre, regional senior director of supply chain management at Nissan Group of the Americas, expands on his Keynote from day one, answering questions about how Nissan has impletmented its supplier visibility platform and how he foresees it developing.

Red Sofa interview

Anu Goel on how Volkswagen Group of America’s regional strategy is mitigating tariff disruption and transforming vehicle logistics

Simplified metrics, regional teamwork and agile tools: VW’s Anu Goel shares how logistics is powering resilience across borders, at this years’ FVL North America 2025 conference.

Red Sofa interview

Peter Hörndlein on how VW is building a more flexible, sustainable and future-ready vehicle logistics network

Peter Hörndlein outlines VW’s flexible logistics strategy, from tackling disruption to investing in sustainable transport solutions.

Event Coverage View more

ALSC Digital Strategies 2025

Recap blog: The power of data, AI and digital transformation in the supply chain

FVL North America 2025

Recap blog: Creating a faster, agile, more competitive vehicle supply chain

ALSC Europe 2025

Recap blog: Co-creating an agile, win-win automotive supply chain

Business intelligence reportsView more

European Automotive Logistics Market Report 2025-2035

Download this comprehensive report with succinct industry analysis, market forecasts, company market share evaluations, and strategic recommendations

Download our latest 68-page business intelligence report the North American Automotive Logistics Market Report 2025-2035 to obtain clear insight into the outlook for the automotive logistics market and the leading companies operating within the market space.

Partner ContentView more

Automotive Inbound Logistics Survey 2025

The Automotive Inbound Logistics Survey 2025, in partnership with DP World, explores automotive inbound logistics, diving deep into the pertinent issues around tariffs, costs, digitalisation, and investment. Join the survey, win a prize, and gain access to vital insights on the challenges, constraints, and opportunities the sector faces.Take the survey

DP World is expanding its ro-ro services to a new level of scale and efficiency

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Logistics in partnership with DP WorldDP World is scaling up its investment in efficient ro-ro operations and advanced technologies to meet growing global vehicle demand and deliver connected, sustainable services, suitable for OEM customers.

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Suardiaz Shipping Lines invests in sustainable vessels for Atlantic ro-ro services

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Logistics in partnership with Suardíaz GroupSuardiaz Shipping Lines, the maritime division in Suardiaz Group, is investing in sustainable vessels and route optimisation to decarbonise finished vehicle, high & heavy, and trailer services on its European Atlantic service between North Africa and Europe

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Inbound logistics View more

Note from the editor

Welcome to the new Automotive Logistics experience

We’ve redesigned the Automotive Logistics website to deliver sharper insight, faster access and a smoother, more intuitive experience at a time when you need it most.

Emily Uwemedimo

Updated Stellantis Leadership Team includes Scott Thiele as global supply chain lead, depature of Maxim Picat

People news

Scott Thiele leads Stellantis supply chain, Maxim Picat departs

Following leadership update, Scott Thiele takes on the newly restored global supply chain role, including logistics, while purchasing chief Maxim Picat leaves the OEM.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Chandan Trehan at Bosch North America on failing correctly and ensuring digital fluency

Red Sofa interview

Chandan Trehan of Bosch North America on failing correctly and ensuring digital fluency

Leveraging failure can be paramount to success, especially when adopting new digital processes and tools, Trehan says.

Lean logistics View more

GM reorganises production footprint

GM commits $4bn to US, moves assembly from Mexico and Canada

GM will invest $4bn to expand vehicle production in Michigan, Kansas and Tennessee, shifting models from Mexico and Canada in a move that highlights localisation, EV growth and trade policy anticipation.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Tier supplier troubles

Nissan and Stellantis supplier Marelli files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US

The tier one supplier confirms it has applied for bankruptcy to continue operations while it looks to secure additional funding or buyout.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

A shortage of rare earth magnets caused by limited Chinese exports has potential to disrupt global supply chains

Component crisis

Rare earth magnet shortage disrupts global auto production

China produces almost 70% of rare earth magnets but exports are now tied up in lengthy license applications, prompting supply and shortage concerns.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Vehicle logisticsView more

In-plant infrastructure

Maruti Suzuki starts rail operations at Manesar in-plant siding

The project marks the OEM's second commitment to rail logistics over the last two years. With this new addition, total rail dispatch could reach 750,000 units annually.

Marcus Williams

Maruti Suzuki moves more than 500,000 outbound vehicles by rail in FY2024-2025

Rail record

Maruti Suzuki moves half a million vehicles on Indian Railways network in last year

Maruti Suzuki has moved more than 500,000 finished vehicles by rail in the last financial year, almost a quarter of its total 2024 outbound volumes.

Marcus Williams

Intense fire aboard car carrier Morning Midas forces crew to seek safety in lifeboat

SAIC Anji Logistics charter

Zodiac Maritime's Morning Midas car carrier on fire in Pacific

The car carrier Morning Midas has caught fire in the Pacific Ocean with a cargo of 3,000 vehicles being transported to the Mexican port of Lázaro Cárdenas from China.

Marcus Williams

SustainabilityView more

Toyota grows 'hydrogen economy'

Toyota uses VDL Groep hydrogen fuel cell trucks for Europe parts distribution

The OEM is using the trucks for distribution between its European parts centre in Belgium and locations in France, Germany and the Netherlands.

Marcus Williams

Stellantis distributes service parts to UK and Ireland from newly built facility in Ellesmere Port

Aftermarket logistics

Stellantis centralises service parts distribution in Ellesmere Port, UK

The newly built facility will distribute 4m spare parts a year to a network of nearly 1,000 service centres via 19 regional hubs.

Marcus Williams

Neptune Land Services to begin car terminal operations at Port-La-Nouvelle from 2026

Greenfield port

Neptune Group to open first vehicle terminal in Port-La-Nouvelle

Neptune Land Services will start operations from Q1 2026 at a new terminal able to process 200,000 vehicles annually.

Marcus Williams

Supply chain View more

Cybersecurity and compliance

Nissan links data, systems and regions in digital shift

Discover how Nissan's data-driven approach enhances efficiency and resilience across the Americas.

Megan Kelly

Red Sofa interview

How automotive supply chains are building long-term digital capabilities

Christopher Ludwig explains how the industry is now investing in digital strategies, deeper collaboration and long-term resilience.

Automotive Logistics

Christopher Ludwig on building supply chain resilience from the inside out

Column from our chief of content

What has the industry learned from past crises?

Christopher Ludwig challenges assumptions about AI and unpacks what supply chain resilience really looks like.

Emily Uwemedimo

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Must reads

US tariffsView more

European FVL market faces AI regulation, tariffs and Chinese competition

Going green: Top 10 Red Sofa interviews on sustainability

Nissan links data, systems and regions in digital shift

Welcome to the new Automotive Logistics experience

How Trump’s presidency is reshaping automotive logistics: A timeline of tariffs, trade disputes, and EV policy shifts

Latest tariff and trade updates affecting automotive industry

UK-US trade deal on vehicles partially implemented

Digitalisation - In FocusView more

European collaboration with Chinese OEMs

European FVL market faces AI regulation, tariffs and Chinese competition

Software development

Elektrobit and Foxconn partner to develop software-defined EV platform

Driving data collaboration

Catena-X and AIAG formalise partnership for North American rollout

Cybersecurity and compliance

Nissan links data, systems and regions in digital shift

Note from the editor

Welcome to the new Automotive Logistics experience

Column from our chief of content

What has the industry learned from past crises?

Red Sofa interview

Chandan Trehan of Bosch North America on failing correctly and ensuring digital fluency

Red Sofa interview

John Godfrey at Pirelli Tire on incorporating next-gen digital management systems

Red Sofa interview

International Motors’ Paule Wandji on logistics and IT collaboration

Cost pressures

Can supply chains adapt faster than the automotive market changes?

Latest newsView more

European FVL market faces AI regulation, tariffs and Chinese competition

Elektrobit and Foxconn partner to develop software-defined EV platform

Going green: Top 10 Red Sofa interviews on sustainability

Red Sofa | John Godfrey at Pirelli Tire on incorporating next-gen digital management systems

Features View more

Can supply chains adapt faster than the automotive market changes?

Leveraging digital tools to turn compliance into competitive advantage

FVL leaders rethink production, trade and capacity as long-term transitions take hold in Europe

Executive profilesView more

“Do it right and in the right time,” Nissan’s De la Torre says, as he details the four-pillar strategy for real-time resilience across the Americas

JLR accelerates sustainable logistics through alternative fuels, digital tools and close supplier collaboration

Dieter Braun on how Audi is turning supply chain motion into progress

Seat’s logistics director Enric Brau wants to inspire boldness in digitalisation and electrification

Analysis View more

North America’s vehicle handling ports are investing in strength to manage volatility

Trump tariffs back on following appeal of US Trade Court's block

Supplier index: Toyota on top, Stellantis sinks lower

On the red sofaView more

Nissan’s Gerardo de la Torre on using digital tools to improve supply chain visibility

Anu Goel on how Volkswagen Group of America’s regional strategy is mitigating tariff disruption and transforming vehicle logistics

Peter Hörndlein on how VW is building a more flexible, sustainable and future-ready vehicle logistics network

Event Coverage View more

Recap blog: The power of data, AI and digital transformation in the supply chain

Recap blog: Creating a faster, agile, more competitive vehicle supply chain

Recap blog: Co-creating an agile, win-win automotive supply chain

Business intelligence reportsView more

Partner ContentView more

Automotive Inbound Logistics Survey 2025

DP World is expanding its ro-ro services to a new level of scale and efficiency

Suardiaz Shipping Lines invests in sustainable vessels for Atlantic ro-ro services

Inbound logistics View more

Welcome to the new Automotive Logistics experience

Scott Thiele leads Stellantis supply chain, Maxim Picat departs

Chandan Trehan of Bosch North America on failing correctly and ensuring digital fluency

Lean logistics View more

GM commits $4bn to US, moves assembly from Mexico and Canada

Nissan and Stellantis supplier Marelli files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US

Rare earth magnet shortage disrupts global auto production

Vehicle logisticsView more

Maruti Suzuki starts rail operations at Manesar in-plant siding

Maruti Suzuki moves half a million vehicles on Indian Railways network in last year

Zodiac Maritime's Morning Midas car carrier on fire in Pacific

SustainabilityView more

Toyota uses VDL Groep hydrogen fuel cell trucks for Europe parts distribution

Stellantis centralises service parts distribution in Ellesmere Port, UK

Neptune Group to open first vehicle terminal in Port-La-Nouvelle

Supply chain View more

Nissan links data, systems and regions in digital shift