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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.

Car and truck makers adapt transport planning to increase the use of EVs

The rise of the electric passenger car has a longer history than most suppose but now carmakers are engaged with making inbound and outbound transport modes electric as well, which makes for a greener supply chain altogether.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

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

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

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

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

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

VW Group Logistics launches Venice port terminal to optimise exports, reduce emissions and improve resilience across vehicle logistics

Volkswagen Group Logistics will expand its port network for finished vehicles of the Volkswagen Group with a terminal at Venice port in Italy, which will reduce lead times for many plants, increase rail transport, and shorten shipping times with Asia.

Christopher Ludwig

Megan Kelly

Toyota is considering moving production of the GR Corolla from Japan to the UK

While the news is not yet official, sources say that Toyota will add an additional production line to its Burnaston plant to try and meet demand for the sports model. If the move goes ahead, production is expected to begin mid-2026.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Despite minor setbacks, the Chinese automotive industry may come out as a winner in the tariff war

As the US and China remain in a standoff in their tariff war with neither side willing to budge, observers say the world is witnessing the end of the era of globalisation in the automotive industry as we know it.

Vladislav Vorotnikov

Nissan Motor is scrapping plans to build a $1.1bn EV battery plant in Kyushu, Japan

Despite only announcing the new plant in January, Nissan has cancelled its proposed lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant, planned to be built in Kitakyushi, Japan. The plant would have created around 500 internal jobs and helped the company reinforce its domestic EV production.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Nissan is to cease Wuhan production by March 2026 amid fierce competition and financial strain in China

Nissan Motor Co. will shutter its Wuhan plant by March 2026, grappling with low output, fierce competition from Chinese EV makers, and a projected ¥750 billion ($5bn) loss. This retreat underscores the challenges facing foreign automakers in China.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

US-China tariff escalation disrupts rare earth exports and puts pressure on automotive supply chains

The trade conflict between the US and China has entered a volatile new phase, with potential ‘reciprocal’ tariffs rising as high as 245% and a new suspension of China’s rare earth mineral exports adding further uncertainty for the global automotive industry. Manufacturers and suppliers face increasing costs and supply chain risks as critical vehicle components, including batteries and electronics, are caught in the crossfire.

Marcus Williams

Megan Kelly

Greek port of Piraeus reports decline in vehicle volumes in 2024 but increase in revenue

Vehicle throughput at the Greek port of Piraeus was down in 2024 but the port authority has recorded an increase in revenue and will benefit from a new joint venture between Cosco Shipping and Neptune Lines.

Marcus Williams

Toyota plans to produce next-generation lithium batteries in Japan on hold

Toyota is revising its plans for battery production in Kyushu, Japan in the light of electric vehicle demand and rising material prices.

Marcus Williams

Cosco Shipping Car Carriers and Neptune Lines working together on Chinese vehicle distribution in Europe

Cosco’s car carrier division has signed an agreement with European short-sea car carrier Neptune Lines to manage finished vehicle shipments from China to Europe via the Greek port of Piraeus.

Marcus Williams

BLG Logistics and Cosco Shipping Car Carriers to work together on China vehicle and equipment imports to Europe

An agreement between BLG Logistics and Cosco Shipping Car Carriers will make the German port of Bremerhaven a hub for Chinese vehicle and equipment imports to Europe.

Marcus Williams

Audi’s supply chain in 2033 and beyond: Designed to combine logistics, automation and people

Dieter Braun and his team know exactly where they want Audi’s supply chain to be over the next decade, even if technology and conditions will vary by plant and region.

Christopher Ludwig

PSA is using the latest automation technology to increase container throughput at the port of Tuas

Container terminal operator PSA has moved 10m containers through the port of Tuas in Singapore using the latest automation technology for dockside and ajacent supply hub operations.

Marcus Williams

Audi’s supply chain organisation: Logistics and the 360factory strategy

Under Dieter Braun, Audi’s Supply Chain function is highly integrated with objectives closely aligned to the carmaker’s 360factory strategy, including for sustainability, cost control and flexibility.

Christopher Ludwig

Infographic: A snapshot of Audi’s production network and supply chain

Audi’s manufacturing and logistics network spans multiple continents across its own plants and shared facilities with the Volkswagen Group and partners, all of which is undergoing significant changes. Learn more about each location and the logistics and transport complexity that supports it.

Christopher Ludwig

Anushka Dixit

NYK Line signs memorandum of understanding with Port of Hueneme to cut emissions and focus on energy efficiency

The US west coast port of Hueneme is building on its commitment to cut emissions and improve energy efficiency in finished vehicle logistics with a new green corridor agreement for Japanese imports signed with NYK Line.

Marcus Williams

Grimaldi is introducing additional liner services and investing in terminal operations around Europe

Grimaldi is strengthening services for finished vehicle trade in Europe while at the same time building services for EV imports to there from China.

Marcus Williams

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

In the first part of a special interview series, read how Audi is confronting challenges in the automotive market with an emphasis on a holistic supply chain function that makes a positive contribution to the carmaker’s production and products. Head of supply chain Dieter Braun reveals how logistics can add value across the order-to-delivery process.

Christopher Ludwig

China retaliates against Trump’s auto tariffs with 10% duty on US vehicles and WTO complaint

China has responded to US president Donald Trump’s tariffs of 10% on all goods imported from China, in addition to the existing 100% tariffs on Chinese EV and battery imports, with tariffs of its own.

Megan Kelly

Kawa Shipping makes first call at JadeWeserPort on China-Europe Express container service

Zhejiang Seaport Logistics has received its first express container ship call at JadeWeserPort in Germany with the arrival of the Kawa Ningbo.

Marcus Williams

BYD continues international expansion with plant in Indonesia due to come online by end of 2025

As part of its international EV manufacturing drive, BYD is building a plant in Indonesia which is due to be complete by the end of 2025.

Automotive Logistics

Outgoing Biden Administration rules to ban import of Chinese and Russian connected vehicle technology

Outgoing Biden Administration rules prohibit the sale and import of connected vehicle hardware and software systems, as well as completed connected vehicles.

Marcus Williams

Mazda localising battery supply with Panasonic Energy for electric vehicle production in Japan

Panasonic Energy will be supplying Mazda with battery cells for assembly of modules produced locally for a new electric vehicle made in Iwakuni City.

Marcus Williams

Hyundai-Kia expands contract with car carrier Eukor to five years and strengthens presence in Asia

Eukor has succesfully extended the terms of its contract to ship Hyundai and Kia vehicles from Korea as well as adding extra trade from China.

Marcus Williams

Volkswagen is investing in digital architecture for competitive and localised battery EV production in China

Volkswagen is focusing on a strong localisation drive in China and the development of a digital architecture for faster EV development and production as the market competes aggressively on price.

Marcus Williams

Volkswagen to cut production in Germany and reduce staff across factories, with Golf production moved to Mexico

Following some intense negotiations through December, Volkswagen reached an agreement with its Works Council and the IG Metall union just before the Christmas break that will see it cut 35,000 jobs by 2030 and reduce production capacity by 734,000 units

Marcus Williams

Honda and Nissan in talks to form joint holding company; Mitsubishi also looking at involvement

The carmakers are also in discussions with Mitsubishi over potential collaboration on standardised products and processes.

Marcus Williams

Seismic shifts in the global trade of electric vehicles: 2024 in review

The car industry is going through a volatile adaptation as it seeks to decarbonise mobility and clean up the logistics supporting production. This year it has also been dealing with trade and labour disruption but the focus is adamantly on a more resilient supply chain and the adoption of digital technology.

Marcus Williams

Latest ECG business intelligence report shows increase in global vehicle exports but slight decline in EVs to EU

The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) reports there has been 25% increase in global vehicle exports from China but EU has imported fewer EVs in first nine months of 2024

Marcus Williams

Typhoon Kong-rey’s disruption on automotive logistics highlights the need for predictive tools

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taiwan at the end of October before impacting the Philippines, East China, South Korea and Japan, disrupting ports in the region.

Megan Kelly

Xavier Duchemin replaces Yves Caracatzanis as vice-president of global supply chain at Stellantis

In the latest executive change at carmaker Stellantis, Xavier Duchemin has replaced Yves Caracatzanis as vice-president of global supply chain.

Marcus Williams

Automotive market faces slower growth and capacity challenges amid electrification shift, S&P Global’s Mike Wall reveals

The automotive industry outlook is rapidly evolving and OEMs, tier suppliers and logistic providers alike are all having to swiftly adapt to rapidly changing regional market dynamics. Mike Wall, executive director, automotive analysis, S&P Global Mobility provides his expert insight at this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference.

Daniel Harrison

Stellantis moves supply chain and logistics from purchasing to manufacturing in leadership reshuffle

The carmaker has announced executive changes that include the supply chain and logistics organisation separating from purchasing and reporting to manufacturing chief officer Arnaud Deboeuf. The move, which follows more recent alignment between logistics and manufacturing, aims to break down silos, increase shared technology and flexibility across operations.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Christopher Ludwig

BYD to share vessel capacity for vehicle shipments with Hyundai Glovis

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hyundai Glovis to share vessel capacity for deep-ocean finished vehicle shipments between China and BYD’s export markets.

Marcus Williams

Sándor Gacsó moves from Great Wall Motor to XPeng

Sándor Gacsó has moved from his European logistics manager role at Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) to Chinese EV manufacturer XPeng.

Megan Kelly

EV expert Amy Paulsen leads GM’s global vehicle logistics as Cristina Learman moves to purchasing

An executive who has worked in roles as varied as the US Secret Service, to critical roles at EV makers like Tesla and Rivian, Amy Paulsen is now director of vehicle logistics for General Motors, as Cristina Learman takes a position outside logistics in global purchasing program management.

Christopher Ludwig

Marcus Williams

BMW Group rotates logistics leads as Ulrich Wieland will lead in Spartanburg and Oliver Bilstein leads overseas supply

Dr Ulrich Wieland will lead logistics and production control for BMW’s Spartanburg plant, as Oliver Bilstein takes over overseas supply, responsible for consolidation and packaging across global kits and parts shipments.

Christopher Ludwig

BMW working with Runbang Damei on expanding parts distribution facility in Shenyang

BMW is investing $37.8m in a second-phase 80,000 sq.m expansion of its parts distribution centre at the Runbang Damei Automotive Supply Chain Industrial Park in Shenyang, China.

Marcus Williams

Global EV sales hit record highs in 2024 despite supply chain and automotive logistics industry fears, continuing their upward momentum

How will slowing growth in EVs impact auto industry investment strategies? As the industry navigates challenges from rising costs and charging infrastructure gaps, to consumer range anxiety and rising competition, Daniel Harrison explodes some EV myths.

Daniel Harrison

Marcio Lucon brings cross-functional view to GM’s global logistics; Renee Wawrzynski retires with legacy of partnerships

Lucon will take over as the new head of logistics and containersation after driving enterprise change in South America. Wawrzynski retires after helping restore logistics stability, and signing long-term agreements with LSPs, especially North American rail providers.

Christopher Ludwig

Automotive Logistics Systems and Software Survey 2024

As the automotive industry faces rising complexity and uncertainty across the inbound supply chain and the delivery of finished vehicles, all stakeholders are keen to accelerate digitalisation and leverage the best systems and software in automotive logistics.

Automotive Logistics

Europe imposes tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports

The European Commission (EC) has made the decision to impose additional tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EVs, following preliminary results of its anti-subsidy investigation which found that prices are being distorted by Chinese state support.

Megan Kelly

VW responds to EU imposing up to 38% tariffs on Chinese EVs

Volkswagen Group has responded to the European Commission’s (EU) decision to impose additional tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EVs, following preliminary results of its anti-subsidy investigation which found that prices are being distorted by Chinese state support.

Megan Kelly

Closing the digital divide at Ford

Becca Adam, Ford’s product line manager for material and vehicle logistics IT, talks about the implementation of digital twin concepts for inbound material flow, integration of real-time location services into transport and yard management, and the focus on data management in logistics.

Marcus Williams

Trade wars: The rise of protectionism and its impact on finished vehicle logistics

Economic competition between China, the EU and the US intensifies with protectionist policies expanding to counter China’s EV ‘dumping’ strategies into broadly western regions that upset ‘fair’ competition

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Hoerndlein to lead vehicle logistics for Volkswagen Group Logistics; Bronder moves to SAIC JV

Volkswagen Group Logistics has appointed Peter Hoerndlein as its new head of vehicle logistics, taking over from Oliver Bronder, who is moving to head up logistics at VW’s largest Chinese joint venture, SAIC-VW in Shanghai.

Megan Kelly

DHL to provide EV warehousing for Chery brands

DHL Supply Chain has partnered with Chinese-owned Omoda and Jaecoo on a three-year warehousing contract that will enable specialist storage of parts and components including batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles.

Megan Kelly

Volvo Cars promotes Francesca Gamboni to chief supply chain officer, integrating procurement, manufacturing and supply chain

Francesca Gamboni has been named chief supply chain officer, and will have combined oversight of procurement, logistics and manufacturing, as Javier Varela leaves the OEM to join Rivian. The enhancement to Gamboni’s role is the latest change to Volvo’s supply chain and logistics management, including recent new additions to lead inbound and vehicle logistics.

Marcus Williams

Restrictions tighten on Chinese semiconductor firms

Restrictions on China’s semiconductor sector are tightening, as the US has asked Europe and Asia to further restrict China’s access to advanced chips and chipmaking equipment, according to data analytics firm Everstream Analytics.

Megan Kelly

Global and European vehicle production and the impacts on logistics

Henner Lehne, vice-president, Global Vehicle Forecasting, Automotive, S&P Global Mobility presents his analysis and predictions for the global and regional vehicle sales and production outlook.

Daniel Harrison

Day 2 unwrapped: Pioneering the future of automotive logistics at ALSC Europe 2024

The conference saw keynote addresses from vice-president of Supply Chain at Toyota Motor Europe and senior vice-president, Production Network, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, at BMW along with panel discussion with leaders from JLR, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Asstin Martin among others that highlighted the importance of technology, collaboration, and innovation in meeting efficiency and sustainability goals, as well as adapting to the rapidly changing automotive landscape.

Automotive Logistics

ALSC Europe 2024 Day two wrap-up

Join us as ALSC Europe 2024 comes to a close to take a look at all the inspiring content of the day. From discussions on supply chain management and transportation solutions to advancements in technology and sustainability initiatives, this event has covered it all.

ALSC Europe 2024 Day one wrap-up

Join us as we close the first day of ALSC Europe 2024 and take a look at all the inspiring content of the day - as well as what’s in store for us tomorrow. From discussions on supply chain management and transportation solutions to advancements in technology and sustainability initiatives, this event will cover it all.

In pics: Insights, networking and gala dinner at the first day of ALSC Europe 2024

The ALSC Europe 2024 Day 1 wrap-up offers a vibrant glimpse into the kickoff of the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe conference in Bonn, Germany. Panels and workshops took place around the event’s central theme; exploring avenues across digitalisation, speed to market, cost efficiency, and sustainability.

Automotive Logistics

ALSC Europe 2024 Cocktail Reception wrap-up

Join us inside the ALSC Europe 2024 Cocktail Reception as we get revved up for the hottest topics in automotive logistics. From discussions on supply chain management and transportation solutions to advancements in technology and sustainability initiatives, this event will cover it all.

China’s EV surge in Europe amid ro-ro capacity challenges

As the first results for 2023 start coming in from Europe’s finished vehicle-handling ports, it is clear that China is targeting Europe for electric vehicle sales at a time when ro-ro capacity is recovering and shipping is facing geopolitical disruption.

Marcus Williams

Ready for any crisis, anywhere in Volkswagen Group’s supply chain

Crisis management has become de rigueur for Group Logistics, and has led to changes in capacity planning, visibility and mindset across the company.

Christopher Ludwig

How Group Logistics is overcoming crises and shaping Volkswagen's future supply chain

Volkswagen Group Logistics can increasingly master disruptions thanks to greater resiliency, but its managing director Simon Motter is making sure the group is ready to deliver on long-term goals for electrification, sustainability and cost.

Christopher Ludwig

BYD wants to conquer Europe by maritime means

BYD’s first own car freighter, the Explorer No. 1, and its maiden voyage to Bremerhaven mark the beginning of a new era for the OEM, which is intended to pave the way to Europe. The car manufacturer’s private fleet is set to grow further in the coming months.

Ronja Schmiedchen

Maxime Picat, Stellantis talks strategy and influencing supply chain and manufacturing design

The chief purchasing and supply chain officer, who leads all procurement functions including logistics, gives an exclusive interview on improving supplier relations, planning for the future of the battery supply chain, the growing influence of supply chain costs and localisation, and why Stellantis needs to ensure it has access to critical logistics capacity.

Megan Kelly

GM, Tesla, BYD, Toyota & VW at risk of forced labour in Chinese aluminium supply chains

Global carmakers including GM, Tesla, BYD, Toyota and Volkswagen are failing to minimise the risk of Uyghur forced labour being used in aluminium sourcing.

Megan Kelly

GMC set to expand to China, Australia and New Zealand

GMC is expanding its global footprint into three new international markets by launching its SUV Yukon full-size model in China, Australia and New Zealand.

Megan Kelly

Ford’s Dubai PDC will distribute service parts to GCC, Africa and Asia Pacific

Following the news that Ford has broken ground on a new parts distribution centre (PDC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the carmaker has revealed further details of the forthcoming operations there.

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

Escalation in Taiwan could cause further semiconductor crisis in 2024

The escalation of tensions in Taiwan could cause a further semiconductor shortage in the year ahead, presenting a risk to automotive logistics.

Megan Kelly

Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port increases vehicle throughput

Hambantota International Port has reported an increase in finished vehicle throughput by 26% last year, compared to 2022. Its vehicle terminals handled 700,000 transhipments, a figure its chief operating officer Tissa Wickramasinghe, said put it in “the top end of the league” compared with other transhipment ports in the region.

Marcus Williams

Seaspan moves into car carrier sector with Hyundai Glovis

Hong Kong-based containership owner and operator, Seaspan, has made an order for up to ten large liquefied natural gas (LNG) pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs), marking its first venture into the car carrier market.

Megan Kelly

Exchanging healthy and trusted data in the supply chain

Digital twins can help improve quality and efficiency while driving future innovations within the supply chain, but many are still hesitant to share their data. At Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies 2023, experts weigh in on how Catena-X could provide a solution and encourage more trust when it comes to data sharing.

Megan Kelly

DP World advances vehicle container services with CFR Rinkens buyout

DP World has acquired freight forwarder CFR Rinkens to bolster the development of its services for containerised vehicle shipments.

Marcus Williams

Toyota halts production in Japan after supplier plant explosion

[Updated October 24] Toyota had to suspend assembly operations across seven plants in Japan last week because of supply problems caused by an explosion at the plant of one of its suppliers – Chuo Spring. The company supplies Toyota with coil springs.

Marcus Williams

Chery puts car exports in containers to Turkey with help from DP World

In the face of congestion at Turkey’s main finished vehicle handling ports, Chery Automobile has opted to put cars in containers for import through DP World’s Yarímca port terminal. Other Chinese carmakers are expected to follow suit and benefit from services DP World is providing.

Marcus Williams

Capacity constraints continue: finished vehicle logistics survey Q2 2023

Download this exclusive report to discover the latest challenges facing finished vehicle logistics. Based on an extensive survey of FVL users and providers so far in 2023, the results provide clear insight into the specific issues affecting the global vehicle logistics sector.

Daniel Harrison

Toyota suspends all Japan assembly plants following order system glitch

Toyota has suspended all operations across all its Japan plants due to a glitch in its production order system that occurred yesterday.

Megan Kelly

From South Carolina to the world of BMW, with love

BMW’s parts export operations in Spartanburg are a study in managing complexity and quality in packing, and where innovation can make a big difference. (Opening photo credit: SC Ports/English Purcell)

Christopher Ludwig

Chinese vehicle exports keep Russian vehicle logistics afloat at sea – and by rail

Russia has become the top destination for Chinese vehicle exports, rising almost 500% year-on-year. But vehicle logistics modes, cost and capacity are a challenge, leading to new delivery methods, including cars in containers.

Controlling destinies in GM’s supply chain

GM’s global purchasing chief, Jeff Morrison, has forged new partnerships with suppliers across chipmakers, battery materials and logistics providers to create more stable, resilient operations. Now his team wants to regain even more control – especially in vehicle logistics, in which the industry is facing many bottlenecks.

Christopher Ludwig

Talking from the top of GM’s supply chain: Jeff Morrison is investing in change

In an Automotive Logistics Red Sofa Interview, General Motors’ vice-president for global purchasing and supply chain talks resilience, transforming battery and chip resilience, and why finished vehicle logistics is now one of his top global concerns.

Sallaum Lines expands ro-ro capacity with new PCTC orders

Shipping firm Sallaum Lines, which moves finished vehicles between the US, Europe and Africa, has ordered six new pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessels from China Merchants Shipyard to increase its ro-ro capacity.

Megan Kelly

JLR uses AI to strengthen supply chain

JLR has partnered with predictive insights firm Everstream Analytics to embed artificial intelligence (AI) into its supply chain.

Megan Kelly

Fisker meets with officials in China to plan logistics for new delivery centre

Luxury electric vehicle (EV) maker Fisker’s leadership team has visited Shanghai to plan logistics and supply chain opportunities, ahead of opening its new delivery centre in China.

Megan Kelly

Ford names Liz Door chief supply chain officer with aim to make SCM a competitive advantage

The new position will take a leading role in securing Ford’s operations and improving quality and digitalisation across the supply chain. The company also announced the departures of Jonathan Jennings and Dave Bozeman

Christopher Ludwig

Denis Le Vot is chief supply chain officer at Renault Group; Jean-François Salles to lead strategic partnerships

Renault Group has appointed Denis Le Vot chief supply chain officer (CSCO), a new role that combines supply chain functions across the carmaker’s different business units and organisations, including for both internal combusion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EVs).

Christopher Ludwig

Transform, connect and flex: JLR’s end-to-end supply chain upgrade

Executive director of industrial operations, Barbara Bergmeier, has unique oversight of JLR’s production, procurement and supply chain – and she’s using it to upgrade plants, systems, skills and supplier relations as the carmaker gears up to build more electric vehicles (EVs), increase flexibility and cut emissions

Christopher Ludwig

Automotive logistics can empower Asian manufacturers globally

Ports and terminals giant DP World is building a network of technologically advanced vehicle handling terminals that Asian carmakers stand to benefit from as they export globally, writes Glen Hilton, CEO and managing director of Asia Pacific

Glen Hilton

Capacity crisis continues: finished vehicle logistics survey Q1 2023

Download this exclusive report to discover the latest challenges facing finished vehicle logistics. Based on an extensive survey of FVL users and providers in the last quarter of 2022, the results provide clear insight into the specific issues affecting the logistics sector and wider market sentiment across the automotive industry.

Daniel Harrison

Michael Nikolaides on why logistics is a strategic advantage at BMW

In this exclusive video interview, the carmaker’s global head of supply chain management explains how logistics is driving production and product strategy, influencing localisation and helping BMW meet green objectives – and why logistics providers should bring him more new ideas

BMW’s lean, green and digital difference

Mastering successive supply chain crises has reframed the role of logistics at BMW. Dr Michael Nikolaides, senior vice-president of production network and supply chain management, explains how his team is influencing plant and market decisions, thanks in part to improved visibility

Christopher Ludwig

Seven new car carriers to be built for Anji shipping

Two vessels from Jinling are expected to be delivered by November 2025, with a second batch of two at the end of March 2026. The three from Jiangnan are also expected in two batches, the first in October 2025 and the second also in March 2026.

Hazel Southwell

Supply chain planning to avoiding the next crisis in Mexico and beyond

Gerardo De La Torre Garcia describes how Nissan managed the semiconductor crisis, including how the company adapted supply, logistics and production and its impacts in Mexico and beyond. Experts from logistics providers Ryder and timematters give insights on avoiding future crises.

Ceva completes integration of Gefco’s vehicle logistics business

Ceva Logistics has completed the integration of Gefco’s finished vehicle logistics business and set up its own division under the direction of the French logistics provider’s former chief operating officer Emmanuel Cheremetinski.

Marcus Williams

Challenging times continue: finished vehicle logistics survey Q4 results

Download this exclusive report to discover the current challenges facing finished vehicle logistics. Based on an extensive survey of FVL users and providers around the world, the results provide clear insight into the specific issues affecting the logistics sector and also captures the wider market sentiment across the automotive industry

Daniel Harrison

Watch: Renault’s Digital Supply Chain Transformation

Watch how Renault is streamlining global logistics with real-time visibility with Shippeo, and learn more about how the automotive industry can create more predictive, automated supply chains.

Investing wisely in the supply chain’s digital opportunities

Nissan, Johnson Electric, RPM and Cargobase discuss IT and digital investment priorities for automotive logistics.

Mitigating risk across global automotive supply chains

Reducing risk and disruption in global logistics is now the daily business of major OEMs like Stellantis and Agco, with a focus on improving control in the upstream supply chain.

Global automotive outlook: no return to normal

Leading analyst Joe McCabe shares insight on the key trends shaping the market, including EV forecasts, semiconductors and OEMs’ inventory and business models.

Keeping the flow – ensuring tier one supply chain continuity in the era of disruption

Executives from major tier one suppliers and logistics providers reveal the flexibility and tools they have used to minimise downtime and delivery delays.

What resiliency in automotive logistics looks like

Learn for yourself whats logistics resiliency has required in the age of supply chain disruption in this panel discussion featuring with General Motors, automotive supplier IAC Group and major logistics providers DSV and Ceva Logistics

Never waste a good crisis – opportunities to improve supply chain resiliency

Greater supply chain control and visibility, along with prioritising resiliency and communication are among the key lessons for GM’s head of supply chain, and top executives from DB Schenker and Syncreon.

A cautious outlook for the global finished vehicle sector

In the second quarterly report into the finished vehicle logistics industry from RPM and Automotive Logistics, global providers and users of services revealed their main concerns for the next quarter.

Marcus Williams

Finished vehicle logistics global survey: Caution and restraint for the next quarter

Download this report to find out what are currently the main concerns for those companies providing and using finished vehicle logistics services around the world. Based on an extensive survey of companies in Asia, Europe and North America, the results give an overview of the key trends affecting the sector and the sentiment in the market as a whole

Daniel Harrison

Marcus Williams

Challenges in wiring harness supply reflect global logistics issues

Wiring harnesses hit the news when the war in Ukraine prompted a sudden shortage of them, but the challenges facing the sector go well beyond the events of 2022.

Hazel Southwell

Factory closures extended in China as drought continues

Carmaker Toyota and electronics supplier Foxconn are among companies that have been forced to shut down their operations in China’s Sichuan province because of a heatwave that has prompted a water and electricity supply crisis.

Hazel Southwell

Charting a course to bypass Russia

Carmakers have been looking for alternative routes to deliver finished vehicles and automotive parts between Europe and China since the latter invaded Ukraine. Prior to that, Russia was the preferred route for shipping cargo between the two regions because of the lower costs and lower number of customs checkpoints.

Automotive Logistics

Schaeffler India opens parts CDC in Hosur

Schaeffler’s division in India has opened a parts consolidation and distribution centre (CDC) in Hosur, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

Marcus Williams

How Audi wants to use its supply chain as a force for good

Audi’s head of procurement strategy, Marco Philippi, is pushing its supply chain towards meeting ethical and environmental targets, while managing structural changes for global purchasing in a new world order

Christopher Ludwig

Lithium-ion battery gigafactory database

Track electric vehicle lithium battery gigafactories by manufacturer, location, manufacturer, current and planned gigawatt (GWh) capacity.

Automotive from Ultima Media

Watch: Finished Vehicle Logistics survey results – what’s next for global outbound logistics?

In this Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain livestream, Stellantis’s head of vehicle logistics for North America, Nick Thompson, and RPM’s Bill Kerrigan discuss results, trends and actions from the second global Finished Vehicle Logistics global survey.

Dave Bozeman to replace Frederiek Toney at Ford

Frederiek Toney, who has led the Ford Customer Service Division for more than a decade and previously led material planning and logistics, will retire from Ford later this year after a career with the carmaker across 22 years.

Marcus Williams

Second quarter survey from RPM and Automotive Logistics now live

Following the successful launch of a new quarterly finished vehicle survey in March this year, logistics provider RPM, in collaboration with Automotive Logistics, has now made live the next round of questions for the second quarter.

Automotive Logistics

Jumping the chip queue

The ongoing shortage in the supply of semiconductors to the automotive industry has laid bare a disconnection between the automotive and semiconductor supply chains. What is needed to avoid future risk is greater coordination and transparency between the two sectors.

Stuart Todd

Geely launches satellites that will monitor logistics

A subsidiary of Chinese carmaker Geely has now launched nine satellites into low-earth orbit that it said will that support services for autonomous driving, ocean and land logistics, drone navigation and mapping, amongst other services.

Marcus Williams

Watch: Shanghai rises again for Volkswagen’s supply chain

Despite Covid lockdowns and disruptions, SAIC Volkswagen remains a production powerhouse. In a wide-ranging video interview, executive director of logistics at the joint venture, Dr Susanne Lehmann, discusses managing scale with partners, digitalising logistics and creating more transparency across the supply chain.

Logistics in another dimension for SAIC VW in China

Last autumn Dr Susanne Lehmann joined Volkswagen Group’s joint venture with Chinese vehicle maker SAIC – SAIC VW – as executive director of logistics. She talks to Automotive Logistics about managing Covid lockdowns and supply chain disruption in China with new tools and closer supplier collaboration, and the fast pace of digitalisation

Marcus Williams

Christopher Ludwig

Russia struggles to repair its broken supply chain

In a bid to save what is left of its automotive industry, Russia is taking measures to establish new supply chains and logistics networks following the breakdown caused by the international sanctions applied in the wake of the Ukraine war.

Automotive Logistics

Survey reveals labour a big concern for the finished vehicle sector

Labour shortages and the rising cost of employment are major concerns for providers of finished vehicle logistics services, according to the findings of a new quarterly survey from RPM and Automotive Logistics.

Marcus Williams