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Emily Uwemedimo

Manoj Tiwary at Subaru Canada on digitalisation, data platforms and scaling solutions

Subaru Canada has positioned AI and ML software as being central to its modernisation and transformation plan, with digital tools being introduced throughout the value chain. Manoj Tiwary explores the benefits such software can have in both finished vehicle and service part logistics.

Automotive Logistics

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

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

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

Nissan awards top North America logistics partners and calls to go ‘full speed ahead’ in supply chain recovery

Nissan awards logistics partners and calls to go ‘full speed ahead’

Supply chain and aftersales logistics leads in the Americas, Chris Styles and Darrin Lucas, stressed the role that logistics will play in Nissan’s growth plan.

Christopher Ludwig

JLR boosts EV supply chain with 50 new expert roles

The move supports its goal to electrify all brands by 2030 while upholding ethical standards and production stability.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

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

US automotive part tariffs come into effect as Ford forecasts $1.5bn hit and suspends financial guidance

Automotive part import tariffs are now in force in US, with Ford warning of $1.5bn loss as industry faces widespread production disruptions.

Megan Kelly

US provides auto industry tariff relief offsets and new limits on stacking duties

US president Donald Trump has offered relief to carmakers in the form of tariff rebates while clearing up some uncertainty on tariff stacking.

Megan Kelly

March 26 set the wheels in motion, here’s what’s coming before tariff D-Day on April 2

New US tariffs are set to begin April 2, starting with a 25% duty on imported vehicles. Analysts warn the staggered rollout could cripple production, spike prices and send supply chains into long-term disarray – especially for OEMs navigating EV shifts and global competition.

Emily Uwemedimo

Daniel Harrison

The race before the border closes, as auto logistics braces for a 25% tariff reckoning

[Updated 1 April] Automakers and logistics providers are scrambling to move vehicles before the US imposes a 25% tariff on automotive imports. With USMCA exemptions narrowing and global supply chains under pressure, manufacturers face a costly and complex reckoning.

Emily Uwemedimo

Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK is getting ready to launch its first European recycling factory in the UK

Toyota is launching is European recycling initiative in the UK with the launch of its Toyota Circular Factory at the Burnaston plant in Q3 this year, which will supply 120,000 recycled parts to the aftermarket.

Marcus Williams

Red Sofa interview | Toyota Motor Europe’s head of parts supply chain shares approach to complex service parts demands

Toyota’s approach to service parts logistics is focused on reliability and efficiency, ensuring dealers always have the right parts at the right time. Karel Verpoorten outlines how Toyota is adapting to evolving market demands with a flexible, customer-first strategy.

Consolidation in the Toyota Automated Logistics Group as Bastian takes over viastore North America

Bastian Solutions has incorporated the business of viastore in North America to strengthen material handling equipment services as part of the Toyota Automated Logistics Group.

Marcus Williams

ILA and USMX sign six-year Master Contract securing wage increases and controls on automation

In the latest development in the dispute between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance (USMX), both parties have reached an agreement on a new six-year master agreement, subject to review and ratification by members on both sides.

Megan Kelly

Marcus Williams

VinFast’s logistics strategy for rapid parts delivery and operational excellence in Europe and ASEAN

In an industry where aftersales service and agile logistics can differentiate market leaders from emerging challengers, VinFast, the Vietnamese automotive manufacturer, primarily known for its bold entry into EV vehicle production, is now making strategic waves by reimaging its logistics profile. With a focus on European market penetration and an emphasis on customer-centric service, VinFast shares with Automotive Logistics how it is investing in robust service parts delivery networks and retooling its shipping methods.

Emily Uwemedimo

Economic headwinds shake CEE automotive logistics as cost pressures, nearshoring, and geopolitical shifts reshape supply chains

The economic crosswinds sweeping across the continent threaten to stir into a big storm for the automotive industry in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Automotive Logistics explores how, in the face of uncertainty, logistics providers are streamlining their operations.

Vladislav Vorotnikov

How smarter packaging design is becoming a competitive advantage in autonomous automotive logistics

Packaging has historically been a siloed aspect of the automotive supply chain that hasn’t evolved in pace with the rest of the industry, but evolution from the status quo could be forced to take place, as existing packaging is not compatible with logistics automation. Automotive Logistics explores why the industry needs to start viewing packaging as a strategic function, and how it could give OEMs a competitive advantage through increasing efficiency and sustainability.

Megan Kelly

Flexis optimises electric van production with shared platform and localised supply chain in Europe

Flexis, a joint venture between Renault Group, Volvo Group and CMA CGM, has unveiled its new range of electric light commercial vehicles; three models all sharing a skateboard platform. Scheduled to begin production this year, the company is making use of its logistics expertise through a dedicated localisation strategy in Europe. Automotive Logistics reports from the Flexis headquarters in Paris.

Megan Kelly

Trump’s reciprocal trade tariffs set to reshape global automotive supply chains and disrupt industry investment

The US aims to impose reciprocal tariffs around the world, triggering potential trade wars that could impact automotive logistics networks and dampen investment.

Megan Kelly

Volkswagen Group appoints Holger Bätz as its head of supply chain development for the After Sales division

Holger Bätz has moved from OTLG to become VW Group’s head of supply chain development for the After Sales division.

Marcus Williams

How Trump’s Panama Canal threat could reshape the automotive supply chain

In his inauguration speech, second-term US president Donald Trump promised to “retake” the Panama Canal, claiming it was operated by China.

Megan Kelly

What day one under the Trump administration signals for the North American automotive supply chain

Donald Trump, who was sworn in as president of the US yesterday, said that his administration is planning to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada from 1 February, threatening the North American automotive supply chain.

Megan Kelly

Join BMW, Tesla, JLR, and more at ALSC Europe 2025 in Bonn for key automotive logistics insights

Europe’s premier automotive logistics and supply chain conference returns to Bonn this 18-20 March.

Automotive Logistics

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

Mercedes-Benz’s International Consolidation Center in Germany is being built on sustainable foundations

Mercedes-Benz’s International Consolidation Center will open in the second quarter of 2025 with sustainability at the core of its construction and logistics planning.

Marcus Williams

Daimler Truck is making the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 at Wörth assembly plant in Germany with inbound parts from Gaggenau, Kassel and Mannheim

Daimler Truck is using flexible assembly, inbound electric trucks and clean manufacturing to make the long-haul Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 at its Wörth plant in Germany.

Marcus Williams

Car carriers need time to adjust to latest specifications for vehicle and truck lashing equipment

Finished vehicle carrier equipment manufacturers and transport providers have asked for a grace period to adjust to new standards on vehicle lashing that have been drawn up by Germany’s VDI standards association.

Marcus Williams

Volkswagen extends Unipart contract to include SAP Enterprise Warehouse Management across service parts network in UK

Volkswagen Group has signed a two-year contract with Unipart Signite to support its SAP Enterprise Warehouse Management rollout for service parts distribution in the UK.

Marcus Williams

Red Sofa | Rubén Ballesteros on how MG Mexico drives growth with innovative logistics strategies

MG México has been expanding and building out its supply chain by tailoring it to the Mexican market. In a Red Sofa interview at Automotive Logsitics & Supply Chain Mexico 2024, its head of logistics, Rubén Ballesteros, spoke to Automotive Logistics’ chief content officer about the company’s ability to make flexible decisions faster and its future plans in the country.

Stellantis and B-Parts distribute Sustainera reconditioned service parts in North America

Stellantis has expanded its remanufactured service parts range in North America, now offering 1m reconditioned parts across 35 product lines. This expansion, launched six months ago in partnership with B-Parts, aims to provide faster shipping, a six-month warranty, and lower-cost alternatives to new parts.

Marcus Williams

US-Mexico automotive trade faces new challenges amid shifting policies, labour costs and Chinese investment

[Updated Novemeber 11] Following the announcement that Donald Trump has won the 2024 US presidential election, the North American automotive supply chain has been plunged into further uncertainty and unpredictability.

Megan Kelly

Emily Uwemedimo

DP World’s new automotive head on shaping EVs, aftermarket and resilient supply chains

This content was produced by Automotive Logistics in partnership with DP WorldDavid D’Annunzio, global vice president and vertical head for Automotive at DP World shares his vision for automotive supply chains.

Automotive Logistics

Red Sofa Interview | Criss Edwards, Unipart on transforming the auto industry

Criss Edwards, President and Managing Director North America at Unipart spoke with our Chief Content Officer Christopher Ludwig at the ALSC Global 2024 on how Unipart and the broader 3PL industry will continue to evolve and support OEMs in this new era.

The latest insights from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2024

Hello everyone and welcome to the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global 2024 recap blog, from our event which took place on 24-26th September at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. Stay tuned to get the latest updates and insights on our conference speakers and the sessions here!

Megan Kelly

Emily Uwemedimo

Marcus Williams

Continental starts work on tyre distribution centre in Dallas-Fort Worth

Continental has started construction of its first fully owned tyre distribution centre in the US. The tier one supplier said the $69m facility in the Dallas-Fort-Worth Metroplex in Texas will improve services for customers.

Marcus Williams

Daimler Truck North America using eCascadia for service parts deliveries with JB Hunt

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is using a battery-electric Freightliner Cascadia truck to deliver parts to its own aftermarket operations in Arizona working with its logistics provider JB Hunt Transport.

Marcus Williams

China trade crisis leaves Russia’s spare parts market in turmoil

Car drivers in Russia are waiting longer for their cars to be repaired, with delays stretching up to six months because of a crippling shortage of spare parts.

Vladislav Vorotnikov

ZF technology is making inbound logistics more efficient and sustainable

Tier one parts and technology provider ZF has put digital technology at the centre of its commercial vehicle product offering and that is helping manage complexity and cut carbon from its own inbound operations

Marcus Williams

Euro Car Parts improves aftermarket services with Evri

Euro Car Parts has signed a one-year partnership with parcel firm Evri to enhance its service parts distribution in the UK by offering later cut-off times on orders, more convenient click-and-collect options and a commitment to sustainability, according to the company.

Marcus Williams

Standard Trucking enters automotive logistics with Ukrainian emergency logistics expertise

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Logistics in partnership with Standard TruckingWith a decade of experience in freight across a variety of sectors, and a two-year-long humanitarian aid effort to provide and move containers of emergency supplies to Ukraine, Standard Trucking is ready to prove itself to the automotive sector.

Automotive Logistics

JCB chooses TVS Supply Chain Solutions for in-plant logistics at Vadodara

Equipment maker JCB has signed a three-year contract with TVS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) to manage in-plant warehousing at its Vadodara facility in the Indian state of Gujurat. The logistics provider already provides service parts warehousing for JCB in Bhaproda, Haryana state.

Marcus Williams

Bridgestone delivers tyres in US with JB Hunt and autonomous trucks from Kodiak

Bridgestone Americas is working with logistics provider JB Hunt Transport Services and Kodiak on weekly deliveries of passenger car tyres between South Carolina and Dallas using autonomous trucks.

Marcus Williams

Stellantis expands remanufactured service parts range in Brazil

Stellantis is expanding the range of locally remanufactured service parts available across its dealerships and service points in Brazil. The Sustainera range of parts expands from five product lines to eight and now includes turbochargers, steering racks, automatic gearboxes, starters, alternators, air conditioning compressors, rear differentials and transfer cases.

Marcus Williams

Michael Schad leads Toyota North America service parts supply chain after Mike Schober retires

Since late spring this year, Schad oversees Toyota’s service parts and accessory supply chain in North America with a strong focus on delivery speed and automation. Mike Schober has retired after 25 years with Toyota and drastically reducing order-to-delivery times for dealer part orders.

Christopher Ludwig

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

Solar power for Daimler Truck’s Halberstadt global PDC

Daimler Truck is fitting photovoltaic modules to the roof of the new global parts distribution centre (PDC) it is building in Halberstadt, Germany. Having already covered 30,000 sq.m (12%), the solar panel system will eventually cover 90% of a total roof area around 250,000 sq.m. It is expected to generate more than 20m kWh of electricity per year. Surplus energy will be fed into the grid.

Marcus Williams

Global IT outage affects ports in US, Europe and Africa

The global IT outage that hit industries across the world today has affected ports and airports across the US, Europe, Africa and more, causing problems for the automotive supply chain globally.

Megan Kelly

TVS SCS distributes parts for Daimler Truck from Singapore PDC

[UPDATED July 22] Daimler Truck’s division in south-east Asia has signed a five-year contract with TVS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) to manage its logistics centre in Singapore. The logistics provider is tasked with streamlining the throughput of service parts to Daimler Truck’s distributor network of dealers and workshops across 16 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Marcus Williams

Stellantis opens automated Mopar parts centre in eastern Canada

Stellantis has invested more than $18.2m in a parts distribution centre (PDC) in Brampton, Ontario to move Mopar brand service parts through to the greater Toronto area, Quebec and eastern Canada.

Marcus Williams

Daimler Truck North America takes charge on cleaner inbound logistics

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is working with its transport provider Salem Carriers to deliver inbound parts on electric trucks in the US Carolinas.

Marcus Williams

Steffen Reiche takes over as logistics leadership at VW Commercial Vehicles

Steffen Reiche is set to take over from Josef Baumert as member of the board of management responsible for production and logistics at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV).

Megan Kelly

Renault Group makes service parts logistics more efficient with Exotec

Renault Group is using the latest automation technology at its Villeroy service parts distribution centre (PDC) in France. The carmaker said that the use of Skypod robots means the facility has increased the number of orders served by 25% per day, cut preparation time from two hours to 20 minutes and enabled it to reduce the storage surface area because the robots can pick items from height without risk to personnel.

Marcus Williams

Private equity and logistics firms eye up DB Schenker

Deutsche Bahn has received several confirmed bids for its logistics division DB Schenker, according to the parent company.

Megan Kelly

Leapmotor International in the race for European EV sales

Stellantis has formed a joint venture with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) start-up Leapmotor that will bring EV models to European markets in the fourth quarter 2024, beginning with Leapmotor’s T03 and C10 models.

Marcus Williams

Lufthansa Cargo starts Frankfurt to Monterrey air-freight service

From June 3 Lufthansa Cargo is offering a connection from its home hub in Frankfurt, Germany to Monterrey in Mexico, via Mexico City, the first European cargo airline to connect Europe with Monterrey.

Marcus Williams

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

Yusen buys Parts Express to strengthen automotive logistics service

Yusen Logistics division in the Benelux region of Europe has bought out Parts Express, a Dutch provider of aftermarket service parts logistics. Yusen said the buyout would strengthen its logistics services for the automotive industry, a priority sector alongside healthcare and retail.

Marcus Williams

Canada rail faces strike action

The Teamsters Canada union, which represents 9,000 workers at Canada’s two biggest railroads, has threatened strike action that would disrupt North America’s supply chains from as early as May 22.

Megan Kelly

Renault announces next phase of its remanufacturing strategy

Renault Group’s parts remanufacturing unit, based at the Flins Refactory in France, is joining The Future Is Neutral parts recycling venture. Renault is also renaming the venture as The Remakers.

Marcus Williams

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

Competition takes repair services to the next level

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with DRS GroupThe automotive repair industry has been stagnant for some time, and more competition is needed to drive innovation, cut customer costs and improve services. World Record Holder in hail damage repair, DRS Group, wants to change that.

Automotive Logistics

Supercharging service: Mitsubishi’s Mississauga makeover elevates aftersales

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada is investing in space to strengthen its aftersales service across the country. Brian McGrath, director of aftersales, tells Marcus Williams about an expansion strategy built on good technology, strong partnerships and customer loyalty

Marcus Williams

An end-to-end logistics mission at DP World

Bill Garrett, head of the automotive vertical at DP World, talks to Automotive Logistics about the company’s transition to become a global provider of end-to-end logistics services for the automotive industry at a time of disruption and opportunity

Marcus Williams

GM invests in automation at North Carolina service parts centre

General Motors plans to invest $23m in its Charlotte Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in North Carolina, US. The announcement builds on the $120.5m announced in 2023 in technology at three Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) facilities in Tennessee and Michigan.

Marcus Williams

Duvenbeck expands into Benelux through Schotpoort Logistics takeover

Logistics firm Duvenbeck is expanding its network to include the Benelux region (the economic union of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) through its takeover of Dutch firm Schotpoort Logistics.

Megan Kelly

VW Group UK partners with Ecobat to recycle EV batteries

VW Group UK has signed an agreement with battery recycling firm Ecobat to collect and recycle its EV batteries and close the loop in the carmaker’s circular energy economy.

Megan Kelly

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

Renault Trucks to build sustainable parts distribution centre near Lyon

Renault Trucks has revealed plans for a new global spare parts distribution centre (PDC) at its Saint-Priest complex near Lyon in France. The truck maker is investing €132m ($142.2m) in the 46,000 sq.m facility, which will operate on renewable, fossil-free energy.

Marcus Williams

Auto1 Group rolls out Inform optimisation tools across European network

Used car trading platform Auto1 Group has expanded its agreement with Inform and is rolling out the logistics software specialist’s yard management and workshop optimisation systems across ten refurbishment locations in Europe.

Marcus Williams

MAN Truck and Bus strengthens spare parts logistics in Salzgitter

MAN Truck & Bus is expanding its global service parts logistics centre in Salzgitter, Germany by 52,650 sq.m, taking the total footprint to 230,000 sq.m and bringing capacity for an additional 40,000 parts.

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.

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

Ford breaks ground on Dubai PDC with DB Schenker

Ford has held a ground-breaking ceremony with its logistics provider DB Schenker on a parts distribution centre (PDC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Senior leaders from property developer Atlantic Warehousing DWC were also in attendance.

Marcus Williams

Michael Poirier heads customer experience and aftersales division at Hyundai Motor America

Hyundai Motor America (HMA) has formed a new division combining retail and aftersales, and appointed Michael Poirier as its vice-president. Poirier moves to the role from Hyundai Motor Canada where he held a similar position as director of customer experience and aftersales.

Marcus Williams

Suppliers Partnership for the Environment publishes latest guidance on expendable packaging

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) has published new guidelines to help OEMs and their suppliers source sustainable packaging designs for use in expendable packaging.

Marcus Williams

Toyota cultures ambassadors for its digital strategy

The automotive supply chain has become more complex since Covid, demanding from carmakers a more cross-functional strategy supported by the latest digital technology. At Toyota Motor Europe (TME) it also means making its 2,000-strong supply chain team ambassadors for that strategy.

Marcus Williams

JLR battles service parts shortage

JLR is facing delays in the delivery of service parts to its retail network during the transition of parts distribution from multiple locations to its global parts distribution centre (PDC), nearing completion at Applby Magna, in the UK Midlands.

Marcus Williams

Apollo turns to digital freight management to gain supply chain visibility

Digitalisation has the power to provide greater visibility and control across complex automotive supply chains and make inbound and outbound logistics more efficient. That is what Apollo Tyres has discovered with the adoption of new digital freight technology tools

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Enno Straten to head Automotive Aftermarket division at Continental

From November 1 this year Enno Straten will take over as head of Continental’s Automotive Aftermarket business segment. He replaces Peter Wagner who is leaving the company.

Marcus Williams

Insights from ECG conference: steering sustainability in European vehicle logistics and beyond

Automotive logistics leaders prioritised action over measurement for carbon emissions at this year’s conference held by the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG). Regulatory support, tech diversity, collaboration and trust were flagged as key actions for long-term success.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Mitsubishi expands service parts warehouse in Canada

Mitsubishi has expanded its parts distribution centre (PDC) in Mississauga, eastern Canada, to 15,200 sq.m in response to demand from its growing number of dealerships across the country.

Marcus Williams

Rinse and repeat to make your supply chain robust

Carmakers are confronted with a wide array of potential disruptions when trying to get service parts to the right place in a timely fashion.

Marcus Williams

Mercedes-Benz Trucks lays foundation stone for global service parts centre in Germany

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has officially started construction on its global parts centre in Halberstadt, Germany, the biggest logistics project in the company’s history. Operations are due to begin at the centre in 2026 across 260,000 sq.m of logistics space.

Marcus Williams

Renault, Volvo Group and CMA CGM partner in JV for electric logistics vans

Renault and Volvo Group have partnered in a joint venture (JV) with logistics provider CMA CGM to produce electric vans designed specifically for logistics and rentals.

Megan Kelly

D’Ieteren chooses Inform system for VW Group moves in Belgium

Belgian vehicle distributor D’Ieteren Automotive has chosen to use vehicle logistics and compound management tools provided by optimisation software specialist Inform.

Marcus Williams

Gestamp joins Catena-X to push digital and decarbonisation strategies

Gestamp has joined the Catena-X data-sharing platform, which is designed to increase visibility in the supply chain and improve the flow of parts and materials.

Marcus Williams

Red Sofa Interview: Toyota invests in people and partners for North American service parts logistics

Michael Schad, who leads service parts fufillment and logistics at Toyota North America, joins the Red Sofa to explain how the carmaker is enhancing its service parts distribution through improved training, new technology and more delivery and pickup options across the US.

STB chairman encourages carmakers to push for North American rail freight reform

Automotive shippers should push the Surface Transportation Board for reform in railroad freight in the US, according to its chairman, Martin Oberman.

Megan Kelly

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global: Recap

Follow our recap blog below to get the most important insights from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023 in Detroit.

Megan Kelly

Scania México to expand Querétaro parts distribution centre

Scania Mexico is planning to expand its Middle American Parts Center (MAPC) in Querétaro to increase storage capacity and availability of spare parts.

Megan Kelly

Watch: Balancing sustainability, resilience and profitability in the automotive supply chain

This livestream with Mercedes-Benz explores how supply chain stakeholders can use machine learning to develop a more resilient, sustainable logistics network.

Subaru expands partnership with Kinaxis to improve forecasting

Subaru has expanded its partnership with supply chain management solutions provider Kinaxis to improve its demand forecasting, optimise inventory and increase operational efficiency.

Megan Kelly

Packaging parts for a changing market

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Sealed Air (SEE) and produced in partnership with Automotive LogisticsFrom providing DIY repair parts for an increasingly older parc to protecting fragile and lightweight EV-related components, SEE (previously named Sealed Air) says the packaging you choose is essential in saving cost, reducing waste and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Automotive Logistics

LTL provider Yellow files for bankruptcy, drives competitors to seek more capacity

Nashville, Tennessee-based less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping firm Yellow Corp has filed for bankruptcy under voluntary Chapter 11 Petitions, blaming losses from delayed operational changes and conflict with the Teamsters Union. Around 30,000 jobs are expected to be lost.

Megan Kelly

LKQ acquires UK aftersales parts company Digraph

Automotive parts distributor LKQ Europe has acquired UK aftersales parts firm Digraph Transport Supplies for an undisclosed sum.

Megan Kelly

Taiwan-based parts manufacturer picks New Mexico for factory

Taiwan-headquartered parts manufacturer Hota Industrial Manufacturing, a supplier to Tesla, has selected the Santa Teresa Borderplex industrial park in New Mexico for its new factory.

Megan Kelly

Volvo Cars uses renewable fuels in ocean freight

Volvo Cars is reducing the CO2 emissions in its supply chain by 84% switching to renewable fuels for its ocean freight, as it becomes the first OEM to switch all intercontinental container shipments to more sustainable fuels.

Megan Kelly

Leon Van der Merwe is VP of circular economy in Europe at Toyota; JC Deville takes the reins as VP of supply chain

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has reshuffled the roles of Leon Van der Merwe and Jean-Christophe Deville in an executive restructuring, with Deville set to lead the carmaker’s logistics and supply chain management function.

Megan Kelly

Toyota to trial specialist software in European inbound logistics network design

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has confirmed the use of specialist optimisation software to help manage its inbound parts logistics and reduce carbon emissions through a pilot project using software provided by optimisation company Agillence.

Megan Kelly

Lisa Kline moves to vehicle planning and logistics role at Subaru of America

Subaru of America has appointed Lisa Kline as its vice-president of vehicle planning and logistics. She moves from her role as zone director with the carmaker and replaces Matt Ritter, who has taken over as regional vice-president of the eastern region for the carmaker.

Marcus Williams

Toyota and Paccar build on fuel-cell truck partnership

Toyota Motor North America is growing the scope of its collaboration with truck maker Paccar to develop Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks powered by Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cells (FCEV).

Marcus Williams

GM invests in Michigan for aftersales distribution and EV assembly

GM plans to invest more than $100m in autonomous technology at its customer care and aftersales (CCA) centre in Burton, Michigan, one of three core national parts distribution facilities. It is also looking at a reported $200m investment in a supplier park to support EV production near the Orion Assembly Plant.

Marcus Williams

Getting the teams up to speed at Toyota

Restocking US dealer vehicle inventories remains a priority for carmakers after three years of supply chain disruption. That requires a talented workforce that can make and move the vehicles, and troubleshoot with accuracy any holdups in the process. Toyota is tackling that problem with the latest digital tools from Microsoft

Marcus Williams

Adapt and overcome in the year ahead

The automotive industry has been hit by a series of disruptions, from pandemic to war, so what is the outlook for automotive supply chains in 2023? Andrew Austin, group operations director at Priority Freight, says OEMs need the services of a complete end-to-end logistics provider

Kion expands operations in Germany with PDC and plant expansion

Kion Group is building a 22,000 sq.m service parts distribution centre (PDC) near Aschaffenburg in Germany to supply its subsidiary brands Dematic and Linde Material Handling, which provide intralogistics and warehouse automation, technology and trucks.

Marcus Williams

Continental using Toledo distribution centre to speed deliveries in Spain

Groupe CAT is operating a newly built logistics facility near Toledo in Spain aimed at making tyre distribution in the region more efficient for Continental.

Marcus Williams

Merc Trucks to open global service parts centre in Halberstadt

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is building a service parts centre in Halberstadt, Germany this year that it said will help make its spare part logistics more flexible, efficient and sustainable. It is the biggest logistics project in the company’s history.

Marcus Williams

Bridgestone tightens its grip on Europe

Bridgestone is distributing tyres in central and eastern Europe from a new 50,000 sq.m warehouse in Poland. The facility, which is located at the Panattoni logistics park in Poznan, is being operated by ESA logistika as part of a multi-year contract.

Marcus Williams

Toyota converts former Melbourne plant into mega PDI facility

Toyota said the facility has the capacity to handle 67,000 units annually and is ramping up to 220 units a day (55,000 pa) to meet current demand. Those vehicles are distributed to the dealer network in Victoria and Tasmania.

Marcus Williams

Agility in the matrix at BLG

BLG Logistics has reorganised its Contract division as part of a new tactical project called Roadmap 2027, directing the company toward greater resilience and profitability. Matthias Magnor, head of Contract at the company, outlines the regional realignment and reorganised market focus

Marcus Williams

Hyundai Mobis parts centre will feature autonomous logistics

Parts supplier Hyundai Mobis is building a $72m parts distribution centre (PDC) in Gyeongju, South Korea that will handle electric vehicle battery systems and service parts for distribution to Hyundai and Kia service centres throughout the country.

Marcus Williams

Pirelli to invest €114m in Mexico plant

Pirelli has announced an additional €114m ($114m) investment in its Silao plant, in the Puerto Interior industrial hub in Guanajuato state, Mexico. The plant, established in 2012, will have received €800m investment from its parent company, with the new funds.

Hazel Southwell

JCB signs up Maersk and Unipart Logistics for parts handling

JCB has signed two major contracts with logistics providers Maersk and Unipart Logistics for global parts management.

Marcus Williams

Mercedes-Benz Trucks partners with XPO to open UK distribution hub

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has opened a new, dedicated service hub that will store spare parts and act as the logistics centre for all of its UK-based trucks, and also those of Daimler sister brand Fuso. At 13,000 sq.m it adds a fifth more space capacity than current facilities and is based in Willen, just outside Milton Keynes.

Hazel Southwell

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.