Home | Automotive Logistics

Must reads

Latest newsView more

Digital supply chains: Why AI literacy and an understanding of reasons for deploying AI is crucial
Cummins is turning packaging into a managed supply chain asset
Iran conflict threatens key shipping routes in the Middle East; shippers halt operations, re-route vessels and introduce surcharges
Building resilience from the ground up is a daily discipline at Aston Martin and Daimler Truck

Labour agreements

Volkwagen workers in Chattanooga ratify first UAW union contract, Mexico publishes reform reducing workweek to 40 hours

VW workers in Chattanooga ratify union contract, Mexico passes 40-hour workweek reform

James McLoughlin

Service parts logistics

Changan UK's new parts warehouse and Kuehne+Nagel partnership key to its five-year aftersales strategy

Changan UK's new parts warehouse key to its five-year aftersales strategy

James McLoughlin

Inbound parts freight consolidation

Subaru announces partnership with Seino Transportation for automotive parts logistics in Japan

James McLoughlin

IN FOCUS: EV and batteryView more

Executive profilesView more

Cummins, Robin Newing

Cummins is turning packaging into a managed supply chain asset

Aston Martin; Daimler Truck

Building resilience from the ground up is a daily discipline at Aston Martin and Daimler Truck

Matthias Bartels, VW Group Logistics

Volkswagen readies its container network for PPWR

On the red sofaView more

Just-in-time

Toyota's JC Deville on the future of just-in-time in automotive

Toyota's JC Deville provided insight into the future of just-in-time production – one of the 13 key pillars of the Toyota Production System. Deville is speaking at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2026 in March.

Artificial intelligence

Mazda's John Rich on AI and data integration in automotive supply chains

John Rich of Mazda discusses AI, machine learning and maximising end-to-end impact across operations and supply chains. He will share further insights on advancing AI at Automotive Logistics’ digitalisation livestream this March.

Lean logistics

GM’s Marcio Lucon on agility, packaging strategy and EV logistics transformation

Marcio Lucon discusses how GM is embedding logistics early in decision-making, optimising packaging, adapting to EV growth and transforming aftersales supply chains. Lucon is speaking at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2026 in March.

Features View more

Digitalisation

Digital supply chains: Why AI literacy and an understanding of reasons for deploying AI is crucial

To get the most out of deploying AI in the automotive supply chain, firms must be disciplined and understand what they are aiming to achieve with the technology.

James McLoughlin

Packaging

PPWR: The underestimated challenge facing the automotive industry

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is more than just a recycling requirement. It is changing roles, responsibilities and decision-making processes throughout the automotive supply chain.

Megan Kelly

Peter Hammer

European supply chain uncertainty

Uncertainty looms for automotive supply chains in Europe

Geopolitical instability, trade volatility, policy ambiguity and economic stagnation are contributing to uncertainty for automotive supply chains across Europe in 2026.

James McLoughlin

Analysis View more

Trump's tariff moves

US Supreme Court rules Trump not authorised to impose global tariffs under IEEPA

Supply chain disruption

Iran conflict threatens key shipping routes in the Middle East; shippers halt operations, re-route vessels and introduce surcharges

Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted operations for all major global shippers as the Strait of Hormuz closed and Jebel Ali Port temporarily suspended operations.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

James McLoughlin

Automotive supply chains fundamentally redesigned amid a confluence of disruptions

Supply chain disruption

Automotive supply chains redesigned amid shocks and disruption

Disruption has reshaped the automotive supply chain, with parts and skills shortages, reshoring and cybersecurity top concerns, AMS and ABB's new survey shows.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Sustainability

Calculating the carbon footprint of automotive logistics

Automotive logistics providers and OEMs are refining how they measure transport emissions, build charging infrastructure and balance sustainability with cost.

Megan Kelly

Business intelligence reportsView more

Partner contentView more

Partner content

FlexLink Online Store is open for business

FlexLink has launched an online platform to help customers identify, configure and purchase material handling systems, including for EV battery cell conveyance.

Automotive Logistics

Thirty years of urgency: lessons in resilience in time-critical logistics

Expedited logistics services have evolved over the last 30 years from an emergency measure to a strategy of resilience as supply chains have become more complex and disruption has increased.

Automotive Logistics

Logistics is a strategic tool to stay competitive

In the face of supply chain disruption and the EV evolution, European carmakers need to treat logistics as a strategic and flexible tool, says DP World.

Automotive Logistics

Inbound logistics View more

DIRKS Group takes over operation of Volkswagen Group’s Wilhelmshaven CKD packaging centre

Inbound logistics

DIRKS Group takes over VW Group packaging centre in Wilhelmshaven

Industrial and logistics service provider DIRKS Group has taken over the operation of Volkswagen Group’s CKD packaging centre in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

James McLoughlin

Eric Lambert, GALIA and Odette

What automotive logistics and supply chain leaders can do to prepare for PPWR

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has begun to take effect, having come into force on 11 February 2025 and is now legally binding EU law. Later this year, fines will officially be imposed on those who do not comply. Eric Lambert, managing director of GALIA and chairman of Odette, spoke to Automotive Logistics to explain the responsibilities and opportunities that come with the regulation.

Megan Kelly

Transport coalition urges EU to increase funding for transport infrastructure to reinforce Europe’s industrial competitiveness

European logistics infrastructure investment

ECG, ACEA and CLECAT urge EU to increase transport infrastructure funding

Organisations including ECG, ACEA and CLECAT have urged the European Commission to increase the budget for improving transport infrastructure for the 2028-2034 period.

James McLoughlin

Vehicle logisticsView more

Trump to block opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting North American auto hubs Detroit and Windsor

Automotive logistics infrastructure

Trump to block opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit with Windsor

US president Donald Trump has said he will not allow the Gordie Howe International Bridge - connecting Detroit, Michigan with Windsor, Ontario – to open.

James McLoughlin

EV and battery

More than 59,000 zero-emission trucks on US roads; deployments almost halve amid high costs and regulatory uncertainty

According Calstart data, more than 59,000 zero-emission trucks have now been deployed across the US, with more than 6,500 deployed in the first half of 2025.

James McLoughlin

Vehicle logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen officially begins operating Port of Gothenburg car terminal

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has taken over from Logent Ports and Terminals operating Gothenburg International Auto and RoRo Terminal (GIART) at the Port of Gothenburg on an 18-year concession.

James McLoughlin

Supply chain View more

Digitalisation in service parts logistics

Service parts retailer Autodoc to modernise last-mile delivery with AI-powered platform

Automotive parts retailer Autodoc has partnered with last-mile technology provider FarEye to modernise its delivery processes and improve customer experience.

James McLoughlin

Audi continues scaling up AI in production and logistics, reducing lead times and streamlining logistics

AI in production and supply chain

Audi continues deployment of AI in production and logistics

Audi is scaling up AI deployment in production and logistics to improve factory and supply chain processes in line with its digitalisation roadmap and 360factory strategy.

James McLoughlin

Aluminium supplier Novelis expects to restart hot mill in summer 2026 after fires caused disruption in 2025

Supply chain disruption

Novelis expects to restart hot mill in summer 2026 after fires last year

Aluminium supplier Novelis has said it expects its hot mill in Oswego, New York to restart late in the second quarter of 2026, after several fires broke out in late 2025.

James McLoughlin

Home | Automotive Logistics

Must reads

Latest newsView more

Digital supply chains: Why AI literacy and an understanding of reasons for deploying AI is crucial

Cummins is turning packaging into a managed supply chain asset

Iran conflict threatens key shipping routes in the Middle East; shippers halt operations, re-route vessels and introduce surcharges

Building resilience from the ground up is a daily discipline at Aston Martin and Daimler Truck

VW workers in Chattanooga ratify union contract, Mexico passes 40-hour workweek reform

Changan UK's new parts warehouse key to its five-year aftersales strategy

Subaru announces partnership with Seino Transportation for automotive parts logistics in Japan

IN FOCUS: EV and batteryView more

Partner content

FlexLink Online Store is open for business

Inbound logistics

Subaru announces partnership with Seino Transportation for automotive parts logistics in Japan

Partner content

Logistics is a strategic tool to stay competitive

Circular economy

BMW Group partners with PreZero to advance circular economy principles

Mergers and acquisitions

Renault takes full ownership of electric van manufacturer Flexis from Volvo and CMA CGM

Executive profilesView more

Cummins is turning packaging into a managed supply chain asset

Building resilience from the ground up is a daily discipline at Aston Martin and Daimler Truck

Volkswagen readies its container network for PPWR

On the red sofaView more

Toyota's JC Deville on the future of just-in-time in automotive

Mazda's John Rich on AI and data integration in automotive supply chains

GM’s Marcio Lucon on agility, packaging strategy and EV logistics transformation

Features View more

Digital supply chains: Why AI literacy and an understanding of reasons for deploying AI is crucial

PPWR: The underestimated challenge facing the automotive industry

Uncertainty looms for automotive supply chains in Europe

Analysis View more

US Supreme Court rules Trump not authorised to impose global tariffs under IEEPA

Iran conflict threatens key shipping routes in the Middle East; shippers halt operations, re-route vessels and introduce surcharges

Automotive supply chains redesigned amid shocks and disruption

Calculating the carbon footprint of automotive logistics

Business intelligence reportsView more

Partner contentView more

FlexLink Online Store is open for business

Thirty years of urgency: lessons in resilience in time-critical logistics

Logistics is a strategic tool to stay competitive

Inbound logistics View more

DIRKS Group takes over VW Group packaging centre in Wilhelmshaven

What automotive logistics and supply chain leaders can do to prepare for PPWR

ECG, ACEA and CLECAT urge EU to increase transport infrastructure funding

Vehicle logisticsView more

Trump to block opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit with Windsor

More than 59,000 zero-emission trucks on US roads; deployments almost halve amid high costs and regulatory uncertainty

Wallenius Wilhelmsen officially begins operating Port of Gothenburg car terminal

Supply chain View more

Service parts retailer Autodoc to modernise last-mile delivery with AI-powered platform

Audi continues deployment of AI in production and logistics

Novelis expects to restart hot mill in summer 2026 after fires last year