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How the WWII "Whiz Kids" inspired a data-first logistics transformation at Volkswagen Chattanooga
How Nissan Americas is using AI-powered supply chain visibility to build resilience and cut risk
Capacity concerns, China's growing influence and shifting trade routes amongst the top trends in Europe's FVL sector
GM to localise China-built models in Mexico from 2027

Service parts logistics

Hellman Worldwide Logistics ground breaking logistics hub Jafza Dubai

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics begins construction of new Dubai automotive logistics hub

James McLoughlin

Logistics partnerships

Chery, Ceva Logistics and CMA CGM sign MoU for global automotive logistics collaboration

James McLoughlin

UK localisation

Nissan to explore possibility of manufacturing Chery vehicles at Sunderland plant

James McLoughlin

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Artificial intelligence

Governance, cyber resilience and a human-in-the-loop approach key to unlocking AI's potential in the automotive supply chain

Governance, cyber resilience and human oversight will be critical to ensuring AI delivers value safely and responsibly in the automotive supply chain.

Event wrap up

ALSC DS NA 2026 - Wrap up Day 2

Christopher Ludwig, chief content officer at Automotive Logistics & Ultima Media provided a summary of the key themes discussed at ALSC DS NA Day 2.

Resilience through visibility

How automotive supply chains are building predictive and autonomous resilience

Automotive supply chains are entering a new phase of digital transformation, predicting disruptions, simulating responses and ultimately automating decisions.

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Skotti Fietsam, Accuride

Accuride’s Skotti Fietsam on increased collaboration between logistics and IT teams

At ALSC Digital Strategies North America 2025, Skotti Fietsam of Accuride discussed how logistics and IT teams can collaborate, as well as the role of digital tools in compliance and supply chain mapping. She will be speaking again at the 2026 Digital Strategies event in June.

Saba Azizi, CATL

CATL expands EV battery aftersales network across EMEA with digitalisation and data-driven services

Saba Azizi of CATL outlines how the battery manufacturer is scaling its aftersales network to support the rapid growth of EVs and energy storage systems. Azizi will be speaking at Automotive Logistics’ new event, ALSC UK in June.

Todd Myers, Nissan Group of Americas

Nissan’s Todd Myers on total delivered cost and carrier partnerships

In Automotive Logistics’ latest Red Sofa interview, filmed onsite at FVL North America 2026, Todd Myers of Nissan Group of Americas discusses total delivered cost, logistics procurement, carrier performance, and the importance of trust and transparency in finished vehicle logistics.

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Autoliv Americas, Nitin Sethi

A unified IT and supply chain team to drive digitalisation at Autoliv Americas

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

Features View more

VW Chattanooga Paulo Monteiro and Travis Hodge

Digitalisation

How the WWII "Whiz Kids" inspired a data-first logistics transformation at Volkswagen Chattanooga

Volkswagen's Paulo Monteiro and Travis Hodge outlined how a small team used data, automation and existing digital tools to modernise operations at its Chattanooga plant.

James McLoughlin

Mark Hindley, sales and marketing director at BCA Vehicle Services, ECG General Assembly Spring Congress Istanbul

Finished vehicle logistics

Capacity concerns, China's growing influence and shifting trade routes amongst the top trends in Europe's FVL sector

ECG's General Assembly and Spring Congress 2026 saw FVL experts highlight trends and challenges, including shifting trade routes and capacity concerns.

James McLoughlin

Supply chain

North American OEMs improve supplier relations despite industry volatility

All six major OEMs in North America have improved their supplier relations scores in 2026, despite mounting tariff pressures, EV cost recovery disputes and supply chain volatility. Plante Moran's Dr Angela Johnson attributed Ford's improvement to chief supply chain officer Liz Door.

Megan Kelly

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Trump's tariff moves

Trump again threatens raising tariffs on EU vehicles to 25%

Nearshoring

MG's Spanish factory signals localisation drive as Galicia emerges as new automotive hub

SAIC's decision to build an integrated manufacturing and logistics facility in Galicia highlights the growing importance of localisation strategies as Chinese automakers expand their industrial footprint across Europe.

Megan Kelly

GM localises in Mexico

GM to localise China-built models in Mexico from 2027

General Motors will begin domestic assembly of two of its best-selling Mexico-market models, both currently imported from China, at its Ramos Arizpe complex from 2027. The plan follows new Mexican duties on vehicles from non-FTA countries and US tariffs on vehicles built in Mexico.

Emily Uwemedimo

Marcus Williams

Supply chain

How Stellantis’ €60bn FaSTLane 2030 strategy will reshape automotive supply chains

FaSTLane 2030 drives localisation, partnerships and plant repurposing to cut costs and boost resilience across key regions.

Megan Kelly

Business intelligence reportsView more

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APL Logistics connects carmakers with emerging markets in Asia

Finished vehicle logistics is critical to connecting a growing range of vehicle makers in China with expanding demand across the region.

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Partner content

FedEx connects global networks for battery and semiconductor supply

FedEx is investing in technology and talent for specialised services to move delicate and dangerous automotive goods across global borders, while meeting priorities of speed, compliance, visibility and safety.

Automotive Logistics

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Partner content

Maersk's Achim Glass on resilience in the face of disruption and the value of real-time visibility

In March, Achim Glass, head of sales for automotive in North Europe at Maersk, discussed the logistics company's approach to managing global disruption and ensuring resilience amid severe disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

Automotive Logistics

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Logistics partnerships

BMW awards seven-year production logistics contract to Unipart at Oxfordshire Mini plant

Logistics service provider Unipart has announced that it has been awarded a seven-year contract by BMW Group to provide production logistics services at the group's Mini plant in Cowley, Oxfordshire in the UK.

James McLoughlin

Daimler Truck Mercedes Zarate Industrial Center Argentina

Localisation

Daimler Truck opens new plant in Zárate, Argentina

Daimler Truck inaugurated its Zárate Industrial Center in Argentina, featuring a new plant, a spare parts logistics centre and a remanufacturing plant.

James McLoughlin

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Dirk Wiedmann is global head of logistics for BMW Group

People

Exclusive: Dirk Wiedmann to lead BMW Group global logistics

BMW Group has appointed Dirk Wiedmann as head of production network and logistics, succeeding Michael Nikolaides, who will lead corporate strategy. Wiedmann inherits a strategy to drive resilience, digital transformation and flexibility across the supply chain.

Christopher Ludwig

Vehicle logisticsView more

Lean logistics

Stellantis turns to ICL and Agillence to optimise North American finished vehicle logistics network

Stellantis has selected ICL and Agillence to optimise its North American finished vehicle logistics network using data-driven routing and scenario analysis.

Megan Kelly

Ports and terminals

Mosolf opens new automotive facility at Jebel Ali Port

German-headquartered logistics service provider Mosolf has announced the launch of a new 161,000 sq. ft automotive logistics facility in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in Dubai.

James McLoughlin

Ports and terminals

Nissan navigates tariffs at Brunswick's Colonel’s Island Terminal

After it US tariffs caused a dip in vehicle handling at the Port of Brunswick in Georgia in 2025, Nissan shared how tariffs impacted its activity at the port.

Marcus Williams

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People

Frederiek Toney, Ford's former customer service and logistics lead, has died, leaving behind a defining legacy

Frederiek Toney, who led Ford's Customer Service Division for more than a decade has passed away. He leaves an enduring influence on the industry's approach to supply chain leadership – as well on the team of this publication.

Emily Uwemedimo

Red Sofa interview

International's Tony Stinsa on managing volatility in volume, tariffs and fuel costs

Modal shifts, new cross-border processes and AI adoption are some of the strategies International is considering to adapt to volatility in today's market.

Automotive Logistics

James Bell, Kia America

From hailstorm to solar-powered logistics: Kia’s James Bell on turning disruption into resilience

Watch Kia America’s James Bell explain how a major hailstorm damage event led to a fast-tracked logistics transformation, combining vehicle protection with solar energy and long-term resilience.

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Must reads

Latest newsView more

How the WWII "Whiz Kids" inspired a data-first logistics transformation at Volkswagen Chattanooga

How Nissan Americas is using AI-powered supply chain visibility to build resilience and cut risk

Capacity concerns, China's growing influence and shifting trade routes amongst the top trends in Europe's FVL sector

GM to localise China-built models in Mexico from 2027

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics begins construction of new Dubai automotive logistics hub

Chery, Ceva Logistics and CMA CGM sign MoU for global automotive logistics collaboration

Nissan to explore possibility of manufacturing Chery vehicles at Sunderland plant

That's a wrap on ALSC Digital StrategiesView more

Governance, cyber resilience and a human-in-the-loop approach key to unlocking AI's potential in the automotive supply chain

ALSC DS NA 2026 - Wrap up Day 2

How automotive supply chains are building predictive and autonomous resilience

On the red sofaView more

Accuride’s Skotti Fietsam on increased collaboration between logistics and IT teams

CATL expands EV battery aftersales network across EMEA with digitalisation and data-driven services

Nissan’s Todd Myers on total delivered cost and carrier partnerships

IN FOCUS: Lean LogisticsView more

Nissan to explore possibility of manufacturing Chery vehicles at Sunderland plant

Stellantis turns to ICL and Agillence to optimise North American finished vehicle logistics network

MG's Spanish factory signals localisation drive as Galicia emerges as new automotive hub

Proficient Auto Logistics profit drops 42% as fuel costs and plant shutdowns hit margins

NADA expert provides North American vehicle sales and production outlook

Executive profilesView more

A unified IT and supply chain team to drive digitalisation at Autoliv Americas

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

Features View more

How the WWII "Whiz Kids" inspired a data-first logistics transformation at Volkswagen Chattanooga

Capacity concerns, China's growing influence and shifting trade routes amongst the top trends in Europe's FVL sector

North American OEMs improve supplier relations despite industry volatility

Analysis View more

Trump again threatens raising tariffs on EU vehicles to 25%

MG's Spanish factory signals localisation drive as Galicia emerges as new automotive hub

GM to localise China-built models in Mexico from 2027

How Stellantis’ €60bn FaSTLane 2030 strategy will reshape automotive supply chains

Business intelligence reportsView more

Partner contentView more

APL Logistics connects carmakers with emerging markets in Asia

FedEx connects global networks for battery and semiconductor supply

Maersk's Achim Glass on resilience in the face of disruption and the value of real-time visibility

Inbound logistics View more

BMW awards seven-year production logistics contract to Unipart at Oxfordshire Mini plant

Daimler Truck opens new plant in Zárate, Argentina

Exclusive: Dirk Wiedmann to lead BMW Group global logistics

Vehicle logisticsView more

Stellantis turns to ICL and Agillence to optimise North American finished vehicle logistics network

Mosolf opens new automotive facility at Jebel Ali Port

Nissan navigates tariffs at Brunswick's Colonel’s Island Terminal

Supply chain View more

Frederiek Toney, Ford's former customer service and logistics lead, has died, leaving behind a defining legacy

International's Tony Stinsa on managing volatility in volume, tariffs and fuel costs

From hailstorm to solar-powered logistics: Kia’s James Bell on turning disruption into resilience

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Finished Vehicle Logistics North America