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Ocean freight

Foton Motor launches ocean freight joint venture with COSCO Shipping

James McLoughlin

Vehicle logistics and RoRo shipping

Polaris Group chairman discusses company rebrand, global expansion and need for flexible shipping

James McLoughlin

Ports and terminals

Chinese imports help boost auto volumes at Port of Koper

Marcus Williams

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Absorbing the shock

Volkswagen Group turns tariff and supply chain volatility into new logistics mandate, says Anu Goel

Collaboration and partnerships

Kia and Nissan share how collaborative partnerships can be "pivotal" to success in finished vehicle logistics

FVL NA 2026 - Day 1 wrap up

Industry leaders focus on resilience, innovation and stronger collaboration at this year's FVL event

Developments in the Middle EastView more

Gunfire reported after Iran's foreign minister declares Strait of Hormuz "open"

Iran has declared passage through the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" as more details have emerged of the impact of disruption on automotive supply chains.

Shipping disruption continues as US begins naval blockade in Iran

China's auto export boom meets maritime reality check in Gulf crisis

Car carriers stuck in Strait of Hormuz impacting Chinese imports to Middle East

On the red sofaView more

Saba Azizi, CATL

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

CATL's Saba Azizi outlines how the battery manufacturer is scaling its aftersales network to support the rapid growth of EVs and energy storage systems (ESS).

Peter Hörndlein, Volkswagen

Volkswagen's automated vehicle movement pilot project at Port of Emden 'promising'

VW Group's Peter Hörndlein discusses its autonomous vehicle pilot at the Port of Emden, standardisation and demand forecasting for finished vehicle logistics.

Matthias Braun, PowerCo

PowerCo's Matthias Braun on scaling EV battery supply chains in Europe

PowerCo's Matthias Braun shares insights on EV battery supply chain challenges, scaling production, and building resilient logistics networks in Europe.

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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 invests in ASEAN

Volkswagen charts new ASEAN logistics strategy

Volkswagen Group Malaysia is reshaping its ASEAN logistics model to counter fragmented rules, high import duties and intensifying Chinese competition. Managing director of the regional division, Susanne Lehmann, explains how localisation, regional sourcing and export-led manufacturing will anchor the group in Southeast Asia.

Megan Kelly

Trade and customs

Tariffs, sanctions and anti-dumping measures: Overcoming barriers in cross-border trade

Tariffs, sanctions and anti-dumping measures are complicating customs but quality data, centralised labelling and AI tools can help mitigate disruption within automotive supply chains.

James McLoughlin

Packaging trends and challenges

Circularity, compliance and cost optimisation in packaging for the automotive sector

AT ALSC Europe, experts from the likes of JLR and Toyota identified the biggest challenges and opportunities in packaging today, including design-for-packaging, standardisation and PPWR compliance.

James McLoughlin

Analysis View more

Trump's tariff moves

US Customs and Border Protection prepares for tariff refunds after Supreme Court decision on Trump's IEEPA global tariffs

Nearshoring

GM's SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture in negotiations for local production in Mexico

SGMW, GM's joint venture in China, is in negotiations to begin manufacturing vehicles in Mexico after Mexico imposed new tariffs on non-FTA countries in January.

James McLoughlin

UK vehicle registration data

New EV registrations in UK reach all-time high; Chinese OEMs' market share rises above 10%

New SMMT data shows an increase in UK EV registrations in the past year, while Chinese OEMs' market share now accounts for more than 10% new vehicle registrations in the UK.

James McLoughlin

Electric truck investment

US clean truck emissions lawsuit fuels investment uncertainty for automotive logistics

A legal challenge to US heavy-duty vehicle emissions rules is intensifying regulatory uncertainty for automotive logistics and supply chains, as the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) moves to intervene in the case over EPA Phase 3 standards. The dispute, rooted in the Endangerment Finding and shifting federal climate policy, risks delaying investment decisions across truck manufacturing, freight operations and North American decarbonisation strategies.

Megan Kelly

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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

Nearshoring

GAC confirms Mexico assembly plant will be operational in 2026

GAC will become the first Chinese automotive OEM to operate an assembly plant in Mexico when its new site becomes operational in the second half of 2026.

James McLoughlin

Supply shortage to UK plant

JLR suspends production at Solihull due to supplier issue

JLR has temporarily paused production lines for some vehicles at its Solihull manufacturing plant due to a supply shortage.

Megan Kelly

Andy WInebloom, Toyota

Toyota's Andy Winebloom discusses PPWR compliance, design-for-packaging and Toyota's strategy for smarter vehicle launches

At ALSC Europe, Toyota's Andy Winebloom discussed design-for-packaging, PPWR compliance and Toyota's six-step approach to smart vehicle launches and packaging.

Automotive Logistics

Vehicle logisticsView more

Ports and terminals

Baltimore builds on resilience for auto throughput despite headwinds

The port of Baltimore has had a tough couple of years following the destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Recovery of volumes in 2025 was not helped by the disruption to vehicle imports caused by US tariffs imposed in April 2025.

Marcus Williams

Ports and terminals

Terminal and berth investments benefit Jaxport vehicle throughput

The US east coast port of Jacksonville has maintained a steady flow of vehicles in fiscal year 2025, including new and used passenger cars and light trucks, as well as rolling cargo and heavy equipment.

Marcus Williams

Ports and terminals

Auto traffic through Antwerp-Bruges levels out in 2025

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges moved a total of 3.18 million new cars in CY 2025 despite the impact of US tariffs on vehicle imports since April 2025.

Marcus Williams

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Digitalisation

XPeng and Vinturas partner on blockchain visibility tech for European expansion

Chinese EV firm XPeng has partnered with Vinturas to scale the OEM’s operations in Europe, using interoperable blockchain technology to increase visibility in its finished vehicle logistics.

Megan Kelly

Supply chain

Oil prices surge due to US-Israel war on Iran, impacting automotive logistics and supply chains

Global oil prices surged to more than $120 per barrel in light of the US-Iran conflict, creating a knock-on effect for automotive logistics and supply chains around the world in terms of costs, with the possibility for further disruption to vehicle production and distribution long-term.

Megan Kelly

Circular economy

BMW Group partners with PreZero to advance circular economy principles

BMW Group will work with circular economy company PreZero to enhance the circularity of its business model for the recycling of end-of-life vehicles.

James McLoughlin

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Must reads

Latest newsView more

Polaris Group chairman discusses company rebrand, global expansion and need for flexible shipping

Gunfire reported after Iran's foreign minister declares Strait of Hormuz "open"

GAC confirms Mexico assembly plant will be operational in 2026

China's auto export boom meets maritime reality check in Gulf crisis

Foton Motor launches ocean freight joint venture with COSCO Shipping

Polaris Group chairman discusses company rebrand, global expansion and need for flexible shipping

Chinese imports help boost auto volumes at Port of Koper

That's a wrap on FVL North AmericaView more

Volkswagen Group turns tariff and supply chain volatility into new logistics mandate, says Anu Goel

Kia and Nissan share how collaborative partnerships can be "pivotal" to success in finished vehicle logistics

Industry leaders focus on resilience, innovation and stronger collaboration at this year's FVL event

Developments in the Middle EastView more

Gunfire reported after Iran's foreign minister declares Strait of Hormuz "open"

Shipping disruption continues as US begins naval blockade in Iran

China's auto export boom meets maritime reality check in Gulf crisis

Car carriers stuck in Strait of Hormuz impacting Chinese imports to Middle East

On the red sofaView more

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

Volkswagen's automated vehicle movement pilot project at Port of Emden 'promising'

PowerCo's Matthias Braun on scaling EV battery supply chains in Europe

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

Volkswagen charts new ASEAN logistics strategy

Tariffs, sanctions and anti-dumping measures: Overcoming barriers in cross-border trade

Circularity, compliance and cost optimisation in packaging for the automotive sector

Analysis View more

US Customs and Border Protection prepares for tariff refunds after Supreme Court decision on Trump's IEEPA global tariffs

GM's SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture in negotiations for local production in Mexico

New EV registrations in UK reach all-time high; Chinese OEMs' market share rises above 10%

US clean truck emissions lawsuit fuels investment uncertainty for 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

GAC confirms Mexico assembly plant will be operational in 2026

JLR suspends production at Solihull due to supplier issue

Toyota's Andy Winebloom discusses PPWR compliance, design-for-packaging and Toyota's strategy for smarter vehicle launches

Vehicle logisticsView more

Baltimore builds on resilience for auto throughput despite headwinds

Terminal and berth investments benefit Jaxport vehicle throughput

Auto traffic through Antwerp-Bruges levels out in 2025

Supply chain View more

XPeng and Vinturas partner on blockchain visibility tech for European expansion

Oil prices surge due to US-Israel war on Iran, impacting automotive logistics and supply chains

BMW Group partners with PreZero to advance circular economy principles

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