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Digitalisation

XPeng and Vinturas partner on blockchain visibility tech for European expansion

Megan Kelly

Trade and compliance

US Trade Representative begins Section 301 forced labour investigations into 60 countries

James McLoughlin

Vehicle logistics and RoRo shipping

Salloum Logistics becomes Polaris Logistics, part of the new Polaris Group

James McLoughlin

IN FOCUS: EV and batteryView more

ALSC Europe 2026 Highlights View 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.

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Digitalisation

AI in automotive supply chains: Leadership, data and closing the literacy gap

As AI tools become embedded across automotive supply chains, companies must focus on leadership understanding, data readiness and clear business value to ensure the technology delivers meaningful results, according to AI experts from Mazda and Loftware.

Megan Kelly

Supply chain

‘Maximum disruption’ in Strait of Hormuz as 16 vessels are hit during US-Israel war on Iran

There is potential for “maximum disruption” to logistics flows in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby ports as a total of 16 vessels have been attacked during the ongoing conflict between the US and Israel with Iran, according to analysts.

Megan Kelly

Digitalisation

Digital supply chains and AI: How short-term AI use cases can be quick wins for automotive

Against a backdrop of supply chain disruption and uncertainty, there are a number of short-term AI use cases that can deliver quick wins for the automotive sector, from handling documentation to tracking regulatory changes.

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

Supply chain

VW Group speeds up production cycle with ‘In China, for China’ strategy

VW Group has delivered its first vehicle off the production line through its “In China, for China” strategy, with the ID.UNYX 08 having been developed in just 24 months and now entering series production.

Megan Kelly

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

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

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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

Mergers and acquisitions

Tawin Holdings acquires transport provider inTime Group

Tawin Holdings, which owns of Priority Freight, has agreed with Mutares SE & Co to purchase inTime Express Logistik and its subsidiaries: TLT and Routewise.

James McLoughlin

Inbound parts freight consolidation

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

Subaru has partnered with Seino Transportation to consolidate long-distance parts transportation and address challenges facing Japan's logistics sector.

James McLoughlin

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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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

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

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

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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

Tariffs and trade

Vehicles and parts exempt from new global tariffs after US Supreme Court rules initial tariffs illegal

The US Supreme Court has ruled Trump's global tariffs under the IEEPA illegal. They've been replaced by a new 15% tariff, from which auto products are exempt.

James McLoughlin

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

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Must reads

Latest newsView more

VW Group speeds up production cycle with ‘In China, for China’ strategy

AI in automotive supply chains: Leadership, data and closing the literacy gap

‘Maximum disruption’ in Strait of Hormuz as 16 vessels are hit during US-Israel war on Iran

Packaging innovation across industries: Where does automotive stack up?

XPeng and Vinturas partner on blockchain visibility tech for European expansion

US Trade Representative begins Section 301 forced labour investigations into 60 countries

Salloum Logistics becomes Polaris Logistics, part of the new Polaris Group

IN FOCUS: EV and batteryView more

ALSC Europe 2026 Highlights View more

Why automotive logistics must become more regional, transparent and intelligent

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

PPWR: The underestimated challenge facing the automotive industry

Volkswagen Autoeuropa sharpens its logistics efficiency

Calculating the carbon footprint of automotive logistics

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

AI in automotive supply chains: Leadership, data and closing the literacy gap

‘Maximum disruption’ in Strait of Hormuz as 16 vessels are hit during US-Israel war on Iran

Digital supply chains and AI: How short-term AI use cases can be quick wins for automotive

Analysis View more

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

VW Group speeds up production cycle with ‘In China, for China’ strategy

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

Uncertainty looms for automotive supply chains in Europe

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

Tawin Holdings acquires transport provider inTime Group

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

BMW Group partners with PreZero to advance circular economy principles

Vehicle logisticsView more

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

Calculating the carbon footprint of automotive logistics

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

Supply chain View more

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

Vehicles and parts exempt from new global tariffs after US Supreme Court rules initial tariffs illegal

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

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