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‘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?
Digital supply chains and AI: How short-term AI use cases can be quick wins for automotive
Why automotive logistics must become more regional, transparent and intelligent

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

US tariffs

US prepares to process refunds for Trump tariffs

Megan Kelly

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.

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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

Supply chain

Why automotive logistics must become more regional, transparent and intelligent

Geopolitics, new customs regimes, regionalisation and artificial intelligence are putting automotive logistics under pressure all at once. ZF, Bosch and Daimler Truck show why transparency, new planning logics and robust networks are now decisive for competitiveness.

Timo Gilgen

Megan Kelly

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 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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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Must reads

Latest newsView more

‘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?

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

Why automotive logistics must become more regional, transparent and intelligent

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

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

US prepares to process refunds for Trump tariffs

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

‘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

Why automotive logistics must become more regional, transparent and intelligent

Analysis View more

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

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

Automotive supply chains redesigned amid shocks and disruption

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

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

BMW Group partners with PreZero to advance circular economy principles

DIRKS Group takes over VW Group packaging centre in Wilhelmshaven

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

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

Audi continues deployment of AI in production and logistics