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Sustainability

Mercedes expands low-carbon aluminium partnership with Hydro

James McLoughlin

Digitalisation

BMW partners with 4flow to improve inbound logistics efficiency

James McLoughlin

Lean logistics

BMW and Mercedes struggle while Stellantis, Ford and GM demonstrate resilience amid industry headwinds

Megan Kelly

European and North American ports reviews CY2025View more

Where throughput ends and dwell begins: Europe's CY2025 automotive port data
How ports are becoming strategic logistics partners: North America’s CY2025 automotive port data

On the red sofaView more

Chris Payne, Dauch Corporation

Managing risk in the UK market and creating opportunities from crisis

Dauch Corporation's Chris Payne discussed the biggest challenges facing the UK automotive logistics industry and how to create opportunities from crisis.

Steve Smith, Nissan

How IT teams are supporting Nissan's Re:Nissan strategy in the Americas

As it executes its Re:Nissan recovery plan to reposition Nissan for long-term success, the OEM's IT teams have been forced to reassess their priorities.

Adam Jones, DSV

DSV's Adam Jones on how trusted logistics partnerships unlock greater agility for OEMs

As resilience becomes a greater priority for OEMs, the role of the 3PL has shifted, with trusted partnerships replacing transactional relationships.

ASEAN livestream highlightsView more

Supply chain resilience

ASEAN automotive supply chain leaders share strategies for long-term resilience

Schaeffler's Tuan Vi and Bridgestone's Eric van Steen told Automotive Logistics during its recent ASEAN livestream how visibility, flexibility and scenario planning can improve a business' preparedness when dealing with supply chain disruption.

ASEAN fragmentation

Schaeffler and Bridgestone discuss strategies for optimising operations in a fragmented ASEAN market

Schaeffler's Tuan Vi and Bridgestone's Eric van Steen shared their strategies for overcoming fragmentation in the ASEAN market, emphasising the value of network optimisation, supplier diversification and total visibility.

Localisation

Bridgestone Asia Pacific highlights the importance of having both a local and global supply chain presence

As ASEAN continues to attract EV investment, Bridgestone's Eric van Steen emphasised that both a local and global presence is necessary to support OEMs' ambitions.

Developments in the Middle EastView more

US reintroduces Iran blockade as conflict resumes in Strait of Hormuz and Iran threatens Red Sea access

Trump claims Strait of Hormuz will reopen as US-Iran deal reached, shippers and insurers remain cautious

Shipping disruption continues as US begins naval blockade in Iran

Maersk-operated ro-ro vessel transits Strait of Hormuz under US military guard

Executive profilesView more

Enric Brau, Seat

Enric Brau, director of logistics at Seat and Cupra

Seat gains stability with suppliers closer to home

Nitin Sethi, Autoliv Americas

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

Martin Corner, Aston Martin; Marion Gillich, Daimler Truck

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

Features View more

Extreme weather

Europe's heatwave tests automotive logistics without breaking it

From low rivers and rail restrictions to rising resilience costs, the 2026 heatwave showed why climate volatility is an issue for automotive logistics leaders.

Vladislav Vorotnikov

Sustainability

How supply chain adjustments helped reduce the BMW X5's lifecycle emissions by around 40%

BMW's Nils Hesse explained how the OEM cut the new X5's lifecycle emissions by around 40%, claiming supply chain is the main contributor to CO2 reduction in EVs.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Mercedes Benz Kecskemet plant extension opening Ola Kallenius Peter Magyar Michael Schiebe

Localisation

Mercedes-Benz strengthens local-for-local strategy with opening of plant extension in Kecskemét, Hungary

Parts and batteries are assembled on site at Mercedes-Benz's newly extended Kecskemét plant in Hungary, supporting its local-for-local strategy while improving flexibility and resilience.

James McLoughlin

Analysis View more

Trump's tariff moves

Tariff timeline: US imposes 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 economies and 50% tariff on Canada

CY2025 European ports review

Where throughput ends and dwell begins: Europe's CY2025 automotive port data

Lower volumes have not eased pressure at Europe’s vehicle ports – slower rotation and tighter conditions reveal a deeper operational challenge in CY2025 data,

Emily Uwemedimo

CY2025 North American ports review

How ports are becoming strategic logistics partners: North America’s CY2025 automotive port data

North America’s leading automotive ports handled millions of finished vehicles in CY2025, with Brunswick, Baltimore and Vancouver topping the rankings. Automotive Logistics examines how investment in vehicle processing, rail, digitalisation and value-added services is transforming ports into strategic finished vehicle logistics partners.

Megan Kelly

Defence

Increased defence spending creates new opportunities for Europe's automotive sector

With countries across Europe investing more in defence, the automotive sector's advanced manufacturing and supply chain capabilities make it a key asset for defence, opening up new opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.

James McLoughlin

Business intelligence reportsView more

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Why OEMs are optimising for the wrong number in finished vehicle logistics

Low rates can hide bigger logistics costs. See why OEMs need total-cost visibility to cut dwell time and protect capacity.

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A clear line of sight in warehouse management

Dexory is bringing intelligent automation into the warehouse to help automotive manufacturers maintain material flow, improve operational efficiency and reduce supply chain risk.

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Three learnings for long-term resiliency the automotive industry can take from other sectors in 2026

Drawing from its cross-industry experience, GXO shares three lessons the automotive sector can learn from other sectors to innovate for long-term resiliency.

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Inbound logistics View more

Localisation

Pirelli to consider $1bn+ US investment plan, increasing production capacity

Pirelli will produce its Cyber Tyres in Georgia, and a new US investment plan totalling over $1 billion will soon be submitted to the company's new board for approval.

James McLoughlin

UK steel supply

British Steel nationalised as UK government seeks to protect the future of steel production

After the passing of the Steel Industry Act, the UK government has taken British Steel into public ownership, aiming to protect the future of steel production.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

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Guest contributions

Five decisions that separate resilient EV supply chains from vulnerable ones

A power-electronics procurement lead argues that five decisions – on incoterms, semiconductor visibility, tariff monitoring, routing and contacts – will determine which EV supply chains absorb the impact and which buckle under the pressure.

Ganpati Goel

Vehicle logisticsView more

Labour of love

Understanding the new labour reality in finished vehicle logistics

The driver shortage that resurfaced across North American trucking in 2026 is hitting finished vehicle logistics harder than most – and the reasons run deeper than a headcount gap.

Emily Uwemedimo

Vehicle logistics

Sabine Isenbort leads Ford Europe’s vehicle logistics

Sabine Isenbort has been promoted to director of vehicle logistics and customs Europe at Ford, stepping into the position from her role as manager of inbound logistics operations.

Megan Kelly

Supply chain

Automakers warn USMCA review threatens investment in North American automotive supply chains

Automotive industry groups warn the USMCA annual review process could delay investment in North American manufacturing, logistics and automotive supply chains.

Megan Kelly

Supply chain View more

Mercedes Benz electric C Class Kecskemet

EV and battery

Mercedes-Benz to manufacture electric C-Class and small G-Class at newly extended site in Hungary

Following the extension of Mercedes-Benz's Kecskemét plant, the electric C-Class, electric GLC and compact G-Class will manufactured at the site in Hungary.

Timo Gilgen

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.

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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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Latest newsView more

Europe's heatwave tests automotive logistics without breaking it

Increased defence spending creates new opportunities for Europe's automotive sector

Understanding the new labour reality in finished vehicle logistics

How supply chain adjustments helped reduce the BMW X5's lifecycle emissions by around 40%

Mercedes expands low-carbon aluminium partnership with Hydro

BMW partners with 4flow to improve inbound logistics efficiency

BMW and Mercedes struggle while Stellantis, Ford and GM demonstrate resilience amid industry headwinds

European and North American ports reviews CY2025View more

Where throughput ends and dwell begins: Europe's CY2025 automotive port data

How ports are becoming strategic logistics partners: North America’s CY2025 automotive port data

On the red sofaView more

Managing risk in the UK market and creating opportunities from crisis

How IT teams are supporting Nissan's Re:Nissan strategy in the Americas

DSV's Adam Jones on how trusted logistics partnerships unlock greater agility for OEMs

ASEAN livestream highlightsView more

ASEAN automotive supply chain leaders share strategies for long-term resilience

Schaeffler and Bridgestone discuss strategies for optimising operations in a fragmented ASEAN market

Bridgestone Asia Pacific highlights the importance of having both a local and global supply chain presence

Developments in the Middle EastView more

US reintroduces Iran blockade as conflict resumes in Strait of Hormuz and Iran threatens Red Sea access

Trump claims Strait of Hormuz will reopen as US-Iran deal reached, shippers and insurers remain cautious

Shipping disruption continues as US begins naval blockade in Iran

Maersk-operated ro-ro vessel transits Strait of Hormuz under US military guard

Executive profilesView more

Seat gains stability with suppliers closer to home

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

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

Features View more

Europe's heatwave tests automotive logistics without breaking it

How supply chain adjustments helped reduce the BMW X5's lifecycle emissions by around 40%

Mercedes-Benz strengthens local-for-local strategy with opening of plant extension in Kecskemét, Hungary

Analysis View more

Tariff timeline: US imposes 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 economies and 50% tariff on Canada

Where throughput ends and dwell begins: Europe's CY2025 automotive port data

How ports are becoming strategic logistics partners: North America’s CY2025 automotive port data

Increased defence spending creates new opportunities for Europe's automotive sector

Business intelligence reportsView more

Partner contentView more

Why OEMs are optimising for the wrong number in finished vehicle logistics

A clear line of sight in warehouse management

Three learnings for long-term resiliency the automotive industry can take from other sectors in 2026

Inbound logistics View more

Pirelli to consider $1bn+ US investment plan, increasing production capacity

British Steel nationalised as UK government seeks to protect the future of steel production

Five decisions that separate resilient EV supply chains from vulnerable ones

Vehicle logisticsView more

Understanding the new labour reality in finished vehicle logistics

Sabine Isenbort leads Ford Europe’s vehicle logistics

Automakers warn USMCA review threatens investment in North American automotive supply chains

Supply chain View more

Mercedes-Benz to manufacture electric C-Class and small G-Class at newly extended site in Hungary

ALSC DS NA 2026 - Wrap up Day 2

APL Logistics connects carmakers with emerging markets in Asia

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Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain ASEAN

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe

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