All Finished Vehicle Logistics articles – Page 2
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NewsInvestment in nearshoring continues in Mexico’s automotive supply chain
Despite tariff concerns, investments in nearshoring remain strong in Mexico’s automotive supply chain, driving expected growth for 2025.
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NewsToyota announces $1.4 billion investment in Mexico
Toyota commits $1.4 billion to expand its Mexico factories for its Tacoma truck and hybrid models, reinforcing its role in US-Mexico nearshoring.
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FeatureNorth American Automotive Logistics Market Report 2025-2035
Download our latest 68-page business intelligence report the North American Automotive Logistics Market Report 2025-2035 to obtain clear insight into the outlook for the automotive logistics market and the leading companies operating within the market space.
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AnalysisAutomotive Logistics Systems & Software Survey Report
Discover key insights from our automotive logistics software survey, revealing challenges OEMs & suppliers face in digital solutions & visibility.
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Partner ContentA more sustainable service with Suardiaz Group
Suardiaz is providing sustainable multimodal services for vehicle and container shipments in Europe combining shortsea and road freight with digital tracking.
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NewsUS-Mexico automotive trade: Policy shifts, labour costs and investments
The recent US election introduces fresh uncertainties for Mexico’s automotive supply chain, from policy shifts to rising labour costs and investment dynamics.
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NewsStrike at Vancouver port delays vehicle throughput
Finished vehicle imports are being delayed by terminal shutdowns at the Canadian port of Vancouver beause of a strike by members of the ILWU.
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FeatureRecap blog: ALSC Mexico 2024
Stay with us for real-time updates on critical trends like international trade, localisation strategies, supply chain software, organisational culture, automotive packaging, inventory management and more.
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NewsToyota inaugurates vehicle distribution mega hub in Czech Republic
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has invested €17m ($18m) in a vehicle distribution hub in the grounds of its Kolín assembly plant in the Czech Republic.
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AnalysisAutomotive logistics industry fragmentation continues to drive M&A activity
The inbound and finished vehicle logistics markets in Europe and North America remain largely fragmented but M&A activity has picked up in 2024.
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NewsUECC order will expand multi-fuel battery hybrid PCTC fleet
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is expanding its sustainable fleet of PCTCs with an order for up to four multi-fuel battery hybrid vessels Jinling Shipyard
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FeatureMorocco becomes largest vehicle exporter to EU
Morocco now leads automotive exports to the EU, surpassing China and Japan. With robust logistics and rising production, North Africa gains momentum.
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AnalysisAutomotive Logistics 2024 Systems & Software Survey results show stakeholder commitment to digital transformation
A new Automotive Logistics survey reveals how LSPs, OEMs and Tier suppliers are prioritising software upgrades to tackle interoperability and visibility challenges.
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NewsECG leadership reveals a mixed picture for vehicle logistics capacity in Europe
At this year’s ECG conference in Hamburg, ECG leaders discussed vehicle capacity across the transport modes and where investment was needed across the board.
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NewsRPM appoints Frits Mehrtens to lead European growth amid industry shifts
RPM Freight Systems appoints Frits Mehrtens as managing director for Europe, aiming to expand operations and navigate challenges in finished vehicle logistics
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NewsVW Group opens dedicated vehicle terminal at Freeport
VW Group of America has opened a vehicle terminal at the port of Freeport on the US Gulf coast that will import and process up to 140,000 vehicles annually.
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NewsECG and Smart Freight Centre take next step in vehicle decarbonisation
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) is working in partnership with Smart Freight Centre (SFC) to promote cleaner finished vehicle logistics.
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NewsHödlmayr responds to increased demand for finished vehicle rail services in Spain
Hödlmayr is building on its established rail service for finished vehicle shipments between Spain and Austria with a new subsiary based in Barcelona
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FeatureBMW embraces Design for Circularity to lead in sustainability
BMW’s Roberto Rossetti explains the carmaker’s Design for Circularity approach, which focuses on recycled materials, reduced parts and optimised disassembly
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NewsImpact of Hurricane Milton on auto operations not as severe as Helene
Finished vehicle operations are returning to normal at terminals in Florida following Hurricane Milton but full operational assessments are still being made