Supply chain purchasing

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Supply chain purchasing

Trade wars and tariff turmoil in automotive logistics

2025-04-11T15:23:00+01:00By Megan Kelly

Trump’s auto tariffs hit global supply chains, with OEMs reacting fast across China, Mexico, Canada and the EU.

Finished Vehicle Logistics North America | Highlights

2025-04-11T07:05:00+01:00By Automotive Logistics

Watch all the highlights from #FVLNA 2025.

Tariffs to tech: Day 1 wrap from FVL North America 2025

2025-04-05T17:09:00+01:00By Automotive Logistics

From tariffs to transformation, FVL North America 2025 kicked off with strategies for agility, optimisation and collaboration in finished vehicle logistics.

FVL North America 2025: Welcome drinks reception

2025-04-05T17:07:00+01:00By Automotive Logistics

FVL North America 2025 opens in California with optimism, insights and strategies to navigate tariffs, tech and transformation.

Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2025 Golf day

2025-04-05T16:57:00+01:00By Automotive Logistics

Hosted by KhS

Red Sofa | Audi and Helrom’s rail project boosts sustainability

2025-03-28T16:00:00+00:00By Automotive Logistics

How Audi and Helrom are scaling sustainable rail transport by collaborating across brands and OEMs to reduce supply chain emissions.

Red Sofa | JLR’s Levent Yuksel on green corridors and collaboration

2025-03-27T14:46:00+00:00By Automotive Logistics

JLR’s Levent Yuksel discusses sustainable freight, green corridors, and why logistics collaboration is key to reducing emissions.

Hyundai to localise parts and boost US supply chain as part of $21 billion investment

2025-03-27T13:16:00+00:00By Marcus Williams

The Hyundai Motor Group intends to invest $9 billion to increase annual US vehicle output to 1.2m units a year, with $6 billion to enhance parts, logistics and steel business.

AI, talent and sustainability reshape EU auto logistics

2025-03-26T18:05:00+00:00By Megan Kelly

From control towers to packaging reform, Europe’s auto supply chain focuses on agility, inclusivity and sustainability.

Renault optimises logistics with circular packaging

2025-03-26T15:09:00+00:00By Megan Kelly

Renault is reducing CO2 and logistics waste by embedding circular economy and reuse strategies into its packaging operations.

Red Sofa | Nadine Philipp on decarbonising BMW’s supply chain

2025-03-24T16:14:00+00:00By Automotive Logistics

From raw materials to regulations, Nadine Philipp outlines BMW’s decarbonisation goals for a resilient, sustainable supplier network.

Hutchinson sell off could propel MSC to top of container charts, says Drewry

2025-03-13T17:16:00+00:00By Marcus Williams

The $22.8 billion purchase by BlackRock-TIL of Hutchinson Ports terminals outside China could make MSC the world’s biggest container terminal operator.

Recyclability guide boosts packaging sustainability

2025-03-12T14:22:00+00:00By Eva Middendorf

Discover expert-backed guidelines for recyclable transport packaging and learn how to enhance sustainability in supply chains.

European Commission signals retaliation on US steel and aluminium tariffs

2025-03-12T14:03:00+00:00By Marcus Williams

This week sees the introduction of global US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports as the Trump administration seeks to bolster US production at the cost of a trade war.

CMA CGM commits $20 billion to transform US supply chain

2025-03-11T18:54:00+00:00By Marcus Williams

The significant investment includes the development of shipbuilding, port infrastructure, automotive logistics platforms and warehousing, as well as air cargo.