Audi making electric vehicles with FAW at digitalised factory in Changchun
Audi FAW NEV is using digital twin technology to create the flexible production and logistics system, which is fully digitalised and automated.
VDA releases updated auditing standard to optimise supply chain logistics
VDA 6.8 Process Audit Supply Chain includes updates on service provider management and procurement, to transport and in-house logistics
Stellantis appoints new leaders for vehicle logistics and fleet operations in North America
Tammy Ruelland now leads vehicle logistics in North America whilst Maya Tumilowski heads up in-house truck fleet operations at FCAT and ATS.
Stellantis’ VP of global supply chain moves to head up France
Xavier Duchemin moves from Stellantis VP of global supply chain to head of France as the carmaker faces leadership and structural changes.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks hands over first units of eActros 600 electric truck
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has started handing over orders of the eActros 600 truck to customers that will include its own logistics providers from Q2 next year
UECC builds on its fleet of multi-fuel car carriers with latest LNG vessel
Blue Aspire has capacity for nearly 7,000 vehicles and will operate alongside five other vessels between the Mediterranean and northern Europe
Wallenius Marine sails closer to launching wind-powered car carrier
Wallenius Marine’s wind-powered PCTC design will feature a 40-metre Oceanbird concept wing sail to help bring down emissions in maritime vehicle logistics
Hyundai deploys Xcient hydrogen fuel cell trucks in US
Hyundai’s joint venture with Glovis America has started using its fleet of 21 Xcient hydrogen fuel cell trucks for inbound logistics at its EV metaplant in the US state of Georgia
Mexican and Canadian governments prepare for Trump’s automotive trade review
Mexico and Canada warn of trade war risks as Trump plans 25% tariffs, threatening USMCA and North America’s automotive supply chain.
China vehicle exports close on 5m in 2024
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics reports Belgium is fifth largest export market for China and EVs dominate
Stellantis invests in €4.1 billion Spanish gigafactory with CATL
Stellantis partners with CATL to invest €4.1bn in a carbon-neutral gigafactory in Spain, targeting 50 GWh capacity to localise EV battery supply.
Nissan is digitalising end-to-end vehicle flow with Anaplan
Nissan is working with scenario planner Anaplan to digitalise vehicle production, supply chain and sales processes to make them more efficient
Sergio Gutierrez takes up COO role at Glovis America
Glovis America is looking to build on its success in finished vehicle logistics in 2024 and has made Sergio Gutierrez its chief operations officer.
Mercedes-Benz USA appoints Kristy MacGregor head of vehicle logistics and customs
Kristy MacGregor is the new director of vehicle logistics and customs operations at Mercedes-Benz USA following the retirement of Rory Hepner.
Mike Sturgeon reflects on 15-year ECG career
Mike Sturgeon shares insights on his 15-year ECG career, key achievements, industry changes, and hopes for the future of European vehicle logistics.
GM to sell stake in Ultium Cells plant to LG Energy Solution
GM is selling its stake in the Ultium Cells battery cell plant in Lansing to its partner LG Energy Solution but the two are working on prismatic cell development.
Digital strategies in Toyota Motor Europe’s mega hub
Toyota Motor Europe’s digitalisation strategy, including its mega hub, enhances supply chain efficiency, sustainability and customer satisfaction across Europe.
Tavares resignation prompts interim committee for leadership at Stellantis
Stellantis has now appointed a special committee led by John Elkann tasked with finding a replacement for its CEO “within the first half of 2025”.
Volkswagen workers in Germany launch warning strike
VW workers strike at 9 German plants, threatening supply chains amid cost cuts. Learn how logistics face delays from warning strikes.
Automotive logistics providers are experiencing increasing cost pressures
Automotive logistics providers face rising cost pressures as OEMs push for savings to sustain EV investment and stay competitive in 2024.
