Nearshoring | Automotive Logistics
Strengthen automotive supply chains with nearshoring, reducing risks, cutting costs, and boosting resilience by sourcing and manufacturing closer to key markets.
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InterviewVinFast’s logistics reinvention strategy powers its European expansion
With a commitment to 24-hour parts delivery and optimised ro-ro shipping, VinFast is enhancing its logistics profile across Europe and ASEAN to meet evolving customer needs.
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AnalysisTrump’s sanctions relief could revive Russia’s car industry
Trump’s Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal could reshape automotive logistics, reopening Russia’s market to Western brands and reviving transit routes.
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NewsEuropean Commission signals retaliation on US steel and aluminium tariffs
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
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FeatureEurope’s EV supply chain shifts to nearshoring and localisation
Nearshoring and battery localisation are reshaping Europe’s EV supply chain as OEMs navigate costs, tariffs, and Chinese competition.
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FeatureALSC Europe 2025: Countdown blog
Join us for live coverage of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2025, where industry leaders discuss collaboration, innovation and technology to transform Europe’s automotive logistics sector.
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FeatureAudi’s future supply chain: Designed to combine logistics, automation and people
Dieter Braun knows where Audi’s supply chain and logistics should develop over the next decade, even if technology and conditions vary by plant and region.
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NewsBlackRock to buy Panama Canal ports amid Trump pressure
BlackRock is set to buy Panama Canal ports from CK Hutchinson after Trump’s push to cut Chinese ties, putting global auto supply chains at risk.
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NewsTrump’s tariffs delayed for USMCA-compliant carmakers
Carmakers will be given a one-month reprieve on US tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, in Trump’s latest trade announcement.
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AnalysisUS election: A timeline of impacts on automotive logistics
From tariffs to trade disruptions, Trump’s presidency is impacting automotive logistics. Explore the timeline of key developments.
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FeatureInfographic: Audi’s production network and supply chain
Audi’s manufacturing and logistics network spans multiple continents and is undergoing significant changes. Learn more about each location and supporting logistics.
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FeatureAutomotive logistics in the CEE region navigates turbulent waters
With economic uncertainty and rising costs, CEE logistics firms are adapting to nearshoring, digitalisation, and supply chain disruptions.
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FeatureAudi supply chain series: Adding value through logistics
In this special interview and series, Audi head of supply chain Dieter Braun reveals how logistics can add value through a holistic view.
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FeaturePort Freeport invites OEMs to collaborate: ‘The doors are open’
Port Freeport is expanding to support OEMs, with record vehicle volumes, multimodal links, and new logistics infrastructure.
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NewsMazda invests $148m to boost Thai exports to ASEAN market
Mazda invests $148m to expand Thai production, boosting exports across ASEAN and Japan while adding new EV and hybrid models.
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FeatureFlexis leverages Renault-Volvo-CMA CGM network for European EV supply
Flexis is localising European EV van production, leveraging nearshoring, battery sourcing, and shared platforms to cut costs and emissions.
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NewsTariffs threat drives uncertainty into North American cross-border parts trade
The US Trump government is hitting its North American neighbours with 25% tariffs on metals and looking to add cross-border auto parts.
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AnalysisTrump’s reciprocal tariffs could disrupt automotive supply chain
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could disrupt global automotive supply chains, raising costs for OEMs and reshaping trade flows.
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FeatureResilient, regional and smart supply chains: BMW San Luis Potosí
BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant showcases how a localised supplier network, digital tools, and sustainability can build resilient supply chains amid global uncertainty.
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NewsHow tariffs, tech and trade shifts are reshaping logistics
New tariffs, EV localisation and digitalisation are reshaping global auto logistics. Explore key trends and strategies for supply chain resilience.
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NewsToyota ready to ship US-made batteries for local electric vehicle production
Toyota is building its own lithium batteries in the US for the first time and will begin with deliveries for Camry hybrid production at the Kentucky plant from April