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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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.
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No room for doubt in Mexico’s vehicle logistics
Mexico’s port and rail infrastructure has improved over the last year with greater investment in capacity at the terminals and on the tracks
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Red Sofa | Paccar Mexico’s EV supply chain innovations
Watch Javier Valadez, director of operations at Paccar Mexico discuss the OEM’s transition to EVs, decarbonisation and smart logistics.
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Red Sofa | GM’s Monica Garcia on supply chain strategy in Mexico
GM’s Monica Garcia discusses EV expansion, resilient supply chains, and supplier collaboration to meet Mexico’s automotive challenges.
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Red Sofa | Kia México’s Ricardo Ortega Márquez on challenges & innovation
Ricardo Ortega of Kia México shares insights on logistics, nearshoring and AI innovation at ALSC Mexico 2024.
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Trump’s tariff threats could upend North America’s auto supply chain
Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada risk disrupting nearshoring and the automotive supply chain across North America.
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Red Sofa | Nissan’s Carlos Eudave on building resilient networks
Carlos Eudave reveals how Nissan adapts vehicle logistics with innovation, ensuring flexibility, resilience, and competitiveness in a dynamic market.
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Red Sofa | Nissan’s Dayan León on redefining nearshoring partnerships
Discover how Nissan is leveraging innovation, trust and digitalisation to redefine supply chain partnerships amidst nearshoring trends.
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Mexico is the backbone of North American automotive supply
Mexico’s auto production hits record highs, but investment in logistics, security, and digital infrastructure is critical to meet growing North American demand.
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Red Sofa | Hugo Villicaña, Brose on Mexico-US cross-border logistics
Learn how Brose North America drives efficiency in Mexico-US cross-border logistics with nearshoring, consolidation centres, and smart strategies.
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Red Sofa | Rubén Ballesteros on reshaping MG México’s logistics strategy
Discover how Rubén Ballesteros, head of logistics at MG México, drives growth with innovative strategies and a customer-first approach.
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Red Sofa | Lizette Gracida, Mexico’s nearshoring opportunity
Discover how Mexico can capitalise on nearshoring opportunities by addressing challenges in infrastructure, energy and trade, as highlighted by Toyota México’s Lizette Gracida.
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Investment 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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Toyota 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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ALSC Mexico 2024: Conference Day 1 wrap-up
Key strategies for managing supply chain complexity discussed at ALSC Mexico 2024: AI, digitalisation and policy reform.
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ALSC Mexico 2024: Drinks reception wrap-up
The automotive logistics industry and supply chain gathers to discuss nearshoring, digitalisation, the impact of the recent elections in bpth Mexico and the US and more…
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US-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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Recap 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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Automotive Logistics magazine – Winter 2024
This winter edition highlights how carmakers are transforming supply chain and logistics strategies to handle the growing complexity of global manufacturing. Key challenges include the shift to electrification, decarbonization goals, and an emphasis on localization for risk management—all intensified by geopolitical tensions, capacity limits, labour issues, and climate change impacts.
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Walking a fine line on cross-border logistics
Speakers from Accuride, Bosch, DSV and Ryder discussed the measures they were taking to avoid disruption to cross-border parts flows at ALSC Global 2024