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Analysis

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Impact of Typhoon Kong-rey on automotive logistics

2024-11-22T18:15:00+00:00By

Typhoon Kong-rey caused major port congestion in East Asia, delaying automotive supply chains and highlighting the need for digital resilience.

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Mexico is the backbone of North American automotive supply

2024-11-22T17:03:00+00:00By

Mexico’s auto production hits record highs, but investment in logistics, security, and digital infrastructure is critical to meet growing North American demand.

North American Report with CTA

North American Automotive Logistics Market Report 2025-2035

2024-11-14T10:42:00+00:00By

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. 

Automotive Logistics Systems & Software Survey Report

Automotive Logistics Systems & Software Survey Report

2024-11-13T15:50:00+00:00By

Discover key insights from our automotive logistics software survey, revealing challenges OEMs & suppliers face in digital solutions & visibility. 

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Automotive logistics industry fragmentation continues to drive M&A activity

2024-11-07T13:29:00+00:00By

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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US election: Impact on Mexico’s automotive logistics

2024-11-04T16:48:00+00:00By

A look at the potential impacts on the North American automotive logistics industry and US-Mexico trade following the results of the US presidential election. 

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Morocco becomes largest vehicle exporter to EU

2024-10-31T16:21:00+00:00By

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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Volkswagen to close plants, lay off staff and cut wages in Germany

2024-10-31T13:18:00+00:00By

VW is aiming to close three plants in Germany, make wider redundancies and cut pay by 10% in its industrial heartland to try and gain back competitiveness

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Automotive Logistics 2024 Systems & Software Survey results show stakeholder commitment to digital transformation

2024-10-30T17:18:00+00:00By

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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Positive global production and sales forecast, tempered by cautious North American and European outlook

2024-10-15T17:17:00+01:00By

Global automotive production sees growth, but North America and Europe face slower sales and capacity challenges amid shifting market dynamics and electrification trends.

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Shopping and shipping with Volkswagen in Emden

2024-09-17T13:57:00+01:00By and

VW’s high-bay warehouse has a capacity for 16,000 large and 70,000 small load carriers and is equipped with a fully automated storage and retrieval system

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Canada rail strikes live blog: Authority orders arbitration between Teamsters and rail companies

2024-08-19T09:50:00+01:00By and

Teamsters Canada Rail union members and CN and CPKC railroads are in dispute, with an arbitration now called by the government

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Stellantis revenue and profits fall in ‘challenging’ automotive market

2024-07-26T14:53:00+01:00By

Stellantis blames financial results on “challenging” automotive industry as it reviews the UK EV market

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CEE battery sector resilient in the face of European EV slowdown

2024-07-22T09:00:00+01:00By

Poland and Hungary are forecast to be dominant players in the battery value chain of the future

European Report with CTA

European Automotive Logistics Market Report 2024-2034

2024-07-05T08:35:00+01:00By

Download this comprehensive report with industry analysis, market forecasts, company market shares, and strategic recommendations.

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Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America - Day two wrap-up

2024-06-28T17:14:00+01:00By

As Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024 comes to a close, joim us to take a look at all the inspiring content of the day. From discussions on supply chain transformation, to advancements in technology and what the automotive logistics sector of the future will look like.

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Automotive Logistics Systems and Software Survey 2024

2024-06-24T09:09:00+01:00By

The results are in! Discover the insights from the Automotive Logistics Systems & Software Survey 2024.

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BEV adoption in North America will take ‘longer than thought’

2024-06-12T16:14:00+01:00By

 The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) on the North American market outlook.

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VW responds to EU imposing up to 38% tariffs on Chinese EVs

2024-06-12T13:46:00+01:00By

VW has spoken on the European Commission’s decision to add tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports…

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Trade wars: Protectionism and its impact on vehicle logistics

2024-05-31T17:57:00+01:00By

While intended to bolster domestic industries and foster sustainable growth, the efficacy of stringent duties in dissuading Chinese exporters remains uncertain

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