Analysis
US 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.
BMW pioneers hydrogen-powered trucks to transform European freight
BMW’s H2Haul pilot launches hydrogen fuel cell trucks across Europe, enhancing logistics efficiency and sustainability with rapid refuelling and innovation in energy systems.
Mazda 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.
Trump’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.
Europe makes strong investment in artificial intelligence for future innovation
The EU’s €200 billion InvestAI Initiative is set to transform Europe’s industries with AI-driven solutions, enhancing data-driven decision-making and optimising manufacturing efficiency.
How OEMs are cutting logistics costs in 2025
OEMs face cost pressures from price wars, EV shifts and logistics. Discover how they’re cutting costs in production, supply chain & transport.
How Trump will affect EV logistics in North America and beyond
EV supply chains are in flux after Trump’s IRA pause. How will this affect North American logistics and global automotive strategies?
What Trump’s Panama Canal threat could mean for supply chains
Trump’s Panama Canal claim could disrupt global trade, with serious implications for the automotive supply chain and logistics strategies.
Global automotive industry shifts intensify challenges for logistics providers
Structural shifts and uncertainty in the global auto industry disrupt logistics providers, impacting flows, investments, and market strategies.
Trade disputes accelerate nearshoring trend with implications for logistics providers
Escalating trade disputes are pushing automotive companies towards nearshoring, reshaping logistics and supply chains across North America and beyond.
Top trends for automotive logistics in 2025
Explore the top automotive logistics trends for Q1 2025, including industry turmoil, cost-cutting strategies, and the rise of nearshoring.
Trump’s inaugural speech threatens automotive supply chain
Trump’s tariff threats on Mexico and Canada could disrupt the North American automotive supply chain, impacting production, nearshoring and trade.
Ford drops Jack Cooper mid-contract, threatening union jobs
Ford ends contract with Jack Cooper, risking union jobs. Teamsters and analysts weigh in on the impact for logistics and workforce stability.
Mixed fortunes in the race for electric vehicle adoption: 2024 in review
EV sales have been volatile in 2024, including changes in fortune for Volkswagen and Stellantis, while trade disputes have disrupted supply chains.
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.
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.
European vehicle haulers under the lash from overnight VDI regulations
Car haulers and equipment makers in Europe are calling on OEMs and police for leniency in enforcing rules on load attachment.
Impact of Typhoon Kong-rey on automotive logistics
Typhoon Kong-rey caused major port congestion in East Asia, delaying automotive supply chains and highlighting the need for digital resilience.
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.
North American Automotive Logistics Market Report 2025-2035
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