North America
Trump’s tariffs could disrupt 20,000 vehicles per day in first week
US tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports threaten auto supply chains, raising costs for OEMs and suppliers.
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.
Audi’s supply chain organisation: Logistics at 360 degrees
Under Dieter Braun, Audi’s Supply Chain function is highly integrated with objectives closely aligned to the carmaker’s 360factory strategy.
Infographic: 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.
NYK Line signs 'green corridor’ agreement with Port of Hueneme
NYK Line has signed an MoU with the US west coast port of Hueneme to foster innovation, reduce emissions and promote green technologies for inbound vehicle deliveries.
US proposes heavy fees for China-related vessel calls
The United States Trade Representative is proposing to impose steep charges for vessels calling at US ports either owned by Chinese operators or bought from Chinese shipyards.
Audi 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.
Port 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.
Tariffs 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.
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.
Resilient, 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.
Toyota 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
Jack Cooper winds down after GM relationship ends
Jack Cooper’s workforce faces uncertainty as it winds down operations, following troubled relationships with its OEM clients GM and Ford.
Barcelona port doubles containerised car imports in 2024
Vehicle exports from the Spanish port Barcelona continue to recover and while imports are down there has been a doubling of cars in containers imported.
US-Panama Canal row escalates, threatens supply chain disruption
Further US threats to the Panama Canal are escalating tensions and fears of automotive supply chain distruption.
Ford says protracted tariffs would wipe out billions in profit from auto sector
Ford’s chief James Farley said the carmaker’s latest earnings call that if Trump’s tariffs were to persist Ford “would have to make some major strategy shifts in the US”.
China retaliates against Trump’s auto tariffs
China has imposed 10% tariffs on US vehicle imports in response to Trump’s trade measures, escalating tensions in the automotive sector.
US tariff threats stoke uncertainty in North American supply chain
The North American automotive supply chain finds itself on fickle ground in the face of Trump’s tariff bluster on imports from Canada and Mexico.
Top 10 nearshoring Red Sofa interviews
Discover key insights on nearshoring from top automotive executives in our Red Sofa interviews, exploring supply chain strategy and challenges.
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?
