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Red Sofa | Saba Azizi on leading CATL’s EMEA digital revolution

2024-12-18T11:25:00+00:00By

Saba Azizi, CATL shares insights on digitalising EMEA services, fostering diverse teams, and driving innovation in EV batteries.

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Mike Sturgeon reflects on 15-year ECG career

2024-12-05T16:07:00+00:00By

Mike Sturgeon shares insights on his 15-year ECG career, key achievements, industry changes, and hopes for the future of European vehicle logistics.

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Red Sofa | Paccar Mexico’s EV supply chain innovations

2024-12-03T10:48:00+00:00By

Watch Javier Valadez, director of operations at Paccar Mexico discuss the OEM’s transition to EVs, decarbonisation and smart logistics.

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Volkswagen workers in Germany launch warning strike

2024-12-02T18:19:00+00:00By

VW workers strike at 9 German plants, threatening supply chains amid cost cuts. Learn how logistics face delays from warning strikes.

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Recap blog: ALSC Digital Strategies Europe

2024-11-28T12:17:00+00:00By , , and

Discover insights from top OEMs at ALSC Digital Strategies Europe 2024, exploring co-creative, resilient, and digital supply chains.

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UK government to review EV plans, Stellantis closes Vauxhall plant

2024-11-27T17:10:00+00:00By and

UK government fast-tracks EV mandate review as Stellantis closes Luton plant, amid challenges in electric vehicle supply and demand.

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Trump’s tariff threats could upend North America’s auto supply chain

2024-11-26T18:06:00+00:00By

Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada risk disrupting nearshoring and the automotive supply chain across North America.

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European vehicle haulers under the lash from overnight VDI regulations

2024-11-25T15:35:00+00:00By

Car haulers and equipment makers in Europe are calling on OEMs and police for leniency in enforcing rules on load attachment.

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Red Sofa | Hugo Villicaña, Brose on Mexico-US cross-border logistics

2024-11-20T09:00:00+00:00By

Learn how Brose North America drives efficiency in Mexico-US cross-border logistics with nearshoring, consolidation centres, and smart strategies. 

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Investment in nearshoring continues in Mexico’s automotive supply chain

2024-11-14T15:42:00+00:00By

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

2024-11-14T13:11:00+00:00By

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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US-Mexico automotive trade: Policy shifts, labour costs and investments

2024-11-08T21:26:00+00:00By and

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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Strike at Vancouver port delays vehicle throughput

2024-11-08T17:28:00+00:00By

Finished vehicle imports are being delayed by terminal shutdowns at the Canadian port of Vancouver beause of a strike by members of the ILWU.

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Recap blog: ALSC Mexico 2024

2024-11-08T15:34:00+00:00By , , and

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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Walking a fine line on cross-border logistics

2024-11-05T16:05:00+00:00By

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

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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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UK budget aims to support EV sector but it’s not enough says SMMT

2024-10-31T18:54:00+00:00By

The UK government has announced a range of measures to support EV take up in the UK in its annaul Autumn Budget but it doesn’t go far enough says SMMT

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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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Mexican powerhouse poised to grow

2024-10-31T12:53:00+00:00By

Mexico’s booming tier one automotive sector, drives GDP growth, job creation and global supply chain dynamics amid evolving USMCA policies.

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ECG leadership reveals a mixed picture for vehicle logistics capacity in Europe

2024-10-28T21:45:00+00:00By

At this year’s ECG conference in Hamburg, ECG leaders discussed vehicle capacity across the transport modes and where investment was needed across the board.