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FVL North America 2025: Countdown blog
Follow our countdown blog for FVL North America 2025 as OEMs, logistics providers, and tech leaders share insights on EV logistics, capacity and digitalisation.
The auto tariff rollout – what happens when
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs hit April 2, disrupting the industry. Experts warn of supply chaos, plant shutdowns and soaring vehicle prices.
Red Sofa | Autoliv’s Gisela Linge on AI, agility & diversity in logistics
Dr Gisela Linge of Autoliv discusses AI, agility, and diversity in logistics at Automotive Logistics Europe 2025. Watch the full interview.
Major trade organisations call on USTR not to impose vessel fees
US businesses face $30 billion in annual costs if the USTR goes ahead and imposes service fees on Chinese vessel operators and companies using Chinese-built vessels.
AI, talent and sustainability reshape EU auto logistics
From control towers to packaging reform, Europe’s auto supply chain focuses on agility, inclusivity and sustainability.
Renault optimises logistics with circular packaging
Renault is reducing CO2 and logistics waste by embedding circular economy and reuse strategies into its packaging operations.
Francis Scott Key bridge was at high risk of collapse says safety report
One year after the Francis Scott Key bridge disaster a National Transportation Safety Board report states that it was vulnerable to collapse from vessel collision.
Audi and BMW call for dismantling of trade barriers in North America
Audi and BMW are facing the prospect of 25% tariffs on vehicle exports from their plants in Mexico to the US and reviewing local content rules and pricing.
ECG gathers stakeholders to discuss EC Action Plan on sustainability
Key stakeholders and policy makers met at the European Parliament on March 18 to discuss the roadmap to decarbonisation and the impact on the finished vehicle logistics sector.
Automotive Logistics magazine – Spring 2025
This Spring Issue offers an in-depth analysis of the trends and innovations shaping the industry, with a focus on supply chain strategies and resilience, emissions control, packaging, European port review, digitalisation, EV localisation, European market overview, and more.
European Commission signals retaliation on US steel and aluminium tariffs
This week sees the introduction of global US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports as the Trump administration seeks to bolster US production at the cost of a trade war.
BLG signs strategic agreement with Cosco for China vehicle imports
The German port of Bremerhaven will be a hub for vehicle and machinery imports from China following a deal signed between BLG Logistics and Cosco Shipping
OEMs and logistics providers face stricter packaging rules
Germany’s Packaging Act forces automakers to reduce waste, register materials, and comply with stricter recycling and reuse regulations.
Trump’s tariffs delayed for USMCA-compliant carmakers
Carmakers will be given a one-month reprieve on US tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, in Trump’s latest trade announcement.
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.
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.
US and Ukraine announce preliminary critical mineral agreement
Ukraine has agreed to a framework proposal to share 50% of the revenue from its critical mineral deposits with the US for reciprocal security guarantees.
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.
How tariffs, tech and trade shifts are reshaping logistics
New tariffs, EV localisation and digitalisation are reshaping global auto logistics. Explore key trends and strategies for supply chain resilience.
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”.
