Sustainability | Automotive Logistics
Discover the latests eco-friendly practices, green technologies and circular supply chain strategies driving sustainability in automotive logistics.
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FeatureTop Red Sofa interviews of 2024
Discover 2024’s top automotive logistics strategies from OEMs like JLR, Volkswagen, Nissan, GM, Toyota and BMW, covering sustainability, digitalisation and nearshoring.
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NewsAudi making electric vehicles with FAW at digitalised factory in Changchun
Audi FAW NEV is using digital twin technology to create the flexible production and logistics system, which is fully digitalised and automated.
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NewsUECC builds on its fleet of multi-fuel car carriers with latest LNG vessel
Blue Aspire has capacity for nearly 7,000 vehicles and will operate alongside five other vessels between the Mediterranean and northern Europe
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NewsWallenius Marine sails closer to launching wind-powered car carrier
Wallenius Marine’s wind-powered PCTC design will feature a 40-metre Oceanbird concept wing sail to help bring down emissions in maritime vehicle logistics
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NewsHyundai deploys Xcient hydrogen fuel cell trucks in US
Hyundai’s joint venture with Glovis America has started using its fleet of 21 Xcient hydrogen fuel cell trucks for inbound logistics at its EV metaplant in the US state of Georgia
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NewsStellantis invests in €4.1 billion Spanish gigafactory with CATL
Stellantis partners with CATL to invest €4.1bn in a carbon-neutral gigafactory in Spain, targeting 50 GWh capacity to localise EV battery supply.
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NewsDigital strategies in Toyota Motor Europe’s mega hub
Toyota Motor Europe’s digitalisation strategy, including its mega hub, enhances supply chain efficiency, sustainability and customer satisfaction across Europe.
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VideoALSC Digital Strategies Europe Wrap-Up Day 1
Hear insights from BMW, CATL, JLR, and more, and discover what’s next in digital strategies. Don’t miss the highlights and stay tuned for more updates from Day 2!
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VideoRed Sofa | Paccar Mexico’s EV supply chain innovations
Watch Javier Valadez, director of operations at Paccar Mexico discuss the OEM’s transition to EVs, decarbonisation and smart logistics.
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NewsAutomotive 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.
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VideoRed Sofa | GM’s Monica Garcia on supply chain strategy in Mexico
GM’s Monica Garcia discusses EV expansion, resilient supply chains, and supplier collaboration to meet Mexico’s automotive challenges.
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NewsSustainability at the heart of Mercedes-Benz global parts consolidation centre
Mercedes-Benz’s new ICC in Germany, opening in 2025, highlights sustainability with recycled materials, electric trucks, and rail transport.
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NewsJLR Reimagines sustainable seat foam with closed-loop logistics
JLR boosts sustainability with closed-loop logistics, pioneering circularity in eco-friendly seat foam production.
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FeatureRecap blog: ALSC Digital Strategies Europe
Discover insights from top OEMs at ALSC Digital Strategies Europe 2024, exploring co-creative, resilient, and digital supply chains.
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NewsUK government to review EV plans, Stellantis closes Vauxhall plant
UK government fast-tracks EV mandate review as Stellantis closes Luton plant, amid challenges in electric vehicle supply and demand.
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NewsBMW to use hydrogen vehicles for in-plant logistics at Regensburg
From 2026 BMW will start using hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks at Regensburg as part of its iFactory initiative.
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NewsComau working on automated battery dismantling for EU’s Reinforce project
Industrial automation provider Comau is developing dismantling technology for recycling end-of-life batteries and stationary packs as part of the EU’s Reinforce project.
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NewsDaimler Truck begins eActros 600 etruck production in Wörth
Daimler Truck is making the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 at Wörth using etrucks to deliver the parts from Gaggenau, Kassel and Mannheim.
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FeatureGKN achieves EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating
GKN Automotive achieves EcoVadis Gold rating, advancing from Silver in 2023 and Bronze in 2022, highlighting its sustainability commitment.
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NewsPushing the limits of innovative and sustainable production at Audi
Explore how Audi is advancing innovative and sustainable production methods in the automotive industry.