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Recent growth in Vietnam's manufacturing sector set to continue over the next decade

Vietnam, one of the fastest developing automotive markets in south-east Asia, has a growing manufacturing base of foreign joint ventures and a homegrown EV industry.

Marcus Williams

Watch: Stellantis’ James Parker Jr. on building a flexible, tech-driven global parts network

As Stellantis transforms its global parts and service operations, James Parker Jr. explains how the carmaker is using automation, AI and new logistics models to gain agility, efficiency and customer focus.

Automotive Logistics

VW Group offers US localisation in tariff negotiations

VW Group is in advanced talks with the US government about making substantial investments in the US, as part of its ongoing negotiations for favourable tariffs.

Megan Kelly

Cross-border automotive freight consolidation to mitigate US tariffs

Logistics service provider CH Robinson is aiming to tackle the impact of higher US tariffs by consolidating freight in its cross-border logistics.

Megan Kelly

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From logistics burden to strategic value with ALCS digital integration

Driving value through smarter logistics

After managing more than 1 million vehicle shipments, Fracht’s cloud-based ALCS shows how digital ecosystems can turn outbound logistics into a source of speed, transparency and competitive advantage.

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Navigating the EV transition: Building better and more flexible supply chains

The uneven adoption of electric vehicles worldwide is adding complexity to automotive supply chains, meaning carmakers are seeking comprehensive logistics support, says DP World’s David D’Annunzio.

Automotive Logistics

Watch: DSV’s David Resetar on resilience, localisation and shifting global supply chains

David Resetar, executive vice-president and global head of automotive at DSV, shares his perspective on building supply chain resilience in an era of tariffs, geopolitical shifts and regionalisation.

Automotive Logistics

Mexico raises tariffs on Chinese vehicles to 50%

Mexico is set to raise its tariffs on Chinese vehicle imports and other Asian countries from 20% to 50%.

Megan Kelly

Tariff analysis deep dive: The most important changes for the auto industry

How regional tariff updates and expanded tariffs on parts and components such as aluminium and steel derivatives are affecting OEMs, suppliers and LSPs.

Megan Kelly

Michael DeLuca steps up to take CEO role at Acertus

Michael DeLuca replaces Trent Broberg as CEO of Acertus after three months as CFO.

Marcus Williams

SYCN collaborates with Mercury and Rite Way on vehicle shipments

Three US-based finished vehicle logistics brokerage companies have merged operations under a joint technology platform that provides real-time tracking, automated processes and expanded national coverage.

Marcus Williams

Inside the transformation putting logistics at the heart of GM’s growth strategy

How logistics has become key to GM’s growth and footprint

GM's executive director Marcio Lucon highlights how smarter investments, a resilient network and strategic alignment are reducing risk and boosting results.

Christopher Ludwig

Emily Uwemedimo

Renault appoints Thierry Charvet to take over supply chain

Renault Group has expanded the scope of Thierry Charvet’s role to include supply chain as well as his current responsibility as head of industry and quality, taking over the supply chain lead from Denis Le Vot.

Megan Kelly

Construction to begin on multistorey parking expansion at port of Koper

Luka Koper, which runs operations at the Slovenian port of Koper, has taken its next step in expanding finished vehicle storage at the port by signing a construction contract for a multistorey parking facility.

Marcus Williams

OEMs and suppliers call on EU for subsidies to support EV growth

Associations representing European OEMs and suppliers including Mercedes-Benz and Schaeffler have called on the European Commission to provide subsidies, tax reductions and lower energy costs to increase consumer demand for EVs.

Megan Kelly

Binu Panicker takes over as RPM’s chief technology officer

Binu Panicker has been appointed chief technology officer (CTO) at finished vehicle technology provider RPM. Panicker moves from his role as CTO at FreightVerify, provider of transport visibility software and services.

Marcus Williams

The leadership and strategy behind Volkswagen Group’s regional rise in South-East Asia

Volkswagen builds a bridge for ASEAN’s auto supply chain from Malaysia

Volkswagen Group Malaysia managing director Dr Susanne Lehmann speaks to Automotive Logistics about guiding the company’s regional strategy, using Malaysia as a base to build an integrated, future-ready footprint across South-East Asia, linked through enhanced logistics.

Emily Uwemedimo

Christopher Ludwig

US and EU trade deal details: How auto industry will be affected

The US and the European Union (EU) have revealed the details of the trade framework agreed to last month, while other regions file disputes against US tariffs.

Megan Kelly

Overhaul acquires FreightVerify to increase visibility

In-transit supply chain risk management firm Overhaul has acquired visibility platform FreightVerify to increase end-to-end control and tracking of shipments.

Megan Kelly

AI inspection technology enhances JLR’s portside quality assurance

JLR brings AI-driven quality control to major US Port

Working with Israeli firm UVeye, JLR is deploying AI-powered inspection systems at key US entry points to build smarter, faster and more consistent automotive logistics while strengthening transparency, traceability and quality control across its supply chain.

Emily Uwemedimo

DP World expands Jebel Ali port vehicle capacity with new yard and quay

DP World is adding a 2.6m sq ft storage yard and 800m ro-ro quay at Jebel Ali’s Terminal 4, boosting capacity by 21% as vehicle flows through the port surge 28% in 2025.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Emily Uwemedimo

Ford highlights in-plant logistics gains in $5 billion rollout of new EV platform and production system

Ford’s $5 billion EV platform and factory investment

Ford launches Universal EV Platform and “assembly tree” production process, backed by $5 billion in US investment and a strong emphasis on supply chain localisation and in-plant logistics efficiency.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Emily Uwemedimo

Lean machine: Top 10 Red Sofas on lean logistics

From multimodal innovation to AI-powered control towers, industry leaders share practical strategies for driving leaner, more resilient logistics operations – and reveal why efficiency is as much about mindset as it is about technology.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

UK government adds Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall EVs to grant

Models from Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall now qualify for the UK government’s Electric Car Grant scheme, allowing consumers to save £1,500 through the grant and helping boost EV sales.

Megan Kelly

Maersk raises profit forecast as global container volumes increase

Shipping firm Maersk has increased its forecast profit for the full year, expecting global container volumes to rise by 2-4% in 2025 compared to last year.

Megan Kelly

GM and Hyundai to launch five co-developed models in the Americas by 2028 under strategic partnership

GM and Hyundai are advancing their production partnership with five co-developed models, leveraging shared manufacturing platforms and integrated supply chain planning to serve key markets in North and South America.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Emily Uwemedimo

Toyota plans manufacturing plant in Japan, despite US tariff impact

Toyota has announced plans to acquire land to build a new vehicle manufacturing plant in the Teihoucho area of Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

Megan Kelly

US tariff changes: Visual map of key trade rates

Recent trade deals have been changing tariff rates for various countries, seeing some drop from previously threatened higher tariffs, while others have increased. Each rate holds consequences for the automotive industry, potentially shifting supply chains and flows as OEMs, suppliers and logistics providers alike attempt to ascertain the most optimal, efficient and cost-effective transport routes and markets.

Anushka Dixit

Regional tariffs, trade deals, and what they mean for automotive logistics and supply chains

Automotive manufacturers and logistics providers face a shifting geopolitical and regulatory landscape as the US recalibrates trade relations with key vehicle- and parts-exporting nations.

Megan Kelly

South Korea tariff deal with US: What it means for automotive

The US and South Korea have agreed on tariffs of 15% for vehicle imports and automotive parts imports, replacing the previously threatened 25% rate. However, the US set tariffs of 50% on steel and aluminium imports, in line with the rest of the world.

Megan Kelly

McLaren invests in VPC at Baltimore port with Tradepoint Atlantic

McLaren partners with Tradepoint Atlantic to establish a 4,600 sq.m vehicle processing centre at Sparrow’s Point, streamlining North American distribution and value-added services.

Marcus Williams

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The gateway to quality and security in Barcelona

Autoterminal Barcelona has installed an eGate system to securely and efficiently monitor trucks bringing finished vehicles in and out of the port, as well as provide detailed quality inspection of the vehicles being imported and exported.

Automotive Logistics

UK’s £3,750 EV discount tied to supply chain emissions and battery production

The UK’s new £3,750 EV grant goes beyond tailpipe emissions, rewarding vehicles with low-carbon manufacturing and battery production. But with supply chain criteria still unclear, OEMs and logistics providers face major uncertainty ahead of key registration months.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Anushka Dixit

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Shape up and ship out

ICL’s AutoLoad Planner helps carmakers and carriers get finished vehicles to market in good time and in the best condition by automating load building, optimising routes and improving visibility on available transport capacity.

Automotive Logistics

Automotive logistics and supply chains in 2025: Tariff turmoil, investment uncertainty and further cost pressures

The automotive industry is reeling from the US’s hugely disruptive reset of the world economic order, and this will have profound ramifications for logistics providers around the world.

Daniel Harrison

Global supply chain adapts to booming sales of Chinese vehicles

China's auto exports gain momentum despite substantial headwinds, demonstrating outstanding flexibility in adapting to issues such as tariffs and demand fluctuations in target markets.

Vladislav Vorotnikov

US announces new tariff rates, delays implementation again

US president Donald Trump has again delayed tariffs on individual countries, extending the implementation deadline from today (1 August) until next week.

Megan Kelly

CPKC and CSX add new rail route across Mexico and southeast US

A new Class 1 rail corridor from CPKC and CSX is reshaping cross-border finished vehicle logistics with enhanced capacity, faster transit times, and expanded access to key ports and OEM production hubs.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Nissan to close CIVAC Plant in Mexico, consolidating production at Aguascalientes

Nissan to close Mexico plant in logistics and production realignment

Vehicle production from the plant in Cuernavaca, close to Mexico City, will be consolidated at Aguascalientes by March 2026 as Nissan targets leaner, more efficient operations and logistics globally.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Emily Uwemedimo

Vehicle imports to Vietnam increase in first half of 2025

Vietnam’s automotive imports are on track to set a new record in 2025, with customs data showing a sharp rise in volumes and value as domestic production and global trade flows drive increased supply chain activity.

Marcus Williams

NYK Lines and partners open new finished vehicle terminal along Suez Canal

The Suez Canal Automotive Terminal is Egypt’s first dedicated vehicle terminal and offers a new entry point to North African and Mediterranean markets.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

UK automotive market under stress, but moving towards return to growth

The UK automotive industry faces its toughest year yet, with production down, high energy costs impacting competitiveness, and confusion over EV government incentives.

Megan Kelly

US reaches trade deal with Japan, puts 93% tariff on Chinese graphite

The US has struck a trade deal with Japan, reducing the threatened tariff rate of 25% on goods imported to the US to 15%, providing Japan invests $550 billion in the US.

Megan Kelly

Pacific shipper Matson halts transport of EVs over fire safety concerns

Matson is pausing EV and LFP battery shipments while it assesses risk mitigation strategies, following a series of maritime fire incidents involving EVs.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Nissan collaborates on eTruck charging infrastructure in UK, invests £1.4m

Nissan’s e-truck charging station, which the OEM invested £1.4m ($1.9m) into, has gone live in Sunderland, UK. Nissan is looking at sharing the charging station with other logistics providers.

Megan Kelly

Stellantis expects loss of €2.3bn due to tariffs and restructuring

Stellantis is expecting to take a hit of €2.3 billion ($2.7bn) in the first half of this year, due to costs associated with restructuring and expenses incurred from US tariffs.

Megan Kelly

Routes, reassessments and regionalisation: How auto supply chains are turning trade changes into network gains

In our latest livestream, logistic experts explored how to capitalise on crises, examining finished vehicle routes, port congestion and a fluctuating EV landscape

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Geely Auto and Jameel Motors sign distribution agreement for Italy

A new partnership seeks to capitalise on Italy’s growing electric vehicle market through a new dealership and distribution network.

Emily Uwemedimo

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

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Vehicle Protection Structures: Hail and half of Georgia

Kia is about to benefit from a huge hail protection canopy from Vehicle Protection Structures that will also provide it with 10+ megawatts of clean energy at its West Point manufacturing plant in Georgia.

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ARS Altmann expands vehicle logistics capacity with Ravenna and Civitavecchia port terminals

ARS Altmann is enhancing multimodal vehicle logistics across Europe with port and terminal expansion in Italy, and vertical integration with its rail network.

Automotive Logistics

Congestion builds, auto throughput declines at Antwerp-Bruges during tariff chaos

A build-up of containers and vehicles dwelling idle has caused congestion at the port of Antwerp-Bruges in the first half of the year, with a decrease in vessel movements.

Megan Kelly

BLG Logistics expands sustainable terminal capacity in Germany

Ahlhorn’s newly opened inland terminal and Kelheim’s solar-powered expansion mark the latest steps in BLG Logistics’ strategic growth in eco-efficient automotive logistics.

Marcus Williams

Amports expands vehicle storage capacity at Lázaro Cárdenas

The planned expansion seeks to enhance storage capacity and support growing OEM demand in Mexico’s automotive export corridor.

Marcus Williams

AD Ports looks at automotive logistics strategy with Ningbo Zhoushan

The partnership will expand ro-ro terminal capacity, support multimodal transport via the TransCaspian route and enhance visibility through digital platforms.

Marcus Williams

How trade shifts are reshaping FVL strategies

Trade changes and tariffs are reshaping vehicle logistics routes and leading to delays, port congestion and compliance complexity. As OEMs strategically redesign their networks to gain opportunities from the chaos, communication with the FVL sector is key.

Megan Kelly

Engineering FVL: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

Engineering finished vehicle logistics has become a lot more complex and maintaining quality from factory to dealer forecourt depends on communication and transparency, according to speakers from GM and Nissan at this year’s FVL North America conference.

Marcus Williams

Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Altmann strive to close gaps between ambition and reality

In a panel held to mark the 50th anniversary of European vehicle logistics providers ARS Altmann, and moderated by Automotive Logistics, logistics leaders spoke about the investment, policies and partnerships needed to reduce emissions, especially for rail and electric trucks.

Christopher Ludwig

European FVL market faces AI regulation, tariffs and Chinese competition

Flat markets, geopolitical risk and digital transformation dominate the agenda at ECG’s 2025 Congress, as finished vehicle logistics leaders look to adapt, collaborate and globalise.

Megan Kelly

Going green: Top 10 Red Sofa interviews on sustainability

Experts share their insights into the industry's sustainable transition, discussing decarbonisation, diversity and data-driven decisions.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

AIAG named North American hub for Catena-X, cementing data alliance across the region

Catena-X and AIAG formalise partnership for North American rollout

How AIAG's new role as the North American hub for Catena-X is transforming data collaboration across the automotive industry, enhancing transparency and sustainability in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Emily Uwemedimo

Maruti Suzuki starts rail operations at Manesar in-plant siding

The project marks the OEM's second commitment to rail logistics over the last two years. With this new addition, total rail dispatch could reach 750,000 units annually.

Marcus Williams

A platform built for a smarter, faster automotive logistics community

Welcome to the new Automotive Logistics experience

We’ve redesigned the Automotive Logistics website to deliver sharper insight, faster access and a smoother, more intuitive experience at a time when you need it most.

Emily Uwemedimo

Updated Stellantis Leadership Team includes Scott Thiele as global supply chain lead, depature of Maxim Picat

Scott Thiele leads Stellantis supply chain, Maxim Picat departs

Following leadership update, Scott Thiele takes on the newly restored global supply chain role, including logistics, while purchasing chief Maxim Picat leaves the OEM.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Morning Midas car carrier sinks in north Pacific

The pure car and truck carrier which was badly damaged by a fire on its vehicle decks has sunk in the Pacific Ocean.

Marcus Williams

Manoj Tiwary at Subaru Canada on digitalisation, data platforms and scaling solutions

Subaru Canada has positioned AI and ML software as being central to its modernisation and transformation plan, with digital tools being introduced throughout the value chain. Manoj Tiwary explores the benefits such software can have in both finished vehicle and service part logistics.

Automotive Logistics

Forecasts for 2025 shows resilience is tested by trade volatility, EV transitions and digital fragmentation

Can supply chains adapt faster than the automotive market changes?

As automotive supply chains navigate rising trade barriers, accelerating electrification and fragmented digital tools, industry leaders explored how logistics must lead through disruption.

Emily Uwemedimo

Nissan and Accuride use digitalisation to stay ahead of supply chain compliance

Leveraging digital tools to turn compliance into competitive advantage

Experts from Nissan, Accuride, Aptiv and Greatway reveal how they are navigating escalating compliance demands.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Emily Uwemedimo

Nissan awards top North America logistics partners and calls to go ‘full speed ahead’ in supply chain recovery

Nissan awards logistics partners and calls to go ‘full speed ahead’

Supply chain and aftersales logistics leads in the Americas, Chris Styles and Darrin Lucas, stressed the role that logistics will play in Nissan’s growth plan.

Christopher Ludwig

Neptune Land Services to begin car terminal operations at Port-La-Nouvelle from 2026

Neptune Group to open first vehicle terminal in Port-La-Nouvelle

Neptune Land Services will start operations from Q1 2026 at a new terminal able to process 200,000 vehicles annually.

Marcus Williams

FVL leaders rethink production, trade and capacity as long-term transitions take hold in Europe

European FVL is facing a triple shock: weakening export demand, under-utilised plants and a resurgence of protectionism on both sides of the Atlantic.

Emily Uwemedimo

Car and truck makers adapt transport planning to increase the use of EVs

The rise of the electric passenger car has a longer history than most suppose but now carmakers are engaged with making inbound and outbound transport modes electric as well, which makes for a greener supply chain altogether.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Plus Automation and Churchill IX merge to form PlusAI, with AI-led virtual drivers for autonomous trucking

An AI-based autonomous trucking software has seen success in trials completed with DSV and IVECO. PlusAI, the company behind the software, eyes partnerships with OEMs such as Traton Group and Hyundai as integral to scaling adoption.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

North American Dealers Association reports light vehicle sales slow after pre-tariff surge

The surge in US vehicle sales caused by US trade policy on vehicle imports has subsided while behind-the-scences discussions continue between US policy makers and leading vehicle makers seeking a remedy to the 25% levy.

Marcus Williams

Amports is managing more exports out of the Mexican port of Altamira and expanding operations at Lázaro Cárdenas

Amports is handling the majority of exports out of the Mexican Gulf port of Altamira, which has seen strong volume growth in recent years, and it is now expanding operations on the Pacific Coast at Lázaro Cárdenas

Marcus Williams

Maruti Suzuki moves more than 500,000 outbound vehicles by rail in FY2024-2025

Maruti Suzuki moves half a million vehicles on Indian Railways network in last year

Maruti Suzuki has moved more than 500,000 finished vehicles by rail in the last financial year, almost a quarter of its total 2024 outbound volumes.

Marcus Williams

Intense fire aboard car carrier Morning Midas forces crew to seek safety in lifeboat

Zodiac Maritime's Morning Midas car carrier on fire in Pacific

The car carrier Morning Midas has caught fire in the Pacific Ocean with a cargo of 3,000 vehicles being transported to the Mexican port of Lázaro Cárdenas from China.

Marcus Williams

“Do it right and in the right time,” Nissan’s De la Torre says, as he details the four-pillar strategy for real-time resilience across the Americas

Nissan’s supply chain playbook for real-time resilience

From regulatory risk to cyberattacks, Nissan’s senior director for supply in the Americas outlines how clarity, collaboration and digital readiness are redefining what it means to act with purpose.

Emily Uwemedimo

Christopher Ludwig

UECC adds dual-fuel LNG vessel to European network along with third Turkish port call

UECC adds Blue Heritage dual-fuel LNG vessel to European network

UECC is boosting capacity along with sustainble ocean services options for carmakers with the addition of a dual-fuel car carrier with 7,000 CEU capacity.

Marcus Williams

North America’s vehicle handling ports are investing in strength to manage volatility

Upgrades to port infrastructure through 2024 have given some of the top volume processors room for manoeuvre amid uncertainty.

Marcus Williams

The power of data, AI and digital transformation in the supply chain

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2025 brought together senior leaders from OEMs, suppliers and tech innovators to explore AI, data, automation and the future of connected supply chains. Now that the conference has finished, find out what these experts said about North America’s digital transformation in automotive logistics.

Megan Kelly

Emily Uwemedimo

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Anushka Dixit

Vehicle throughput remains steady at Vancouver but is expected to increase when Annacis VPC opens

Tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports have affected volumes through the Canadian port of Vancouver but vehicle sales in Canada are up and imports from Mexico have remained consistent.

Marcus Williams

Amports maintains strong throughput at Benicia with strict vehicle scheduling

Amports Mark Boucher outlines the strong and consistent throughput the vehicle terminal operator has maintained through 2024 at the Californian port of Benicia.

Marcus Williams

As part of cost and cash action plan, Volvo Cars announces almost 3,000 jobs lost in move to become leaner

Volvo Cars announces 3,000 redundancies as part of new lean plan

As part of its recently launched cost and cash action plan, the OEM announces it will reduce its global office-based workforce by 15%, mostly based in Sweden.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

VW Group Logistics launches Venice port terminal to optimise exports, reduce emissions and improve resilience across vehicle logistics

Volkswagen Group Logistics will expand its port network for finished vehicles of the Volkswagen Group with a terminal at Venice port in Italy, which will reduce lead times for many plants, increase rail transport, and shorten shipping times with Asia.

Christopher Ludwig

Megan Kelly

JLR alternative fuels, digital tools and close supplier collaboration

JLR has been shifting its priorities through its Reimagine Strategy in recent years, laying out a clear vision to become a carbon net zero business by 2039. While the company pushes forward in this vision, its head of freight operations is leading the way for the carmaker’s logistics operations. Automotive Logistics speaks to Levent Yuksel to discover how he is using alternative fuels and data tools to find efficiencies and opportunities for sustainability.

Megan Kelly

James Todd Kloeb, former head of material planning and logistics for the Americas at Ford, joins Lucid Motors as global vice president of MP&L

James Todd Kloeb announced the news on social media, with it following a three-decade long stint at Ford. His role is expected to encompass global supply chain planning.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Court of Appeals allows tariffs to continue after US court rules Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs illegal

Trump tariffs back on following appeal of US Trade Court's block

Trump has appealed a decision made by US court that blocked his ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, ruling he lacked authority under emergency powers to impose reciprocal trade measures.

Megan Kelly

Toyota is considering moving production of the GR Corolla from Japan to the UK

While the news is not yet official, sources say that Toyota will add an additional production line to its Burnaston plant to try and meet demand for the sports model. If the move goes ahead, production is expected to begin mid-2026.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

DP World is expanding its ro-ro services to a new level of scale and efficiency

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Logistics in partnership with DP World is scaling up its investment in efficient ro-ro operations and advanced technologies to meet growing global vehicle demand and deliver connected, sustainable services, suitable for OEM customers.

Automotive Logistics

ChargePoint and Eaton announce a new collaboration aimed at tackling insufficient EV charging infrastructure

The partnership allows the two companies to provide end-to-end solutions for EV infrastructure, including charging stations and engineering services. The goal is to roll these offerings out across the US, Canada and the UK.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Charged up: Top 10 Red Sofa interviews on EV and battery logistics

Updated 3 July 2025 – Experts from across the automotive logistics industry have sat down on the Red Sofa and shared their insights into the most pressing topics surrounding EVs and batteries. This list provides key takeaways and will be updated as more Red Sofas are released, so make sure to follow along.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

To facilitate further expansion, Acertus appoints Alisha Buelt as COO and Michael DeLuca as CFO

Company veteran Alisha Buelt is promoted to chief operating officer, while Michael DeLuca is brought in to take over chief financial officer role. Acertus hopes the double move consolidates executive expertise as it eyes further expansion.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Ceva Logistics using Stradot conveyor robots for vehicle handling at Nanteuil-le-Haudouin facility

Ceva Logistics will start using automated robot conveyors to move vehicles at its distribution yard in Nanteuil-le-Haudouin from September this year.

Marcus Williams

Alliance members Mitsubishi and Nissan consider joint US production plant to mitigate tariff hikes

Mitsubishi has revealed that is has been talking to fellow Alliance member Nissan about joint production opportunities in the US. Details have not been released yet, but it may involve using already existing Nissan plants.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Despite minor setbacks, the Chinese automotive industry may come out as a winner in the tariff war

As the US and China remain in a standoff in their tariff war with neither side willing to budge, observers say the world is witnessing the end of the era of globalisation in the automotive industry as we know it.

Vladislav Vorotnikov

How digital data strategies are helping automotive supply chains manage trade volatility, compliance risks and tariff disruptions

Digital strategies are becoming increasingly important in automotive supply chains to predict and protect against risks and improve resilience, and data lies at the foundation of these digital tools. In our latest livestream, supply chain experts weighed in on the importance of creating and maintaining data you can trust, educating teams on how to use, store and share data, and how to avoid data silos within organisations and the wider supply chain.

Megan Kelly

Ryan Kraft takes over as CEO from Mark Anderson at United Road

Ryan Kraft takes over as CEO at United Road, building on 15 years at the leading US finished vehicle provider.

Marcus Williams

Suardiaz Shipping Lines invests in sustainable vessels for Atlantic ro-ro services

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Logistics in partnership with Suardíaz GroupSuardiaz Shipping Lines, the maritime division in Suardiaz Group, is investing in sustainable vessels and route optimisation to decarbonise finished vehicle, high & heavy, and trailer services on its European Atlantic service between North Africa and Europe

Automotive Logistics

NYK to operate automated finished vehicle facility at the port of Barcelona port from 2027

Port de Barcelona has awarded NYK a concession to operate a inished vehicle logistics terminal that will feature a fully automated, multilevel parking facility, due to become operational in 2027.

Marcus Williams

Potential US tariff cuts reshape global vehicle trade talks with EU, UK, China and more

US president Donald Trump is reportedly set to lower tariff rates on countries that are negotiating in “good faith”, while imposing ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs on those who are not, according to US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.

Megan Kelly

Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Bertel O. Steen will work together on a new vehicle processing centre at the port of Drammen

Drammen port in Norway is to benefit from a new vehicle processing centre which is being built and will be operated by a joint venture between Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Bertel O. Steen.

Marcus Williams

Europe’s EV forecast has dropped – and here’s what it means for the supply chain

As Europe’s EV transition hits regulatory and market speedbumps, automakers face tough decisions on where and how to adapt operations for the EV supply chain. From battery traceability to shifting trade flows and affordability pressures, supply chain strategies are being re-engineered in real-time.

Emily Uwemedimo

From chatbots to control towers: How OEMs and suppliers are using AI to strengthen automotive supply chains and manage risk

The use of digital strategies in automotive logistics is becoming ever more necessary to mitigate risks in an increasingly uncertain global market. With natural disasters, shaky economies, the global pandemic and economic trade on uneven ground due to tariffs and trade wars, the need to plan, predict and prevent risk is more pressing than ever to ensure a resilient supply network.

Megan Kelly

Ceva Logistics acquires Turkish logistics company Borusan Tedarik for $440m, doubling its footprint in the region

CEVA Logistics continues to grow “bigger, stronger and smarter”, as the company announces it acquires Borusan Tedarik, a logistics company in Turkey. The move almost doubles CEVA’s operations in the country.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

US-UK auto trade deal lowers vehicle import tariffs to 10% but caps UK exports at 100,000 vehicles

US-UK trade deal reduces tariffs on vehicles and steel imports with immediate effect, offering some relief for carmakers – but further details remain unclear.

Megan Kelly

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain ASEAN to debut in Singapore with senior OEMs, suppliers and tech leaders shaping regional strategy

ALSC ASEAN debuts in Singapore on 28 Oct, uniting OEMs and suppliers to shape the region’s supply chain and EV strategy.

Automotive Logistics

Seat’s logistics director Enric Brau wants to inspire boldness in digitalisation and electrification

Enric Brau, who replaced Enric Martí as logistics director six months ago, is building on Seat’s foundation in logistics digitalisation, automation and AI to expand EV output, be more resilient and meet changing customer demands in the supply chain.

Christopher Ludwig

When disruption won’t quit, the 2025 Finished Vehicle Logistics conference shared how to stay balanced and agile

The Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2025 conference revealed how leading OEMs are redesigning logistics to thrive amid trade shocks, EV disruption and capacity constraints. From agile planning to modular networks and EV-ready lanes, Automotive Logistics unpacks the sector’s shift from fragile to future-ready.

Emily Uwemedimo

Artificially intelligent: Top 10 Red Sofa interviews on supply chain digitalisation

Updated July 3 2025 – Industry experts from GM, Nissan, BMW and more have joined us on the Red Sofa to give their opinions on digitalisation in the automotive supply chain. Check out our list of key takeaways, which will be updated as more expertise is shared.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

US automotive part tariffs come into effect as Ford forecasts $1.5bn hit and suspends financial guidance

Automotive part import tariffs are now in force in US, with Ford warning of $1.5bn loss as industry faces widespread production disruptions.

Megan Kelly

US provides auto industry tariff relief offsets and new limits on stacking duties

US president Donald Trump has offered relief to carmakers in the form of tariff rebates while clearing up some uncertainty on tariff stacking.

Megan Kelly

DSV finalises €14.3bn acquisition of DB Schenker, doubling size and strengthening global logistics network

DSV acquires DB Schenker, adding 160,000 staff and boosting revenue to €41.6bn amid rising demand for global logistics solutions.

Megan Kelly

Localisation hopes fade for Russia as it struggles to attract China

Russia’s efforts to boost domestic vehicle production by courting Chinese automakers are running into obstacles, from economic volatility to strategic caution among OEMs. As Russian policymakers push new incentives, analysts warn that structural challenges could undermine the country’s localisation ambitions.

Vladislav Vorotnikov

Opinion: Tariff shockwaves, investment freezes and cost pressure reshape global automotive logistics in 2025

The automotive industry is reeling from the US’s hugely disruptive reset of the world economic order, and this will have profound ramifications for logistics providers around the world. Daniel Harrison, inhouse automotive analyst, Automotive Logistics, explains what Trump’s tariffs will mean for the automotive industry.

Daniel Harrison

How digital tools and real-time data are transforming automotive supply chains through improved integration, transparency and compliance

Automotive leaders explore data silos, compliance and supplier risk ahead of Automotive Logistics’ livestream on data silos, security and sovereignty.

Megan Kelly

US Trade Representative announces fee structure for vehicle and container deliveries by China-related shipping

The US Trade Representative has announced that fees on China-related vessels calling at US ports will include a cost per car unit of $150 for finished vehicle carriers.

Marcus Williams

There has been no marked increase in container and vehicle exports from Antwerp-Bruges ports to US as tariffs bite

Tariffs and trade uncertainty have not yet caused export spikes at the Port of Antwerp Bruges, which handled 28m tonnes of goods in 2024, including significant finished vehicle and parts trade.

Marcus Williams

Trump’s 25% vehicle import tariffs could cost US carmakers $108bn and cut output by 17.7m vehicles

As automotive supply chains across North America (and the world) come to terms with Trump’s current and upcoming tariffs and how to navigate them by restructuring their supply networks, the potential impact on vehicle sales and production volumes is beginning to sink in.

Megan Kelly

Red Sofa interview | Nissan’s Ben Shain on optimising delivery performance and carrier collaboration

Ben Shain, senior manager of vehicle logistics at Nissan North America, shares how the carmaker is driving performance improvements across its outbound logistics network by enhancing pipeline visibility, improving forecasting, and working in close collaboration with its carrier partners.

International’s Tony Stinsa on the realities of EV truck logistics

Tony Stinsa, director of inbound and finished vehicle logistics at International, shares the logistical challenges in transporting electric commercial trucks and the innovations needed to move zero-emission vehicles more sustainably.

Automotive Logistics