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NewsBLG 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
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FeatureOEMs 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.
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NewsTrump’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.
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AnalysisUS 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.
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NewsUS 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.
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NewsUS 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.
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NewsTariffs 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.
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NewsHow 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.
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NewsFord 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”.
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NewsChina 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.
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NewsChinese OEMs continue vertical integration of FVL
Chinese OEMs like BYD and SAIC Motor expand ro-ro fleets to ease export logistics amid global shipping capacity constraints.
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FeatureAutomotive supply chain emissions: Tracking and reducing impact
Automotive supply chains must track and cut emissions to meet evolving regulations. Discover key strategies, standards and technologies.
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NewsUS 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.
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FeatureSMMT: UK automotive faces investment and trade uncertainty
UK car exports fell in 2024 despite record EV sales. With investment competition intensifying and trade risks rising, the sector must navigate shifting economic and political realities.
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FeatureHow 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?
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NewsHouthis release crew of Galaxy Leader car carrier
The 25 crew members of the hijacked car carrier have been released after 14 months in captivity.
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NewsLatest guidance on EU Battery Pass issued by Germany’s DIN and DKE
DIN DKE SPEC 99100 – Requirements for Data Attributes of the Battery Passport standard – defines data attributes for the EU Battery Passport.
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AnalysisTrade disputes accelerate nearshoring trend with implications for logistics providers
Escalating trade disputes are pushing automotive companies towards nearshoring, reshaping logistics and supply chains across North America and beyond.
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NewsTrump’s inaugural speech threatens automotive supply chain
Trump’s tariff threats on Mexico and Canada could disrupt the North American automotive supply chain, impacting production, nearshoring and trade.
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NewsUS prohibits import and sale of connected technology from China and Russia
The US will prohibit the sale and import of connected vehicle hardware and software systems, as well as completed connected vehicles, from China and Russia.