#automotive-logistics
(74 articles)Car-Carrier Owners Capitalizing on China's Vehicle Export Boom
Western car-carrier operators are experiencing a strategic pivot driven by China's unprecedented surge in vehicle exports, particularly new-energy vehicles (NEVs). Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a major player
UPS invests $2B to strengthen supply chain resilience
UPS has announced a strategic capital investment exceeding $2 billion directed toward strengthening supply chain resilience and operational flexibility. This significant commitment reflects the carrie
Panama Canal Water Levels Disrupt Global Automotive Logistics
Low water levels across major river systems and the Panama Canal represent a critical chokepoint for global supply chains, particularly the automotive sector. The Panama Canal, which handles approxima
NASCAR Engines: Why Ground Beats Air for High-Value Freight
ShipStation Global has fundamentally reshaped how Toyota Racing Development (TRD) moves high-value NASCAR engines across the country, demonstrating that **expedited ground freight can outperform air t
NASCAR Engines: 9-12 Weekly Shipments Drive Logistics Complexity
NASCAR's engine logistics network demonstrates the specialized transportation requirements of professional motorsports operations, with teams managing 9 to 12 engine shipments on a weekly basis. This
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Takes Delivery of Arctic Tern Pure Car Carrier
Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a global leader in vehicle shipping and logistics, has taken delivery of its first Shaper Class pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), named Arctic Tern. This newbuild represents a s
UPS Invests $50M in Mexico Air Freight Expansion for Auto
UPS announced a significant $50 million investment to enhance logistics capabilities for North American automotive and industrial manufacturers, with a strategic focus on expanding air freight operati
5 Key Decisions to Build Resilient EV Supply Chains
The electric vehicle supply chain faces unprecedented complexity driven by volatile raw material markets, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technology shifts. This analysis identifies five strategic de
UPS Invests $50M in Mexico Air Freight & Automotive Logistics
UPS announced a significant $50 million capital investment aimed at modernizing its logistics infrastructure for automotive and industrial manufacturers across North America, with a particular focus o
UPS Invests $50M in Automotive Logistics, Expands Mexico Air Ops
UPS announced a significant $50 million investment in automotive logistics infrastructure and expanded air freight capacity serving Mexico, signaling confidence in cross-border trade and the automotiv
DP World Strengthens Automotive Supply Chain Resilience
DP World is implementing comprehensive strategies to enhance resilience in automotive supply chains, recognizing that disruptions have become structural rather than cyclical challenges. The logistics
Sallaum Lines Launches Dedicated European Automotive Logistics
Sallaum Lines and Sallaum Logistics have jointly launched a dedicated automotive logistics company targeting the European market. This strategic move represents a vertical integration play designed to
Sallaum Lines Launches Dedicated European Automotive Logistics
Sallaum Lines and Sallaum Logistics have announced the establishment of a dedicated logistics company focused exclusively on European automotive operations. This strategic move reflects growing demand
China Auto Export Surge Strains Global Shipping Capacity
Chinese automotive exports are experiencing significant growth that is now challenging the capacity of global ocean shipping lines dedicated to vehicle transport. A liner executive flagged this constr
Sallaum Lines Expands European Automotive Logistics Capabilities
Sallaum Lines has announced the establishment of a dedicated European automotive logistics company, marking a strategic expansion of its service portfolio in the regional automotive sector. This move
Sallaum Lines Enters European Automotive Logistics Market
Sallaum Lines has established a dedicated automotive logistics operation in Europe, signaling continued expansion of specialized transportation services for the automotive sector. This strategic move
Sallaum Lines Launches Dedicated European Automotive Logistics Unit
Sallaum Lines and Sallaum Logistics have announced the creation of a dedicated European automotive logistics company, marking a strategic expansion into specialized vehicle and component transport acr
Central Dispatch Deploys Biometrics to Combat Auto Transport Fraud
Central Dispatch, North America's largest auto transportation marketplace, is rolling out a sophisticated security initiative to address endemic fraud in vehicle handover—historically the weakest link
Acertus Acquires Fisher Shipping to Expand Auto Logistics
Acertus, an Overland Park, Kansas-based finished vehicle transportation provider, has acquired Auburn, Massachusetts-based Fisher Shipping, marking another significant consolidation move in the automo
Auto & Transport Market Dynamics: WSJ Industry Roundup
The Wall Street Journal's Auto & Transport Roundup provides market commentary on current developments within the automotive and transportation logistics sectors. This type of market roundup typically
BYD Launches First Shipping Call at Chilean Port
BYD, the world's leading electric vehicle and battery manufacturer, has initiated its first direct shipping service from Changzhou to a Chilean port, signifying a strategic expansion of logistics infr
Volvo Group Transforms Supplier Challenge Into Logistics Win
Volvo Group has demonstrated a strategic approach to managing third-party logistics relationships by converting a supplier-related challenge into a measurable logistics advantage. Rather than treating
ASEAN Automotive Leaders Chart Resilience Strategy
ASEAN automotive supply chain leaders are actively collaborating to develop and share strategies for building long-term resilience across the region's automotive sector. This coordinated approach refl
VoC Port Sets Record with 100 VinFast EV Shipment Milestone
VoC Port has achieved a significant operational milestone by successfully dispatching 100 VinFast electric vehicles in a single operation, demonstrating growing capacity and expertise in handling auto
A1 Auto Transport Scales Carrier Network for Growing Demand
A1 Auto Transport has announced a strategic expansion of its carrier network in response to accelerating demand for automotive transportation services. This development signals robust growth in the sp
Sepetiba Tecon Launches Rio's First EV Handling Operations
Sepetiba Tecon, a major container terminal operator in Rio de Janeiro, has announced an expansion of its electric vehicle handling capabilities, establishing the first specialized EV handling operatio
Global RoRo Fleet Capacity: Major Car Carriers Operating in 2026
The automotive and heavy-equipment logistics industry relies on specialized Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessels to transport vehicles and breakbulk cargo globally. This analysis examines the leading RoRo
Hyundai Glovis Wins Chinese EV Logistics Deals, Expands Revenue
Hyundai Glovis, the logistics subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, has secured new logistics contracts for electric vehicles in China, marking a strategic expansion of its third-party logistics business
China's Auto Export Surge Hits Maritime Roadblock in Gulf
China's rapid expansion in automotive exports is colliding with infrastructure and operational constraints in critical Gulf maritime corridors, creating a tension between export momentum and logistica
Why Manufacturers Choose Expensive Expedited Over Cheaper Intermodal
Nicholas Shipe from Circle Logistics highlights a counterintuitive trend in automotive logistics: shippers increasingly avoid lower-cost intermodal solutions in favor of more expensive expedited freig
Ship.Cars Releases Market Analysis on Auto Logistics
Ship.Cars has released a market analysis report examining current dynamics in the automotive logistics and vehicle transportation sector. This type of industry-wide analysis provides supply chain prof
ODW Logistics Strategy: Private Ownership & Market Leadership
ODW Logistics, operating as a privately-held company, is positioning itself as a distinctive player in the logistics market by leveraging operational autonomy and long-term strategic planning. In a Fr
Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Shipping Routes and Auto Supply
The escalating conflict involving Iran is creating substantial disruption across key maritime shipping corridors, particularly affecting the automotive logistics sector and broader supply chain operat
Automar Launches Rail Corridor for Gioia Tauro Automotive
Automar has launched a dedicated rail corridor serving the Gioia Tauro port complex, a strategic move to enhance automotive logistics capabilities and strengthen intermodal connectivity in Southern Eu
HŽ Cargo Expands Car Train Operations from Rijeka Port
HŽ Cargo, the freight division of Croatian Railways, has begun operating dedicated car trains from the Port of Rijeka, signaling a strategic shift toward rail-based automotive distribution in Southeas
Italian Rail Corridor Connects Major Ports for Automotive Logistics
Three key logistics players—Automar, FS (Ferrovie dello Stato, Italy's state railway), and GTA—have established an integrated rail logistics corridor connecting multiple Italian ports for automotive f
FS Logistix & Automar Launch New Rail Corridor for Car Shipments
FS Logistix and Automar have announced the establishment of a new dedicated car train corridor, representing a strategic expansion in European automotive logistics. This initiative reflects the growin
Norfolk Southern Promotes Will DeShazor to VP Intermodal
Norfolk Southern has elevated Will DeShazor to Vice President of Intermodal and Automotive Operations, a promotion reflecting the railroad's emphasis on operational excellence in two critical revenue
Mitsubishi Motors Selects Port Freeport for US Auto Distribution
Mitsubishi Motors has strategically selected Port Freeport as a key hub for improving its US automotive distribution operations. This decision reflects the company's focus on optimizing transportation
Sumitomo Deploys Swisslog AutoStore for Warehouse Automation
Sumitomo has implemented the Swisslog AutoStore System to modernize its warehouse operations, marking a strategic shift toward automated material handling in automotive logistics. This deployment repr
Höegh Extends Asian Vehicle Shipping Contract Amid Breakbulk Growth
Höegh, a major global vehicle and heavy-lift shipping operator, has extended its automotive shipping contract in Asia, signaling sustained demand for vehicle logistics services in the region. Concurre
Automotive Supply Chains Shift to Predictive, Autonomous Resilience
The automotive industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in supply chain strategy, moving beyond traditional visibility-focused approaches toward predictive analytics and autonomous decision-making
Mitsubishi joins Port Freeport's growing automotive hub
Port Freeport is solidifying its position as a critical automotive distribution hub in North America following Mitsubishi Motors' decision to add the Texas facility to its U.S. logistics network. The
Port Freeport Expands Automotive Hub with Mitsubishi Partnership
Port Freeport is consolidating its position as a critical automotive gateway following a strategic partnership announcement with Mitsubishi Motors North America and terminal operator AMPORTS. Beginnin
GAC Pushes for Tariff-Free Auto Trade in North America
The General Automobile Association (GAC) of Canada has formally advocated for tariff-free trade on automobiles and automotive components across North America. This advocacy reflects growing pressure f
KTZ Express Launches Pilot Vehicle Transport on China-Kazakhstan-Russia Route
KTZ Express has initiated a pilot program for automobile transport across a China-Kazakhstan-Russia corridor, marking a strategic step in developing alternative transcontinental logistics pathways. Th
Hyundai Glovis Smart Cargo Reshapes Global Vehicle Logistics
Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of Hyundai Motor Group, has deployed its Smart Cargo System to modernize global vehicle transportation networks. This technology-driven platform leverages automation
Hyundai Glovis Expands Global Logistics Strategy for Growth
Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of the Hyundai Motor Group, is pursuing a strategic expansion of its global logistics capabilities to address increasing demand for international transport and supply
UPS Invests $50M in Auto Logistics, Expands Mexico Air Network
UPS announced a $50 million investment in automotive logistics infrastructure and expanded air freight operations from Mexico, signaling confidence in North American trade growth and nearshoring momen
Grimaldi's 12th Ammonia-Ready Car Carrier Signals Fleet Modernization
Grimaldi Group has reached a significant milestone by taking delivery of its 12th ammonia-ready car carrier vessel, the Grande Oriente. This expansion reflects the automotive shipping industry's commi