Charlie Blackie-Kelly

2 days ago | automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly

The Inbound Release Platform (IRP), which went live at the beginning of April, is now in effect at all Belgium seaports. It acts as a central data sharing site for various stakeholders including customs agents and LSPs, streamlining customs compliance. NxtPort, a subsidiary of Port of Antwerps-Bruges, has developed a new digital platform – the IRP – in a move that it hopes will allow companies to better adhere to changing EU customs regulations.

3 days ago | automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly

The construction of a supplier park is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 in addition to the already underway expansion of the manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois. Rivian claims that the supplier park will be a “key enabler” to its operations as it begins manufacture of the R2 van.  Rivian, an EV-only OEM based in the US, has announced construction of a supplier park as a move to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.

4 days ago | automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly

CEVA Logistics continues to grow “bigger, stronger and smarter”, as the company announces it acquires Borusan Tedarik, a leading logistics company in Turkey. The move almost doubles CEVA’s operations in the country. The two companies announced the signing of a binding agreement that would see CEVA Logistics fully acquire of Borusan Tedarik Zinciri Çözümleri ve Teknoloji Anonim Şirketi (Borusan Tedarik).

1 week ago | automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly

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.  Digitalisation can take many forms, especially in something as inherently complex as a supply chain. In principle, it refers to creating, adopting or leveraging digital technologies to transform operations or processes.

2 weeks ago | automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly

In a move to strengthen regional supply chain resilience, Audi has begun local production of its Q7 SUV at Malaysia’s DRB-Hicom facility, the brand’s first fully localised assembly project in Southeast Asia. The current output for the Pekan plant is at three vehicles per day, but with the expectation of this rising to 5,000 units per annum.