Marcus Williams

2 days ago | automotivelogistics.media | Marcus Williams

BLG Logistics managed 4.4m vehicles across its network in 2024, including 1.3m through Bremerhaven port, down 15% on the previous year, but higher demand for technical services has helped sales revenue and a new inland terminal will open in July this year.

3 weeks ago | automotivelogistics.media | Marcus Williams

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. The US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a range of fees to be imposed on ships calling US ports that are owned or operated by Chinese companies. The fees will include foreign-built car carrier vessels based on their capacity, which could mean a total cost of almost $1m per call for a 6,000-CEU car carrier.

3 weeks ago | automotivelogistics.media | Marcus Williams

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. The Port of Antwerp Bruges is closely monitoring developments around US import tariffs and says that so far there have been no significant traffic shifts directly linked recent trade policy measures taken by the US or European Union.

4 weeks ago | automotivelogistics.media | Marcus Williams

The trade conflict between the US and China has entered a volatile new phase, with potential ‘reciprocal’ tariffs rising as high as 245% and a new suspension of China’s rare earth mineral exports adding further uncertainty for the global automotive industry. Manufacturers and suppliers face increasing costs and supply chain risks as critical vehicle components, including batteries and electronics, are caught in the crossfire.

1 month ago | automotivelogistics.media | Marcus Williams

Vehicle throughput at the Greek port of Piraeus was down in 2024 but the port authority has recorded an increase in revenue and will benefit from a new joint venture between Cosco Shipping and Neptune Lines. Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has reported that a 33% drop in transhipments has contributed to a decrease in the volume of finished vehicles processed through its car terminal last year. Figures for CY2024 also show a 10% drop in domestic volume.