- Automotive logistics includes the planning, execution, and control of transportation and warehousing for parts, components, and finished vehicles. It is critical for OEMs, suppliers, and dealers to maintain timely deliveries, inventory efficiency, and cost control across the production and delivery lifecycle.
- Increasing adoption of EVs and connected vehicles has shifted supply chain priorities toward high-value components like batteries and semiconductors, requiring specialized handling and secure transport systems.
- Digitalization, IoT-based fleet tracking, real-time inventory visibility, and cloud-based transport management systems are revolutionizing how automotive logistics is managed in Europe.
- Environmental regulations are pushing for the adoption of green logistics strategies, including electric vehicle fleets, rail freight expansion, and carbon-neutral warehousing, especially in Germany, France, and the Nordics.
- Brexit has reshaped cross-border logistics between the UK and mainland Europe, necessitating enhanced customs coordination and adaptive warehousing strategies.
