On-demand viewing: Completed Livestream of Finished Vehicle Logistics - Transforming trade alterations into network advantages
On July 16, 2025, a thought-provoking Automotive Logistics livestream took place, bringing together industry experts to discuss the impacts of the US tariffs and the ongoing trade war, as well as trends and challenges in vehicle logistics.
The event featured Sam Fiorani, Vice President of AutoForecast Solutions, an award-winning analyst with a rich background in the automotive industry. Fiorani shared insights on the implications of the trade conflicts for vehicle production, sales, import, and export flows.
With extensive experience in the automotive sector, Fiorani has been a part of AutoForecast Solutions since 2014, heading the global vehicle forecasting team. In addition to his analytical work, Fiorani is also involved in various automotive initiatives. He produces video programs for the Boyertown (Pennsylvania) Museum of Historic Vehicles and judges concours events around the United States.
Peter Hörndlein, managing director for vehicle logistics at Volkswagen Group Logistics, discussed the carmaker's response to changing market, production, and trade flows. Hörndlein, who has worked in the automotive logistics and supply chain for nearly 30 years, highlighted Volkswagen Group's efforts to adapt its European vehicle logistics port network. The objectives include reducing inland transport and shipping times, improving resilience, fostering multimodal transport, and ultimately reducing emissions and costs across the network.
One of the key announcements made during the livestream was Volkswagen Group's decision to implement a brand-new terminal in the Mediterranean at the port of Venice on the Adriatic coast. This terminal aims to complement the company's wider logistics network and strategic hubs in northern Europe and trade connections with key markets in Asia.
Emily Uwemedimo, managing editor of Automotive Logistics, led the content strategy and production for the publication and broader automotive cluster. Richard Logan, senior content producer at Automotive Logistics, was responsible for creating and delivering original content.
The livestream further delved into digital tools to improve transparency, adapt networks, and routing. It offered unique case studies in vehicle logistics optimisation and identified opportunities for players to manage constant change in the industry.
In conclusion, the Automotive Logistics livestream provided a valuable platform for market analysts, automotive logistics leaders, and experts to share insights on current market changes and offer practical solutions for optimising vehicle logistics in the face of ongoing shifts in vehicle markets, global trade, and technology.
