Automotive Logistics: Driving Seamless EV Supply Chains Across Continents
From China to Europe, keeping production lines running on time.
The Opportunity
A global automotive manufacturer expanded operations from China into Europe, targeting Germany and Hungary for final vehicle assembly.
To succeed, they needed:
- Smooth coordination from suppliers in China to factories in Europe
- On-time delivery to avoid costly “line-down” situations
- Access to local EV duty and tax incentives
Our Solution
Greater China Trucking
Yiwu to Ningbo Port
Sea Freight
Ningbo to Hamburg, Rotterdam, Koper
Multimodal Transport
Rail, barge & trucking across Europe (via DeWab, JV with Waberer’s)
VMI Warehousing
Just-in-time delivery to plants
Real-Time Visibility
Integrated EDI system for accuracy and control
Results & Benefits
Delivering measurable impact across the EV supply chain
Seamless e2e supply chain established
Connects suppliers, De Well, and production plant. Reduced lead times, enhanced reliability across every stage.
Zero line-down delays through precision scheduling
Aligned material arrival times with production schedules and buffer planning, maintained continuous output and avoided downtime.
Real-time inventory tracking with full visibility
Proactive exception management allowed for instant decision-making about disruptions.
Supplier-to-assembly alignment across continents
Maintained consistent delivery timing and production flow despite distance and complexity.
Access to tax credits & duty savings enabled
Leveraged trade agreements, regional tax incentives and duty relief.
Stronger European production capacity secured
Reduced dependence on overseas suppliers, supported faster market responsiveness.
