AUTOMOTIVE LOGISTICS
FOR PRODUCTION
CONTINUITY
Reduce downtime risk and protect your just-in-time supply chain
with automotive flows running at peak performance
Reduce downtime risk and protect your just-in-time supply chain with automotive flows running at peak performance
JIT supply chain
expertise
KAM
support
24/7
control tower
Same-day
delivery
Maintain line efficiency in
high-stakes operations
Maintain line efficiency in high-stakes operations
Harness our automotive logistics expertise and global network to sustain time-sensitive production flows with speed, visibility, and coordinated execution
Operational
awareness
Real-time monitoring to track critical operations, anticipate potential delays, and enable rapid, informed decision-making.
End-to-end
logistics
Integrated coordination to connect suppliers, plants, and markets for seamless inbound and outbound movements with full visibility.
Critical
response
Rapid shipment activation to respond to urgent deliveries, mitigate line stoppage risks, and manage production-critical scenarios 24/7.
Automotive logistics solutions
for every operational scenario
Supply chain management
Best for structured automotive operations
Integrates contract logistics, warehousing, inventory control, and system connectivity to align logistics execution with production requirements.
Planned logistics solutions
Best for end-to-end scheduled movements
Coordinates air, ocean, and ground transportation with customs, warehousing, and distribution to keep each stage predictable and connected.
Control tower & visibility
Best for high-pressure decision-making
Monitors shipments 24/7, escalates critical situations, and delivers real-time intelligence to respond faster when priorities, routes, or transit conditions change.
Time-critical solutions
Best for production-impacting scenarios
Activates urgent response options for critical parts, line stoppage risks, and time-sensitive automotive needs to protect supply continuity.
Facing a line-stoppage risk?
Connect directly with our time-critical cargo experts to activate the right solution,
define the best route, and keep your expedited shipment moving
Connect directly with our time-critical cargo experts to activate the right solution, define the best route, and keep your expedited shipment moving
For the world’s most
demanding industries
Across sectors with high operational pressure, time-sensitive supply chains, strict standards, and compliance requirements, xpd global delivers specialized logistics solutions built for speed, visibility, and coordinated execution.
Built for every layer of
the automotive supply chain
Built for every layer of the automotive supply chain
Each operation in this industry brings different timing, visibility, and response needs. xpd global adapts its logistics capabilities to support those demands with precision and control
OEM
Integrated coordination for inbound, urgent parts, and plant-to-market movements to keep assembly lines moving.
Tier 1
Time-sensitive execution for modules and components to meet OEM production schedules.
Tier 2
Flexible coordination for parts, materials, and supplier-to-plant flows to support changing manufacturing priorities.
Semicon
Precision handling for high-value components and sensitive materials to maintain security, visibility, and control.
Automotive flows that demand precision
Automotive logistics requires precision, coordination, and adaptability. xpd global supports the critical movements that keep each stage connected and synchronized
Production
continuity
Inbound parts and JIT deliveries coordinated to keep assembly lines moving and reduce line stoppage risks.
Launch and
engineering support
Prototypes, samples, machinery, and tooling moved with the timing and control required for development and pre-production stages.
e-mobility
components
Batteries, semiconductors, and sensitive components managed with visibility and care to support new mobility programs.
Outbound and
aftermarket flows
Finished parts, spare parts, and regional distribution coordinated to respond to post-production and market demand.
Automotive logistics for the demands of synchronized production
Automotive Key
Account Managers
Keep priorities aligned through a dedicated point of contact with JIT experience, helping coordinate requirements, timelines, and logistics decisions across multiple stakeholders.
Critical cargo
mindset
Respond faster to urgent shipments, line stoppage risks, and production-impacting scenarios through teams trained to operate under time-sensitive conditions.
Supply chain
optimization
Improve visibility, reduce fragmentation, and strengthen planning through the analysis of recurrent needs, shipment patterns, and routing alternatives.
Trusted by automotive teams that
can’t afford production delays
Trusted by automotive teams that can’t afford production delays
Urgent automotive parts delivered
through a recurring air solution
Urgent automotive parts delivered through a recurring air solution
May 28, 2024
An automotive client required three or more time-sensitive movements per week for six months to support just-in-sequence production. Through Air Priority and coordinated ground-air-ground execution, the operation maintained frequency, space, and timing across Spain, the U.S., and Mexico.
The xpd global experience in their own words
“We work with xpd global because they provide the level of service the automotive industry requires. They are a company fully devoted to their clients.”
“xpd global is a partner you can trust when critical shipments come with short notice. They always provide options and strong transport coverage. We value their response time and their customer service team, who keeps us updated at every step.”
“Excellent response time. We work with xpd global to achieve the delivery times we require and we value the quality of their service.”
We support inbound and outbound automotive logistics, just-in-time (JIT) and just-in-sequence (JIS) flows, urgent spare parts shipments, launch support, prototype transportation, e-mobility components, semiconductors, and aftermarket distribution across global automotive supply chains.
Through coordinated logistics planning, shipment visibility, rapid-response capabilities, and time-sensitive transportation solutions, we help automotive teams maintain continuity when critical parts, production schedules, or supply chain timelines are at risk.
Yes. Our team can activate time-sensitive and time-critical logistics solutions, including Air Priority, onboard courier (OBC), charter services, and expedited transportation options to support production-critical requirements.
Talk with an automotive logistics expert
who understands your operation
Talk with an automotive logistics expert who understands your operation
1. Tell us
what’s at risk
Share your cargo details, timeline, and operational priorities based on the urgency of your shipment.
2. We design
the fastest solution
Our specialists identify the best routing, carrier strategy, and service level to move your shipment efficiently.
3. We execute
with full control
From booking to delivery, our teams coordinate every step to keep your supply chain moving.