Move the needle for your business with expert automotive supply chain management
Whether they need multi-ton air charters or buyer’s consolidation for sea freight transport, the industry’s most recognizable vehicle brands, suppliers and original equipment manufacturers alike trust their logistics needs to AIT’s experienced automotive supply chain professionals.
Explore AIT's automotive logistics solutionsGrow your bottom line with automotive supply chain solutions customized to you
From supporting international events to transporting finished vehicles to managing seamless just-in-time parts fulfillment, our staff of dedicated automotive supply chain management experts leverage decades of experience. They quickly develop informed and efficient solutions — tailored to fulfill your organization’s unique goals.
Explore AIT’s sustainable supply chain initiatives
From reusable containers and direct routing to strategic cargo consolidation, electric and hydrogen vehicle transport, alternative fuels, and much more, AIT is leading the pack when it comes to providing environmentally friendly supply chain options.
Areas of expertise
Finished Vehicles
From prototypes to dealer‑ready units, we coordinate enclosed and roll‑on/roll‑off (ro‑ro) moves via all modes, including value-added services like origin and destination handling and customs clearance. GPS‑enabled visibility and careful handling help reduce dwell time and damage risk.
Batteries
Certified dangerous‑goods specialists manage traditional, EV and hybrid batteries with compliant packaging, labeling and documentation—delivering safe, efficient transport across sea, air and road.
Parts and Equipment
Keep production flowing with just‑in‑time and just‑in‑sequence parts programs, line‑down recovery, and strategic consolidation. We also support VMI, kitting and reverse logistics to cut cost and cycle time.
International Events
End‑to‑end logistics for auto shows, press drives and ride‑and‑drive demos—including global customs clearance, temporary import/export (ATA carnets), on‑site support and time‑definite returns—so vehicles and displays arrive ready and on schedule.
AIT’s automotive supply chain solutions in action
Automotive supply chain shipment spotlights
November 21, 2024
Within hours of receiving the call, our team mobilized a fleet of 15 flatbed trailers to load the special cargo and ship it straight to Houston—meeting an aggressive timeline that other providers simply couldn’t match, thanks to AIT’s:
- Weekend coverage
- Swift access to specialized equipment
- Flexible capacity network
November 02, 2023
Our professionals handled the shipment of the team’s solar-powered car from Germany to Australia in time for the race, with a multimodal solution that included ocean freight services for the car’s supporting equipment and an air freight shipment for the vehicle itself.
Although the team faced disappointment during the event with a rollover, we were all very thankful no one was injured. There are setbacks on every path to innovation, but AIT is confident there’s more success down the road for Team Sonnenwagen.
February 28, 2023
The AIT automotive logistics team arranged a customized “milk run” plan using Sprinter vans to efficiently pick up weekly shipments from multiple U.S. East Coast locations.
After arriving at AIT-Chicago’s warehouse, they consolidated the smaller loads into a single, dedicated truck for delivery to the client’s plant in Hermosillo, Mexico. Not only did this solution reduce transit times and hold down costs, but with fewer touches, it also reduced the risk of damage.
July 30, 2021
But AIT’s experts helped the shipper pivot from ocean to air freight by securing capacity for the critical cargo – with some of the coils weighing as much as five tons each – utilizing four different airlines for on-time, seamless delivery.