automotive logistics solutions

Supercharged automotive logistics.

Your automotive supply chain is fast, complex, and unforgiving: you live by product deadlines. At ASF, we see our role as protecting your global automotive shipping plan with time-definite transport solutions. From global sourcing to just-in-time production, we understand the stakes and how to make it happen.

We don’t just manage your automotive logistics, we become a true extension of your team. With ASF, you get a partner who’s built to keep you moving forward.

Accelerating logistics success.

The automotive industry runs on precision, and we understand the pressure of maintaining your international automotive supply chain. With just-in-time manufacturing and lean production, delays aren’t an option.

ASF builds resilient, agile automotive logistics plans that drive efficiency, minimize risk, and keep your supply chain moving. Your dedicated ASF contact ensures every import, export, or domestic automotive shipment arrives on time, in full, and in-sync with your production goals.

$3.1B

Global Industry Size

4.42%

Global CAGR

Products we ship:
  • Passenger cars
  • SUVs & light trucks
  • Heavy trucks
  • Buses
  • Recreational vehicles
  • Emergency vehicles
  • Tires
  • Car batteries
  • Motor oils and coolants
  • Cleaners and polishes
  • Car accessories
  • Automotive parts
  • Mass transit
  • and more...

By land, sea, or air we deliver logistics tuned for automotive performance.

No matter the transportation mode, we move everything from fuses to alternators to drive train assemblies with precision and care. When coupled with our single-point-of-contact service model your time sensitive shipments benefit from our expertise in cross-border, customs clearance, and freight visibility.

OCEAN FREIGHT
Boosting performance with an ocean tune-up.

Every global automotive and auto parts shipment comes with its own logistics challenges. That’s why we craft tailored ocean freight plans, FCL or LCL, to match your timeline, cargo, and destination. With the ASF Freight Platform, you get full visibility from origin to delivery. Our strong relationships with leading carriers allow us to pair the right transit time, route, and equipment, to your automotive supply chain needs.

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Air freight
Reduce down-time. Gain speed.

ASF Air collaborates with leading global airlines to provide robust reliability and expansive reach. We know air freight is the right fit for automotive logistics when urgent parts, and high-value components need to get to the production line quickly. When your automotive supply chain needs to recover from disruptions, air freight is the release valve you need.

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DRAYAGE
Set drayage on cruise control.

Drayage plays a critical role in the automotive supply chain, moving containers from port to plant with speed and precision. We prioritize quick turns, minimize dwell time, and keep your production on schedule. Whether it’s exporting components or importing vehicles, ASF coordinates every detail, appointments, chassis, customs, to ensure your automotive supply chain flows smoothly from the dock to the line.

Just-in-sequence delivery
Right part. Right time. Right order.

JIS delivery takes Just-in-Time to the next level—delivering parts not only when they’re needed, but in the exact order they’ll be used on the automotive production line. This process is essential for customized vehicle builds, reducing inventory, and maximizing efficiency. ASF ensures precise timing, real-time coordination, and line-side delivery that keeps your production flowing without a hitch.

Global coverage with personalized, local expertise

We are exactly where you need us to be throughout the world. As a trusted partner, we specialize in the unique local and regional requirements of automotive supply chain logistics, ensuring security, stability, and compliance with regulatory standards. Our automotive freight forwarding expertise extends to customized planning, transparent interactions, and meticulous and timely handling of your cargo, giving you confidence at every step.

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Major trade partners for automotive:
  • United States
  • Germany
  • Japan
  • China
  • South Korea
  • Mexico
  • India
  • Spain
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom

“Price, responsiveness, and reliability are key. ASF provides me with all three.

Transportation and Customs Specialist

Automotive OEM Supplier

Automotive logistics with a proactive, human-first approach.

Human-centric logistics isn't just a concept it is the soul of our company, and our clients consistently cite this as the reason they select ASF over our competitors.

01

PLANNING & PREPARATION

From forecast to finish line.

We optimize parts inventory management, production sequencing, and supply-demand synchronization to ensure your assembly lines never stop and your distribution networks run seamlessly.

02

PERMITS & CLEARANCES

Compliance that keeps you in gear.

We handle complex automotive import/export regulations, vehicle type approvals, and materials documentation, ensuring your shipments clear customs swiftly.
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03

CARGO INSURANCE

Full coverage for your automotive cargo.

Protect your high-value vehicles, parts, and components with specialized insurance solutions designed for automotive supply chain risks, from assembly line to dealership floor.
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04

Technology

Shift your supply chain into high gear.

Our ASF Freight Platform powered by Gnosis Freight provides real-time automotive logistics tracking, with predictive analytics, and customizable reporting tools. Get complete visibility and control over your automotive shipments.
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It’s time to be cared for. It’s time to contact ASF.

If you’re tired of dealing with freight forwarders that don’t respond, only sell on price, and don’t take the time to understand your needs, it’s time to contact ASF.

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