ALSC UK
Customs Support Group will be attending Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain United Kingdom (ALSC UK) 2026 as a Silver Sponsor, marking an important moment for the event and the UK automotive logistics community.
Taking place on 17–18 June 2026, ALSC UK will be hosted at Mercedes‑Benz World in Weybridge, bringing senior automotive leaders together for the first UK edition of the conference in several years and the first time the event has returned to the UK since 2019. ALSC UK 2026 will focus on delivering the UK’s automotive resurgence through competitive logistics, smarter supply chains and stronger international trade connections, at a time when the sector is navigating major structural change.
A Milestone Event For The UK Automotive Logistics Community
Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain UK 2026 represents a significant milestone. The return of the conference to the UK provides a dedicated forum for OEMs, Tier One suppliers, logistics service providers and technology partners to address the specific challenges and opportunities shaping the UK automotive supply chain.
The agenda will cover critical topics including supply chain integration, infrastructure investment, digitalisation and AI, EV and battery supply chains, international trade and low‑emission logistics. For Customs Support Group, participation as a Silver Sponsor reflects the importance of the UK market and the growing need for robust customs and trade strategies as automotive supply chains adapt to new operating realities.
Where Industry, Insight And Experience Come Together
The choice of Mercedes‑Benz World, Weybridge as the host venue for Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain UK 2026 is more than symbolic. Set on the historic Brooklands motor racing circuit, Mercedes‑Benz World is a landmark for the automotive industry, representing both its heritage and its future.
As a venue, it brings together state‑of‑the‑art conference facilities with an environment rooted in engineering excellence, performance and innovation. It is a fitting setting for discussions focused on the evolution of automotive logistics, supply chain resilience and international trade at a critical moment for the UK automotive sector.
For Customs Support Group, the connection with Mercedes‑Benz World also reflects an existing relationship that extends beyond the conference floor.
From The Conference Venue To Real‑World Automotive Practice
That connection was recently reinforced through Customs Support Talks, Customs Support Group’s expert webinar series focused on practical customs and trade challenges.
As part of the series, Customs Support Group hosted a dedicated session on Free Trade Agreement utilisation, exploring how automotive manufacturers can unlock tangible value from FTAs while remaining compliant and audit‑ready in increasingly complex trade environments.
The session, “Free Trade Agreement Utilisation: Unlocking Benefits From FTAs And Preferential Schemes”, featured a real‑world automotive business case from Mercedes‑Benz Group AG, bringing an OEM perspective directly into the discussion.
The guest speaker, Anna Marcinowski, Senior Manager EU Local Content, Customs Compliance, Strategy & Projects, Excise Tax Compliance at Mercedes‑Benz Group AG, joined the panel to share first‑hand insight into how FTAs are applied in practice within global automotive supply chains.
The conversation covered the realities of managing preferential origin, proof of origin, and evolving FTA frameworks, including the PEM Convention, as well as the role FTAs play within broader duty‑mitigation and compliance strategies. Rather than theoretical discussion, the focus was on operational decision‑making, governance and scalability.
The Same Conversations, Continued In Weybridge
By combining Customs Support Group’s technical customs expertise with a Mercedes‑Benz business case, the webinar reflected the type of grounded, operational dialogue that will also shape conversations at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain UK 2026.
It is this continuity, from digital knowledge‑sharing through to in‑person discussion at Mercedes‑Benz World, that underlines Customs Support Group’s long‑standing engagement with the automotive sector. The focus is not simply on compliance, but on how customs strategy supports resilience, predictability and performance across complex, cross‑border supply chains.
Supporting Automotive Supply Chains In A Changing Trade Environment
Customs Support Group works with automotive manufacturers, suppliers and logistics providers across the UK and Europe to manage multi‑country trade operations in an environment of increasing regulatory complexity.
For automotive supply chains, effective customs planning plays a critical role in:
- Reducing the risk of border delays and disruption
- Improving predictability in inbound and outbound logistics flows
- Managing duty exposure and total landed cost
- Strengthening compliance and audit readiness
At ALSC UK 2026, Customs Support Group will be continuing these conversations, sharing practical perspectives on how automotive organisations can adapt customs processes to support more resilient and flexible supply chain models.
Let’s Meet At ALSC UK 2026
For those attending Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain United Kingdom 2026, the Customs Support Group team will be available throughout the event at Mercedes‑Benz World, Weybridge to discuss customs, trade compliance and cross‑border risk in automotive supply chains. Organisations looking to strengthen their UK and international automotive logistics operations are invited to connect with Customs Support Group during the conference.
Further information and registration details are available on the ALSC UK event website.
Automotive clients and contacts of Customs Support Group are invited to contact us directly to discuss more about attending this prestigious event.
