“As an alternative for the medium term, we are considering greater localization of operations, relocation of production facilities or technical options, which have already become common in the context of problems related to the shortage of semiconductor components and other supply chain difficulties,” says VW purchasing director Geng Wu.

Remember that in addition to Germany, Volkswagen AG’s production facilities are located in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Most attractive in terms of relocation of production for the German group are the states in southwestern or northern Europe, which have access to the sea and free access to the supply of liquefied natural gas, explains Geng Wu. , it is worth noting that a number of Volkswagen companies AG are currently located in countries with terminals for the reception of liquefied natural gas – in Portugal, Spain and Belgium.

Note that most of the “Big German Three” companies are located in Germany. In addition to factories producing passenger cars, Germany and Austria also have production sites for VW and Mercedes-Benz, where trucks, buses and special equipment are manufactured. As well as affiliated companies that supply the necessary components to the assembly lines of German car brands. It is possible that after the car factories, the suppliers of car parts will also leave Germany, which is struggling with a lack of gas.

“As an alternative for the medium term, we are considering greater localization of operations, relocation of production facilities or technical options, which have already become common in the context of problems related to the shortage of semiconductor components and other supply chain difficulties,” says VW purchasing director Geng Wu.

Remember that in addition to Germany, Volkswagen AG’s production facilities are located in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Most attractive in terms of relocation of production for the German group are the states in southwestern or northern Europe, which have access to the sea and free access to the supply of liquefied natural gas, explains Geng Wu. , it is worth noting that a number of Volkswagen companies AG are currently located in countries with terminals for the reception of liquefied natural gas – in Portugal, Spain and Belgium.

Note that most of the “Big German Three” companies are located in Germany. In addition to factories producing passenger cars, Germany and Austria also have production sites for VW and Mercedes-Benz, where trucks, buses and special equipment are manufactured. As well as affiliated companies that supply the necessary components to the assembly lines of German car brands. It is possible that after the car factories, suppliers of car parts will also leave Germany, which is struggling with a lack of gas.