Circle Logistics taps 32-site U.S. network to support automakers and builders amid aluminum and chip shortages

Circle Logistics said the U.S. auto industry is facing a severe aluminum shortage that has forced multiple automakers to halt production. Semiconductor shortages and extended lead times for critical parts have also stretched to 8–12 weeks, adding to structural strain across supply chains. The company said it is providing expedited emergency parts transportation for automotive and construction customers through its 32 locations and specialized freight capacity. The report cited aluminum scarcity as a key manufacturing bottleneck and did not discuss price or supply-demand shifts in other tradable traditional assets.