Tesla confirms its intention to resume production at Gigafactory Berlin next week following a temporary shutdown due to supply chain disruptions. Several manufacturing companies across Europe have grappled with logistical issues stemming from cargo disruptions in the Gulf of Aden and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, attributed to the ongoing civil conflict in Yemen.
Among the impacted companies is Tesla, which halted operations at its Berlin factory as it awaited the resolution of supply blockades. Despite facing challenges, Tesla had recently achieved record production levels at Gigafactory Berlin, churning out up to 6,000 Model Y vehicles per week.
André Thierig, Tesla’s plant manager, informed German media today that preparations are underway to recommence production on February 12th. He stated, “The supply chains are intact again,” expressing confidence in the availability of necessary production components to facilitate a full restart.
While Gigafactory Berlin currently ranks as one of Tesla’s lower-producing facilities, its significance to the company’s operations in Europe and Asia is growing. The facility plays a crucial role in enabling Tesla to maintain higher production levels at Gigafactory Shanghai in Asia while also reducing transit times for Model Y deliveries in Europe.
