Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 16, 2023

In this update, we note the approval of a significant merger involving North America rail service and an additional development involving Amazon and Rivian Automotive related to an ongoing EV parcel van delivery contract. Such a network would be pivotal to supporting material moves for the re-constituted USMCA trade agreement.

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Resilinc

JULY 13, 2021

In its first year in force, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has 1) helped to seal foreign investment deals in Mexico’s automotive sector, 2) led companies to build new logistics facilities on the border, and 3) added steam to the merger of Kansas City Southern and Canadian National railways. From NAFTA to USMCA.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

Further, some industries are defining more direct control under the notions of supply chain vertical integration, or complete transformations of strategic supply networks in the case of global automotive industry manufacturers. A published Future of Freight study sponsored by Deloitte in September 2022 indicated that U.S.

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Resilinc

JULY 6, 2021

The extreme port congestion and container shortages that drastically reduced shipping out of Southern China last month have eased, but as freight volumes from Yantian and other Pearl River Delta ports recover, the rebound will send another wave of disruptions through the troubled global shipping network, according to American Shipper.

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Elementum

AUGUST 29, 2017

As a center of petro-chemical industry and a conduit of trucking and rail out of Mexico, the key supply chain hub is currently devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Rail freight networks operated by Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific in Texas, USA were heavily disrupted due to Hurricane Harvey, according to reports on Friday, August 25th.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

CEVA Logistics provides both freight management and contract logistics services for a range of customers across all sectors. The company provides comprehensive freight forwarding services across all modes, domestic and international, including customs house brokerage and door-to-door ground services. Content Summary: In the U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 13, 2015

southern border, Mexico’s government has recently approved legislation to allow armed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to operate at places of international trade within Mexico. agents in Mexico investigating narcotics and smuggling activities. In an aim to increase cross border trade efficiency along the U.S.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

For example, if the supplier has several big name cosmetic industry customers (90% of their business) and you are buying specialty automotive chemicals from them (less than 5% of their business), the supplier will be influenced in the direction of the cosmetic customers and they will get the attention, products and services before you.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. José Ambe Location: Mexico/ Remote Rating: 0/5.0 Matías Guarello Wilhelmy Location: Chile / Remote Rating: 5/5.0 Mn Sq Ft space, 700+ team).

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Federal, state, and local border leaders, including Mexican officials, gathered at McAllen City Hall on Wednesday to celebrate the signing of a historic agreement that will give the Rio Grande Valley its second international cargo bridge with Mexico. billion, also a record, led by shipments of automotive-vehicle parts and engines.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Increased near-shoring in Mexico and elsewhere as companies seek shorter supply chains. However, the longer the conflict continues, the greater the likelihood of severe impacts for a broader range of manufacturing industries, potentially including automotive, consumer goods, healthcare , and other sectors. increase in wages.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

I’m in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico this morning. UPS Tells Shippers to Prepare for Freight Strike (WSJ – sub. As you read this, I’ll be doing a short tune-up ride in preparation for tomorrow’s JDRF Ride to Cure cycling event. Santa Fe is at an elevation of 7,200 feet.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2021

The global semiconductor chip shortage has affected many industries, but none as much as the automotive industry. GM said it is restarting operations at four plants in the United States, Mexico, and Canada over the next few weeks. This could be a market poised for massive growth.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2020

These exports will include automotive parts and agricultural products. The purpose of these is to spark trade negotiations with automotive manufacturing. Canada, and Mexico created a new trade deal to replace NAFTA called the USMCA. exports over the next 2 years. It’s reported that this will be reviewed again under Section 301.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

Offshoring cost advantages were often a delicate matter in any case: lower worker wages had to be balanced against increased freight charges, duties, taxes, and damages during transit. Near shoring is an alternative, but not for everyone.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Canada, and Mexico. Mexico and Canada Sign Pact to Replace Nafta (WSJ – sub. Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) — by trade ministers for the U.S., Mexico, and Canada in Bueno Aires (as the G-20 summit begins there). American Retailers Squeeze Chinese Suppliers as Tariffs Start to Hurt (WSJ – sub.

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