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Borderlands Mexico: DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America

Freight Waves

This week: DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America; Aerospace manufacturer plans $120M expansion in Texas; and Third-party logistics provider plans warehouse near Houston. The Americas is one of our fastest-growing and high-priority regions,” Donohoe said. in both directions,” Donohoe said.

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No Balloons Needed: Practical Moves to Navigate Tariff Volatility

Logistics Viewpoints

The manufacturing sector is facing unprecedented volatility in global trade, with tariffs becoming the latest in a series of uncertainty drivers that are impacting virtually all industries. Manufacturing plants are deeply entrenched; tied to infrastructure, suppliers, skilled labor, and regulatory requirements.

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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

Automotive Supply Chain: Production Shifts and Border Congestion The North American auto industry is among the largest impacted, as Mexico occupies a significant role in parts manufacturing and vehicle assembly. are expected to rise by $3,000 to $12,000 per car, forcing manufacturers to either pass costs to consumers or cut production.

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Infor and Kinaxis Launch Enterprise Planning Solution for Discrete Manufacturers

Logistics Viewpoints

(TSX: KXS) an end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced a new partnership that will deliver improved alignment of supply chain plans with business objectives and strategies for midmarket discrete manufacturing companies. Were thrilled to partner with Infor to help manufacturers be more agile and resilient in the long term.

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Manufacturing’s Forced Shift Toward Nearshoring in North America

RFgen

Global manufacturing is realigning. During the pandemic, lockdowns in key manufacturing hubs in Asia disrupted supply of essential components, from semiconductors to medical supplies. Guadalajara has emerged as a hub for printed-circuit-board manufacturing, and Querétaro hosts major aerospace assembly lines. border cities.

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Navigating the Numbers: Tariffs, AI, and the Future of Supply Chains with Corey DeSantis

The Logistics of Logistics

About Corey DeSantis Corey DeSantis serves as BDO’s Logistics and Transportation Subject Matter Expert, supporting clients in manufacturing, automotive, telecommunications and food manufacturing. He brings a decade of industry experience, working at some of the largest 4PLs in North America.

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Samsara introduces 2025 North America Customer Advisory Board

Freight Waves

SAN DIEGO – Samsara announced its 2025 North America Customer Advisory Board on Monday as the company kicks off its Samsara Beyond event. Mohawk Industries is the largest flooring manufacturer in the world, with 800+ tractors and 2,500+ trailers in its fleet. million annually by reducing wasted mileage by 25%.