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Transportation in the Americas: A Cross-Country Comparison

MIT Supply Chain

Latin American countries have particular challenges related to truck transport. Truck transportation comprises 75% of all freight in Latin America. So for a company to be competitive in the region, it’s imperative that they know how to effectively navigate countries’ transportation markets.

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Online retailers in South America have been struggling for years to overcome several obstacles to success, including extensive customs delays, poor transportation infrastructure, and the lack of end-to-end supply chain visibility. In comparison, however, Chilean customs are very similar to the U.S. A diamond in the rough .

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The Upswing of Chinese Logistics Companies

Elementum

Within South America, Brazil and Argentina were the most notable markets for logistics in RoW. Hunt Transport Services, C.H. Competition: In comparison to the USA, sending and receiving packages within China can be quick and inexpensive. Germany is the most prominent logistics market in Europe, followed by the UK and France.