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

Logistics Viewpoints

tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China is impacting global trade networks, affecting industries ranging from automotive and electronics to agriculture and energy. Honda is considering shifting production from Mexico and Canada into the U.S., Mexico and Canada have imposed 25% tariffs on U.S. Volvo has ramped up U.S.

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How Volkswagen and Maersk Solved an Export Bottleneck with “Cars in Containers”

Logistics Viewpoints

Its long-established logistics model, built around rail and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping, could no longer keep pace. Canada, and domestic markets. In total, over 8,100 finished vehicles were successfully shipped through the CIC program during its initial rollout. and Canadian dealerships.

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What The Canada Post Strike Means for Freight Shipping

Freightera

Canada Post’s Strike Is Impacting Businesses Across North America: Here’s What You Need to Know The nationwide strike by Canada Post workers, which began on November 15, 2024, has had a significant impact on the freight-shipping landscape of Canada. While parcel alternatives such as FedEx, Purolator, etc.

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The State of Containerized Shipping with Brian Kempisty

The Logistics of Logistics

Brian Kempisty and Joe Lynch discuss the state of containerized shipping. and Canada. and Canada. About Port X Logistics Port X Logistics specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the US and Canada. and Canada. They offer drayage, trans-loading, and over the road trucking services.

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Global Compliance and Regulatory Changes in International Shipping

TransAudit

Global shipping and transportation present tremendous opportunities for businesses, but they also bring complex challenges, particularly when it comes to compliance. Understanding Global Compliance What is Global Compliance in Shipping?

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Going Global? When to Switch from Cross-Border Shipping to Local Fulfillment

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due to economic conditions, strong performance in Canada or the EU can help offset those dips. Cross-Border Shipping vs Local Fulfillment Cross-border shipping refers to fulfilling international orders from a domestic warehouse, typically from the brands home country or primary market. If demand softens in the U.S.

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Labor Strike Actions Among Canada East and West Coast Ports

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports of labor strike actions simultaneously impacted both Canadian West and East Coast container port operations Today features news reports of a sudden labor strike involving Canada ’s two key West Coast ports. Reportedly 40 percent of Canada’s east coast container traffic traverses the Port of Montreal.

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