Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

Trade flowing across the United States-Mexico border has grown exponentially since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was enacted in 1994. In 2016, the value of goods traded between the two countries topped $525 billion, making Mexico the third largest trading partner of the U.S. Companies carrying freight across the U.S.-Mexico

Mexico 280

Mexico Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics 280

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

and global ports, with highly complex air freight systems suffering the heaviest hit, as global airlines grounded flights. and global ports, with highly complex air freight systems suffering the heaviest hit, as global airlines grounded flights. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 288

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Rail Software Long Beach 288

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

The international inbound transportation service is only available to Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) sellers that source or manufacture goods in China, and all cargo must be shipped from Yantian, Shanghai, or Ningbo ports. Cargo imported into the U.S. and Mexico, according to the notice. from May’s 2.24

Logistics Network Optimization Software 300

Logistics Network Optimization Software Los Angeles Logistics Long Beach 300

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. FedEx also plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery, partnering with Elroy Air. Israel Aircraft Industries is remodeling older Air Canada passenger jets to carry heavy freight.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 261

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software 261

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. The Port of Oakland reported cargo in April dropped 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to factory and port shutdowns in China. With the reduction in cargo coming out of Shanghai, some carriers aren’t able to fully load a vessel. s CargoNet.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 284

Logistics Network Optimization Software Oakland Logistics Pricing Training 284

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Unifor claims that the company is pushing to implement changes to pay systems that would have drivers travel more than 60 miles to get to their routes or pick up freight with no compensation. Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter!

Canada 98

Canada Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 98

Freight Waves

JUNE 23, 2025

Recognized as a winner of the 2025 FreightWaves Fraud Fighter Awards, Tive has established itself as a leader in combating freight fraud through advanced supply chain visibility solutions. The company’s approach centers on a critical factor that they identify as the greatest threat in freight fraud today: awareness. “In

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

The broader climate issue.and freight’s role. The emissions from freighting Shawn’s TV is a miniscule percentage of this year’s 33 billion ton cube. The emissions from freighting Shawn’s TV is a miniscule percentage of this year’s 33 billion ton cube. kg of carbon emissions. This is a big deal.

Freight 120

Freight Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing Nashville 120

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

Featured Product Popular Stories Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S. Truce Ocean Transportation J.B.

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 59

Elementum

MAY 13, 2015

Over the last several months, Walmart— the world's largest retailer— has slowly been increasing the share of products it imports through Mexico, a move that many other retailers have been reluctant to make for decades. Despite these drawbacks, Walmart is continuing to bank on Mexico’s supply chain. Mexico’s $5 Billion Port Facelift.

Mexico 60

Mexico Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Retail 60

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2025

Is Paving the Way for Electric Planes, Urban Drones Is High-Speed Passenger Rail a High-Speed Route to Disaster for Americas Freight Railways? Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage The Top 8 EDI Myths - Debunked! Featured Product Popular Stories J.B.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Sourcing Strategies 52

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage The Top 8 EDI Myths - Debunked! Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Watch: Getting Ahead of Customs Compliance Violations More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Featured Product Popular Stories J.B.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 59

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2013

Customs and Border Protection with focus on the international cargoes bound for the United States. Customs and Border Protection for border security between the United States, Mexico and Canada. 4) 24-Hour Rule: under this rule, sea carrier is required to transmit descriptions of the cargo bound for the United States.

Security 127

Security Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 127

Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 30, 2025

And at the country level, 17 of its top 20 export countries grew export ADV led by Mexico and Germany. But its freight forwarding team should benefit by helping its customers maneuver through such issues and act as a consultant by recommending ways to mitigate global risks. increase in revenue per piece and increase in air cargo.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 56

Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Price Reduction Negotiating Skills 56

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

It might mean setting up plants in Mexico or elsewhere in Latin America, aa means of cutting transit time and responding more quickly to changing patterns of demand. But for many, rising tensions between trading partners, coupled with higher labor and logistics expense, have made that strategy untenable.

Manufacturing Procurement 69

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Optimal Sourcing 69

Locus

APRIL 27, 2023

It’s crucial for retailers, e-commerce platforms, 3PLs, FMCGs, and other logistics players in Mexico to embrace state-of-the-art logistics software to overcome the challenges of this rapidly growing sector. Now, let’s explore the top logistics software companies in Mexico that are leading the way: 1. from 2017-2029.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 52

Resilinc

APRIL 30, 2024

Outlook for hurricane season 2024 This year, hurricane season starts June 1, 2024, and ends November 30, 2024, and will primarily affect the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. Flooded or closed roadways, bridges, and overpasses can delay freight, rail, and even air cargo.

Supply Chain Software 110

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain How To Forecasting 110

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 3, 2022

What’s the Difference Between a Freight Forwarder and a Customs Broker? When a merchandise enters the country, it reaches controlled warehouses whose purpose is to save what is in the import process and wait for its customs clearance in Mexico. Physical Inspection of Cargo. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Release of Guides.

Mexico 94

Mexico Cargo Warehousing Logistics Network Optimization Software 94

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

It appears that operational and procurement risks for beneficial cargo owners or shippers, in the short term, are minimal. The areas that will be deliberated in future articles are ocean shipping market landscape, freight procurement, reliability & visibility and the competitive landscape.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Global Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 130

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That might mean diverting from Los Angeles/Long Beach to Canada or Mexico. In-bound freight delivery efficiency can be optimised by consolidating in-distribution hubs and reducing stock levels at country level. However, make sure you have infrastructure at the reliever port, or things might just be worse.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 274

Intelligent Audit

MAY 12, 2022

Often, the general public’s view of freight transportation is similar. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that, “Freight shipped across the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico by all modes of transportation was valued at $112.5 Freight Invoice Errors- What You Need to Know. Detention Errors and Overcharges.

Freight 52

Freight Rail Software Analytics Software Price Reduction 52

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Ocean Freight. Air Freight. Ocean Freight. Measuring the Imbalances*.

China 69

China Los Angeles Australia Europe 69

TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

Some Mexico cross-border rail lines continue to be closed (KCSM/BNSF) – an embargo has been enacted. Embargoes have been enacted and may impact your freight. Operations for freight cargo will remain closed until further notice. Movements may still be delayed beyond Friday.

San Antonio 62

San Antonio Houston Louisiana Texas 62

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2024

Supply Chain Matters updates readers and multi-industry supply chain teams on the implications of today’s development of a nationwide Canadian rail freight transport disruption. At this point it is unclear if passenger rail services across Canada, which utilize freight routes for travel will also be impacted.

Canada 52

Canada North America Industrial Industry 52

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Mexico Shipping Series Part 3: Transportation Success is More than a Low Rate per Mile.Transportfolio by C.H. As freight markets become more efficient in matching supply/demand, just having the lowest rate per mile won’t cut it anymore. Let’s not forget, they also saved six figures in cargo claims and reshipments. The post U.S./Mexico

Mexico 34

Mexico Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 34

QAD

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The country is slightly larger than the US state of New Mexico, with terrain that rises from coastal plains to hills and mountains. The country moves over 2 billion mt-km of freight per year. . It’s merchant marine includes more than 1,700 vessels, including bulk carriers, container ships, general cargo ships and oil tankers.

Malaysia 97

Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Singapore 97

Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Increased near-shoring in Mexico and elsewhere as companies seek shorter supply chains. For instance, the hangover from the pandemic, which has not yet permitted ocean freight from China to return to anything like normal service, is a problem that continued COVID outbreaks and associated port closures are exacerbating.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Ukraine Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

China, India, Brazil and Mexico are considered the top. intercontinental Air and Ocean Freight with comprehensive Value-Added Logistics Services and Supply Chain. Clients include Integrators, Freight Forwarders, 3PL Providers, Ocean Carriers, NVOCCs, Airlines, Rail Operators, Port Operators, Terminal Operators, and Airport Operators.

Third Party Logistics 99

Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Study Logistics 99

TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

Some Mexico cross-border rail lines continue to be closed (KCSM/BNSF) – an embargo has been enacted. Embargoes have been enacted and may impact your freight. Operations for freight cargo will remain closed until further notice. Movements may still be delayed beyond Friday.

San Antonio 48

San Antonio Houston Louisiana Texas 48

TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

Some Mexico cross-border rail lines continue to be closed (KCSM/BNSF) – an embargo has been enacted. Embargoes have been enacted and may impact your freight. Operations for freight cargo will remain closed until further notice. Movements may still be delayed beyond Friday.

San Antonio 48

San Antonio Houston Louisiana Texas 48

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The number of package flights operated by FedEx Express and UPS significantly declined month over month in July, underscoring how far the overall air cargo market has sunk since the spring of 2022 and the effect of efficiency initiatives the companies have undertaken in response to lower express volumes.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 293

Logistics Network Optimization Software Pricing Training Los Angeles Purchasing Training 293

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 13, 2017

After all, without carriers, your freight wouldn’t move. Those relationships mean that when my customers have freight to move, I have reliable carriers to call on to make it happen. I’m based in San Diego, CA, which means I help a lot of customers move their freight across the Mexico border. I started with C.H.

Supply Chain Software 38

Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Logistics Network Optimization Software San Diego 38

Freight Plus

APRIL 25, 2019

Funds originally allotted to Brazos Yard – UP’s largest investment in a single facility since its founding – will be redirected toward extensions in its Sunset route and a block-swap yard in New Mexico. The American-Israeli cargo shipper, ZIM, has joined Maersk and IBM’s joint blockchain solution. Where's My Freight?!".

New Mexico 40

New Mexico Texas Mexico Supply Chain 40

Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In modern freight transportation services, GRI stands for General Rate Increase. As a shipper, it’s impossible to avoid rate increases at times, and while freight invoice audits help to catch errors, not knowing the facts behind GRIs will only open the doors to risk. FedEx Freight shipping rates will increase by an average of 4.9%

Shipping 52

Shipping Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 52

MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2015

It appears that ports on the US West Coast are back in full swing after a protracted labor dispute delayed cargo worth billions of dollars and caused untold reputational damage to the companies caught in the crossfire. This strategy enables shippers to bypass the Pacific ports altogether.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Panama Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills 40

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

When it comes to the movement of freight, one megatrend driving the need for better technology is the driver shortage. This means moving the cargo twice as far and twice as fast. TuSimple – a provider of autonomous freight semi-truck solutions – has said their technology will be operational by 2024. Will it take decades?

Predictive Analytics Software 318

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software 318