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It seems like we’ve come full circle with Mexico. A lot of companies set up operations and sourced from Mexico back in the 90s, then the focus shifted to China and other Asian countries, and now Mexico is back in the spotlight. What is it about Mexico that makes it an attractive trading partner again?
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
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based carrier’s role in Mexico as nearshoring manufacturing trends drive more cross-border trade. Based in Mexico City, Estafeta handles both packages and larger freight shipments and delivers domestically in Mexico and across the border with the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg broke ground on a $1.6
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Bowman, SupplyChainBrain In the rush to adjust sourcing strategies in line with current trends in international trade, the answer might be to think small. 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.
The regulation is designed to provide European consumers with extensive data about the provenance of the items they purchase, all the way back to the sourcing of raw materials. Beyond the promotion of ethical sourcing, it’s also about “how we can extend the life of products,” Balaam says.
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Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. That might mean diverting from Los Angeles/Long Beach to Canada or Mexico.
Click the button on the right to see our sources. SEE CALCULATION × Sources for Freight Emissions The following facts are from disparate sources, but tell a consistent story. North American estimates for freight transportation’s share of national emissions: 7.8% (US), 8% (Canada), 18% (Mexico).
Increased near-shoring in Mexico and elsewhere as companies seek shorter supply chains. Supply challenges arising from the war will hit many industries, with electronics being a prime example, since Russia and Ukraine are both sources of materials such as palladium and neon , vital for the manufacture of semiconductors.
Early this morning, more than 9,000 unionized workers were locked out by carriers Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) resulting in a halt to freight and bulk cargo transport operations. Canada and Mexico based supply networks. and in the case of CPKC , into Mexico.
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. Measuring the Imbalances*. In the United States, the Pandemic has yet to Peak. Ocean Freight.
borders with Canada and Mexico by all modes of transportation was valued at $112.5 With a global pandemic continuing to place bumps on the track and the Russia-Ukraine war negatively impacting sourcing and other capabilities, disruption is the most common occurrence within international and domestic supply chains.
Source: Statista.com. Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf of Mexico in August 2021, destroying industrial installations for pharmaceuticals and plastics. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing.
As we speak, cargo vessel traffic is clearing up, shipping costs are returning to normal, and goods are more readily available in-stock. Reshoring refers to bringing manufacturing operations on US shores, while nearshoring involves relocating operations to nearby countries like Mexico or Canada.
Strategies include sourcing more items directly from manufacturers to improve margins, SKU rationalization and space reduction, “show more carry less” and assisted-store ordering. About 40% of VF Corp’s production is sourced from the Americas, more than double the industry average. million items each day.
Last week, the United States, Canada, and Mexico struck a new tri-lateral agreement to replace NAFTA, now called USMCA. All freight crossing the border can undergo cargo examinations. Source: Alanna Petroff, “These are America’s biggest trading partners,” CNN Money, December 15, 2016.
Mexico-Canada Freight Down in All Modes for April U.S.-Mexico-Canada Mexico-Canada Freight Down in All Modes for April Photo: iStock/grandriver June 27, 2025 SupplyChainBrain Total transborder freight in North America was $126.3 and Mexico totaled $69.7 billion in April, decreasing 8.5% Freight between the U.S. billion, down 13.6%
US initiates trade fight with Mexico over energy policy. The two designs, one that looks more like a small plane used by hobbyists and another with a big belly used for additional cargo space, were recently unveiled in a company blog post. action, chalking it up to intense lobbying by what he called corrupt right-wing rivals in Mexico.
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Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? Hurricane season threatens to disrupt activities across the eastern seaboard and along the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane season causes an influx of demand for flatbed.
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The prize was the creation of a railroad network that could provide singular service spanning Canada , the United States and Mexico , the first of its kind. bound cargo. ” Such a network would be pivotal to supporting material moves for the re-constituted USMCA trade agreement. counterparts from the transport of U.S.
The ILA has indicated that during a work stoppage, dock workers will handle cargo related to U.S. Indications are that rather than attempting to offload cargo at alternative ports, container lines will instead, in the short-term, keep ships at anchor surrounding various ports. West Coast , Mexico or Canadian ports.
Southern Atlantic Ocean Region Unusually warm sea temperature levels spanning the tropical Atlantic , Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico regions are rapidly fueling devastating storms. Thus far hundreds of flights in the region have been cancelled, stranding passengers and air cargo.
A further factor was that air cargo rates are now down upwards of 80 percent because of lower volumes and excess capacity among carriers and commercial airlines. Revenues for the FedEx Ground unit, this carrier’s engine of E-Commerce last-mile fulfillment, came in at $300 million below forecast.
Salvage firm Resolve Marine , which helped contain the Deepwater Horizon massive oil spill in the Gulf Of Mexico has been contracted for these efforts. Reportedly as of Sunday, 32 vessels have managed to traverse 11 and 14 foot temporary channels, while 11 cargo vessels remain trapped within the port.
When duties render traditional sourcing unprofitable, companies must reconfigure supplier networks, often under tight timelines. Walmart reportedly reduced Chinese imports by 10% in 2024 , in favor of sourcing more from Vietnam and Thailand. Supplier Diversification Relying on a single country for sourcing is increasingly risky.
Court of International Trade, which struck down several tariffs imposed by President Trump, including the Liberation Day Tariffs, Canada/Mexico General Tariffs, and the increased 145% China Tariffs. Mexico and Canada are key options for U.S. ports can halt cargo for days or weeks. Delays at major U.S.
has imposed new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, triggering retaliatory measures that could drive up costs and destabilize markets. Meanwhile, Hapag-Lloyds new Container Payment Portal streamlines cargo movement, and GE Vernova’s partnership with AWS accelerates energy transition efforts.
As the 90-day pause was limited to the reciprocal tariffs, it kept the 10% global tariff in place and other tariffs like the 25% levy on Canada and Mexico and 25% tariffs on vehicle imports in effect as well. For freight, last weeks reciprocal tariff roll out resulted in reports of a widespread drop in container bookings out of Asia.
Walmart will begin the deliveries at select stores in New Mexico, Texas, and Arkansas in the next few weeks, and then expand to other markets across the country before the end of the year. The materials used include organic or recycled cotton, recycled nylon and polyester, and sustainably sourced viscose.
Or, if you’ve been relying on one supplier, it might be time to explore other options to diversify your sources and potentially reduce costs. By diversifying supply chains — whether by sourcing from different countries or finding local alternatives — businesses can reduce their dependency on tariff-prone regions and spread their risk.
Let’s not forget, the need to stay on top of the latest news from reputable sources will be important as well. As part of the announcement, tariffs were formally announced on February 1 on Canada , Mexico , and China/Hong Kong. But, once more, at the last minute, tariffs were rescinded for 30 days for Canada and Mexico.
As the 90-day pause was limited to the reciprocal tariffs, it kept the 10% global tariff in place and other tariffs like the 25% levy on Canada and Mexico and 25% tariffs on vehicle imports in effect as well. For freight, last weeks reciprocal tariff roll out resulted in reports of a widespread drop in container bookings out of Asia.
In 2025, it will be impossible to avoid conflict and its impact on sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics. An increase in the flows between China and Mexico of assembled products, and materials and components produced in China has occurred. Everstream points out that the food industry is a particular source of concern.
The goal is to create redundant sources based on supplier-specific and country-of-origin, to ensure that each product category has redundancy as a form of insurance on the supply chain. Cheniere imports huge amounts of steel for their LNG processing facilities in the Gulf of Mexico, and are the second largest exporter of LNG in the world.
But the threat of these tariff increases continues to impact global trade both by accelerating the shift of US sourcing away from targeted countries like China, and by pushing shippers to pull forward orders from those that could face tariff hikes soon, including Mexico.
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