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. The modern-day microfactory would not, however, be possible without the advent of modern-day technology — in particular, artificial intelligence.

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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. Without awareness of the comings and goings of your cargo, you are merely guessing—and can only fix problems after they occur.”

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Other users of the information will be retailers and their supply chains, as well as government authorities seeking to uphold export regulations, according to Megan Brewster, vice president of advanced technology with Impinj , a manufacturer of radio frequency identification devices.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant? Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2025

The company applies AI and other analytics to this data to provide supply chain risk analytics and insights to its clients. In short, what makes them different is that they can quantify and thus prioritize supply chain risks. Each event is assigned a risk score. Additional support from Western allies looks less likely.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2025

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%

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Rail & Intermodal Technology Robotics Related Articles U.K. Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage The Top 8 EDI Myths - Debunked! railway service, while also delivering many millions a year in savings.

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EFT

JULY 15, 2025

Trump intensifies trade war with threat of 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1, after weeks of negotiations with the major U.S. trading partners failed to reach a comprehensive trade deal.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 28, 2025

In 2024, cargo theft incidents surged to 3,625 across North America, a 27% year-over-year increase, with losses exceeding $455 million and an average loss per theft of $202,364. The economic toll of cargo theft alone is estimated at $15–$35 billion annually, disrupting supply chains and inflating costs for businesses and consumers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Artificial Intelligence Robotics Customer Relationship Management Retail Related Articles IBM – The Power of Visibility: Are You Ready to Unleash Your Supply Chain Data? Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Watch: Supply Chain Planning in Times of Disruption More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter!

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Stord

MAY 29, 2025

The global supply chain stands at another critical juncture as U.S.-China 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.

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EFT

MAY 26, 2025

The key supply chain stories from Reuters’ global network of journalists What's at stake as Trump's tariffs threaten EU exports U.S. Tariff truce will not spark cargo boom at busiest US seaport, executive director says The head of the busiest U.S. What do Trump tariffs mean for the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2025

Global supply chains are facing fresh disruptions as trade tensions escalate, digital innovation transforms logistics, and energy partnerships reshape infrastructure. has imposed new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, triggering retaliatory measures that could drive up costs and destabilize markets. energy independence.

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. I’m not a politician nor an economist by any means, but it’s easy to see that supply chains will need to be extra agile and to pivot at a moment’s notice to address sudden changes in trade. And with the U.S. could represent $1.5

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Freightos

JULY 22, 2025

Home Transpac post-peak ocean cools, and no signs of air cargo bump ahead of August tariff expirations – July 22, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. Join 60,000+ Supply Chain Experts Who Never Miss an Issue!

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EFT

MAY 12, 2025

China to strengthen control over strategic minerals exports China said on Monday that it will strengthen controls over the full supply chains of strategic minerals exports as part of efforts to tighten its dominant grip on materials it deems crucial to its national interest. the chief financial officer said on Thursday.

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EFT

JULY 1, 2025

US demand for China-made goods ebbs on tariff worries; ocean shipping rates drop Rates for shipping cargo containers from China to the U.S. technology firms, saying that it was a "blatant attack" and that he would set a new tariff rate on Canadian goods within the next week. shares fell as much as 5.8%

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

From electronics manufacturers to retail giants, companies are grappling with a complex landscape of rising duties and other supply chain challenges. The stated aim of those measures is to bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. In the U.S., An estimated 60% of U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 20, 2025

Given the complexity of global manufacturing supply chains, a product’s country of origin isn’t easy to nail down. Current technology, including the use of artificial intelligence, can help. He advises companies to marshal their internal resources to ensure strict compliance with tariff rules.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

For many, higher costs, supply chain delays, and unpredictable inventory flows are creating significant hurdles. While navigating tariffs requires short-term tactics such as pricing adjustments and inventory management, it’s also important to think about the following long-term strategies: Diversify supply chains.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Mexico has unique, strategic advantages under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and a favorable trade environment, “This positions Mexico as a reliable alternative for companies seeking to reduce exposure to trade friction and long lead times from overseas markets,” the report’s authors said.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 6, 2025

That’s higher than regional peers such as Brazil and Mexico, Critically for industrial players, Argentina began lifting currency restrictions and unifying the exchange rate, allowing businesses to access dollars and import equipment and raw materials without bureaucratic gridlock. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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EFT

MAY 19, 2025

cargo have surged since the countries declared a 90-day truce on punitive tit-for-tat tariffs last weekend, operators said, spawning traffic jams at Chinese ports and factories that could take weeks to clear. China to US ocean cargo bookings surge after tariff pause, Vizion says U.S. retailers including Walmart (WMT.N)

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Freight Center

JUNE 18, 2025

This pioneering Green Corridors Intelligent Freight Transportation System (IFTS) will connect inland terminals near Monterrey, Mexico, and north of Laredo (I‑35 area), operating 24/7 with low-emission shuttles to streamline customs crossings and dramatically reduce border congestion and emissions—by up to 75% compared to conventional diesel trucks.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2025

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. Trump has called on China to come to the negotiating table as well.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

Read More: Rethinking Supply Chain Strategies in a Time of Tariffs Tariffs have been particularly front-of-mind for shoppers, with nearly 30% reporting that theyve made online purchases earlier than planned over the last six months to get ahead of potential levies.

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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

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Freightos

MAY 29, 2025

court ruling orders the removal of key Trump-era tariffs, creating short-term relief for importers but raising new questions about future trade policy and supply chain stability. The ruling instructs the administration to remove the 10% global tariff, the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and the 30% tariffs on China within ten days.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Global Trade & Economics Regulation & Compliance Chemicals & Energy Industrial Manufacturing Related Articles Trump Heads Toward Tariff Barrage on Canada, Mexico, China U.S. Featured Product Popular Stories End to De Minimis Slows Flow of Air Cargo from China to U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 15, 2025

Mexico accounts for roughly 70% of tomatoes sold in the U.S., up from the 30% share Mexico had 20 years ago. The DOC first signaled its intention to hit Mexico with tariffs on tomatoes in April, when Lutnick announced plans to withdraw from a 2019 trade deal with Mexico. That ends today," Lutnick said.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

Europe, Canada, Mexico and South America. Featured Product Popular Stories How AI-Driven Autonomy Is Reinventing Supply Chains Artificial Intelligence EU to Prepare Retaliation Plan as U.S. Total sales over that time were also down 10%. Although Stellantis has manufacturing plants in the U.S.,

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Freightos

DECEMBER 17, 2024

You can check out our 2025 air cargo outlook here , or catch our recent 2025 Ocean and Air Outlook webinar here. 2024 – A(nother) volatile year for supply chains The Red Sea crisis started at the end of 2023 and continued throughout 2024 impacting operations, freight rates and seasonal demand.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Global Gateways Ocean Transportation Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt Supply Chains in Crisis Related Articles U.S. Under the first Trump administration, Iran also started a campaign of hijacking vessels. Ships Return to Red Sea After Houthis Vow to Hold Fire U.S.-Led

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 6, 2025

requirements for the security of supply chains. Similar to provisions in a U.S.-UK UK framework deal signed in May, the draft U.S.-Switzerland Switzerland pact also agrees that the Swiss will strive to meet U.S. That’s a push for pharma companies no longer sourcing certain ingredients from China, one of the people said.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Mark Vickers and Joe Lynch discuss Mexico transportation risk. Mark expanded MacroPoint’s visibility technology into Mexico and got MacroPoint into shipper markets which enabled its acquisition by Descartes in 2017 for $107 Million. For that reason, Mark founded Borderless Coverage.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

states, obvious disruptions to supply chains and supply chain risk management were a given. Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. containerized loaded cargo volume and more than 18% of the East Coast container trade.

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