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Drug busts at border ports in US, Canada top $31M; rail theft surging

Freight Waves

Colombia-Solidarity International Bridge More than $4.85 million in cocaine was seized by border agents on June 3 at the Colombia-Solidarity International Bridge in Laredo, Texas. CBP seized the narcotics and the tractor-trailer, and the case was turned over to the Department of Homeland Security.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News January 27th- 30th 

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain & Logistics News January 27th- 30th The week started hot with a potential trade war with one of the US’s biggest trading partners, Colombia but was avoided luckily. The supply chain landscape continues to evolve with major investments, technological advancements, and shifting trade policies shaping global logistics.

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CartCon 2025: Tariffs, turbulence and the future of resilient retail

Freight Waves

Some are eyeing countries like Morocco, Colombia and Thailand as next-generation sourcing hubs. For those planning beyond the current election cycle, geographic diversification is no longer enough. Brands are factoring in port access, transportation infrastructure, exposure to natural disasters and local workforce stability.

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The Tumultuous Mexican Cross-Border

Cathy Roberson

Mexico is also a member of the Pacific Alliance, a trade bloc formed in 2011 by Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Peru according to the US International Trade Administration.

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Managing Supply Chains Through Tariff Confusion and Chaos

Cathy Roberson

For example, Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions on Colombia to punish it for earlier refusing to accept military flights carrying deportees as part of his immigration crackdown. However, within a matter of hours, an agreement was reached with Colombia agreeing to accept the migrants after all and Washington not imposing its penalties.

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Implementing Integrated Logistics Networks in Developing Markets

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Example: Latin Americas Digital Transformation in Logistics In Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, e-commerce growth has pushed logistics firms to adopt AI-driven demand forecasting and last-mile delivery tracking. Additionally, workforce resistance to digital transformation slows down the adoption of efficient logistics solutions.

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What Retailers are Saying About Tariffs - Part 4

Cathy Roberson

But as it relates to food, tariffs on countries like Costa Rica, Peru, and Colombia are pressuring imported items like bananas, avocados, coffee, and roses. Doug McMillan, CEO, Walmart We won’t let tariff related cost pressure on some general merchandise items put pressure on food prices.

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