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Layoff wave hits freight sector as nearly 9,000 jobs slashed

Freight Waves

The workforce reductions are tied to companies operating in sectors such as trucking, warehousing, logistics, food suppliers and manufacturing. 15 298 JCPenney Alliance Supply Chain Haslet, Texas Retailer Distribution center closure Nov. Layoffs continue to impact the freight industry as firms across the U.S. In the U.S.,

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Navigating the complexities of cross-border freight

Freight Waves

The regulatory landscape at international borders demands partners who specialize specifically in cross-border logistics. Strategic terminal locations, versatile cross-dock capabilities and specialized cold chain infrastructure all play crucial roles in maintaining freight integrity throughout the journey. Mexico trade.

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Aurora Begins Commercial Driverless Trucking in Texas, Ushering in a New Era of Freight

Logistics Viewpoints

Aurora plans to expand its driverless service to El Paso, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona by the end of 2025. Auroras launch customers are Uber Freight, a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics, and Hirschbach Motor Lines, a veteran-owned carrier that delivers time- and temperature-sensitive freight.

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Texas: It Ain’t Bragging, If It’s True with Jason Giulietti

The Logistics of Logistics

Texas is booming and in this podcast, Jason Giulietti explains why so many supply chain, logistics, and freight tech companies are expanding in the Lone Star State. Much of the goods bought and sold move through Texas, which has the 3 of the 5 biggest customs districts in the USA – #1 Laredo, #2 El Paso and #5 Houston.

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The Tumultuous Mexican Cross-Border

Cathy Roberson

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. China was also marketed as a low-cost labor option for many US supply chains twenty to thirty years ago and now we’re seeing similar mentions about Southeast Asian countries. Note Rothe’s emphasis on quick moves.

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Is Mexico the World's Next Manufacturing Hub?

Elementum

The country also lacks an established supply base that leads to higher logistics costs, although some companies look at long-term advantages rather than short-term ones. Manufacturers in the country must heed local environment, labor, and tax laws different from their country of origin. Branching Out.

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Maersk Opens New Warehouse Facility in El Paso to Support Cross-Border Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

The facility is located five minutes from the Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge on the border of El Paso and Ciudad Juárez in Chihuahua, Mexico.

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