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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. Fort Lauderdale, Florida Warehouse and distribution provider Company sale Dec.

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Navigating the complexities of cross-border freight

Freight Waves

Strategic terminal locations, versatile cross-dock capabilities and specialized cold chain infrastructure all play crucial roles in maintaining freight integrity throughout the journey. Border hubs such as Laredo and El Paso must function as more than mere handoff points between carriers. Mexico trade.

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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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What Transportation Professionals Need to Know About the U.S.-Mexico Border Situation

CH Robinson Transportfolio

With the news that Secretary Nielsen is cutting short a trip to Europe, what can supply chain professionals anticipate regarding cross-border operations? Supply chain strategies. In addition, supply chain professionals can consider the following strategies to mitigate U.S.-Mexico – El Paso Times.

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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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U.S.-Mexico-Canada Freight Down in All Modes for April

Supply Chain Brain

freight flows with Canada, while Laredo, El Paso, and Otay Mesa are the top truck ports with Mexico. freight flows with Canada, while Laredo, Eagle Pass, and El Paso are the top rail connection ports with Mexico. Detroit, Port Huron, and International Falls are the top rail connection ports for U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

While many retailers are discounting, canceling orders, and otherwise scrambling to get rid of a glut of goods filling their stores and warehouses, some are embracing their higher inventory levels. The largest U.S. At the same time, railroads continue to face disruptions tied to having a shortage of workers.