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

Logistics Viewpoints

states today allow for driverless vehicles, including Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. As Aurora opens new routes, it will continue to work with stakeholders to ensure there is visibility into the companys progress. The truck platform was validated and approved by Aurora for driverless operations on public roads.

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Borderlands Mexico: Supply chain firms invest in new cross-border facilities

Freight Waves

Borderlands Mexico is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Supply chain invest in new cross-border facilities; Japanese industrial supplier investing $5M in Mexico expansion; and Benchmark Electronics opens manufacturing facility in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Reshoring and Regionalized Freight Networks: The Future of Logistics

TransAudit

The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly as more manufacturers relocate production closer to domestic markets. China trade tensions driving businesses to reconsider offshore manufacturing. States like Texas, Georgia, and the Carolinas are attracting EV battery and semiconductor manufacturers. Midwest U.S. Midwest U.S.

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The Tumultuous Mexican Cross-Border

Cathy Roberson

To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Even today when one reads the numerous articles about the benefits of manufacturing or assembling in Mexico, most of them highlight Mexico's low-cost labor and, of course, its proximity to the US market. –Mexico border.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News January 13th-16th 2025

Logistics Viewpoints

Dunkin Doughnuts but Without the Doughnuts, the Current Reality for 4% of Locations in the US Dunkin locations in Nebraska, New Mexico, and some other states are experiencing a temporary doughnut shortage due to a manufacturing error from a single supplier. died last quarter due to the bird flu, reported by the U.S.

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Understanding Freightonomics with Anthony Smith

The Logistics of Logistics

Before FreightWaves, Anthony received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Economics from New Mexico State University. Anthony’s clients varied from construction, trucking, industrial, software, manufacturing, and retail industries.

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Is Mexico the World's Next Manufacturing Hub?

Elementum

Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. Mexico has its share of challenges, of course. Looking Deeper.