Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Cross-border freight with Mexico is a $70.3 billion market, but ongoing strains from shipping delays, looming driver shortages, and fluctuating consumer prices have exposed the fragility of our global supply chains – making the need for industry-wide transformation more urgent than.

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JUNE 3, 2025

In addition to being president of Canacar, Martinez is CEO of Grupo Marva, a carrier with 1,600 trucks and 13 terminals around Mexico, including a facility at the Port of Manzanillo. Trucking companies are] on the brink of bankruptcy, as a result of these days of paralysis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2025

With locations in Cincinnati and Chicago, Express services US, Canada, Mexico and international. Food Safety Expertise: Through their T-Rex division, Express Logistics Group specializes in food transportation, adhering to Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations to ensure safe, compliant shipping practices.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

UPS earnings rise as higher prices offset shipping slowdown. California, Mexico sign historic toll- sharing pact for Otay Mesa East Port. s profit climbed in the third quarter despite a downtick in shipping volumes as higher prices buoyed the business. billion, as revenue per piece shipped rose 8.6%, offsetting a 2.1%

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

American Eagle, Walmart invest in direct shipping to avoid congestion. Over 80% of oil output in Gulf of Mexico still offline a week after Ida. US ports see shipping logjams extending through mid-2022. Now, however, Amazon is shipping cargo for outside customers in its latest move to compete with FedEx and UPS.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Although we are a 3PL who supports manufacturers who ship, the more information we provide, the better off we all are. Now without further ado, I give you the top 10 manufacturing blog posts of the year by page view: The Reshoring (and Logistics) Debate: Mexico Vs China Manufacturing, Who Has the Upper Hand Now? Read Full Post.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

The international inbound transportation service is only available to Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) sellers that source or manufacture goods in China, and all cargo must be shipped from Yantian, Shanghai, or Ningbo ports. and Mexico, according to the notice. according to the Walmart Marketplace website.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

of east coast and Gulf of Mexico imports in September, according to an article from the Business Information Industry Association. As if the situation wasn’t bad enough, Hanjin, the huge shipping company, was already in bankruptcy as of early September and putting a delay in the arrival of goods well before the hurricane.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

based carrier’s role in Mexico as nearshoring manufacturing trends drive more cross-border trade. Based in Mexico City, Estafeta handles both packages and larger freight shipments and delivers domestically in Mexico and across the border with the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg broke ground on a $1.6

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Freight Waves

JUNE 5, 2025

Most shippers are now very likely to use online shipping platforms to manage their freight. Additionally, a growing number of shippers plan to grow their business with Mexico in 2025, indicating potential shifts in trade patterns. However, preferences for specific tasks vary.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 11, 2025

He said volume weakness on the West Coast (as imports from China remain in flux) is being offset by strength on intermodal lanes out of Mexico and in the Midwest. The daily volume of intermodal containers moving in the United States, Canada and Mexico. And China is likely. Intermodal trailers (trailer-on-flatcar, or TOFC) are excluded.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 17, 2024

Founded in 1992 in Baltimore, ICAT Logistics has expanded across the United States and Europe, specializing in handling unusual, high-value, and oversized freight that often falls outside the scope of standard containerized shipping. Recognize the significance of having a logistics partner with global expertise and flexible shipping options.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

During the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, sectors such as automotive, electronics, and consumer goods experienced severe disruptions due to factory shutdowns and shipping constraints, primarily because of dependence on suppliers concentrated in Asia.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2021

Normally, a Mexico-US cross-border truckload move involves at least five touches: The Mexican carrier taking the load from the Mexican shipping location. Read more 5 Best Practices to Overcome Cross-Border Challenges.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2018

administration, and after a lot of back and forth negotiations between the US, Mexico, and Canada over the past year, a new agreement has been reached which is set to be signed soon. How will these changes impact companies, particularly those that trade with Mexico? It turned Mexico into a manufacturing country. What’s changed?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Shipping companies added capacity, but now containers are stuck in port. During the peak of port congestion in 2021, as many as 30 ships were waiting to enter an Oakland berth. Shipping’s peak season usually starts at the end of June when importers begin ordering products for the back-to-school and holiday seasons.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 16, 2014

Transplace and Celtic Expand Intermodal Services in Mexico. In other transportation-related news, Transplace announced that Celtic International has expanded its cross-border and intra-Mexico intermodal capabilities. Mexico border remains in its infancy with market share in the low single digit rates.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

In Belcorp’s case they have four factories located in Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador. Additionally, traditionally beauty consultants sold products and the company shipped products to the consultants. These apps allow consultant to ship products directly to their customers. That is changing.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Last Mile Delivery Logistics HR & Labor Management Related Articles Airbus Reaches Deal With Canada Workers, Averting Lockout Threat Postal Workers Strike in Canada, Disrupting Holiday Shipments DHL Express Canada Offers Flat-Fee International Shipping SupplyChainBrain J.B.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Panama’s history as a distribution and shipping center dates back to the Spanish colonization, leading to the construction of the Panama Canal, a vital global maritime trade route. Centralized inventory with local distribution in Latin America maximizes flexibility and minimizes risk due to the complexity of these markets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

Staten Island workers could challenge the company’s current labor model, which is the backbone of its Prime two-day shipping promise. The push for suppliers in Mexico comes as more companies say they are resetting their supply chains by adding suppliers and bringing some production closer to end users.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Mitigation The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in long-distance supply chains, with shipping delays, port congestion, and material shortages disrupting operations worldwide. Aerospace and transportation equipment companies are investing in Arizona and New Mexico. Southwest U.S.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 5, 2019

Mexico line as border agents moved (Reuters) Global trade growth loses momentum as trade tensions persist (WTO) Shipping Comes to Terms With $50 Billion Clean-Fuel Bill (WSJ – sub. Mexico Border Crossing Delays. “Here we are now, entertain us.”. req’d) DSV to Buy Panalpina in $4.6 req’d) DSV to Buy Panalpina in $4.6

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 9, 2019

We’re not only crossing ships, but servicing them as well. Regarding the new tariffs between the US and Mexico, you don’t need to worry about them if you take the product right to Panama. [28:09] We also have very fast internet. [20:45] 20:45] What is the number-two reason that Panama is Latin America’s supply chain capital?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Mexico Customs Management. Mexico customs process.” The system comprehends inbound shipments at a Purchase Order (PO) or Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) level, automating the data input of each product line and eliminating the need for manual data entry. Teamsters step up union drive at FedEx Freight, Con-way (Reuters).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2023

These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. Marijuana is legal, at least from a state perspective, in 21 states as of this writing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Walmart shipped one quarter of its U.S. I-40 is one of the most traveled roadways in New Mexico – and the country – largely because of all the freight traffic coming from southern California. imports from India between January and August this year, according to bill of lading figures shared by data firm Import Yeti. The U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

But even here, Mr. Barraco explains, there is a difference between accidentally shipping goods to bad actors and “intentional violators.” For example, it can look like imports from China are cheaper than the same goods imported from Mexico if a company is not relying on analysis produced by an advanced global trade system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

Those sites are primarily located in China, Hungary, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, and the United States. Following production, Jabil shipped the final products directly to their customer’s retail customers. In the last fiscal year, the company had more than 260,000 employees that generated over $29 billion in revenue.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 11, 2025

Nelson - COO, EVP and President, Tools & Outdoor We also have plans to increase our USMCA compliance from where it stands today at just below one-third of Mexico's supply for the U.S. For example, we have opportunities in our supply chain to move dual-sourced SKUs out of China and into Mexico. Christopher J. Christopher J.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

There was a lot of shipping-related news this week. At launch, eBay will guarantee delivery in 3 days or less on 20 million eligible items – millions of which will offer free shipping. Mexico trade, the value of U.S.-Mexico Mexico freight flows increased by 6.3 Looking at U.S.-Mexico percent to $43.0 billion, or 91.4

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2018

Mexico, and Europe. Carhartt ships all customer and consumer orders from a single facility in Western Kentucky that features two drop lots and several satellite yards. Carhartt ships all customer and consumer orders from a single facility in Western Kentucky that features two drop lots and several satellite yards.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Heading into this year, the global shipping disruptions that impacted transit times related to having to avoid the Suez Canal because of Red Sea terrorist attacks, or reduced water levels in the Panama Canal requiring reduced transit slots were generally mitigated. Global wide manufacturing activity levels as measured by the J.P.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

Robinson Celebrates 25 Years of Business in Mexico. Speaking of Amazon, the company is raising the bar again on delivery in response to Walmart testing a free, three-day shipping service. Mexico freight totaled $45.2 Mexico freight than in March 2014. Mexico air freight rose 15.7 Speaking of Mexico, C.H.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

customers $10 to pick up a purchase rather than have it shipped to a home address, as the e-commerce giant joins other retailers in racing to slash costs for home delivery and returns amid slack consumer demand. The company is offering U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

In 1966, HEINEKEN became one of the first Dutch companies to adopt container shipping. Decades later, they would debut a climate-efficient shipping route between their brewery and the port of Rotterdam. For instance, Mexico uses its own strategic planning tool. Change management played a huge role.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 21, 2014

So try these three games (in no particular order) with your family and give them a taste of the industry basics: Lords of Waterdeep: Storing and shipping adventure. Offering a full range of logistics services, the company provides domestic, cross-border (Mexico, US, Canada), and international logistics.

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