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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Elementum

JUNE 6, 2016

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. Europe and Asia Follow Suit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This year, with the LA Rams being Super Bowl champs, Good360 said it will ship thousands of “unsellable” Bengals-branded hats, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, COVID-19 masks, and scarves to struggling people in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. New wave of contracts will lock in much higher shipping rates.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2023

” History of Poinsettia The poinsettia is a plant native to Mexico. ’ It wasn’t until the first Spanish settlers arrived in Mexico in the 16th century that the plant was specifically linked to the Christmas season. Poinsett, a wealthy Southern Unionist and slave owner, was appointed as the first US minister to Mexico.

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Elementum

MAY 13, 2015

Walmart Explores Mexico’s Supply Chain. Over the last several months, Walmart— the world's largest retailer— has slowly been increasing the share of products it imports through Mexico, a move that many other retailers have been reluctant to make for decades. Mexico’s $5 Billion Port Facelift. State of New Mexico.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Mexico Shipping Series Part 3: Transportation Success is More than a Low Rate per Mile.Transportfolio by C.H. After a recent supply chain evaluation, one company found more value in changing their shipping process to reduce their claims risk by six figures than on immediate transportation savings. The post U.S./Mexico

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 2, 2019

Mexico border to help process people crossing the border. Mexico border delays in an uncertain atmosphere: Look for opportunities to convert modes of services. Make sure that all internal team members and external customers understand the current volatility and are validating purchase orders before being shipped to or from the border.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 17, 2019

Mexico border, his words seem unusually predictive. Mexico trade risks. Mexico border is causing congestion —and creating havoc—for many supply chains in the same way Mr. Kass described. . Mexico border are severely delayed? Mexico Trade Should be Asking appeared first on Transportfolio. Current U.S.-Mexico

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The GRI shipping term refers to the usual increase in fees that are applied to container shipping rates. To help your company keep total costs in check, this blog will dig into the fundamentals behind GRI shipping increases, what a GRI surcharge is and a few other things to know. What GRI Stands for in Shipping.

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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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NFI Industries

AUGUST 1, 2015

Intermodal shipping has been on the rise throughout the supply chain industry. With over 145,383 miles of rail throughout North America, intermodal offers capabilities to successfully move freight throughout the span of three countries, encompassing Canada, the United States and Mexico. million containers 1.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 13, 2021

If you participate in shipping in Mexico at all, you know that many recent factors are affecting both cross-border and intra-Mexico shipping. In the video below, I offer an explanation of the current market landscape and strategies you can implement to help ensure your shipping to Mexico goes smoothly.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 11, 2022

and Mexico is massive: the U.S. ships nearly $20 billion in farm exports to Mexico each year. Trade in agricultural products between the U.S. But that relationship could be in jeopardy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2022

Located in Mexico but close to the California border, it serves as a vast hub of industrial jobs, making significant contributions to the production of products that ship all over the world. For Mexico, it’s a big boon, offering the community an enormous number of stable, well-paying jobs. What is Big Data? The Problem.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As shipping costs, and capacity constraints for home delivery during the week leading up to Christmas, more and more retailers are looking to drive consumers to the store rather than online. The program, called Ships in Product Packaging , will allow sellers to ship items without any additional packaging.

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ivalua

APRIL 22, 2021

International markets typically boast lower production and shipping costs, but they also come with several drawbacks that companies may not experience with onshore suppliers. Avoid the Instability of International Supply Chains. Greater Control Over Your Operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

The skillet was shipped via rail to a distributor who eventually sold it to a retailer. The skillet was shipped by truck (rather than rail) directly to the retailer. The skillet was shipped via ocean and truck to a fulfillment center or retailer in the USA. The iron ore will come from a North America.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 16, 2015

parties show significant interest in better understanding the cross-border shipping process. The increased interest has exposed many misconceptions within the shipping community, which otherwise cloud the fundamentals of cross-border transportation. Mexico trade relationships. Customs Broker is needed when importing from Mexico.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Production execution surged compared to January and February, as panelists’ companies reenter expansion.” Mexico Production Level Unchanged We wanted to include in our highlights of March and Q1-2024 PMI highlights the S&P Global Mexico Manufacturing PMI®. The reported March value of 46.1 percentage points from the 46.5

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Resilinc

APRIL 17, 2024

For example, Mattel moved production of Barbie toys from Asia to Mexico. The benefits of reshoring include more control over the supply chain, lower shipping costs, and increased adaptability to market changes. Reshoring (also called onshoring) is when companies move production and services back to the country where they operate.

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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

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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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

Con-way Freight Raises the Bar on Mexico Service, Adds Door-to-Door Tracking, 24-Hour Customer Resource Center, Enhanced Web Tools. Overcapacity in the global air freight market, increasing customer preference for lower-yielding shipping solutions, and a slowing U.S.

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Freight Plus

APRIL 19, 2023

If you are shipping ground domestic in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico you have three options of how to move that freight – small package, LTL. Small package is usually under 150 pounds and is shipped by companies like UPS and FedEx. LTL […] The post How Does LTL Shipping Work? and Truckload (FTL / TL).

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2021

China, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Germany are the top 5 exporters to the USA. The surge in ships arriving from Asia put West Coast ports under stress, which started in November and thus far has continued through into the summer months. The US imported the most goods from Canada until 2007 when China replaced our neighbor to the north.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

De minimis is an important concept for anyone who deals with international shipping. In the context of international shipping, de minimis refers to the principle that it’s not worth charging customs duties on goods below a certain value How is the?de de minimis?principle principle used?in in customs for international shipments??

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JUNE 16, 2022

The Port of Mobile offers direct access to: 5 Class 1 railroads – with easy reach to Mexico, Canada, and the midwestern and southeastern United States 4 short line railroads, including our port-owned and -operated terminal railroad One marine highway to Mexico I-10 and I-65 interstate highways Over 15,000 miles of inland and Intracoastal waterways.

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ShipBob

MARCH 28, 2024

ShipBob specializes in simplifying this process, helping businesses avoid the common pitfalls of international shipping. Efficient transit In-bond shipments are designed to cut through the red tape that typically slows down international shipping, creating a more efficient route for goods to travel. What are in-bond shipments?

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Resilinc

JULY 6, 2021

The extreme port congestion and container shortages that drastically reduced shipping out of Southern China last month have eased, but as freight volumes from Yantian and other Pearl River Delta ports recover, the rebound will send another wave of disruptions through the troubled global shipping network, according to American Shipper.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

billion in goods cross the border each day from Mexico into the U.S., More than $1.7 with more than 70% traveling by truck. For businesses on both sides of the border, getting goods from point A to B can be a complex, confusing and expensive process.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 9, 2019

Continue to watch the unfolding trade situations with China and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Market changes prompt new freight shipping strategies. The post 5 Truckload Shipping Trends to Watch for in Today’s Freight Market appeared first on Transportfolio. Split sleeper berth provision shows promise.

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3rdwave

AUGUST 24, 2020

Designed for low value, on-line purchases that are shipped directly from overseas locations, this entry type has been a boon for on-line merchants, as well as their customers. Once a shipment clears customs, merchants then ship e-commerce orders to their customers from a U.S. In fact, many U.S. fulfillment center.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 30, 2020

On July 1, 2020 the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will replace North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Canada, or Mexico must have 62.5% NAFTA caused a lot of manufacturing jobs to be moved to Mexico because of their lower labor standards resulting in lower cost of manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 11, 2022

bound cargoes to far-flung crossings, worsening shipping snarls and raising the specter of delivery disruptions for everything from avocados to auto parts. A Mexican truck blockade at a key Texas bridge is diverting U.S.-bound

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Supply Chain 24/7

AUGUST 1, 2014

Mexico border with your truckload shipments could impact the decisions you make—and whether or not you will actually get what you pay for. Understanding what can happen at the U.S.-Mexico By reviewing the process and your options, you will be able to develop better, more efficient strategies to help minimize costs and risk.'

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