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

The Logistics of Logistics

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. Trade with Mexico is a critical part of the economy and will continue to grow as US companies nearshore production in response to COVID 19 delays.

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IANA Adds Call to Reopen El Paso & Eagle Pass Crossings

Supply Chain Brain

IANA said the prolonged closure will disrupt the equilibrium that is indispensable to the smooth functioning of the freight supply chain.

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Changing SRM Behaviors in a Period of $70/bbl Oil

Supply Chain View from the Field

I had an opportunity to speak with a number of executives from various organizations, including the Port of Houston, El Paso Exploration, Baylor College of Medicine, Pioneer Natural Resources, AXIP Energy Services, LyondellBasell Chemicals, and others. The event was well attended, with over 40 executives present.

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Give Your Sweetheart Something Expensive This Valentine’s Day: Eggs

Enterra Insights

”[6] The situation has become so serious, Holpuch reports, “Customs and Border Protection officials in San Diego and El Paso issued warnings on Twitter to remind people that they were not allowed to bring uncooked eggs from Mexico into the United States.” ” Will the Price of Eggs Drop?

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

CH Robinson Transportfolio

El Paso Times. -Mexico border situation with both on the ground updates regarding port delays and operational impacts, as well as policy updates from Washington, D.C. In addition, you can use these resources to monitor continuing news at the border: – CBP speeches and statement s. – Border Wait Times.

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Driver Shortage in Trucking: Time for Plan B

Talking Logistics

. “ It’s probably the most difficult recruiting environment…I’ve seen in my 26 years in the business ,” said Scott McLaughlin, president of Stagecoach Cartage & Distribution LP, a family-owned firm in El Paso, Texas. . Some younger drivers are quitting because they don’t want to be away from home.

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