Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Cross-border freight with Mexico is a $70.3 Logistics remains fragmented and broken, and nearly every participant in the ecosystem is struggling.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2023

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 good global trade compliance (GTC) system. Furthermore, the transit time from Mexico averages just 8 days versus 40 to 48 days from China. FTZ’s have many advantages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

California, Mexico sign historic toll- sharing pact for Otay Mesa East Port. The United States and Mexico signed a historic agreement Monday to share toll revenue at the new Otay Mesa East port of entry. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar, California Lt. Amazon to double Europe EV fleet by 2025.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

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? However, we are also seeing a rise in companies moving from China to Mexico, for many reasons. Read Full Post.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 26, 2020

China trade war already had American companies rethinking their relationships with Chinese manufacturers. Then came two additional nails in the coffin.

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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. The fuel supply chain could be one of many chains affected by a hurricane, especially if the hurricane threatens the Gulf of Mexico hampering the oil fields like Katrina did in 2005.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 5, 2022

Business Transformation Consulting (BTC) is a company headquartered in Mexico City with a Blue Yonder TMS implementation practice. Mexico, of course, has lower salaries than the US or Western Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2024

With ongoing economic tensions between the United States and China, companies looking to relocate parts or all of their supply chains continue to look to Mexico. According to Mexico’s secretary of the economy (SE), there were 378 foreign direct investment (FDI) announcements last year, totaling over $6.4

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The blackberries you eat today could be from Mexico, and the ones you buy next week could be from California. Sourcing – Consumers expect more fresh products to be available year-round vs. seasonally Sourcing produce has become complex as consumers demand more seasonal produce year-round.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Over 80% of oil output in Gulf of Mexico still offline a week after Ida. Earlier this week, it was reported that over 80 percent of oil production in the Gulf of Mexico remains shut in after Hurricane Ida. US to invest $3 billion in Covid vaccine supply chain. Costco has reintroduced purchase limits.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Wedged up against the southern edge of the Rio Grande, the sprawling desert city of Juarez has seen its share of economic booms over the years. But perhaps none quite like the one that’s taken hold today.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

The push toward nearshoring comes as global supply chains are scrutinizing their supply chains like never before — and with good reason.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 5, 2022

The holiday commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla, but it has become much more than that. Cinco de Mayo is a binational celebration of the deep ties between the United States and Mexico, as well as our shared values.”[1] Much of that also comes from Mexico. In fact, Mexico is the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 1, 2024

By leveraging Mexico’s skilled workforce, Rapido helps you scale efficiently, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional customer service. They craft custom teams, prioritizing skills and training to hit the ground running.

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All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

First American Uranium Reports on New Mexico’s Past Uranium Mining First American Uranium is highlighting the historical uranium production in New Mexico, particularly in the Grants district, where the company’s…

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

and nearby Mexico in response to a volatile global supply chain landscape. An increasing number of major companies are shifting manufacturing back to the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Before COVID, I was spending time down in Mexico, first off in Laredo and then Nuevo Laredo. My sister lived in Mexico and Brazil for many years and she said, “ They love American football down there.” I’m always surprised we don’t have a pro team down in Mexico City and Toronto. I love every minute of it.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 11, 2024

Mexico Summit on Trade Compliance & Supply Chain Risk brings together the key stakeholders from both sides of the border - government and industry - to address the most pressing trade, customs, enforcement, and regulatory challenges facing Mexico-based companies and multinationals. ACI’s inaugural U.S.-Mexico

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

It is not only nearshoring locations like Mexico, Central and Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia who benefit from this change, but also on-shoring locations in major markets like Germany, the UK, France and the US themselves are getting more and more new production plants.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 1, 2021

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. The Texas Triangle, which is huge in terms of population and land mass makes up only 25% of Texas, so there is lots of room to grow.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Chips Act aims to nearshore semiconductor chip manufacturing and related industries to the region, including Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica, to increase regional supply chain resilience. Centralized inventory with local distribution in Latin America maximizes flexibility and minimizes risk due to the complexity of these markets.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

With trade wars and tariffs pinching operational profitability, manufacturers are looking at alternative locales like VietNam, India and, Mexico. For American manufacturers of high tech, industrial and food and beverage products, the Mexico option poses a unique opportunity.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Before FreightWaves, Anthony received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Economics from New Mexico State University. Anthony Smith is the Chief Economist for FreightWaves, the leader in providing global supply chain market intelligence.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2024

importers who are studying shifting their sourcing from the Asia-Pacific region to Mexico and deeper into Latin America are finding it tougher to find suppliers with the right raw materials, production quality and networks for getting their own components that have been established in manufacturing hubs like China and Southeast Asia.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 17, 2024

His leadership in international logistics is enhanced by his continuous education including extensive travel in Europe, Asia, Mexico and the Middle East to see port operations for himself. That background has helped him build the skills to develop a worldwide network of trusted partners over the past three decades.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

Nearshoring to Mexico is gaining traction among shippers at a rapid rate. To keep up with the demand, Mexico will open 25 new industrial parks by the end of 2023, spurred by the $35 billion in total foreign direct investment from 2022. On top of that, 88% of US-based small and medium-sized businesses are reshuffling.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

When I asked Johnny when the Bayer journey began, he explained that it started in 2018 in Mexico. As visibility has become more important globally, more and more companies have realized they need to incorporate the solution into their overall supply chain ecosystem. Bayer Crop Science is no different.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In addition, due to geopolitical tensions, Western companies are reducing their production capacities in China, American firms are opening more and more plants just across the border in Mexico, and European businesses are nearshoring activities to Central Europe.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As organizations look for reducing dependencies on concentrated sources of supply, Eastern Europe, Mexico, and South Asian countries will start providing viable alternatives to the current manufacturing powerhouse countries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

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. Finally, in making sourcing decisions, global trade compliance needs to be part of companies strategic sourcing programs.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The reason Mexico didn’t rise as a great near-shore market before was that supply chain resiliency just wasn’t top of mind in the last few decades, when landed cost was king.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

states and parts of northern Mexico. According to weather.com, “more than 2 million Texas homes and businesses were without power Monday morning as record-breaking cold and Winter Storm Uri extended an icy grip across the central United States.” Winter weather continues to impact multiple U.S. Highway 231 in Morgan County in northern Alabama.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 9, 2019

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] The time it takes to move a container from Asia to the US and then to Latin America adds a lot of costs. In Panama, you wouldn’t have those. Our economy.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

I’m back from almost 4 weeks on the road. That is 3 weeks and 4 days longer than the U.S. East Coast Ports strike lasted (although, as I highlight below, the strike has only been paused until January 2025). Where have I been? I was in Phoenix, Arizona for The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum.

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