Tag: Mexico

Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada once more

Trump clarified that most of the tariffs would begin to take effect on April 2. Due to consumer concerns about a trade war and its potential economic consequences, President Donald Trump has decided to postpone the imposition of tariffs once again. On March 6, he announced that the 25% tariffs on certain imports from Mexico […]

Supply chain turmoil: tariffs cause trade uncertainty

Tariffs sparked fears of a potential recession and rising consumer prices. In Long Beach, California, the meeting of global maritime transport executives turned into an atmosphere of concern in response to the recent changes in U.S. trade policy. The executives gathered this week, expected to discuss market trends and supply chain challenges at the annual […]

Tariffs could reshape U.S. fuel prices and global oil trade

The changes in tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China represent the largest restructuring of crude and fuel trade flows. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China began to be applied starting yesterday, Tuesday, March 4. One of the main concerns for consumers is the impact these tariffs could have on fuel prices across the United States, […]

Cross-border freight: nearshoring growth and tariff challenges

In 2024, cross-border freight transport was marked by a dominance of imports from Mexico, how will the tariffs impact this trend? In 2024, cross-border freight transport was marked by a dominance of imports from Mexico, particularly in the information technology sector, with a specific focus on truck transportation, according to LandLine. The latest figures provided […]

Impact of tariffs on U.S. imports, the economy and the transportation industry

If the Trump administration implements tariffs on Mexico and Canada, more than 50% of U.S. imports by volume would be affected. When he took office in January, President Donald Trump initiated a trade dispute with Mexico and Canada by announcing that he would impose a 25% tariff on imports from these countries starting February 1. […]

Truckers block highways in protest over unpaid work on Tren Maya project

The protesters disrupted traffic on two main highways leading north from Mexico City for several hours due to unpaid work on the Tren Maya project. On Tuesday, December 10, Mexican truckers blocked several major highways in central Mexico as part of a protest due to unpaid work on the Tren Maya project. The protesters disrupted […]

North American trade trends and trucking dominance in cross-border commerce

In 2023, over $1.57 trillion worth of cargo was transported across the borders between Mexico, the U.S., and Canada The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released on May 21st the dollar values and tonnage of goods that crossed the land borders of the United States with Canada and Mexico. According to these statistics, in 2023, […]

U.S.-Mexico cross-border transportation controversies

In recent years, US companies establish operations in Mexico to hire drivers with B-1 visas In recent years, a phenomenon has been observed in the transportation industry, driven by irregular practices by fleet managers. US companies establish operations in Mexico to hire drivers with B-1 visas, paying them less than their American counterparts. Industry stakeholders […]

Cross-border freight transportation and the supply chain

Cross-border transportation and the vital role of the supply chain in U.S. border cities. The continuous growth of cross-border truck freight transportation halted in December, with a slight decline in North American transportation. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, in December, over $73 billion worth of goods were moved by truck across borders, marking […]

Nearshoring: cross-border logistics companies expand to Mexico

Arrive Logistics and BlueGrace Logistics establish new offices in Guadalajara, Mexico Arrive Logistics and BlueGrace Logistics recently announced the opening of their first offices in Mexico, reinforcing the nearshoring strategy south of the border. Arrive’s new location in Guadalajara, Mexico, is an 18,000-square-foot facility housing business development teams, cross-border solutions, and global services. This expansion […]