Plus: A Google Cloud outage disrupts key freight platforms, a new Trevor Milton doc takes aim at the fraud narrative, GenLogs ranks the top carrier activity leaders, and more.
Trevor Milton’s documentary disputes his fraud conviction, presenting new evidence, industry critiques, and personal claims of injustice to reframe his fall from Nikola’s helm.
A June 12 cloud outage disrupted major logistics platforms including Truckstop and Project44 and others.
In the latest episode of "The FreightCaviar Podcast", we sit down with Roberto Icaza, Co-Founder, President & COO at Rapido Solutions Group. He talks about doing cross-border business in Mexico, and shares advice for young people looking to find their path in life.
Rapido's co-founders, Danny Frisco and Roberto Icaza, saw the potential of Mexico’s skilled workforce through their logistics experience with Coyote and BlueGrace. A chance lunch in Guadalajara sparked the idea to create a company bridging U.S. brokerages with top-tier logistics teams in Mexico.
Lego shifts production closer to key markets, delaying U.S. factory to 2027.
Logistics property rents rose by 6% globally in 2023, with a significant 19% increase in Mexico, driven by nearshoring and demand.
Ongoing disruptions at US-Mexico rail crossings lead logistics firms to seek alternative transport routes, including trucks and maritime solutions.
Eagle Pass and El Paso border closures put a pause on $33.95B in annual trade, affecting Union Pacific's business and threatening economic stability.
While trade activity escalates in South America, influenced by diversified sourcing strategies, the Panama Canal continues to face drought-induced challenges.
The U.S.-Mexico border faces severe delays amid migrant surges, leading to a logistics nightmare for freight and trade.
Congestion at North American ports eases, but nearshoring from Mexico surges, challenging capacity.
Global manufacturers, led by insights from Lectra, are realigning their operations closer to American markets for better efficiency and control.
The Marcelino Serna Port of Entry in Texas is set to resume handling commercial truck traffic, providing an alternative route to busy El Paso crossings.
The USTDA is funding a study for an intermodal rail terminal in Chiapas to bolster local supply chains and decarbonize Southern Mexico's transport sector.
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