Plus: U.S. imports slow as tariffs bite, Mexico slaps 50% tariffs on Chinese goods, UP–NS defend their $85B merger amidst rival alliances, and more.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say rival alliances prove their merger will strengthen competition, as CSX and CN tout new intermodal services linking Canada’s West Coast to Nashville.
Mexico plans tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese goods, reshaping North American trade flows as C.H. Robinson rolls out a new U.S.–Mexico consolidation service to cut costs.
Mexico outpaces China in US trade, hitting $415B in first half of 2024. Laredo, TX remains top gateway as nearshoring trends reshape global supply chains.
Containerized imports from Asia see major shifts. Plastics, semiconductors, and machinery lead the pack. Supply chain expert explains what's driving the change.
East Coast port strike looms while LA imports fall slightly. But bigger storm brewing as ocean freight rates could hit $20,000 per container.
Inbound container imports to top two million twenty-foot equivalent units by May, a first since last fall.
U.S. cross-border truck freight hits a 33-month growth, with over $82B in goods moved in November.
US ports face new challenges with a surge in West Coast imports and East Coast disruptions due to Red Sea attacks.
Ongoing disruptions at US-Mexico rail crossings lead logistics firms to seek alternative transport routes, including trucks and maritime solutions.
These five countries are boosting manufacturing and receiving greater investments amid US-China supply chain shifts.
Maersk indefinitely halts Red Sea operations after a severe attack on Maersk Hangzhou on December 30.
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.
Explore the significant shift in global shipping as severe drought conditions in the Panama Canal compel dry bulk vessels, especially those carrying U.S. grain, to reroute through the Suez Canal.
While trade activity escalates in South America, influenced by diversified sourcing strategies, the Panama Canal continues to face drought-induced challenges.
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