Mexico Truckers Halt Strike After Feds Agree to Security Talks
CANACAR, HAMOTAC, and FEMATRAC secured four negotiating sessions on cargo theft, highway violence, and operating costs after demonstrations hit 19 states…
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U.S.-Canada Tariff Swings Force Dual-Warehouse Model on Cross-Border Shippers
Retailers are splitting fulfillment networks and adding Canadian warehouse capacity to dodge unpredictable tariff policy. Sourcing is shifting to Vietnam,…
Mexico Ships 76% of Vehicle Exports to U.S. as September Output Falls 15%
Cross-border automotive freight remains concentrated on U.S. routes despite sharp production decline. Light-truck assembly dominates 79% of Mexican output…
U.S.-Mexico Trade Hits $94.3B in August, Up 27% Year Over Year
Two-way commerce jumped to $94.3 billion in August as imports from Mexico surged 34%. Laredo handled $38.6 billion, up 29%, cementing its role as the busiest…
Identity Thieves Impersonate Customs Brokers to Steal Cross-Border Payments
Fraudsters steal identities of importers and customs brokers to intercept electronic payments for customs duties and handling fees. Mexican trade officials…
Arrive Logistics to hire 1,000 after Mubadala takes majority stake
Austin brokerage plans workforce expansion, new freight modes, and TMS investment following capital infusion from $60B alternative-asset manager.
Canada Hits U.S. Goods With 50% Tariffs Sept. 8, Targeting $20B in Freight
Ottawa's counter-tariffs cover steel, dairy, furniture, and 700+ products after weekend trade talks collapse. Cross-border truck volumes at Detroit, Port…
Canada Tariff Deal Excludes Heavy Trucks, CTA Warns of Cross-Border Freight Imbalance
Negotiators lowered auto tariffs to 15% but left medium- and heavy-duty trucks at 25%. Canadian Trucking Alliance says fewer southbound loads will strand…
Mexico Cargo Theft Down 37% in 2026, But Violence Hits 76% of Incidents
National Guard reports 2,519 thefts through August, down from 6,263 in 2025. Overhaul data shows 76% involve violence, with central Mexico accounting for 77%…
Echo Adds Intra-Mexico Trucking to Cross-Border Portfolio
Chicago 3PL now offers city-to-city freight, port drayage, and managed transport across Mexico, betting on nearshoring demand.
M&A Multiples Jump 321% as Buyers Chase Tech, Not Truckload Scale
Average transportation deal size has more than tripled since 2023. Buyers are paying premiums for AI automation and scarce border infrastructure, not…
Mexico Truck Exports Climb to 12,000 Units in May After Slow Start
Freightliner led production with 9,348 units in May, up 14% year over year, while International fell 20%. U.S. took 92% of exports through May.