Cargado CEO and cofounder Matt Silver announced Monday a first-of-its-kind invite-only load board for cross-border Mexico freight.

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Trimble’s 2024 Insight Tech Conference + Expo in Las Vegas drew more than 1,500 attendees from across the transportation industry.

Paxafe’s Ilya Preston discussed reducing food waste, cutting emissions and more during the keynote discussion at FreightWaves’ Net Zero Carbon Summit on Wednesday.

A severe storm on Saturday night forced authorities to temporarily close the busiest U.S.-Mexico commercial trade bridge in Laredo, Texas.

This week in Borderlands: Texas truckers taking labor protest to the Big Apple; Exports of Mexico-built cargo trucks rise in August; Mexico’s largest bank opens office in Houston dedicated to nearshoring; and Stonepeak acquires 1.1 million -square-foot logistics property in Texas.

A potential longshoremen strike could severely hamper operations at ports in Savannah, Georgia, and Wilmington, North Carolina, that have nonunion as well as union workers, experts say.

U.S. retailers and manufacturers are taking steps to mitigate a potentially multibillion-dollar hit if the International Longshoremen’s Association goes on strike at the beginning of October.

Aifleet raised $16.6 million to help the company grow its operations and help truck drivers optimize their time.

This week in Borderlands: Wiliot chatbot would like a word about food supply chain safety; Maersk opens logistics warehouse in El Paso; Stotland Trucking expands operations in Texas; and Continental Tire plans $87M Fort Worth production facility.

The Port of Los Angeles edged out Laredo, Texas, as the No. 1 U.S. trade gateway in July, while Mexico was the top U.S. trade partner for the month.

Less-than-truckload booking platform MyCarrier announced Wednesday it has acquired supply chain payments platform Curant.

Ford plans to invest $273 million at its plant in Irapuato, Mexico, to produce EV drive units for the Mustang Mach-E.

This week in Borderlands: Carrier says transition to zero emissions critical to better air quality; Texas waterway receives $357M loan to improve shipping channel; Sinoboom plans to build $150M factory in Guanajuato, Mexico; and Grupo Mexico Transportes set to acquire Mobile-based CG Railway.

FreightWaves’ State of Freight webinar suggests U.S. consumers could help boost the freight marketplace during the holidays.

Experts explore the strength and challenges of growing trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada during a panel discussion Wednesday in San Antonio, Texas.

Canada is launching a 100% tariff on imports of electric vehicles made in China, citing unfair competition that it says threatens the global EV market.

Mexico registered a record $31 billion in foreign direct investment in the first half of the year.

Ports in Houston and New Orleans recorded slight drops in container movements in July, while shipments of crude oil bolstered freight flows at the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas.

The Panama Canal Authority said the severe drought that affected operations over the past 12 months has shown officials they need to be more customer-oriented.

This week in Borderlands: Truck cargo theft up as thieves grow more violent, savvy; Chinese manufacturer to build $100M factory near Houston, create 100 jobs; 236,000-square-foot transload facility planned for Laredo, Texas; and Continental begins construction of $90M plant in Mexico.

Trucking industry and logistics leaders said the lockout by Canada’s two largest railroads Thursday could create capacity crunches and rate spikes across the freight industry.

China-based companies continue to ship more goods to the U.S. through countries like Thailand and Mexico to circumvent steep tariffs, say U.S. manufacturers and lawmakers.

This week in Borderlands: $44 million expansion begins at Pharr international bridge; China-based tire maker to build $500 million factory in northern Mexico; RK Logistics acquires warehouse in Arizona to support clients; and new distribution and logistics center planned for Austin, Texas.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has begun requiring trucks using ports of entry in South Texas to display the QR code of their cargo manifests on windshields.

Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to build an 800,000-square-foot distribution hub in Texas to support the company’s growth in the region.

The decision to liquidate trucking giant Pride Group could have ripple effects across the trucking industry, an industry observer says.

Mexico accounted for a record $415 billion in U.S. trade through the first six months of 2024.

This week in Borderlands: Laredo summit highlights critical trade issues around security, transportation; BSH Home Appliances launches $240M factory in Monterrey; $132M inland port planned for Celaya, Mexico; and Green Worldwide Shipping opens branch in South Texas.

Fleet fuel card provider Corpay said its North American fleet business “presented a drag on growth” during the second quarter.

Digital freight forwarder Flexport has appointed Trine Nielsen as global head of ocean freight.

GXO Logistics’ second-quarter revenue surged 19% year over year to $2.8 billion.

Freight-related companies in California, Georgia, Illinois, New York and Texas are laying off a total of 1,234 employees.

This week in Borderlands: Surging cross-border flows a boon for operators like DHL; Cargo rail theft up 99% across Mexico in May; Australian clothing retailer selects Cart.com as US fulfillment partner; and Venture Solutions opens logistics warehouse in Laredo, Texas.

Transportation provider Hub Group sees Q2 revenue fall 5% year over year to $986 million.

The city of Laredo, Texas, is requiring that all trucking operators using the World Trade Bridge have a $100 minimum in their automated vehicle identification accounts to pay crossing fees.

Schneider National saw positive indicators in the second quarter as the company reported revenue of $1.31 billion.

The Zim Kingston ship fire in 2021 shows Canada isn’t adequately prepared for marine emergencies, according to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

U.S. officials announced a delay on the start of new tariff increases on Chinese imports, including a 25% tariff on China-made ship-to-shore cranes.

Port Houston saw a surge in container exports in June, while crude oil exports rose at the Port of Corpus Christi.

This week in Borderlands: Werner marks 25 years of operations in Mexico; Diehl Aviation investing $49 million to build factory in Mexico; TCA adds Olympic Transport as first Mexican carrier member; and South Texas getting new cold storage warehouse near border.

Universal Logistics Holdings saw increases in second-quarter top-line revenue, along with gains in its trucking and contract logistics segments.

Companies across the freight industry have announced another wave of layoffs, with over 600 workers in four states losing their jobs.

Covenant Logistics Group sees improvement in the overall freight market but not enough for a 2024 recovery.

Covenant Logistics Group posts second-quarter revenue of $287.5 million and adjusted earnings of $1.04 cents per share.

Tesla has paused plans for a factory in Mexico amid a 43% drop in second-quarter profit.

China-based Windrose Technology plans to open a factory in Georgia where the company will produce an electric semi-truck.

This week in Borderlands: Bridge49 alliance wants nearshoring to go high-tech; Ocean Network Express unveils new Asia-Mexico service; new tractor-trailer parking facility opens in Phoenix; and rail facility along Houston Ship Channel opens for tenants.

FreightWaves’ State of Freight webinar suggests we’ll see more trucking companies leave the market in 2024, creating more equilibrium between shippers and carriers.

Harman Cheema, president and CEO of Cheema Freightlines, discussed trends and forecasts in the freight industry during FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit.

Mexico remained the top trading partner for the U.S. in May, at $73 billion.

Mexico truckers averaged about five cargo truck thefts per day across the country’s roadways in June.

This week in Borderlands: Ambitious billion-dollar Tehuantepec rail corridor aims to grab more international trade; GrubMarket acquires Houston-based foodservice distributor; Production of Mexican-built cargo trucks rise in June; and Metrobi launches delivery service in Dallas.

Freight-related companies in California, Florida, Ohio and Texas are laying off a total of 218 employees.

Frances Hall has pleaded no contest to charges she was part of a multimillion dollar fraud scheme while she was co-owner of Bill Hall Jr. Trucking.

Authorities in the United States and Mexico announced 25% tariffs on foreign-made steel from China and other countries routed through Mexico.

Ports in Houston and Galveston remain closed Tuesday in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

Ports along the Texas Gulf Coast remained closed as Hurricane Beryl moved through the area Monday.

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Ports prepare for Hurricane Beryl’s impact as the storm moves through Mexico and toward South Texas.

Ongoing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis continue to disrupt shipping lanes in the chemical industry’s supply chain.

Strategic cargo theft from organized crime rings wreaked havoc on brokers and carriers in the first quarter of 2024.

Mexico is dropping its plan to ban imports of genetically modified yellow corn from the U.S., officials say.

US, Mexican truckers unite for a protest caravan in West Texas to highlight low wages, poor working conditions in both countries.

This week in Borderlands: ImportYeti launches tool to help brands source Mexico-made goods; Pharr bridge construction expansion project set to begin in August; Hammond Power Solutions opens fourth plant in Mexico; and United Kingdom-based logistics company opens Dallas office.

Federal investigators in California recently ordered three logistics operators to pay more than $840,000 in back wages and penalties to Mexico-based warehouse workers.

A Montreal-based 3PL has launched a sustainability campaign by planting urban forests and using oxygen-producing paint on tractor-trailers.

A packaging provider in Houston and a Dallas food supplier have announced facilities closures resulting in 285 layoffs.

Container volumes rose 21% at Port Houston in May, while the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, recorded a 9% increase in crude oil shipments.

Avocado inspections and shipments have resumed a week after being interrupted by protests in Mexico.

This week in Borderlands: Private sector investment in Mexico $39B so far in 2024; BNSF announces intermodal logistics hub near Phoenix; Trailer manufacturer launches production facility in Eagle Pass, Texas; and Doosan Bobcat begins construction of $300M plant in Mexico.

Severe weather is wreaking havoc in parts of South Texas and northern Mexico as Tropical Storm Alberto drenches the region.

Avocado inspections and shipments from Michoacan, Mexico, have been suspended after U.S. inspectors were assaulted.

The first tropical storm warning of the 2024 hurricane season was issued Tuesday, as South Texas prepared for a storm that could cause flooding along the Gulf Coast.

The threat of a rail worker strike across Canada could be extended through at least mid-July amid stalled negotiations between Teamsters Canada Rail Conference and CN and CPKC railroads.

Averitt is preparing for a boom in cross-border shipments with a major expansion of its distribution and service center in San Antonio.

Technology startup Wiliot has launched a food-safety initiative using ambient IoT to provide more traceability in supply chains.

This week in Borderlands: Evans Transportation launches cross-border service amid trade boom; TexAmericas Center receives Union Pacific “focus site” designation; Chemvest Holdings US acquires Texas rail-served industrial park; and DHL Express expands retail presence in Houston area.

The International Longshoremen’s Association is in a contract dispute with ocean carriers over wage increases and use of automation.

The Port of New Orleans has received $230 million to complete infrastructure projects aimed at boosting international trade.

Canadian border workers have reached a tentative employment agreement with the federal government that ends the threat of a strike on Friday.

The shipping channel for the Port of Baltimore has fully reopened to commercial traffic more than two months after a container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

A strike by Canadian border workers is on hold until Wednesday to allow more time for union and federal officials to negotiate.

This week in Borderlands: China-to-Mexico freight spurs growth in Laredo, Texas; BNSF sues Texas city over stalled logistics center; RJW Logistics acquires second warehouse near Dallas; and sportswear giant Puma opens distribution center near Phoenix.

Highway’s Jordan Graft discusses how to fix fraud in the trucking industry at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event.

FreightWaves and DAT squared off during an inaugural event, the “Great Debate — DAT vs. SONAR: Where is the Market Headed Next?”

Flexport’s Ryan Petersen talked about trends and forecasts in the freight industry at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event in Atlanta.

Norfolk Southern’s Stefan Loeb discusses rail growth strategies at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event.

UPS’ Bill Seward discussed shifting supply chains, logistics strategies and more during the keynote discussion at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event in Atlanta.

Flexport is expanding the Convoy Platform to brokers, aiming to drive growth and efficiency for brokers and carriers.

This week in Borderlands: Kuehne+Nagel is expanding in Texas to meet rising manufacturing demand; Canadian government opens cross-border trade office in Arizona; China-based automotive supplier opens factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico; and new 500,000-square-foot logistics hub being constructed near Dallas.

A strike looms for more than 9,000 border agents in Canada, potentially disrupting trade flows across North America.

The U.S. wants a labor rights investigation of a Volkswagen factory in Puebla, Mexico.

Three logistics companies share how they are working to reduce emissions and waste in their supply chains.

Container shipments rose at Port Houston in April, while New Orleans and Corpus Christi recorded slight drops in movement of some goods.

This week in Borderlands: Port of Eagle Pass, Texas, fastest-growing border crossing in the U.S.; Port of Brownsville snags Westa flour mill; Siete Leguas Automotive opens $54M factory in Durango, Mexico; and CBP intercepts $18M worth of meth in shipment of squash.

Bridging the AI gap in U.S.-Mexico trade is essential for trade growth, experts say.

Mexico’s major seaports handled a record 2.9 million twenty-foot equivalent units during the first four months of the year.

DP World is launching an intermodal service to transport finished vehicles by rail from Mexico to the U.S.

EV startup Harbinger grabbed $400 million in vehicle orders and announced a $73 million Series A funding round.