President Donald Trump plans to impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada starting Aug. 1.
President Donald Trump said he is considering 50% tariffs on imports from Brazil over the prosecution of its former president.
President Donald Trump said he will impose a 50% tariff on copper imports, and is mulling a 200% levy on imported pharmaceuticals.
Mexico’s automotive manufacturing industry exported 331,517 passenger vehicles and pickup trucks in June.
Texas trucking tort reform aims to limit the ability to file lawsuits against trucking companies after accidents.
President Donald Trump informed more than a dozen nations on Monday that higher import tariffs could go into effect on Aug. 1.
Trump sets August tariff start just ahead of Wednesday’s deadline for more than 90 U.S. trade partners.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America; Aerospace manufacturer plans $120M expansion in Texas; and Third-party logistics provider plans warehouse near Houston.
Trade stakeholders in Arizona and Texas urge the Trump administration to maintain the Tomato Suspension Agreement between the U.S. and Mexico.
President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam on Wednesday as the deadline approaches for ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on 90 countries.
Border agents recently seized $31 million worth of narcotics from commercial shipments in Texas, Michigan, Ontario, and Quebec.
Stricter enforcement of the English language proficiency rule is already having an impact on the freight market between the U.S. and Mexico.
This week in Borderlands: Winner in global tariff war could be Mexico, report says; DutyFreeZone.com secures distribution rights for Corona beer; and Korean auto supplier opens factory in Mexico.
The U.S. and China said they have agreed on a deal to reduce tariffs and expedite shipments of rare-earth metals.
Ports in both Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, recorded mixed results in May, with increases in container shipping, but a decline in crude oil exports.
Estes Forwarding Worldwide said it was targeted by a cyberattack in May, but reports “no significant disruption.”
Food companies have announced over 1,500 job cuts in recent weeks across the country.
Digital twins and AI computer vision technologies are reshaping the logistics and supply chain landscape.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Supply chain firms invest in new cross-border facilities; Japanese industrial supplier investing $5M in Mexico expansion; and Benchmark Electronics opens manufacturing facility in Guadalajara, Mexico.
GXO Logistics has announced Patrick Kelleher as the new CEO and received approval for its Wincanton acquisition.
Attorneys in a $5 million Illinois trucking accident settlement hope their case brings safer changes to roadways.
Companies across the U.S. and Mexico announced more than 8,790 freight-related job cuts in recent weeks.
Jabil plans to invest $500 million to expand its manufacturing and services infrastructure across the Southeastern U.S.
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an agreement lowering tariffs on some imports from the United Kingdom.
Eight people have been arrested in Florida in connection to selling thousands of fraudulent driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants.
This week in Borderlands: US trade with Mexico over $69 billion in April; Cold storage provider inks $15M deal with Texas grocery chain; and Hengli Hydraulics opens $325 million plant near Monterrey, Mexico.
Carrier411 is cancelling the account of a Mexico-based client in response to ongoing protests in Los Angeles, CEO says.
The Trump administration has approved building an automated freight bridge to connect Laredo, Texas, to Monterrey, Mexico.
Investigators in Canada recently arrested nine men for using trucks to smuggle cocaine, while police in Arizona recovered a truckload of stolen electronics.
New tariff calculator tools aim to help shippers calculate import fees amid shifting global trade policies.
Two of the co-authors of “Zero Point Four” said the U.S. maritime industry is lagging behind China, which is leading to national security challenges.
FreightTech startup Cargado is expanding its services into Canada.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Renegotiating USMCA may boost North American trade; Automotive supplier opens manufacturing facility in Guanajuato; Humanscale expands manufacturing operations in Nogales; and New import cold storage facility slated for Texas border city.
Foxconn has acquired the Fairbanks Logistics Park in Houston and plans to build an AI server manufacturing facility.
Autonomous trucking company Plus will go public via merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX.
President Trump’s 50% tariffs on almost all imported steel and aluminum into the U.S. took effect on Wednesday.
Two weeks after a strike ended, long delays are still affecting operations at Mexico’s Port of Manzanillo.
Authorities at the Port of Long Beach on Friday seized 55 tons of a chemical used to make methamphetamine.
The Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, announced the completion of its $625 million, six-year ship channel expansion.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Nearshoring investments still flowing south of the border; Buhler Group plans first manufacturing facility in Mexico; Frisa opens $350M steel factory in Monterrey; and $90M logistics hub opens near Phoenix.
President Donald Trump said he will impose 50% tariffs on foreign steel, raising the rate from his original announcement.
Global leaders and trade stakeholders are reacting positively to a court ruling blocking tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
TransAxle LLC plans to shut down all its facilities across the U.S. and lay off 209 workers.
Volvo Cars has announced layoffs at facilities in Sweden and the U.S. amid a “challenging period,” officials said.
Ports in Houston and Corpus Christi reported a rise in cargo volumes during April, while New Orleans posted a slight decrease.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Tariffs, language rule hit cross-border trucking; Kuehne+Nagel opens border logistics facility in Texas; Kuehne+Nagel opens border logistics facility in Texas; German automotive supplier expands in Mexico; and Sabine-Neches Waterway project secures $172M grant.
Freight-related layoffs hit Amazon, FedEx, UPS and F&S Produce West over the past week.
President Donald Trump on Friday made new trade threats against the European Union and iPhone maker Apple.
April brought mixed signals for the trucking industry, as both new carrier registrations and exits increased.
Alleged members of an Armenian criminal enterprise were arrested Tuesday in connection with the theft of more than $83 million worth of goods from Amazon.
A worker strike at Mexico’s Port of Manzanillo could cost operators $150 million in lost revenue and taxes.
International Paper Co. is closing two plants in Texas, resulting in 117 layoffs, officials said.
This week in Borderlands: Cargo crime continues to disrupt Mexican transport sector; Bulkmatic plans $250M intermodal terminal near Monterrey, Mexico; Automotive supplier announces $84M expansion in Mexico; and Amazon plans new delivery station in South Texas.
Mexico was the top U.S. trade partner in March at $77.3 billion in cross-border trade.
Mexican heavy-duty truck exports, production and sales in April fell to their lowest levels since 2020.
Another round of layoffs, closures and furloughs has hit workers and companies tied to the freight industry in the U.S. and Germany.
Freight Technologies Inc. has purchased $2 million worth of President Donald Trump’s official cryptocurrency to advocate for US-Mexico trade.
The Trump administration said on Sunday it has reached a trade deal with China after two days of negotiations in Geneva.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Businesses face supply chain hurdles amid Trump’s tariffs; Japanese auto parts maker announces $19M expansion in Mexico; Aerospace manufacturer opens $7M plant in Chihuahua City; and Radiant Logistics acquires Texas freight forwarder.
Hub Group posted an 8% year-over-year decrease in total revenue in the first quarter, to $915.2 million.
The Trump administration is considering slashing the 145% tariff on Chinese imports to as low as 50%, according to a newspaper report.
GXO Logistics said the company’s flexibility helped propel revenue to $3 billion in the first quarter.
President Donald Trump’s trade agreement with the UK aims to increase access for products from both countries.
Illegal work by B-1 visa truck drivers does serious harm to the U.S. trucking industry, stakeholders said.
GXO Logistics’ first-quarter revenue increased 21% year over year to $3 billion.
Trimble posted an 11.8% year-over-year decline in first-quarter revenue at $840 million.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday there’s nothing Canada’s prime minister could say to immediately eliminate trade tariffs imposed on Canadian goods.
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Reshoring dipped across North America in 2024, report says; Unilever to invest $1.5B to expand in Mexico; Supply chain software provider opens office in Houston; and Border agents seize $1M in cocaine from truck at Texas bridge.
An area internet outage on Friday temporarily disrupted trucking operations at Port Houston’s two public container terminals.
Amazon officials said on Thursday tariffs are creating uncertainty for global online retailers.
More than 1,800 layoffs since the beginning of April are tied to the manufacturing, distribution and freight sectors.
Balkan Express and its affiliate brokerage filed for Chapter 11 protection citing debts of $25 million.
Penske Logistics plans to lay off 337 warehouse and other workers in Missouri due to the loss of a contract.
Lineage Inc. had revenue of $1.29 billion and earnings per share of 86 cents in the first quarter.
Container and breakbulk cargo flows in March rose in Houston and New Orleans, while demand for crude oil continued to fuel shipments through Corpus Christi, Texas.
The Trump administration said on Tuesday it plans to curb some tariffs on cars and foreign parts imported to the U.S.
Kingsley Trucking ceased operations on Thursday after a Canadian court placed the 46-year-old carrier into receivership.
This week in Borderlands: ILS boosts cross-border freight with Arizona facility; British wire harness maker plans new facility in Mexico; RK Logistics adds free trade zone warehouse space; and Texas border agents discover $8M worth of meth in shipment from Mexico.
Importers bringing goods into the U.S. were improperly declaring imports that racked up $310 million in fees.
Universal Logistics Holdings’ first-quarter revenue decreased 22.3% year over year to $382.4 million.
Universal Logistics Holdings reported a 22% decrease in revenue and an 88% drop in earnings per share in the first quarter.
Covenant Logistics Group said economic uncertainties may push back freight market improvements.
Railcar owner GATX won’t have to help pay the $600 million settlement related to the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, a jury decided.
Covenant Logistics Group’s first-quarter revenue declined 3% year over year to $269.4 million.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would cut tariffs on Chinese imports but did not clarify by how much.
Nuvocargo has acquired South Carolina-based Merge Transportation, a 3PL offering transportation solutions across the U.S.
Tesla had revenue of $19.3 billion and earnings of 27 cents per share in the first quarter.
Citing tariffs and other factors, Volvo Trucks layoffs could total 1,000 manufacturing jobs across US
This week in Borderlands: Source Logistics eyes rising US demand for Hispanic brands; South Korean automotive supplier opens $160M facility in Mexico; Otay Mesa border crossing secures $150M federal grant; and CBP snags $14M in meth from tractor-trailer.
Mack Trucks will eliminate up to 450 jobs at facilities in Pennsylvania and Maryland due to tariffs and economic uncertainty.
Mexico tops Canada and China as the No. 1 U.S. trade partner during February with more than $68 billion in trade.
Custom manufacturer Fictiv has been acquired by the Misumi Group in an all-cash deal.
The White House said imported goods from China to the U.S. could be hit with tariffs as high as 245%.
The Commerce Department plans to withdraw from a trade agreement that lets Mexico import tomatoes into the U.S. duty-free.
General Motors is temporarily laying off hundreds of workers at plants in Detroit and Ingersoll, Ontario.
President Donald Trump has exempted smartphones, chips and computers from tariffs, but some import taxes remain on Chinese imports.
This week in Borderlands: Mexico may face more Trump tariffs over Texas water dispute; $88M logistics center planned for Laredo, Texas; Unilever announces $800M factory in Monterrey, Mexico; Automotive supplier plans $4M expansion in Mexico.
China is slapping 125% tariffs on U.S. imports starting Saturday amid an escalating trade war with the Trump administration.
The European Union will match the Trump administration’s 90-day pause on tariffs, delaying duties on $22 billion worth of U.S. products.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday dropped tariffs to 10% on imports from most countries for 90 days.