Noi Mahoney

Noi Mahoney is a Texas-based journalist who covers cross-border trade, logistics and supply chains for FreightWaves. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in English in 1998. Mahoney has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working for newspapers in Maryland and Texas. Contact nmahoney@freightwaves.com
Jul - 2025 -
11 July
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Trump will charge 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting Aug. 1.

President Donald Trump plans to impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada starting Aug. 1.

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10 July
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Trump pledges 50% tariff on goods from Brazil

President Donald Trump said he is considering 50% tariffs on imports from Brazil over the prosecution of its former president.

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09 July
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Trump floats 50% tariff on copper, 200% on pharmaceuticals

President Donald Trump said he will impose a 50% tariff on copper imports, and is mulling a 200% levy on imported pharmaceuticals.

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08 July
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US imports of Mexican-made cars, pickup trucks rise 14% in June

Mexico’s automotive manufacturing industry exported 331,517 passenger vehicles and pickup trucks in June.

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Rules guiding Texas truck crash lawsuits need reform, expert says

Texas trucking tort reform aims to limit the ability to file lawsuits against trucking companies after accidents.

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07 July
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Trump announces flurry of new import tariffs on global trade partners 

President Donald Trump informed more than a dozen nations on Monday that higher import tariffs could go into effect on Aug. 1.

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Trump announces 25% tariffs on goods from Japan, South Korea 

Trump sets August tariff start just ahead of Wednesday’s deadline for more than 90 U.S. trade partners.

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06 July
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Borderlands Mexico: DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America

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.

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03 July
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US, Mexico negotiating to avoid tariffs on tomatoes, official says

Trade stakeholders in Arizona and Texas urge the Trump administration to maintain the Tomato Suspension Agreement between the U.S. and Mexico.

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02 July
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Trump announces deal with Vietnam, includes 20% import tariff rate

President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam on Wednesday as the deadline approaches for ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on 90 countries.

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Drug busts at border ports in US, Canada top $31M; rail theft surging

Border agents recently seized $31 million worth of narcotics from commercial shipments in Texas, Michigan, Ontario, and Quebec.

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01 July
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English proficiency rule for truckers shaking up cross-border freight market

Stricter enforcement of the English language proficiency rule is already having an impact on the freight market between the U.S. and Mexico.

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Jun - 2025 -
29 June
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Borderlands Mexico: Winner in global tariff war could be Mexico, report says

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.

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27 June
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US, China agree on deal for tariffs, rare-earth magnets

The U.S. and China said they have agreed on a deal to reduce tariffs and expedite shipments of rare-earth metals.

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26 June
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Texas ports record mixed freight movements in May

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.

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25 June
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Estes Forwarding Worldwide hit by cyberattack 

Estes Forwarding Worldwide said it was targeted by a cyberattack in May, but reports “no significant disruption.”

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24 June
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Layoffs hit Amazon Fresh, Kroger, UNFI and other food companies

Food companies have announced over 1,500 job cuts in recent weeks across the country.

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AI, digital twin technologies can help streamline supply chains, expert says

Digital twins and AI computer vision technologies are reshaping the logistics and supply chain landscape.

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22 June
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Borderlands Mexico: Supply chain firms invest in new cross-border facilities

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.

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20 June
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GXO Logistics taps new CEO, clears acquisition of Wincanton

GXO Logistics has announced Patrick Kelleher as the new CEO and received approval for its Wincanton acquisition.

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$5M settlement in Illinois fatal crash exposes risks of commercial trucking

Attorneys in a $5 million Illinois trucking accident settlement hope their case brings safer changes to roadways.

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18 June
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Layoff wave hits freight sector as nearly 9,000 jobs slashed

Companies across the U.S. and Mexico announced more than 8,790 freight-related job cuts in recent weeks.

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17 June
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Apple supplier Jabil plans $500M venture for AI infrastructure

Jabil plans to invest $500 million to expand its manufacturing and services infrastructure across the Southeastern U.S.

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16 June
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Trump OKs tariff cuts for United Kingdom, as trade talks continue

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an agreement lowering tariffs on some imports from the United Kingdom.

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Florida arrests eight for driver’s license fraud targeting illegal migrants

Eight people have been arrested in Florida in connection to selling thousands of fraudulent driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants.

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15 June
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Borderlands Mexico: US trade with Mexico over $69 billion in April

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.

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13 June
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Carrier411 CEO cancels Mexico-based account over LA protests

Carrier411 is cancelling the account of a Mexico-based client in response to ongoing protests in Los Angeles, CEO says.

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Automated cargo corridor project aims to modernize US-Mexico trade  

The Trump administration has approved building an automated freight bridge to connect Laredo, Texas, to Monterrey, Mexico.

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11 June
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Canada police bust trucks carrying $47M in cocaine; $1.6M in stolen electronics recovered in US

Investigators in Canada recently arrested nine men for using trucks to smuggle cocaine, while police in Arizona recovered a truckload of stolen electronics.

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10 June
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Firms launch tools to help shippers measure tariff costs

New tariff calculator tools aim to help shippers calculate import fees amid shifting global trade policies.

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China’s maritime lead a security threat, say ‘Zero Point Four’ authors

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.

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08 June
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Borderlands Mexico: Renegotiating USMCA may boost North American trade 

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.

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05 June
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Tech giant Foxconn creating 600 jobs with $450M Houston investment

Foxconn has acquired the Fairbanks Logistics Park in Houston and plans to build an AI server manufacturing facility.

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Driverless-trucking developer Plus to go public via merger

Autonomous trucking company Plus will go public via merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX.

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04 June
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Trump’s 50% tariffs on imported steel, aluminum go into effect

President Trump’s 50% tariffs on almost all imported steel and aluminum into the U.S. took effect on Wednesday.

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03 June
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Mexico’s largest port struggling with delays, container backlogs

Two weeks after a strike ended, long delays are still affecting operations at Mexico’s Port of Manzanillo.

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02 June
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Meth ingredient bound for Mexican drug cartel halted in California, ICE says

Authorities at the Port of Long Beach on Friday seized 55 tons of a chemical used to make methamphetamine.

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Texas port completes $625M ship channel-deepening project

The Port of Corpus Christi, Texas, announced the completion of its $625 million, six-year ship channel expansion.

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01 June
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Borderlands Mexico: Nearshoring investments still flowing south of the border

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.

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May - 2025 -
30 May
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Trump to impose 50% tariff on imported steel

President Donald Trump said he will impose 50% tariffs on foreign steel, raising the rate from his original announcement.

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29 May
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Canada, China praise court ruling striking down Trump’s tariffs

Global leaders and trade stakeholders are reacting positively to a court ruling blocking tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

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28 May
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Heavy-duty truck parts maker, distributor to close after 46-year run

TransAxle LLC plans to shut down all its facilities across the U.S. and lay off 209 workers.

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Volvo Cars to slash 3,000 workers amid global trade uncertainty

Volvo Cars has announced layoffs at facilities in Sweden and the U.S. amid a “challenging period,” officials said.

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27 May
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Texas, Louisiana Gulf Coast ports post mixed results for April

Ports in Houston and Corpus Christi reported a rise in cargo volumes during April, while New Orleans posted a slight decrease.

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25 May
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Borderlands Mexico: Tariffs, language rule hit cross-border trucking

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.

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23 May
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Freight industry layoffs surge across California, Texas

Freight-related layoffs hit Amazon, FedEx, UPS and F&S Produce West over the past week.

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UPDATED: Trump delays tariffs on European Union to July

President Donald Trump on Friday made new trade threats against the European Union and iPhone maker Apple.

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22 May
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Trucking company exits reach 12-month high 

April brought mixed signals for the trucking industry, as both new carrier registrations and exits increased.

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21 May
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Armenian crime rings charged with attempted murder, $83M Amazon cargo theft

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.

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20 May
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Mexico’s largest container port slowly reopens after worker strike 

A worker strike at Mexico’s Port of Manzanillo could cost operators $150 million in lost revenue and taxes.

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19 May
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International Paper closes Texas plants, cuts 117 jobs 

International Paper Co. is closing two plants in Texas, resulting in 117 layoffs, officials said.

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18 May
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Borderlands Mexico: Cargo crime continues to disrupt Mexican transport sector

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.

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15 May
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US trade with Mexico surges to $77B in March

Mexico was the top U.S. trade partner in March at $77.3 billion in cross-border trade.

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14 May
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US imports of Mexican-made trucks plummet in April

Mexican heavy-duty truck exports, production and sales in April fell to their lowest levels since 2020.

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13 May
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Mass layoffs from freight-related jobs continue across US, Germany

Another round of layoffs, closures and furloughs has hit workers and companies tied to the freight industry in the U.S. and Germany.

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12 May
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Logistics firm buys $2M in Trump meme coins to boost US-Mexico trade

Freight Technologies Inc. has purchased $2 million worth of President Donald Trump’s official cryptocurrency to advocate for US-Mexico trade.

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11 May
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White House says China trade deal reached after ‘productive’ talks

The Trump administration said on Sunday it has reached a trade deal with China after two days of negotiations in Geneva.

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Borderlands Mexico: Businesses face supply chain hurdles amid Trump’s tariffs

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.

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08 May
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Hub Group’s Q1 revenue declines 8% to $915M

Hub Group posted an 8% year-over-year decrease in total revenue in the first quarter, to $915.2 million.

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Trump may cut tariffs on China imports to as low as 50%: Report

The Trump administration is considering slashing the 145% tariff on Chinese imports to as low as 50%, according to a newspaper report.

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GXO Logistics sees growth opportunities in e-commerce, health care

GXO Logistics said the company’s flexibility helped propel revenue to $3 billion in the first quarter.

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White House reaches trade agreement with United Kingdom

President Donald Trump’s trade agreement with the UK aims to increase access for products from both countries.

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Illegal use of foreign drivers undercuts US trucking industry, stakeholders say

Illegal work by B-1 visa truck drivers does serious harm to the U.S. trucking industry, stakeholders said.

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07 May
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First look: GXO Logistics Inc.

GXO Logistics’ first-quarter revenue increased 21% year over year to $3 billion.

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Trimble’s first-quarter transportation revenue falls 25% to $146M

Trimble posted an 11.8% year-over-year decline in first-quarter revenue at $840 million.

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06 May
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Trump says he won’t lift tariffs on Canadian goods

President Donald Trump said Tuesday there’s nothing Canada’s prime minister could say to immediately eliminate trade tariffs imposed on Canadian goods.

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04 May
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Borderlands Mexico: Reshoring dipped across North America in 2024, report says

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.

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02 May
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Internet outage temporarily disrupts container operations at Texas seaport

An area internet outage on Friday temporarily disrupted trucking operations at Port Houston’s two public container terminals.

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01 May
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Amazon beats earnings expectations, sees market uncertainty ahead

Amazon officials said on Thursday tariffs are creating uncertainty for global online retailers.

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Layoffs hit freight-related companies across Southeast

More than 1,800 layoffs since the beginning of April are tied to the manufacturing, distribution and freight sectors.

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Texas trucking company, brokerage file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Balkan Express and its affiliate brokerage filed for Chapter 11 protection citing debts of $25 million.

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Apr - 2025 -
30 April
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Penske Logistics slashing 330 jobs in Missouri

Penske Logistics plans to lay off 337 warehouse and other workers in Missouri due to the loss of a contract.

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Lineage says tariffs hit Q1 revenue, announces $1B deal with Tyson Foods

Lineage Inc. had revenue of $1.29 billion and earnings per share of 86 cents in the first quarter.

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29 April
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Gulf Coast ports post rising freight volumes in March

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.

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Trump plans to ease tariffs on US auto imports

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it plans to curb some tariffs on cars and foreign parts imported to the U.S.

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28 April
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Dispute over $6.7 million leads to closure of Kingsley Trucking

Kingsley Trucking ceased operations on Thursday after a Canadian court placed the 46-year-old carrier into receivership.

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27 April
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Borderlands Mexico: ILS boosts cross-border freight with Arizona facility

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.

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26 April
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Importers charged millions in fees for improper declarations in March

Importers bringing goods into the U.S. were improperly declaring imports that racked up $310 million in fees.

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25 April
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Universal Logistics blames falling demand for weak first quarter

Universal Logistics Holdings’ first-quarter revenue decreased 22.3% year over year to $382.4 million.

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24 April
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First Look: Universal Logistics Holdings

Universal Logistics Holdings reported a 22% decrease in revenue and an 88% drop in earnings per share in the first quarter.

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Covenant Logistics predicts ‘delay’ in improved freight market

Covenant Logistics Group said economic uncertainties may push back freight market improvements.

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Illinois railcar owner doesn’t have to pay damages in Ohio train derailment

Railcar owner GATX won’t have to help pay the $600 million settlement related to the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, a jury decided.

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23 April
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First look: Covenant Logistics Group Q1 earnings

Covenant Logistics Group’s first-quarter revenue declined 3% year over year to $269.4 million.

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Trump says tariffs on goods from China will ‘come down substantially’

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would cut tariffs on Chinese imports but did not clarify by how much.

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Nuvocargo acquires South Carolina-based 3PL

Nuvocargo has acquired South Carolina-based Merge Transportation, a 3PL offering transportation solutions across the U.S.

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22 April
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Tesla says mass production of electric Semi to begin in 2026

Tesla had revenue of $19.3 billion and earnings of 27 cents per share in the first quarter.

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21 April
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Layoffs hit up to 350 more workers at Volvo Trucks plant in Virginia

Citing tariffs and other factors, Volvo Trucks layoffs could total 1,000 manufacturing jobs across US

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20 April
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Borderlands Mexico: Source Logistics eyes rising US demand for Hispanic brands

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.

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17 April
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Mack Trucks plans layoffs at Pennsylvania, Maryland factories

Mack Trucks will eliminate up to 450 jobs at facilities in Pennsylvania and Maryland due to tariffs and economic uncertainty.

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Mexico remains top US trade partner, Laredo No. 3 gateway

Mexico tops Canada and China as the No. 1 U.S. trade partner during February with more than $68 billion in trade.

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Fictiv acquired for $350M by Japanese components supplier

Custom manufacturer Fictiv has been acquired by the Misumi Group in an all-cash deal.

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16 April
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Imports from China now face tariffs of up to 245%, White House says

The White House said imported goods from China to the U.S. could be hit with tariffs as high as 245%.

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15 April
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White House slapping 21% tariffs on tomatoes from Mexico

The Commerce Department plans to withdraw from a trade agreement that lets Mexico import tomatoes into the U.S. duty-free.

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14 April
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GM temporarily lays off 700 workers at US, Canadian factories

General Motors is temporarily laying off hundreds of workers at plants in Detroit and Ingersoll, Ontario.

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13 April
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Trump exempts smartphones, chips, computers from tariffs

President Donald Trump has exempted smartphones, chips and computers from tariffs, but some import taxes remain on Chinese imports.

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Borderlands Mexico: Mexico may face more Trump tariffs over Texas water dispute

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.

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11 April
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China raises retaliatory tariffs on US goods to 125%

China is slapping 125% tariffs on U.S. imports starting Saturday amid an escalating trade war with the Trump administration.

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10 April
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EU delays US tariffs for 90 days following Trump’s pause

The European Union will match the Trump administration’s 90-day pause on tariffs, delaying duties on $22 billion worth of U.S. products.

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09 April
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Trump temporarily drops tariffs to 10%, except on China

President Donald Trump on Wednesday dropped tariffs to 10% on imports from most countries for 90 days.

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