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Brokers and carriers pursue higher margins on domestic and cross-border freight

“It’s a true domestic and international cargo insurance product that brokers and carriers are now utilizing to win the highest-margin freight and strengthen ties with…

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An aerial view of the U.S.-Canada border. The Canadian side is set to reopen for non-essential travel.

Nate Tabak, Border and North America CorrespondentSunday, August 1, 2021

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What will the reopening of the Canadian border mean for freight?

Canada is reopening its borders to vaccinated Americans. AskWaves explains why this will help fuel demand for freight in the hospitality sector.

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Noi MahoneyTuesday, May 18, 2021

Storm-caused power outages at World Trade Bridge causing traffic congestion

A storm that hit overnight Monday has caused a freight slowdown at the commercial border crossing in Laredo, Texas.

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Trucks approach the U.S. entrance to the Otay Mesa LPOE. (Photo: FreightWaves)

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsWednesday, May 12, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Otay Mesa Land Port is third-busiest on U.S.-Mexico border

The Otay Mesa LPOE is the third-busiest port on the U.S.-Mexico border. Learn about the improvements that have been made, are in progress and planned.

Air Cargo

Four De Havilland turboprops fly in formation across blue sky with light clouds.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, May 5, 2021

Purolator adds turboprop freighters to cross-border air network

Purolator is considered the FedEx or UPS of Canada. The express delivery company has hired an airline to help it move more packages between the…

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CalArk's tractors and trailers are distinctly marked. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsFriday, March 19, 2021

FreightWaves Classics: Trucking companies’ names range from A to Z (Chapter 14)

FreightWaves Classics continues the series on Trucks A-Z in Chapter 14.

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Noi MahoneyFriday, January 8, 2021

China remains top US trade partner, Mexico No. 2

For the second month in a row, China was the main trading partner of the U.S., followed by Mexico, Canada and Japan.

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Linda Baker, Senior Environment and Technology ReporterThursday, December 17, 2020

International shipping startup raises $12M Series A

Passport, a startup that helps brands with all aspects of cross-border shipping, has raised $12 million in Series A funding.

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A tractor-trailer entering the U.S. from Mexico. The US-Canada-Mexico borders will remain closed for non-essential travel to Jan. 21

Nate Tabak, Border and North America CorrespondentFriday, December 11, 2020

US-Canada-Mexico border closures extend to Jan. 21

The closure of the U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico for nonessential travel will extend through Jan. 21, though commercial trucks remain exempt.

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