As the interest in Mexico by international companies continues to rise so does the need for infrastructure investments throughout the country. Infrastructure has been a high priority in recent years and will continue to be a priority under the new president, Claudia Sheinbaum.
In the midst of an active hurricane season and the recent disruptions from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, we take a look at the impact that severe weather events can have on the supply chain. Winter is now just around the corner along with the risk of disruptions from icy roads and winter storms. Increase your resiliency and prepare for adverse weather year-round.
Collaboration is crucial in today’s global economy and within the logistics industry. One growing area of collaboration we see is in the development of strategic logistics alliances where multiple providers pool their capabilities and resources to achieve greater efficiency, supply chain resiliency, and overall performance.
Following a recent panel at last week’s ALSC Global conference, we look at the essential role that flexibility plays in building supply chain resilience. Check out the most crucial strategies in achieving flexibility in today’s market.
For months the industry has been following labor negotiations between ILA and USMX. With stalled talks and no resolution achieved, a strike down the East Coast starts tomorrow. Preceding this strike, there is a 72-hour strike at two terminals in Montreal.
Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday, September 26th at 11:20 pm in the Florida panhandle. Now only remnants of the storm remain with continued heavy rainfall, but the destruction left behind is the worst seen in a century for certain areas.
As we celebrate National Driver Appreciation Week, we want to recognize that drivers are the backbone of logistics and transportation operations. It is critical to prioritize their health and well-being. We take a closer look at strategies for keeping drivers safe on the road and the value of experienced drivers for our customers and company alike.
Logistics companies implement various strategies and technologies to engineer solutions that optimize the supply chain and reduce transportation spend. Effectively implementing these strategies can improve service levels and customer satisfaction while improving operational efficiency. Learn more.
While the industry faces significant shortages in commercial drivers, one strategy being used in the U.S. is the utilization of B-1 Drivers. Learn more about the B-1 visa classification and rippling effects that the rise of B-1 drivers may have in Mexico.
Following several unsuccessful labor negotiations, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference is at a standstill with Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). A 72-hour strike notice was issued, set to begin on Thursday, August 22nd, at 12:01 am ET. Learn more.