Freight consolidation offers far more than just transportation cost savings. It delivers broad value across manufacturing supply chains by enhancing inventory flow, reliability, sustainability, and overall operational efficiency. When considering the ROI of Freight Consolidation, be sure to look at the full picture of the benefits it can have on your supply chain.
Nearshoring to Northern Mexico is reshaping supply chains, but rising freight volumes and smaller, more frequent shipments are driving up logistics costs. Traditional LTL and FTL models often fall short—leaving manufacturers stuck in the middle. Smarter freight consolidation offers the balance: reducing costs, improving transit times, and streamlining customs clearance for cross-border shipments.
The July 31, 2025 Executive Order raises tariffs on certain imports, pushing manufacturers and shippers to rethink sourcing and supply chains into North America. In this article we offer an overview of the EO, what it means for manufacturers and logistics, and recommendations for navigating these changes.
Few routes are more dynamic or misunderstood than the U.S.-Mexico corridor with many logistics providers continuing to mismanage this lane by relying on assumptions, outdated practices, or one-size-fits-all strategies. Learn about the Top 5 Myths about cross-border logistics and how to avoid the pitfalls.
Route optimization is a crucial component of logistics that streamlines processes and minimizes transportation costs, while ensuring smooth production processes and customer satisfaction. In this blog, we explore the value of optimizing cross-border routes between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
When shipments don’t regularly fill an entire truckload, freight consolidation and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping are two common solutions. Each method has its own purpose and ideal uses. Let’s explore the pros and cons of each, while helping you choose the right strategy for your business.
The NMFTA will be rolling out the first phase of changes to the NMFC system this July. The changes will move toward a density-based model focused on streamlining freight classifications, enhancing the user experience, and providing a clearer understanding of how freight should be classified.
The Mexico Tax Administration Service announced a scheduled maintenance outage to the VUCEM system beginning on February 8th through February 15th. During the outage, all automated documentation submissions and reporting will be unavailable, and clearance documents must be submitted manually to ANAM. Learn more about what this means for you and how to mitigate potential delays.
As we face threats of U.S. tariffs, importers should review their import data with their U.S. Customs brokers to get a clear picture of the financial impact that increases could have on their business. Learn about the Top Five Strategies to be prepared for tariffs. Review your credit limits and payment terms, and assess your company’s risk for bond insufficiency.
Two days after the new Trump administration announced steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, Canada and Mexico announced plans of retaliatory tariffs. The leaders met today in negotiations, just hours ahead of the 12:01am deadline and came to agreements that will delay any tariffs on Canada and Mexico for at least 30 days.