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.

In facilitating the movement of goods in the global supply chain, freight forwarders focus on transportation, whereas third-party logistics (3PL) providers offer comprehensive logistics solutions. Learn more about the differences between freight forwarding and 3PL to help you choose the right service for your business needs.

Today's changing market dynamics, geopolitical unrest, technological advancements, and evolving customer expectations are prompting companies to reassess their supply chain operations and decision-making strategies. Learn more about the Top 12 Changes in the Strategic Supply Chain Shift from a tactical approach to a proactive, strategic approach to transporting goods.

Common mistakes in cross-border transportation can cause delays in shipping and lead to added costs, penalties, or even mandatory audits. Learn tips on building effective relationships with CBP and the benefits of relying on a customs broker to manage the customs clearance process for you.

The U.S.-Mexico border is one of the busiest, most vital trade corridors in North America. Transporting goods across the border involves in-depth understanding of the requirements and potential risks. Learn more about common delays and the Top 5 ways to mitigate border delays.

VMI, centered on data-sharing, is a supply chain management strategy that engages a logistics provider in the management of a customer's products at a specific location. This partnership and collaboration integrates inventory management with other logistics and supply chain services. Learn more about the steps involved in VMI.

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.

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.

While President Trump has confirmed the potential for significant tariffs, no specific tariffs have been imposed. The focus is on assessing trade practices and deficits. As a manufacturer, it is important to understand what contributes to tariffs and how to mitigate tariffs. Learn more.

Manufacturers continue to leverage Mexico's growing production capabilities contributing to the nearshoring trend and need for cross-border services between the U.S. and Mexico. In this blog we explore the top benefits for manufacturers when considering production in Mexico.