Several US-based logistics companies are setting their sights south of the border, investing in facilities and workforces to take advantage of Mexico’s strategic location, trade ties, and skilled labor pool….
Startup 3PL Waggon to Add 20 Jobs in 2024 Despite Economic Headwinds
Young third-party logistics (3PL) company Waggon has plans to continue expanding its workforce in 2024, looking to add 20 new hires across its sales and customer service departments. This ambitious…
What are the 5 Busiest Highways in the World?
Sitting in traffic makes everyone grumpy. Now imagine it’s a daily headache! On the world’s most crowded highways, nonstop traffic is the norm. These poor drivers deal with rush hour…
Mexico: The New Manufacturing Powerhouse of North America
As companies accelerate nearshoring efforts, Mexico is poised to become an even bigger freight engine in 2024. Massive investments, new factories, and booming exports signal strong cross-border trade ahead. Rising…
Diesel Prices Rebound After 8-Week Decline on Supply Concerns
After falling for eight straight weeks, the benchmark diesel fuel price used for most fuel surcharges in the U.S. turned higher this week. The 2-cent per gallon increase on Tuesday…
Freight Trains Roll Again As Key Border Crossings Reopen
After a five-day stalemate that left thousands of rail cars stranded, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reopened three bridges Friday connecting Texas and Mexico to freight rail traffic. CBP Halts…
Parallel Systems Shows Off Connected Autonomous Rail in California
An autonomous rail vehicle startup successfully demonstrated how its self-driving containers on wheels hook up, a key step toward long platoons of rail cars that can split apart to reach…
BWT Logistics Acquires Trucking Provider to Expand Network
Atlanta-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider BWT Logistics has acquired International Express Trucking (IET), a North Carolina-based transportation and warehousing company. The deal expands BWT’s warehouse network and service offerings as…
How Do I Find an International Freight Forwarder?
Searching for a needle in a haystack often feels easier than finding the right overseas freight services. With endless options and confusing jargon, it’s a daunting task. But take a…
Keeping Drivers Safe This Holiday Season and Beyond
The winter holidays usher in the most dangerous driving conditions of the year. With more vehicles on the road, tighter delivery deadlines, and an increase in impaired driving, truck drivers…
