In the latest episode of "The Freight Caviar Podcast", we sit down with Clark Wellman, National Sales Director at AmeriPol Staffing. He talks about the origin of the company, its road to success, and his favorite books and podcasts.
Plus, the average revenue per freight brokerage employee, a recent wave of seafood thefts in NJ & PA, and more.
New data reveals freight brokerages averaging $1,267,516 gross revenue per employee. Brush Pass Research offers detailed intel for prospecting.
As US companies shift from China to Mexico, a surge in cargo hijackings threatens to derail the nearshoring bonanza.
Mexico's booming as American companies ditch China, though at the same time organized crime has been cashing in. The Hustle broke down some of the key stats when it comes to all the crime that has been creeping up as of late within the Mexico-US freight industry.
"The fortunate ones get to live, they are let go somewhere," says Beto Lopez, ANTAC trucking chamber Vice Chairman.
"Given Mexico's truck hijacking epidemic, it is a hard sell to entice companies to invest further south," warns Ryan Berg, CSIS Latin America expert.
And, of course, trucking companies are worried about running routes through the country: "Everybody [is] worried about theft," Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, explained.
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The nearshoring boom's potential hangs in the balance as Mexico grapples with this critical security challenge. While Mexico is trying to continue its growth with the freight industry, something has to be done with the crime rate if more progress is to be made.
Source: The Hustle
Recent seafood thefts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania total over $350,000. The industry is on high alert as logistics crimes surge in 2024.
CargoNet warns of rising Labor Day cargo theft risks. Here are some hotspots, targeted items, and security tips to safeguard your shipments this holiday weekend.
Northbound truck crossings from Mexico to US hit 1.97 million in Q2 2024, up 21% from 2018. Here are some stats, trends, and implications for cross-border trade from a supply chain expert.
Canned tuna stolen from parked semi in South Philly. Part of ongoing cargo theft trend. Police warn truckers to stay alert and report suspicious activity.
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