In the latest episode of "The FreightCaviar Podcast", we sit down with Mikhail Rasner, CEO & President of MiRUnited. He reveals the truth about private equity's impact on the industry and ways to fight freight fraud.
Plus, storms and flooding impact freight corridors, California seeks international tariff immunity, automakers halt productions, and more.
When there's a real opportunity for profit, funding shows up, no matter how uncertain the global economy is.
Rapido's co-founders, Danny Frisco and Roberto Icaza, saw the potential of Mexico’s skilled workforce through their logistics experience with Coyote and BlueGrace. A chance lunch in Guadalajara sparked the idea to create a company bridging U.S. brokerages with top-tier logistics teams in Mexico.
Lego shifts production closer to key markets, delaying U.S. factory to 2027.
Logistics property rents rose by 6% globally in 2023, with a significant 19% increase in Mexico, driven by nearshoring and demand.
Ongoing disruptions at US-Mexico rail crossings lead logistics firms to seek alternative transport routes, including trucks and maritime solutions.
Eagle Pass and El Paso border closures put a pause on $33.95B in annual trade, affecting Union Pacific's business and threatening economic stability.
While trade activity escalates in South America, influenced by diversified sourcing strategies, the Panama Canal continues to face drought-induced challenges.
The U.S.-Mexico border faces severe delays amid migrant surges, leading to a logistics nightmare for freight and trade.
Congestion at North American ports eases, but nearshoring from Mexico surges, challenging capacity.
Global manufacturers, led by insights from Lectra, are realigning their operations closer to American markets for better efficiency and control.
The Marcelino Serna Port of Entry in Texas is set to resume handling commercial truck traffic, providing an alternative route to busy El Paso crossings.
The USTDA is funding a study for an intermodal rail terminal in Chiapas to bolster local supply chains and decarbonize Southern Mexico's transport sector.
NextDecade Corp pushes forward with its massive LNG export terminal project at the Port of Brownsville, aiming to transform South Texas's trade dynamics.
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