Borderlands es un resumen semanal de desarrollos en el mundo del transporte y el comercio transfronterizo de los Estados Unidos-México. Esta semana: los grupos de delincuencia organizados combían los robos de carga de EE. UU.; Imperial Auto abre una fábrica de $ 21 millones en México; Ego Group...
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Borderlands Mexico: Organized crime groups fuel rise of US cargo thefts
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Organized crime groups fuel rise of US cargo thefts; Imperial Auto opens $21M factory in Mexico; EGO Group launches electronic components plant in central Mexico; and Billor opens logistics hub in Houston.
Organized crime groups fuel rise of US cargo thefts
Supply chain security firm Overhaul said organized criminal gangs were a factor in the soaring number of cargo...
Top 5 US-Mexico trade stories of 2024
In 2023, Mexico supplanted Canada and China as the top source of imports to the U.S.
Throughout 2024, Mexico solidified its place as the top U.S. trading partner, boosted by cross-border commerce for automotive goods, computers, cell phones, oil and fresh produce.
While U.S.-Mexico cross-border trade continues to rise, other major stories include ongoing cargo theft against carriers and truck driver labor disputes in the country, as well as President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans.
As 2024...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/top-5-us-mexico-trade-stories-of-2024
Borderlands Mexico: Violence against truckers surging in cargo thefts
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Violence against truckers surging in cargo thefts; Port of Brownsville kicks off $600M ship channel project; auto parts maker Daimay invests $51M in Mexican factory; and Korean company opens its first plant in Mexico.
Violence against truckers surging in cargo thefts
Supply chain visibility firm Overhaul reported that 83% of cargo thefts in Mexico during the third...
CargoNet warns of increased cargo theft risk during Thanksgiving holiday
The risk of cargo theft is expected to increase during Thanksgiving, according to CargoNet, which urges transportation companies to be vigilant during the holiday.
The cargo theft prevention company, which manages an information-sharing system about such thefts, reported that significant thefts typically occur from the Tuesday before Thanksgiving through the following Monday.
“This is one of the most interesting times of the year because of the delay,” said CargoNet Vice President of Operations...
GenLogs launches initiative to combat theft using counterterrorism methods
GenLogs, an asset intelligence platform, announced Wednesday it will begin offering a free investigative service to help the freight industry recover stolen or missing equipment.
Open to carriers, brokers and shippers alike, the service allows users to submit details of missing assets to GenLogs. In response, GenLogs will use its nationwide network of roadside sensors to determine the asset’s last known location and set real-time alerts for tracking.
Fighting freight fraud: A playbook to combat holiday theft
With holiday shipping ramping up, freight fraud is top concern for players across the industry. While companies fight all types of fraud throughout the year, strategic theft and straight theft are particularly prevalent in today’s market.
Cargo theft incidents were up 33% year over year in the second quarter of 2024, according to CargoNet. A total of 771 reported thefts during the quarter added up to more than $34 million in lost value, with distribution centers and truck stops being top...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fighting-freight-fraud-a-playbook-to-combat-holiday-theft
Becker Logistics study exposes cargo theft risk tied to lax security
Cargo theft has reached unprecedented levels in recent years, posing a significant threat to global supply chains. A recent white paper by Becker Logistics finds that thieves exploit a range of vulnerabilities in logistics operations, especially when goods are left unattended or security measures are weak.
According to CargoNet, the number of cargo theft incidents surged by 46% in the first quarter of 2024 alone, with a declared total value of $76 million. Hot spots for these crimes include...
FreightWaves Infographics: Cargo rail theft up 119% across Mexico in July
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Borderlands Mexico: Crime, labor top concerns about nearshoring in Mexico
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: crime, labor top concerns about nearshoring in Mexico; cargo rail theft up 119% across Mexico in July; Texas trucking company owner sentenced for Mexico-to-Chicago drug pipeline; and industrial equipment maker opens factory in Juarez, Mexico.
Crime, labor top concerns about nearshoring in Mexico
While Mexico is benefiting from foreign companies looking to nearshore, or...