cross-border trade

Canadian trucking group: ‘Nuclear winter’ may hit Canada-US freight

Seven out of 10 Canadian trucking companies have seen loads to the U.S. paused or canceled outright in the wake of recently imposed tariffs, according to a survey by the Canadian Trucking Alliance.

In addition, executives at 60% of the CTA’s carrier members said a long trade war would pose a serious risk to operations, and 8% reported laying off workers.

Key exports that have been delayed or canceled include farm equipment, fertilizer, lumber, tires, food and oil products, the organization...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/canadian-trucking-group-nuclear-winter-may-hit-canada-us-freight

All-Risk coverage a must-have for cross-border shipping

Cross-border shipping is a tricky business, there’s no getting around it. But with a reliable and knowledgeable partner at your side — and proper insurance protecting your products — your cross-border anxieties will greatly diminish.

Mark Vickers, Reliance Partners’ executive vice president of international logistics, recently connected with Ryan Jones, president at NUAGE Logistics Inc., to dive into cross-border logistics.

Jones shares his thoughts on what it’s like shipping into Mexico from the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/all-risk-coverage-a-must-have-for-cross-border-shipping

Canada threatens US with tariffs over EV tax credit

A tractor-trailer passes by a US, Canadian and United Nations flagl

The Canadian government is threatening to impose tariffs on U.S. exports and suspend select provisions of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement over a proposed tax credit for U.S electric vehicles.

Tariffs would target U.S. exports “in a manner that will impact American workers in the auto sector” as well as other industries, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Trade Minister Mary Ng wrote in a letter to eight U.S. senators Friday. Additionally, Canada is considering suspending parts...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/canada-threatens-us-with-tariffs-over-ev-tax-credit

Risk knows no bounds when it comes to cross-border shipping

Cross-border shipping involves numerous — and often hidden — risks. For instance, many U.S. shippers are surprised to learn that they’re on the hook for cargo losses that occur all too frequently south of the border.

Mark Vickers, Reliance Partners’ executive vice president of international logistics, connected with Jose Minarro, managing director of Sunset Transportation, to discuss the ever-present risks associated with cross-border shipping, the importance of carrier vetting and why Mexican...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/risk-knows-no-bounds-when-it-comes-to-cross-border-shipping

Report: US to require vaccines for cross-border foreign truckers starting Jan. 22

A trucker at the US-Mexico border seen through the window of a US Customs and Border Protection officer illustrate an article about a coming vaccine requriement.

Truck drivers from Canada and Mexico will be barred from crossing the U.S. border as of Jan. 22 unless they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday, citing a senior Biden administration official.  

While the vaccination requirement — applying to all nonresident essential travelers — had been announced in October, the U.S. had held off on setting an official date. Trucking industry groups have been pushing for a delay out of fears large numbers of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/report-us-to-require-vaccines-for-cross-border-foreign-truckers-starting-jan-22

ShipMonk establishes international footprint with Mexico expansion

Import taxes and tariffs can have a huge impact on e-commerce companies that rely on goods made internationally.

E-commerce fulfillment startup ShipMonk aims to help small and midsized e-commerce importers save money with its international expansion and acquisition of El Mar Mexico (321 Fulfillment of Mexico).

The acquisition includes a fulfillment center located on the U.S.-Mexico border in Tecate, Mexico, and gives ShipMonk its first warehouse facility located outside of the U.S.

The facility in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shipmonk-establishes-international-footprint-with-mexico-expansion

Brokers and carriers pursue higher margins on domestic and cross-border freight

Today’s risk-averse transportation landscape inhibits profit maximization for many companies eager to gain an advantage. It only makes sense that shipping a high-value commodity would bring in more revenue, but the risks involved often scare away carriers and brokers from hauling these loads in places around the Mexican border, creating problems for all stakeholders in these regions.

Trucks overwhelmingly transport the majority of high-value commodities such as electronics, motorized vehicles,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/brokers-and-carriers-pursue-higher-margins-on-domestic-and-cross-border-freight

What will the reopening of the Canadian border mean for freight?

An aerial view of the U.S.-Canada border. The Canadian side is set to reopen for non-essential travel.

Canada is beginning to reopen its borders for nonessential travel after a 16-month shutdown in response to COVID-19. Starting Aug. 9, fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents can enter the country.

Even though trade has been exempt from the restrictions — allowing trucks to move freely between Canada and the U.S. — the reopening of the border still has significant implications for freight. And not just because more congestion and wait times will undoubtedly accompany the return of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/what-will-the-reopening-of-the-canadian-border-mean-for-freight

Laredo commercial border crossing slowed by storm’s aftermath

A powerful storm that wrecked havoc Monday in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, has caused a freight slowdown at the commercial border crossing in Laredo, Texas.

“Due to last night’s storm, power on the Mexico side is out and affecting north and south bound traffic,” said Armando Taboada, assistant director of field operations at the Laredo Field Office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in an email to customs officials and media. 

“Railroad operations at Laredo are on hold due to debris on rail...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/laredo-commercial-crossing-slowed-by-storms-aftermath

FreightWaves Classics: Otay Mesa Land Port is third-busiest on U.S.-Mexico border

Trucks approach the U.S. entrance to the Otay Mesa LPOE. (Photo: FreightWaves)

According to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), “A Land Port Of Entry [LPOE] is a facility that provides controlled entry into or departure from the United States for persons or materials.” Each LPOE “houses the U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP], and other federal inspection agencies responsible for the enforcement of federal laws pertaining to such activities.”

On the CBP website it states, “U.S. Customs and Border Protection has a complex mission at ports of entry with...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-classics-otay-mesa-land-port-is-third-busiest-on-us-mexico-border

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