Reshoring

Borderlands Mexico: Reshoring dipped across North America in 2024, report says

Borderlands Mexico is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Reshoring dipped across North America in 2024, report says; Unilever to invest $1.5B to expand in Mexico; Supply chain software provider opens office in Houston; and Border agents seize $1M in cocaine from truck at Texas bridge.

Reshoring dipped across North America in 2024, report says

Imports to the U.S. from China and 13 other low-cost countries and regions...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-reshoring-dipped-across-north-america-in-2024-report-says

Automotive resurgence? Hyundai’s $21B bet on the US

The American automotive industry finds itself at a critical juncture in 2025, with conflicting signals about its future trajectory. On one hand, recent announcements of major investments and the looming threat of tariffs point to potential growth. On the other, the industry continues to grapple with ongoing challenges that have led to job losses and production cuts in recent years. As automakers and policymakers navigate this complex landscape, the question remains: Is the U.S. auto sector...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/automotive-resurgence-hyundais-21b-bet-on-the-us

Reshoring Institute advises companies on returning to America

In the latest Bring It Home podcast, Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute, spoke on economic and supply chain factors influencing a company’s decision to bring production back to the U.S.

Bring It Home celebrates the manufacturing renaissance, reindustrialization and reshoring taking place across North America. Its co-hosts are Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of Firecrown Media, and JP Hampstead, strategic analyst at Firecrown.

The Reshoring Institute

Coates has been a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/reshoring-institute-advises-companies-on-returning-to-america

Toymaker talks bringing some manufacturing home

Viahart President Molson Hart said reshoring will allow his business to save money on shipping costs and avoid possible incoming duties or tariffs on toys in the latest episode of the Bring it Home podcast.

Bring It Home celebrates the North American manufacturing renaissance, reindustrialization and reshoring taking place across the continent. Its co-hosts are Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of Firecrown Media, and JP Hampstead, strategic analyst at Firecrown,

Viahart designs educational toys and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/toymaker-talks-bringing-some-manufacturing-home

Medical equipment makers call for more domestic production, tariffs

An alliance of medical manufacturers is advocating for tax incentives, tariffs, and enforcement of labor and environmental standards to encourage more U.S. medical equipment production amid concerns over supply chain disruption following recent hurricanes and continued competition with foreign trade partners.

The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA) advocates for U.S. businesses that produce medical personal protective equipment (PPE) and the input materials needed to manufacture it.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/medical-equipment-makers-call-for-more-domestic-production-tariffs

Bring It Home podcast 1st show talks Memphis, Musk and manufacturing

The inaugural episode of the Bring It Home podcast is now available.

Bring It Home celebrates the North American manufacturing renaissance, reindustrialization and reshoring taking place across the continent. Co-hosts Craig Fuller, founder and CEO Firecrown Media, and JP Hampstead, strategic analyst at Firecrown, run through the latest headlines about manufacturing investments and interview a special guest each week.

“What is happening right now on the ground in America is tremendous,” Fuller...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/bring-it-home-podcast-1st-show-talks-memphis-musk-and-manufacturing

Check Call: Breaking down the FIFA Women’s World Cup

Welcome to Check Call, our corner of the internet for all things 3PL, freight broker and supply chain. Check Call the podcast comes out every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EDT. Catch up on previous episodes here. If this was forwarded to you, sign up for Check Call the newsletter here.

In this edition: breaking down the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the unforeseen side effect of rising demand in Mexico, and Yellow officially declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 

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Over the weekend the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/check-call-breaking-down-the-fifa-womens-world-cup

Manufacturers move away from China in light of supply issues, cost increases

The coronavirus pandemic reshaped the attitude of the average consumer. Government-mandated lockdowns and fear of infection forced shoppers to embrace online shopping at previously unforeseen levels. This rocked the supply chain at a time when manufacturing was slowed and part shortages raged, creating a perfect storm for retailers and logistics companies alike. 

“COVID brought e-commerce 10 years forward too quickly, and the supply chain industry wasn’t ready for it,” Dunavant Enterprises...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/manufacturers-move-away-from-china-in-light-of-supply-issues-cost-increases

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