#cross-border-shipping
(17 articles)3 Strategic Approaches to Overcome Cross-Border Shipping
DHL has published guidance addressing the persistent friction points in cross-border shipping operations, offering supply chain professionals a framework for navigating regulatory, operational, and co
UPS Mexico Air Freight: Margin Play or Strategic Pivot?
UPS is expanding its air freight operations through Mexico, raising questions about whether this represents a tactical margin-enhancement initiative or a fundamental strategic realignment of the carri
UPS Enhances Service Level for US-Mexico Industrial Shippers
UPS has announced a service level upgrade targeting industrial shippers moving freight between the United States and Mexico, signaling continued investment in cross-border logistics infrastructure. Th
UPS Invests $50M in Mexico Air Freight to Serve Manufacturers
UPS is making a significant $50 million investment in air freight infrastructure in Mexico, strategically positioning itself to serve manufacturers increasingly looking for faster, more reliable cross
DHL Lands $10B USPS Last-Mile Contract in Strategic Partnership
DHL eCommerce has secured a landmark multi-year contract valued at over $10 billion with the U.S. Postal Service to handle last-mile parcel delivery across the nation. This agreement represents a stra
U.S. De Minimis End: Major Impact on Global Shippers
The elimination of the U.S. de minimis exemption represents a structural shift in how low-value international parcels enter the American market. Historically, shipments valued under $800 could enter d
Sen. Cotton Seeks DOJ Probe of China-Backed Parcel Carriers
Senator Tom Cotton has called for a Department of Justice investigation into China-backed parcel carriers operating within the United States, signaling growing political scrutiny of foreign-controlled
CSA Transportation Eliminates Fuel Surcharges with All-In LTL Pricing
CSA Transportation has introduced an all-in pricing model that eliminates fuel surcharges for both domestic Canadian and Canada-US cross-border less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping services. This strate
DavidsTea Opens US Hub as de Minimis Rule Ends
DavidsTea's decision to establish a US-based fulfillment operation represents a strategic pivot forced by the end of the de minimis exemption, a trade policy that previously allowed low-value packages
Mexico Cartel Violence May Reduce Freight Capacity, Warn Shippers
Cartel violence and organized crime activity in Mexico is prompting shippers and logistics providers to reconsider freight volumes and routing strategies along critical cross-border corridors. The war
U.S. De Minimis Rule Ends: New Customs Requirements for Imports
The elimination of the U.S. de minimis rule represents a structural shift in how low-value imports are processed at U.S. borders. Historically, shipments valued under $800 (and certain other threshold
Mexico Border Volatility Drives Rising Carrier Costs, Reshapes Shipping
The Mexico-US border is experiencing increased operational volatility that is fundamentally reshaping how shippers approach cross-border logistics. Rising carrier costs—driven by capacity constraints,
TikTok Shop Faces Tariff Shock: Slower Delivery or Higher Prices
TikTok Shop is preparing for a significant operational shift beginning in January 2024 as new U.S. tariff policies threaten to increase the cost of goods imported from China and reshape fulfillment ec
Trump Tariffs Disrupt Global Logistics and Transport Networks
Trump's tariff policies are creating significant disruption across global logistics and transport networks, affecting companies and trade lanes worldwide. The tariffs are increasing transportation cos
Werner Expands Intermodal Assets in Mexico for Cross-Border Shippers
Werner, a major North American transportation provider, has announced an expansion of its intermodal assets in Mexico, signaling increased investment in cross-border logistics infrastructure. This mov
Werner Doubles Mexico Intermodal Fleet to 800 Units
Werner Enterprises is doubling its intermodal container fleet in Mexico to 800 units by year-end, marking a strategic expansion of cross-border logistics infrastructure. The deployment adds 53-foot co
Bulgarian Posts Warns of Parcel Delays to Italy
Bulgarian Posts has issued a public warning regarding potential parcel delivery delays to Italy, citing logistics pressures stemming from Olympic Games activities. This disruption reflects the broader