Borderline Mexico: US-Mexico Trade Hits $74 Billion in August, Laredo Port Tops Again
This week’s Borderline news: US-Mexico trade reached $74 billion in August with the Port of Laredo topping again; Imperative Logistics Group acquired freight forwarder Jamco; Gebruder Weiss partnered with Mexican freight platform Cargado; Avery Dennison opened a $100 million facility in Querétaro, Mexico.
Boeing Trims 767 and Delays 777X Freighters as Strike Impacts
Boeing is trimming production plans for the 767 and next-generation 777-X freighters, which could lead to a shortfall of wide-body freighters later this century.
Hurricane Helen’s Impact on Medical Manufacturing Spurs Nearshoring and Domestic Production Talks
Following Hurricane Helen, over 86% of US healthcare providers are facing IV fluid shortages, sparking discussions about nearshoring in the US medical manufacturing sector.
Milton’s Damage and Economic Loss Estimated at $160 Billion
According to AccuWeather’s preliminary estimates, Hurricane Milton caused at least $160 billion in damage and economic losses.
Initial Impact of Hurricane Milton on Freight Market
Hurricane Milton is the third major disruptor for the transportation market within three weeks. What’s next?
All Eyes on Nikola as It Cuts 135 Jobs to Maintain Financial Space
Nonprofit Organizations Rapidly Deploy Medical Supplies and Aid to Florida
After Hurricane Milton made landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida on Wednesday, nonprofit organizations with critical disaster relief and medical supplies are stationed in an external staging area outside Tampa.
Ten Ports Remain Closed Post-Hurricane Milton
Nine ports in Florida and one port in Georgia remained closed Thursday following Hurricane Milton’s destruction.
Hurricane Milton Leaves Trail of Destruction After Hitting Florida
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida at Category 3 strength around 8:30 PM Wednesday and has been moving across the state since then.
Cartage Secures $3.3M to Automate for Shippers and Carriers
Cargo coordination platform Cartage raised $3.3 million in a funding round led by Y Combinator. Founded by industry veterans, the company uses AI to optimize logistics without altering brokers’, shippers’, or carriers’ preferred communication methods.
Disaster Response: A Day in the Life of ALAN During Hurricane Season
Hurricane Milton hit Florida less than two weeks after Hurricane Helen’s destruction. The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) brings nonprofits and supply chain companies together for effective disaster relief efforts. What does it entail?
Logistics Centers Realign Plans Before Hurricane Milton’s Landfall
Food retailers along the path of Hurricane Milton are preparing for Wednesday night’s landfall.
Drones Fill Critical Gaps in Disaster Response and Recovery During Helene and Milton
As the Southeast struggles to recover from Hurricane Helen, preparations are underway for Hurricane Milton, expected to make landfall near Tampa, Florida on Wednesday evening. Drone operators have filled critical gaps during disaster response and recovery.
Hurricane Milton Could Put Excessive Pressure on Freight Market
Nationwide cargo rejection rates have exceeded 5%.
SONAR Data Free During Hurricane Disruption
During volatile periods, fast and accurate freight market data is crucial.
Hurricane Milton Approaches with Port Closures and Fuel Shortages
The Category 4 Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida Wednesday evening or Thursday morning, bringing catastrophic flooding and deadly conditions, less than two weeks after Helene struck the state.
Hurricane Milton Already Affecting Freight Market in Florida
Cargo entering Lakeland faces high rejection rates.
Amazon Air Sells Excess Capacity to Third-Party Shippers
Amazon’s cargo airline is taking on freight from logistics companies and other enterprises to better utilize its private fleet, originally built to support its own e-commerce sales.
OOIDA Partners with Truckstop; Platform Becomes Group’s “Exclusive” Partner
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has entered into a cooperative agreement with the freight platform operator, offering discounts to OOIDA members.
Hurricane Milton Approaches as 1/6 of Florida’s Gas Stations Run Dry
As Hurricane Milton approaches the west coast of central Florida, pressure on the state’s fuel supply chain is rapidly increasing.
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Source: FreightWaves
