Originally published on Mexico Business Now By: Carlos Godinez, VP Business Development, Mexico Amid international trade wars and global supply chain delays, businesses in the US are increasingly setting up shop in Mexico. This tidal wave of business expansion creates a plethora of new opportunities and with the height of produce season just around the…
Category: International Logistics
This year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck (also known as DOT Inspection Week) will take place next Tuesday – Thursday, May 17-19. Over the course of this 72-hour event, commercial motor vehicles and drivers need to be prepared for inspections throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. What is International Roadcheck? During this large-scale…
Originally published in Mexico Business News By: Carlos Godinez, VP Business Development, Mexico This year marks another difficult year across the global supply chain with tight capacity, increasing inflation and lack of reliability continuing to trouble the industry. Carriers are facing high volatility, uncertainty and demand, while shippers need increased confidence so they can find…
All eyes are on ocean shipping—especially on the cargo ships currently anchored offshore waiting to be unloaded. Talking Logistics host Adrian Gonzalez and Mollie Bailey, VP, International at Transplace, dig into the ongoing volatility of the global supply chain. Watch the video about “Navigating the Wave of Ocean Shipping Constraints,” as they discuss the current…
*The below is an excerpt of an article first published in Talking Logistics. One of the key lessons learned from 2020 is that companies can no longer afford to stand on the sidelines when it comes to investing in technology and digital transformation. This is not only true for manufacturers and retailers, but for logistics…
With the global spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), vulnerabilities in supply chains continue to be exposed. As the first tier in many company supply chains, the disruption in China has sent ripples through the worldwide economy. The situation is still fluid, as mentioned in our previous report, and Transplace will continue to release updates as…
By: Mollie Bailey, VP, International, Transplace Since news broke out that a mysterious strain of coronavirus was affecting residents in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province, Chinese New Year celebrations and global travel and business operations have been significantly impacted. Coronaviruses are part of a strain of viruses that can cause the common cold or…
By: Mollie Bailey, Vice President, International, Transplace & Linda Bravo, Director U.S. Customs Brokerage, Transplace While recent news headlines have been dominated by the ongoing trade discussions between the U.S. and China, a new ruling from arbitrators at the World Trade Organization (WTO) may have flown under the radar. This ruling is sparking a new conflict…
The international trade community often faces new challenges due to changes to various national and international regulations and laws, and the Mexican customs landscape is no different. Recent adjustments to the Official Mexican Standards (i.e. NOMs) have created implications for cross-border trade; additionally, ICC’s Incoterms rules, the world’s essential terms of trade for the sale of…
By: Linda Bravo, Corporate Customs Broker, Transplace and Sergio Flores, Safety and Security Coordinator, Transplace In today’s ever-chaining business environment, organizations are faced with ongoing security challenges. It’s crucial for shippers to understand any potential risks to their supply chains and establish security plans—and one significant way to proactively protect their operations is by becoming a…