LAUNCH OFFER Real-time freight intel from $199/mo — live in 90 seconds. [Start now →](https://getfreightdata.com/?utm_source=FW_homepage&utm_medium=FW_top_banner) × **Apr** _\- 2026 -_ 27 April \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-ties-tariff-relief-to-us-steel-shift) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Trump ties tariff relief to US steel shift**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-ties-tariff-relief-to-us-steel-shift) Trump administration uses steep tariffs to drive production shifts as new projects in Indiana and Arkansas signal some traction. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-ties-tariff-relief-to-us-steel-shift) 26 April \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-texas-cargo-theft-falls-but-organized-crime-grows) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Borderlands Mexico: Texas cargo theft falls, but organized crime grows**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-texas-cargo-theft-falls-but-organized-crime-grows) This week in Borderlands Mexico: Texas cargo theft falls; DP World taps Terry Donohoe to lead Mexico operations; and BNSF boosting capacity AZ rail hub. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-texas-cargo-theft-falls-but-organized-crime-grows) 24 April \\ \\ Company Earnings](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/covenant-sees-tightening-capacity-rate-momentum-building-in-2026) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Covenant sees tightening capacity, rate momentum building in 2026**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/covenant-sees-tightening-capacity-rate-momentum-building-in-2026) Covenant Logistics points to a tightening driver market and stronger demand as early signs of a truckload rebound. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/covenant-sees-tightening-capacity-rate-momentum-building-in-2026) \\ \\ Layoffs and Bankruptcies](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/small-fleets-brokers-drive-new-wave-of-trucking-bankruptcies) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Small fleets, brokers drive new wave of trucking bankruptcies**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/small-fleets-brokers-drive-new-wave-of-trucking-bankruptcies) A dozen small carriers and logistics firms filed for bankruptcy in April, signaling continued stress in the fragmented freight market. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/small-fleets-brokers-drive-new-wave-of-trucking-bankruptcies) 23 April \\ \\ Company Earnings](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/first-look-covenant-flags-march-rebound-after-soft-q1) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**First look: Covenant flags March rebound after soft Q1 earnings**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/first-look-covenant-flags-march-rebound-after-soft-q1) Covenant Logistics Group Truckload sees momentum building after weather and fuel headwinds weigh on first quarter results. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/first-look-covenant-flags-march-rebound-after-soft-q1) \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/usmca-review-to-test-chinas-growing-role-in-mexico-supply-chains) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**USMCA review tests China’s role in Mexico supply chains**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/usmca-review-to-test-chinas-growing-role-in-mexico-supply-chains) Rising Chinese investment in Mexico is colliding with U.S. efforts to tighten trade rules. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/usmca-review-to-test-chinas-growing-role-in-mexico-supply-chains) 22 April \\ \\ Company Earnings](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tesla-says-mass-production-of-electric-semi-to-begin-this-year) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Tesla says mass production of electric Semi to begin this year**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tesla-says-mass-production-of-electric-semi-to-begin-this-year) Tesla says its long-delayed Semi will begin production this year, signaling a slow but critical ramp into the freight market. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tesla-says-mass-production-of-electric-semi-to-begin-this-year) \\ \\ E-commerce & Fulfillment](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/smbs-ditch-wait-and-see-as-tariffs-force-supply-chain-overhaul) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**SMBs ditch ‘wait-and-see’ as tariffs force supply chain overhaul**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/smbs-ditch-wait-and-see-as-tariffs-force-supply-chain-overhaul) Small and medium-sized businesses are rapidly restructuring sourcing and inventory strategies to mitigate the impact of tariffs. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/smbs-ditch-wait-and-see-as-tariffs-force-supply-chain-overhaul) 21 April \\ \\ Borderlands: Canada](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/nippon-express-1-6b-canada-deal-leads-logistics-investment-wave) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Nippon Express $1.6B Canada deal leads logistics investment wave**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/nippon-express-1-6b-canada-deal-leads-logistics-investment-wave) A surge in M&A, electrification and distribution buildouts signals rising demand for logistics services in Canada. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/nippon-express-1-6b-canada-deal-leads-logistics-investment-wave) 20 April \\ \\ Layoffs and Bankruptcies](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/carrier-shutters-new-jersey-hub-cuts-over-175-jobs) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Carrier shutters New Jersey hub, cuts over 175 jobs**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/carrier-shutters-new-jersey-hub-cuts-over-175-jobs) Alan Ritchey’s latest shutdown in New Jersey highlights mounting pressure on freight contractors as USPS continues pulling operations in-house. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/carrier-shutters-new-jersey-hub-cuts-over-175-jobs) \\ \\ Business](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-administration-launches-166b-cape-system-for-tariff-refunds) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Trump administration launches $166B CAPE system for tariff refunds**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-administration-launches-166b-cape-system-for-tariff-refunds) The Trump administration launched a new system on Monday for importers and businesses to reclaim shares of $166 billion in tariff refunds. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-administration-launches-166b-cape-system-for-tariff-refunds) 19 April \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-truck-exports-to-u-s-fall-in-march) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Borderlands Mexico: Truck exports to U.S. fall in March**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-truck-exports-to-u-s-fall-in-march) This week in Borderlands: Truck exports to U.S. fall in March; Port of Manzanillo posts record Q1 container volumes; and GM, SAIC weigh Mexico partnership. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-truck-exports-to-u-s-fall-in-march) 17 April \\ \\ Layoffs and Bankruptcies](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/logistics-layoffs-top-800-as-contracts-unwind-across-trucking-warehousing) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Logistics layoffs top 800 as contracts unwind across trucking, warehousing**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/logistics-layoffs-top-800-as-contracts-unwind-across-trucking-warehousing) A new wave of layoffs across logistics providers highlights ongoing contract volatility and soft demand in key freight segments. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/logistics-layoffs-top-800-as-contracts-unwind-across-trucking-warehousing) 16 April \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ai-moving-from-back-office-to-drivers-seat-in-trucking-operations) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**AI moving from back office to driver’s seat in trucking operations**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ai-moving-from-back-office-to-drivers-seat-in-trucking-operations) As AI takes over more back-office tasks inside trucking operations, companies can boost productivity through redefining traditional roles, experts say. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ai-moving-from-back-office-to-drivers-seat-in-trucking-operations) 15 April \\ \\ Logistics](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucking-capacity-bets-grow-as-major-carriers-expand-terminal-networks) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Trucking capacity bets grow as major carriers expand terminal networks**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucking-capacity-bets-grow-as-major-carriers-expand-terminal-networks) Prime Inc. and Old Dominion Freight Line are expanding U.S. terminal networks with new hubs in Georgia and Washington. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucking-capacity-bets-grow-as-major-carriers-expand-terminal-networks) \\ \\ Layoffs and Bankruptcies](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/small-trucking-firms-file-wave-of-bankruptcies-across-u-s) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Small trucking firms file wave of bankruptcies across U.S.**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/small-trucking-firms-file-wave-of-bankruptcies-across-u-s) From single-truck operators to mid-sized fleets, carriers across the U.S. are filing for bankruptcy as the freight downturn persists. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/small-trucking-firms-file-wave-of-bankruptcies-across-u-s) 14 April \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/u-s-mexico-trade-hits-73b-in-february-as-border-capacity-tightens) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**U.S.-Mexico trade hits $73B in February as border capacity tightens**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/u-s-mexico-trade-hits-73b-in-february-as-border-capacity-tightens) Strong cross-border volumes kept Mexico in the top U.S. trade position in February. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/u-s-mexico-trade-hits-73b-in-february-as-border-capacity-tightens) 13 April \\ \\ Business](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-fdi-ranking-jumps-in-2026-as-nearshoring-boosts-investment) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Mexico FDI ranking jumps in 2026 as nearshoring boosts investment**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-fdi-ranking-jumps-in-2026-as-nearshoring-boosts-investment) Mexico’s 2026 FDI ranking climb highlights nearshoring trends and cross-border freight opportunities tied to U.S. supply chains. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-fdi-ranking-jumps-in-2026-as-nearshoring-boosts-investment) 12 April \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-china-automakers-gain-ground-as-u-s-exports-soften) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Borderlands Mexico: China automakers gain ground as U.S. exports soften**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-china-automakers-gain-ground-as-u-s-exports-soften) This week in Borderlands Mexico: China automakers gain ground in Mexico as U.S. exports soften; OmniTRAX restarts Central Texas rail line with quarry deal; and China’s Windrose delivers first Class 8 EV in U.S. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-china-automakers-gain-ground-as-u-s-exports-soften) 10 April \\ \\ Container Shipping](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fuel-shock-middle-east-turmoil-push-global-freight-rates-higher) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Fuel shock, Middle East turmoil push global freight rates higher**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fuel-shock-middle-east-turmoil-push-global-freight-rates-higher) A growing disconnect between demand and pricing is emerging across freight markets, Flexport says. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fuel-shock-middle-east-turmoil-push-global-freight-rates-higher) 09 April \\ \\ Layoffs and Bankruptcies](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dsv-exits-dallas-area-contract-391-jobs-cut-at-wilmer-dc) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**DSV exits Dallas-area contract, 391 jobs cut at Wilmer DC**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dsv-exits-dallas-area-contract-391-jobs-cut-at-wilmer-dc) DSV is shutting down operations at a Texas distribution center after losing a contract, with 391 workers affected. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dsv-exits-dallas-area-contract-391-jobs-cut-at-wilmer-dc) \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-truckers-end-strike-after-clashes-with-authorities) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Mexico truckers end strike after clashes with authorities**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-truckers-end-strike-after-clashes-with-authorities) Truckers in Mexico called off blockades across key logistics routes, but underlying issues around cargo crime and costs remain unresolved. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-truckers-end-strike-after-clashes-with-authorities) 08 April \\ \\ Borderlands: Canada](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/kriska-snaps-up-cold-chain-carrier-sharp-in-cross-border-play) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Kriska snaps up cold-chain carrier Sharp in cross-border play**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/kriska-snaps-up-cold-chain-carrier-sharp-in-cross-border-play) Kriska Transportation Group is expanding its cross-border cold-chain footprint with the acquisition of Sharp Transportation Systems. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/kriska-snaps-up-cold-chain-carrier-sharp-in-cross-border-play) \\ \\ Layoffs and Bankruptcies](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/california-drayage-carrier-enters-bankruptcy-amid-mounting-debts) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**California drayage carrier enters bankruptcy amid mounting debts**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/california-drayage-carrier-enters-bankruptcy-amid-mounting-debts) Rising fixed costs and creditor claims are forcing a small drayage carrier tied to West Coast ports into restructuring. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/california-drayage-carrier-enters-bankruptcy-amid-mounting-debts) 07 April \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-freight-disruption-lingers-as-truckers-strike-fractures) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Mexico freight disruption lingers as truckers’ strike fractures**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-freight-disruption-lingers-as-truckers-strike-fractures) Divisions within Mexico’s transport sector are emerging as protests over security and costs continue to snarl supply chains. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-freight-disruption-lingers-as-truckers-strike-fractures) \\ \\ E-commerce & Fulfillment](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/two-boxes-raises-3-2m-to-scale-ai-returns-platform) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Two Boxes raises $3.2M to scale AI returns platform**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/two-boxes-raises-3-2m-to-scale-ai-returns-platform) Two Boxes has raised $3.2 million to help scale its AI-powered returns platform as retailers grapple with rising fraud and costly reverse logistics. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/two-boxes-raises-3-2m-to-scale-ai-returns-platform) 06 April \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-truckers-block-key-freight-routes-in-nationwide-strike) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Mexico truckers block key freight routes in nationwide strike**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-truckers-block-key-freight-routes-in-nationwide-strike) A nationwide strike by Mexican truckers and farmers blocked major freight corridors and border crossings Monday. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-truckers-block-key-freight-routes-in-nationwide-strike) 05 April \\ \\ Borderlands: Canada](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-tariff-pressure-shows-up-in-customs-data-across-north-america) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Borderlands Mexico: Tariff pressure shows up in customs data across North America**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-tariff-pressure-shows-up-in-customs-data-across-north-america) This week in Borderlands Mexico: Tariff pressure shows up in customs data across North America; Arvato opens Denton logistics hub to support AI, data center growth; and Tramontina opens cookware plant in Mexico to serve Americas. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-tariff-pressure-shows-up-in-customs-data-across-north-america) 03 April \\ \\ News](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fleet-buying-stays-hot-as-class-8-recovery-gains-momentum) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Fleet buying stays hot as Class 8 recovery gains momentum**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fleet-buying-stays-hot-as-class-8-recovery-gains-momentum) Strong freight fundamentals, tighter capacity and replacement demand are driving a rebound in heavy-duty truck orders. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fleet-buying-stays-hot-as-class-8-recovery-gains-momentum) 02 April \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariff-rewrite-puts-cross-border-metal-trade-in-crosshairs) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Tariff rewrite puts cross-border metal trade in crosshairs**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariff-rewrite-puts-cross-border-metal-trade-in-crosshairs) The Trump administration is expected to change how duties are applied to metal-based products, potentially raising import costs and altering cross-border freight flows. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariff-rewrite-puts-cross-border-metal-trade-in-crosshairs) \\ \\ 3PL and Brokerage](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/canada-logistics-market-heats-up-with-new-dcs-acquisition-drayage-launch) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Canada logistics market heats up with new DCs, acquisition, drayage launch**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/canada-logistics-market-heats-up-with-new-dcs-acquisition-drayage-launch) Logistics providers are ramping up investments in Canada as e-commerce growth and cross-border trade drive demand for warehousing, fulfillment and drayage services. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/canada-logistics-market-heats-up-with-new-dcs-acquisition-drayage-launch) 01 April \\ \\ Business](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ceva-snaps-up-record-setting-heavy-haul-firm-fagioli) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**CEVA snaps up record-setting heavy-haul firm Fagioli**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ceva-snaps-up-record-setting-heavy-haul-firm-fagioli) CEVA Logistics’ acquisition of Fagioli strengthens its position in heavy-haul and project cargo across North America. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ceva-snaps-up-record-setting-heavy-haul-firm-fagioli) \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-tariff-fight-shifts-to-heavy-machinery-imported-from-mexico) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**US tariff fight shifts to heavy machinery imported from Mexico**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-tariff-fight-shifts-to-heavy-machinery-imported-from-mexico) Lawmakers say offshoring of farm and construction equipment production to Mexico threatens U.S. manufacturing and could trigger new tariffs. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-tariff-fight-shifts-to-heavy-machinery-imported-from-mexico) \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/from-liquid-meth-to-live-pythons-cbp-stops-smuggling-at-the-border) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**From liquid meth to live pythons, CBP stops smuggling at the border**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/from-liquid-meth-to-live-pythons-cbp-stops-smuggling-at-the-border) Federal officers intercepted millions in narcotics and contraband hidden in commercial freight shipments in March. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/from-liquid-meth-to-live-pythons-cbp-stops-smuggling-at-the-border) **Mar** _\- 2026 -_ 31 March \\ \\ Cold Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariffs-frozen-food-demand-reshape-cold-chains-lineage-report-says) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Tariffs, frozen food demand reshape cold chains, Lineage report says**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariffs-frozen-food-demand-reshape-cold-chains-lineage-report-says) A survey of 1,000 supply chain leaders shows rising frozen food demand and tariff pressure driving major changes in cold chain logistics. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariffs-frozen-food-demand-reshape-cold-chains-lineage-report-says) \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariff-turmoil-refunds-lawsuits-and-new-duties-ahead) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Tariff turmoil: Refunds, lawsuits and new duties ahead**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariff-turmoil-refunds-lawsuits-and-new-duties-ahead) Attorneys say companies should track entries, file protests and prepare for new tariffs as the government develops a system to refund billions in duties. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariff-turmoil-refunds-lawsuits-and-new-duties-ahead) 30 March \\ \\ Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/stellantis-sues-supplier-in-mexico-halting-jeep-production) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Stellantis sues supplier in Mexico, halting Jeep production**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/stellantis-sues-supplier-in-mexico-halting-jeep-production) A parts dispute between Stellantis and ZF Chassis Modules has idled a Mexico assembly plant and threatened disrupting a facility in Windsor, Ontario. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/stellantis-sues-supplier-in-mexico-halting-jeep-production) \\ \\ Last-Mile Delivery](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-bankruptcies-mount-in-march-as-trucking-logistics-firms-file-chapter-11) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Freight bankruptcies mount in March as trucking, logistics firms file Chapter 11**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-bankruptcies-mount-in-march-as-trucking-logistics-firms-file-chapter-11) A growing list of transportation companies filed for Chapter 11 in March, highlighting continued financial strain across the supply chain. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-bankruptcies-mount-in-march-as-trucking-logistics-firms-file-chapter-11) 29 March \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-usmca-review-to-reshape-north-american-supply-chains) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Borderlands Mexico: USMCA review to reshape North American supply chains**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-usmca-review-to-reshape-north-american-supply-chains) This week in Borderlands Mexico: USMCA review to reshape North American supply chains; Amazon to open 116K-square-foot last-mile facility in Beaumont; and Nissan opens internal logistics terminal in Aguascalientes. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-usmca-review-to-reshape-north-american-supply-chains) 27 March \\ \\ Business](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/small-businesses-say-tariffs-still-hurting-a-year-after-liberation-day) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Small businesses say tariffs still hurting a year after ‘Liberation Day’**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/small-businesses-say-tariffs-still-hurting-a-year-after-liberation-day) One year after the “Liberation Day” tariffs, small business owners say ongoing trade policy shifts are still affecting supply chains, pricing and growth plans. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/small-businesses-say-tariffs-still-hurting-a-year-after-liberation-day) 26 March \\ \\ News](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-bill-aims-to-roll-back-diesel-truck-emissions-mandates) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**New bill aims to roll back diesel truck emissions mandates**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-bill-aims-to-roll-back-diesel-truck-emissions-mandates) The Diesel Truck Liberation Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Collins, aims to lower equipment costs for truckers. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-bill-aims-to-roll-back-diesel-truck-emissions-mandates) \\ \\ News](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/axn-expands-kentucky-axle-plant-targeting-heavy-duty-truck-oems) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**AXN expands Kentucky axle plant targeting heavy-duty truck OEMs**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/axn-expands-kentucky-axle-plant-targeting-heavy-duty-truck-oems) AXN Automotive Systems’ Louisville plant manufactures axles and suspensions for heavy-duty truck and trailer OEMs across North America. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/axn-expands-kentucky-axle-plant-targeting-heavy-duty-truck-oems) \\ \\ Logistics](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/chick-fil-a-to-build-50m-distribution-hub-in-west-texas) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Chick-fil-A to build $50M distribution hub in West Texas**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/chick-fil-a-to-build-50m-distribution-hub-in-west-texas) Chick-fil-A plans to invest $50 million to build a distribution center in Lubbock, Texas, as the restaurateur continues expanding its in-house logistics network. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/chick-fil-a-to-build-50m-distribution-hub-in-west-texas) 25 March \\ \\ New Tech](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cutting-edge-sensor-tech-targets-cargo-theft-as-losses-hit-725m) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Cutting-edge sensor tech targets cargo theft as losses hit $725M**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cutting-edge-sensor-tech-targets-cargo-theft-as-losses-hit-725m) As cargo theft grows more sophisticated, real-time, item-level tracking could help shippers detect theft and supply chain breakdowns before freight disappears. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cutting-edge-sensor-tech-targets-cargo-theft-as-losses-hit-725m) 24 March \\ \\ 3PL and Brokerage](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/headcount-falls-at-c-h-robinson-as-automation-ai-reshape-brokerage) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Headcount falls at C.H. Robinson as automation, AI reshape brokerage**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/headcount-falls-at-c-h-robinson-as-automation-ai-reshape-brokerage) C.H. Robinson is reducing management headcount through voluntary buyouts, the company said. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/headcount-falls-at-c-h-robinson-as-automation-ai-reshape-brokerage) \\ \\ Legal issues](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/texas-carrier-sued-by-mexican-truckers-over-pay-visa-misclassification) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Texas carrier sued by Mexican truckers over pay, visa misclassification**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/texas-carrier-sued-by-mexican-truckers-over-pay-visa-misclassification) Two Mexican truck drivers filed a federal lawsuit claiming a Texas carrier misclassified their visas and denied them overtime pay. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/texas-carrier-sued-by-mexican-truckers-over-pay-visa-misclassification) 23 March \\ \\ American Shipper](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-houston-tonnage-rises-4-as-officials-cut-reefer-free-time) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Port Houston tonnage rises 4% as officials cut reefer free time**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-houston-tonnage-rises-4-as-officials-cut-reefer-free-time) Port Houston officials passed a new rule set to take effect May 1 aimed at pressing shippers to move refrigerated cargo faster. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-houston-tonnage-rises-4-as-officials-cut-reefer-free-time) \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trailer-storage-demand-rises-as-tariffs-nearshoring-reshape-supply-chains) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Trailer storage demand rises as tariffs, nearshoring reshape supply chains**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trailer-storage-demand-rises-as-tariffs-nearshoring-reshape-supply-chains) Manufacturers and retailers are increasingly renting storage trailers to manage inventory surges, cross-border freight flows and rising warehouse costs. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trailer-storage-demand-rises-as-tariffs-nearshoring-reshape-supply-chains) 22 March \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-court-ruling-on-tariffs-sets-off-refund-scramble-legal-uncertainty) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Borderlands Mexico: Court ruling on tariffs sets off refund scramble, legal uncertainty**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-court-ruling-on-tariffs-sets-off-refund-scramble-legal-uncertainty) This week in Borderlands Mexico: Court ruling on tariffs sets off refund scramble, legal uncertainty; APM Terminals expands Lázaro Cárdenas capacity; and German components maker opens $95M plant in Querétaro, adds 700 jobs. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-court-ruling-on-tariffs-sets-off-refund-scramble-legal-uncertainty) 17 March \\ \\ New Tech](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/exclusive-nuvocargo-unveils-ai-native-freight-engine-aimed-at-shippers) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**EXCLUSIVE: Nuvocargo unveils AI-native freight engine aimed at shippers**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/exclusive-nuvocargo-unveils-ai-native-freight-engine-aimed-at-shippers) Nuvocargo launches Nuvo AI, a platform combining AI agents and human freight experts to help shippers manage truckload freight more efficiently. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/exclusive-nuvocargo-unveils-ai-native-freight-engine-aimed-at-shippers) 16 March \\ \\ E-commerce & Fulfillment](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/international-returns-surge-as-e-commerce-merchants-face-rising-logistics-hurdles) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**International returns surge as e-commerce merchants face rising logistics hurdles**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/international-returns-surge-as-e-commerce-merchants-face-rising-logistics-hurdles) As global e-commerce logistics grows more complex, ePost Global and ShipWise are working to reduce friction with shipments and international returns. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/international-returns-surge-as-e-commerce-merchants-face-rising-logistics-hurdles) \\ \\ Company Earnings](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/universal-logistics-q4-profit-plunges-as-intermodal-losses-deepen) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Universal Logistics Q4 profit plunges as intermodal losses deepen**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/universal-logistics-q4-profit-plunges-as-intermodal-losses-deepen) Universal Logistics reported sharply lower Q4 revenue and earnings as freight demand softened and losses in intermodal dragged on overall results. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/universal-logistics-q4-profit-plunges-as-intermodal-losses-deepen) 15 March \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-gm-stellantis-drive-auto-exports-to-us-in-february) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Borderlands Mexico: GM, Stellantis drive auto exports to US in February**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-gm-stellantis-drive-auto-exports-to-us-in-february) This week in Borderlands Mexico: GM, Stellantis drive auto exports to US in February; BNSF Railway breaks ground on $500M logistics center north of Dallas; and global shipper opens ground freight hub in Fontana. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-gm-stellantis-drive-auto-exports-to-us-in-february) 13 March \\ \\ News](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-outlook-flags-rising-spot-rates-cross-border-disruptions) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Uber Freight outlook flags rising spot rates, cross-border disruptions**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-outlook-flags-rising-spot-rates-cross-border-disruptions) A new report from Uber Freight signals continuing volatility across trucking and global logistics as spot rates rise and policy shifts reshape supply chains. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-outlook-flags-rising-spot-rates-cross-border-disruptions) 12 March \\ \\ Container Shipping](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-starts-trade-probes-on-mexico-china-as-tariff-fight-intensifies) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Trump starts trade probes on Mexico, China as tariff fight intensifies**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-starts-trade-probes-on-mexico-china-as-tariff-fight-intensifies) The White House has launched trade investigations into 16 U.S. trading partners, potentially paving the way for new tariffs. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-starts-trade-probes-on-mexico-china-as-tariff-fight-intensifies) \\ \\ Layoffs and Bankruptcies](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/supply-chain-layoffs-spread-across-warehouses-factories-and-rail-terminals) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Supply chain layoffs spread across warehouses, factories and rail terminals**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/supply-chain-layoffs-spread-across-warehouses-factories-and-rail-terminals) Layoffs across manufacturing and logistics operations signal companies are recalibrating supply chains amid shifting freight demand and industrial output. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/supply-chain-layoffs-spread-across-warehouses-factories-and-rail-terminals) 11 March \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-truck-production-plunges-nearly-50-in-february) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Mexico truck production plunges nearly 50% in February**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-truck-production-plunges-nearly-50-in-february) Mexico’s manufacturers of trucks, tractor-trailers and buses reported sharp year-over-year declines in production, exports and sales in February. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-truck-production-plunges-nearly-50-in-february) 09 March \\ \\ Business](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/24-states-nintendo-sue-trump-over-tariffs-as-refund-fight-grows) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**24 states, Nintendo sue Trump over tariffs as refund fight grows**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/24-states-nintendo-sue-trump-over-tariffs-as-refund-fight-grows) Dozens of U.S. states and thousands of companies are challenging the Trump administration’s tariffs in court. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/24-states-nintendo-sue-trump-over-tariffs-as-refund-fight-grows) \\ \\ Layoffs and Bankruptcies](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/texas-carrier-sernas-trucking-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Texas carrier Serna’s Trucking files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/texas-carrier-sernas-trucking-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy) Texas-based Serna’s Trucking filed a Chapter 11 petition as it attempts to reorganize its debt while maintaining operations. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/texas-carrier-sernas-trucking-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy) 08 March \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-authorities-move-to-cancel-permits-for-350-mexican-steel-importers) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Borderlands Mexico: Authorities move to cancel permits for 350 Mexican steel importers**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-authorities-move-to-cancel-permits-for-350-mexican-steel-importers) This week in Borderlands Mexico: Authorities move to cancel permits for 350 Mexican steel importers; Serviacero USA buys rail-served site at Gulf Inland Logistics Park; and Phoenix-area men sentenced in $4.5M Amazon logistics fraud scheme. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-authorities-move-to-cancel-permits-for-350-mexican-steel-importers) 06 March \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/redwood-logistics-acquires-laredo-customs-broker-eelco) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Redwood Logistics acquires Laredo customs broker EELCO**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/redwood-logistics-acquires-laredo-customs-broker-eelco) Redwood Logistics is expanding its Mexico freight platform with the acquisition of Laredo-based EELCO as companies seek more integrated solutions. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/redwood-logistics-acquires-laredo-customs-broker-eelco) 05 March \\ \\ News](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fleet-buying-spree-signals-trucking-down-cycle-may-be-turning) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Fleet buying spree signals trucking down-cycle may be turning**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fleet-buying-spree-signals-trucking-down-cycle-may-be-turning) Strong February truck orders suggest fleets are ramping up capital spending as freight volumes, rates and regulatory clarity improve. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fleet-buying-spree-signals-trucking-down-cycle-may-be-turning) 04 March \\ \\ ELDs](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmcsa-purges-dozens-of-elds-amid-compliance-crackdown) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**FMCSA purges dozens of ELDs amid compliance crackdown**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmcsa-purges-dozens-of-elds-amid-compliance-crackdown) Federal regulators have removed 27 electronic logging devices from the approved list since January. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmcsa-purges-dozens-of-elds-amid-compliance-crackdown) \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-mexico-trade-hits-new-high-of-872b-in-2025) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**US-Mexico trade hits new high of $872B in 2025**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-mexico-trade-hits-new-high-of-872b-in-2025) Two-way trade between the U.S. and Mexico climbed to a record $872.83 billion in 2025, reinforcing Mexico’s position as America’s largest trading partner. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-mexico-trade-hits-new-high-of-872b-in-2025) 03 March \\ \\ American Shipper](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/laredo-secures-58m-rail-grant-to-speed-up-texas-border-freight) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Laredo secures $58M rail grant to speed up Texas border freight**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/laredo-secures-58m-rail-grant-to-speed-up-texas-border-freight) Laredo secured the biggest share of Texas’ inaugural rail crossing separation grants, positioning the border hub to boost freight velocity. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/laredo-secures-58m-rail-grant-to-speed-up-texas-border-freight) \\ \\ Layoffs and Bankruptcies](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/alabama-family-owned-carrier-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Alabama family-owned carrier files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/alabama-family-owned-carrier-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy) Lila Kate Trucking, an Alabama-based carrier with 15 drivers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/alabama-family-owned-carrier-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy) 02 March \\ \\ E-commerce & Fulfillment](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/after-supreme-court-tariff-ruling-smbs-face-fresh-uncertainty) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**After Supreme Court tariff ruling, small businesses face fresh uncertainty**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/after-supreme-court-tariff-ruling-smbs-face-fresh-uncertainty) Even with some tariffs struck down, small businesses say policy volatility — not clarity — is shaping their supply chain decisions. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/after-supreme-court-tariff-ruling-smbs-face-fresh-uncertainty) 01 March \\ \\ Borderlands: Canada](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-canada-mexico-draw-record-foreign-investment-in-2025) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Borderlands Mexico: Canada, Mexico draw record foreign investment in 2025**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-canada-mexico-draw-record-foreign-investment-in-2025) This week in Borderlands: Canada, Mexico draw record foreign investment in 2025; TexAmericas Center hosts Tokyo delegation to boost Japan-Texas investment pipeline; and Twin Eagle expands rail capacity at Big Spring transload terminal. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-canada-mexico-draw-record-foreign-investment-in-2025) **Feb** _\- 2026 -_ 27 February \\ \\ News](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/russian-cybercrime-ring-targeted-freight-firms-in-us-europe-report-says) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Russian cybercrime ring targeted freight firms in US, Europe, report says**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/russian-cybercrime-ring-targeted-freight-firms-in-us-europe-report-says) A Russian-run crime group compromised more than 1,600 freight credentials across North America and Europe, a report says. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/russian-cybercrime-ring-targeted-freight-firms-in-us-europe-report-says) \\ \\ Fraud](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/illinois-trucking-insurance-pool-losing-money-amid-fraud-allegations) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Illinois trucking insurance pool losing money amid fraud allegations**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/illinois-trucking-insurance-pool-losing-money-amid-fraud-allegations) Huge losses in Illinois’ commercial auto assigned risk plan are fueling claims that weak auditing and fleet misreporting may be distorting the state’s trucking insurance market. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/illinois-trucking-insurance-pool-losing-money-amid-fraud-allegations) 26 February \\ \\ American Shipper](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-houston-posts-record-january-as-exports-surge-corpus-crude-slips) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Port Houston posts record January as exports surge; Corpus crude slips**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-houston-posts-record-january-as-exports-surge-corpus-crude-slips) Port Houston logs largest January on record; Corpus Christi freight up 6.5% despite crude oil dip [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-houston-posts-record-january-as-exports-surge-corpus-crude-slips) 25 February \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-freight-stabilizes-after-cartel-shock-but-supply-chains-stay-on-alert) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Mexico freight stabilizes after cartel shock, but supply chains stay on alert**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-freight-stabilizes-after-cartel-shock-but-supply-chains-stay-on-alert) Despite temporary inland bottlenecks and manufacturing pauses, brokers and parcel operators say cross-border commerce remained largely intact during Mexico’s recent security turmoil. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-freight-stabilizes-after-cartel-shock-but-supply-chains-stay-on-alert) \\ \\ Business](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariff-volatility-pushes-global-supply-chains-into-regional-reset-in-2026) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Tariff volatility pushes global supply chains into regional reset in 2026**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariff-volatility-pushes-global-supply-chains-into-regional-reset-in-2026) Trade uncertainty in the U.S. and beyond is reinforcing long-term supply chain decentralization, with companies betting on flexibility over political predictability. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariff-volatility-pushes-global-supply-chains-into-regional-reset-in-2026) 24 February \\ \\ Layoffs and Bankruptcies](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/florida-carrier-with-57-drivers-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Florida carrier with 57 drivers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/florida-carrier-with-57-drivers-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy) Standard Freight Logistics Inc., a nearly 20-year-old long-haul carrier with 57 drivers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/florida-carrier-with-57-drivers-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy) \\ \\ American Shipper](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fedex-sues-for-tariff-refund-as-trump-threatens-new-obnoxious-levies) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**FedEx sues for tariff refund as Trump threatens new ‘obnoxious’ levies**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fedex-sues-for-tariff-refund-as-trump-threatens-new-obnoxious-levies) Major importers are racing to recover tariff payments deemed unconstitutional while President Trump signals a fresh round of duties, keeping supply chains on edge. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fedex-sues-for-tariff-refund-as-trump-threatens-new-obnoxious-levies) \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cartel-violence-disrupts-mexico-trade-corridors-but-freight-still-moving) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Cartel violence disrupts Mexico trade corridors, but freight still moving**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cartel-violence-disrupts-mexico-trade-corridors-but-freight-still-moving) Deadly cartel clashes in Mexico killed 25 National Guard members and disrupted ports and highways, though major U.S.-Mexico border crossings remain operational. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cartel-violence-disrupts-mexico-trade-corridors-but-freight-still-moving) 23 February \\ \\ Business](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trumps-15-tariff-move-strains-allies-injects-volatility-into-freight-market) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Trump’s 15% tariff move strains allies, injects volatility into freight market**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trumps-15-tariff-move-strains-allies-injects-volatility-into-freight-market) With earlier tariffs struck down, the White House moved quickly to impose a uniform 15% rate — igniting legislative, diplomatic and market backlash. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trumps-15-tariff-move-strains-allies-injects-volatility-into-freight-market) 22 February \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cartel-boss-killing-jolts-us-mexico-freight-corridors) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Cartel boss killing jolts US-Mexico freight corridors**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cartel-boss-killing-jolts-us-mexico-freight-corridors) The death of CJNG leader “El Mencho” triggered violent retaliation across western Mexico, disrupting highways, rattling the Port of Manzanillo and threatening cross-border trade. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cartel-boss-killing-jolts-us-mexico-freight-corridors) \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-violent-cargo-theft-grips-mexican-truckers-overhaul-report-finds) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Borderlands Mexico: Violent cargo theft grips Mexican truckers, Overhaul report finds**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-violent-cargo-theft-grips-mexican-truckers-overhaul-report-finds) This week in Borderlands Mexico: Violent cargo theft grips Mexican truckers; Filter King opens Dallas manufacturing and distribution facility; and HENN Americas opens $4M automotive components plant in Silao, Mexico. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-violent-cargo-theft-grips-mexican-truckers-overhaul-report-finds) 20 February \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-slaps-10-global-tariff-after-supreme-court-blocks-emergency-trade-powers) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Trump slaps 10% global tariff after Supreme Court blocks emergency trade powers**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-slaps-10-global-tariff-after-supreme-court-blocks-emergency-trade-powers) President Donald Trump unveiled a new 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court ruled many of his prior tariffs were unconstitutional. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-slaps-10-global-tariff-after-supreme-court-blocks-emergency-trade-powers) \\ \\ Container Shipping](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/supreme-court-curbs-trumps-tariff-powers-reshaping-2026-trade-outlook) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Supreme Court curbs Trump’s tariff powers, reshaping 2026 trade outlook**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/supreme-court-curbs-trumps-tariff-powers-reshaping-2026-trade-outlook) Supreme Court rules President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under emergency law to impose tariffs on more than 90 U.S. trading partners. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/supreme-court-curbs-trumps-tariff-powers-reshaping-2026-trade-outlook) \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gxo-sees-demand-tailwinds-across-north-america-as-automation-drive-intensifies) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**GXO sees demand tailwinds across North America as automation drive intensifies**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gxo-sees-demand-tailwinds-across-north-america-as-automation-drive-intensifies) GXO Logistics is betting on North American growth, robotics and AI to power stronger margins and free cash flow in 2026. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gxo-sees-demand-tailwinds-across-north-america-as-automation-drive-intensifies) 19 February \\ \\ American Shipper](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/canadian-firm-to-acquire-breakbulk-steel-terminal-at-mexicos-port-of-altamira) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Canadian firm to acquire breakbulk, steel terminal at Mexico’s Port of Altamira**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/canadian-firm-to-acquire-breakbulk-steel-terminal-at-mexicos-port-of-altamira) Logistec has agreed to acquire IPA Terminal in Altamira, Mexico, expanding its network into Latin America. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/canadian-firm-to-acquire-breakbulk-steel-terminal-at-mexicos-port-of-altamira) 18 February \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/california-texas-account-for-58-of-us-cargo-theft-in-2025) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**California, Texas account for 58% of US cargo theft in 2025**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/california-texas-account-for-58-of-us-cargo-theft-in-2025) California and Texas dominated U.S. cargo crime in 2025, representing more than half of the nation’s 2,576 reported freight thefts. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/california-texas-account-for-58-of-us-cargo-theft-in-2025) 17 February \\ \\ Layoffs and Bankruptcies](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-downturn-deepens-as-supply-chain-bankruptcies-mount) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Freight downturn deepens as supply chain bankruptcies mount**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-downturn-deepens-as-supply-chain-bankruptcies-mount) The latest bankruptcy filings underscore how the freight market’s uneven recovery is straining companies from trucking to manufacturing. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-downturn-deepens-as-supply-chain-bankruptcies-mount) 16 February \\ \\ News](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dr-john-mcelligott-trucking-industry-health-advocate-dies-at-80) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Dr. John McElligott, trucking industry health advocate, dies at 80**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dr-john-mcelligott-trucking-industry-health-advocate-dies-at-80) Dr. John McElligott, co-founder of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund and a longtime advocate for truck driver health, has died at 80. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dr-john-mcelligott-trucking-industry-health-advocate-dies-at-80) \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-manufacturing-pipeline-grows-firms-plan-1b-in-new-factories) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**US manufacturing pipeline grows, firms plan $1B in new factories**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-manufacturing-pipeline-grows-firms-plan-1b-in-new-factories) John Deere, Rockwell, AOI, SEL and others break ground on plants across Texas, the Midwest and Southeast. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-manufacturing-pipeline-grows-firms-plan-1b-in-new-factories) 15 February \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-exports-of-mexican-made-trucks-to-us-fall-54-in-january) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Borderlands Mexico: Exports of Mexican-made trucks to US fall 54% in January**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-exports-of-mexican-made-trucks-to-us-fall-54-in-january) This week in Borderlands: Exports of Mexican-made trucks to US fell 54% in January; China-based Daimay opens first auto plant in Mexico and Alliant Insurance acquires a trucking portfolio, opens Laredo office. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-exports-of-mexican-made-trucks-to-us-fall-54-in-january) 13 February \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariff-rethink-trump-reviews-steel-aluminum-duties-as-inflation-looms) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Tariff rethink? Trump reviews steel, aluminum duties as inflation looms**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariff-rethink-trump-reviews-steel-aluminum-duties-as-inflation-looms) The Trump administration is reassessing portions of last year’s steel and aluminum tariffs and weighing targeted exemptions. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariff-rethink-trump-reviews-steel-aluminum-duties-as-inflation-looms) 12 February \\ \\ Borderlands: Canada](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/house-votes-to-overturn-trumps-tariffs-on-imports-from-canada) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**House votes to overturn Trump’s tariffs on imports from Canada**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/house-votes-to-overturn-trumps-tariffs-on-imports-from-canada) The House of Representatives voted to lift tariffs on Canadian goods amid rising concerns over costs, freight volumes and North American trade stability. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/house-votes-to-overturn-trumps-tariffs-on-imports-from-canada) \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/crabs-cologne-and-contraband-supply-chain-crime-spikes-across-freight-lanes) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Crabs, cologne and contraband: Cargo crimes spike across freight lanes**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/crabs-cologne-and-contraband-supply-chain-crime-spikes-across-freight-lanes) Recent enforcement actions show criminal networks targeting shipments, warehouses, border crossings and international exports. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/crabs-cologne-and-contraband-supply-chain-crime-spikes-across-freight-lanes) 11 February \\ \\ Company Earnings](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gxo-sees-stable-north-american-freight-demand-cautious-on-volumes-in-2026) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**GXO sees stable North American freight demand, cautious on volumes in 2026**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gxo-sees-stable-north-american-freight-demand-cautious-on-volumes-in-2026) GXO Logistics expects North American freight demand to remain stable in 2026, guiding for flat volumes while leaning on new contract wins. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gxo-sees-stable-north-american-freight-demand-cautious-on-volumes-in-2026) \\ \\ Borderlands: Canada](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/wage-theft-unpaid-hours-rampant-across-canadian-trucking-drivers-say) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Wage theft, unpaid hours rampant across Canadian trucking, drivers say**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/wage-theft-unpaid-hours-rampant-across-canadian-trucking-drivers-say) Canadian truck drivers continue to lose thousands of dollars annually to unpaid labor and wage theft, according to a new report. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/wage-theft-unpaid-hours-rampant-across-canadian-trucking-drivers-say) 10 February \\ \\ Company Earnings](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/first-look-gxo-logistics-inc-2) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**First Look: GXO Logistics Inc.**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/first-look-gxo-logistics-inc-2) GXO’s revenue increased to $13.2 billion in 2025 amid a confident outlook tied to outsourcing, e-commerce and automation trends. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/first-look-gxo-logistics-inc-2) \\ \\ Company Earnings](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trimble-posts-q4-beat-despite-ongoing-weakness-in-freight-demand) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Trimble posts Q4 beat despite ongoing weakness in freight demand**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trimble-posts-q4-beat-despite-ongoing-weakness-in-freight-demand) Trimble’s transportation and logistics business posted mid-single-digit organic growth in the fourth quarter amid a challenging freight environment. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trimble-posts-q4-beat-despite-ongoing-weakness-in-freight-demand) \\ \\ Borderlands: Canada](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trumps-bridge-threat-injects-uncertainty-into-busiest-us-canada-freight-corridor) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Trump’s bridge threat injects uncertainty into busiest US–Canada freight corridor**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trumps-bridge-threat-injects-uncertainty-into-busiest-us-canada-freight-corridor) President Donald Trump’s threat to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge could disrupt one of North America’s busiest truck freight corridors. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trumps-bridge-threat-injects-uncertainty-into-busiest-us-canada-freight-corridor) \\ \\ Borderlands: Canada](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trade-organization-warns-usmca-exit-could-jeopardize-millions-of-us-jobs) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Trade organization warns USMCA exit could jeopardize millions of US jobs**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trade-organization-warns-usmca-exit-could-jeopardize-millions-of-us-jobs) Business Roundtable is urging the Trump administration to extend the USMCA trade pact, citing strong job and export gains in states like Texas and California. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trade-organization-warns-usmca-exit-could-jeopardize-millions-of-us-jobs) 09 February \\ \\ News](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truck-orders-rebound-in-january-but-recovery-remains-uneven) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Truck orders rebound in January, but recovery remains uneven**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truck-orders-rebound-in-january-but-recovery-remains-uneven) Data from ACT Research and FTR shows improved January truck orders, though underlying freight demand remains fragile. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truck-orders-rebound-in-january-but-recovery-remains-uneven) 08 February \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-mexican-truckers-win-union-rights-after-years-of-intimidation-dismissals) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Borderlands Mexico: Mexican truckers win union rights after years of intimidation, dismissals**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-mexican-truckers-win-union-rights-after-years-of-intimidation-dismissals) This week in Borderlands: Mexican truckers win union rights after years of intimidation, dismissals; Port of Lázaro Cárdenas posts record cargo volumes in 2025; and Port of Lázaro Cárdenas posts record cargo volumes in 2025. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-mexican-truckers-win-union-rights-after-years-of-intimidation-dismissals) 06 February \\ \\ Layoffs and Bankruptcies](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/paladin-capital-files-for-chapter-11-as-trucking-portfolio-unravels) [Noi Mahoney](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/author/noimahoney) [**Paladin Capital files for Chapter 11 as trucking portfolio unravels**](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/paladin-capital-files-for-chapter-11-as-trucking-portfolio-unravels) Paladin Capital’s Chapter 11 filing ties together recent truck carrier shutdowns at Robert Bearden Inc. and Quickway Transportation. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/paladin-capital-files-for-chapter-11-as-trucking-portfolio-unravels) **Apr** _\- 2026 -_ 20 April \\ \\ Business](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-administration-launches-166b-cape-system-for-tariff-refunds) The Trump administration launched a new system on Monday for importers and businesses to reclaim shares of $166 billion in tariff refunds. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-administration-launches-166b-cape-system-for-tariff-refunds) 19 April \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-truck-exports-to-u-s-fall-in-march) This week in Borderlands: Truck exports to U.S. fall in March; Port of Manzanillo posts record Q1 container volumes; and GM, SAIC weigh Mexico partnership. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-truck-exports-to-u-s-fall-in-march) 17 April \\ \\ Layoffs and Bankruptcies](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/logistics-layoffs-top-800-as-contracts-unwind-across-trucking-warehousing) A new wave of layoffs across logistics providers highlights ongoing contract volatility and soft demand in key freight segments. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/logistics-layoffs-top-800-as-contracts-unwind-across-trucking-warehousing) 16 April \\ \\ Global Supply Chain](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ai-moving-from-back-office-to-drivers-seat-in-trucking-operations) As AI takes over more back-office tasks inside trucking operations, companies can boost productivity through redefining traditional roles, experts say. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ai-moving-from-back-office-to-drivers-seat-in-trucking-operations) 15 April \\ \\ Logistics](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucking-capacity-bets-grow-as-major-carriers-expand-terminal-networks) Prime Inc. and Old Dominion Freight Line are expanding U.S. terminal networks with new hubs in Georgia and Washington. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucking-capacity-bets-grow-as-major-carriers-expand-terminal-networks) \\ \\ Layoffs and Bankruptcies](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/small-trucking-firms-file-wave-of-bankruptcies-across-u-s) From single-truck operators to mid-sized fleets, carriers across the U.S. are filing for bankruptcy as the freight downturn persists. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/small-trucking-firms-file-wave-of-bankruptcies-across-u-s) 14 April \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/u-s-mexico-trade-hits-73b-in-february-as-border-capacity-tightens) Strong cross-border volumes kept Mexico in the top U.S. trade position in February. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/u-s-mexico-trade-hits-73b-in-february-as-border-capacity-tightens) 13 April \\ \\ Business](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-fdi-ranking-jumps-in-2026-as-nearshoring-boosts-investment) Mexico’s 2026 FDI ranking climb highlights nearshoring trends and cross-border freight opportunities tied to U.S. supply chains. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-fdi-ranking-jumps-in-2026-as-nearshoring-boosts-investment) 12 April \\ \\ Borderlands: Mexico](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-china-automakers-gain-ground-as-u-s-exports-soften) [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-china-automakers-gain-ground-as-u-s-exports-soften) 10 April \\ \\ Container Shipping](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fuel-shock-middle-east-turmoil-push-global-freight-rates-higher) A growing disconnect between demand and pricing is emerging across freight markets, Flexport says. [Read More »](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fuel-shock-middle-east-turmoil-push-global-freight-rates-higher) Loading Posts Search for:SearchClick to close search box Close AI search | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | YouTube
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