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Articles: Latin America

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Import, Export, Mexico, Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Latin America

Latin American Logistics: Learning the Tricks of the Trades

Working with a specialist can smooth the sometimes troubled logistical waters between the United States and Central and South America.

Andreas P. Pohl

Air Cargo, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Global Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Latin America

What’s Driving the Air Freight Industry Today?

These developments are helping the transportation industry to continually evolve.

Chris Scott

Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ports, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Latin America

A Fresh Route for Latin American Produce

Latin American perishable exports have grown dramatically in recent years, but there are still some logistical shortcomings preventing maximum cold chain efficiency.

Green Logistics, Global Economy, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Latin America

Eelco de Graaf: Four-Continent Career

Eelco de Graaf, vice president, supply chain operations at Lewis-Goetz and Company, is responsible for purchasing, shipping, manufacturing, and operational excellence.

Mexico, China, Global Economy, Logistics, Rail, Safety, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Latin America

Global Logistics—January 2015

United States gives Mexican truck drivers the green light for cross-border moves; Uber pilots cargo service in Hong Kong; Latin American rail freight market ripe for investment; Panama Canal Authority restructures its toll system; Turkey and Iran toil over truck fees; Global airfreight market set for steady growth; Lithuania railroad faces antitrust inquiry over competitive switching practices

Jose Luis Carrazco Velazquez

3PL, Mexico, Transportation Infrastructure, Latin America

3PL Partnerships Can Ease Burden on LATAM Manufacturers

Latin America is fast becoming the destination of choice for companies looking to expand their global footprint, and 3PLs with knowledge and regional expertise will be valuable partners.

Gene Sevilla

Mexico, Supply Chain Management, Latin America

Nearshoring: Mexico – Is It Time?

Mexico presents an attractive option for U.S.-based companies moving all or a portion of their supply chains closer to home.

CeMAT 2014 attendees observe an equipment demonstration

E-commerce, Asia, Canada, Global Logistics, Materials Handling, Latin America

Global Logistics—July 2014

CeMAT 2014 showcases the latest materials handling innovations; Alibaba buys stake in Singapore Post; Paris looks to reduce city speed limits; Canadian rail industry begins phasing out DOT-111 tankers amid crude-by-rail boom; EU and China sign Customs agreement; Chinese food imports continue to grow; Nigeria looks to resurrect defunct national steamship line; Latin America is the world’s fastest growing market for software; Maersk Line voice support for Nicaragua Canal proposal.

John W. Wallace

Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Latin America

Panama: Leveraging Opportunities Beyond the Canal

Leverage Panama’s developments into your distribution hub for a more streamlined, efficient, and profitable bottom line.

Economic Development, Latin America

Latin American Logistics: The View to the South

U.S. companies trading with Latin America face opportunities and challenges, but logistics service providers can help.

Boomerang with symobls representing U.S. and Canada on each end

Economic Development, Asia, Cross-border Trade, China, Canada, Reverse Logistics, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Labor Management, Retail, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Latin America

Global—February 2014

China and Taiwan depend on one another; Emirates targets multimodal transportation infrastructure investment; Chile port strike ends, concerns remain; Free online returns stoke Canadian consumption but place onus on U.S. retailers; Europe looks to United States for re-shoring inspiration; Mondelez debuts new GS1 standard

Made in Mexico tag

3PL, Economic Development, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Latin America

Cross-Border Trade: Made in Mexico

U.S. companies stand to gain from establishing manufacturing operations in Mexico – if they manage the challenges.

Bryan Nella

Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Latin America

Maximize Nearshoring Value to Minimize Supply Chain Complexity

Shifting production closer to the U.S. can benefit supply chains, but nearshoring also presents obstacles.

International Civil Aviation Organization General Assembly in Montreal

Air Cargo, Green Logistics, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Rail, Latin America

Global Logistics—November 2013

Aviation climate emissions agreement signals major progress; Latin American economic growth expected to accelerate despite hinterland connectivity issues; IMO’s container weight verification amendment irks some shipper advocates; Rolls-Royce developing hybrid wind-powered ship; Spain and Portugal seek rail freight harmonies

Robert Brenner

Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, Latin America

Nearshoring in Mexico: The Benefits of Shared Borders

Manufacturing in Mexico gives U.S. companies quality control, lower transportation costs, and faster transit times.

Container ship in Rio de Janeiro

Global Logistics, Latin America

Global Logistics—July 2013 

Brazil shipper turns to sea shipping amid truck theft concerns; Global trade key to SMB success; FedEx makes strategic acquisition in Africa; Amazon faces labor unrest in Germany and legal constraints in France; China plans canal through Nicaragua; CN critical of Canada’s Fair Rail Freight Service Act

Stylized map of Latin America

Latin America

Latin American Logistics: Keeping Up With the Latin Beat

Companies see supply chain expansion opportunities in Latin America’s improving infrastructure and trade policies.

Steve Sensing

Asia, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Latin America

Shoring up Sourcing Strategies

Shifting manufacturing operations in Asia back to North America provides companies more control of their supply chains, says Steve Sensing of Ryder Supply Chain Solutions.

Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Asia, Global Logistics, Trucking, Latin America

Global Logistics—May 2013

Hong Kong strike threatens port’s reputation, shakes up competition; DUBAL turns to SAP for inbound control; NAFTA cross-border trade grows for second consecutive year amid recurring safety concerns; Texas pushes for heavier produce trucks from Mexico

Grocery retail

Retail, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Latin America

Cloud-Based WMS Fires Up Supermercados Supply Chain

Peruvian supermarket chain drives DC network realignment with a new cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) warehouse management system (WMS).

Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Risk Management, Latin America

Beating the Odds in Latin America

Multinational corporations are gambling on the Latin American market's growth potential. But meeting the region's supply chain challenges requires an understanding of local markets, strategic planning, and strong partnerships.

Global Economy, Middle East, Asia, Global Logistics, Latin America

As the World Turns, Supply Chains Spin

As multinational companies in the United States and around the world are increasingly influenced by changes in the international economy, global distribution networks must be fluid enough to accommodate unpredictability.

Mexico, Global Logistics, Site Selection, Latin America

Nearshoring Latin America: A Closer Look

Factors such as labor costs, transportation time and costs, and infrastructure may make Latin America the best global location for manufacturing operations.

Air Cargo, Middle East, Asia, Intermodal, Global Economy, Utilities, Latin America

Global Logistics—October 2010

Russia developing a super-heavy cargo plane; Suppliers cannot meet Northern Europe's demand for wind power equipment; United Arab Emirates top re-exporter of rice; Outsourcing grows in Brazil; FedEx Express expands expedited offerings in China; Luxembourg-based 3PL introduces new multimodal hanging garment container to Australian apparel industry.

Jose Fernando Nava

3PL, Global Economy, Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Latin America

Capitalizing on Mexico’s Economic Growth

Jose Fernando Nava, president, DHL Supply Chain, Latin America shows shippers how to capitalize on Mexico's attraction as a growing consumer market.

Green Logistics, Global Economy, Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Rail, Trucking, Latin America

Trends—September 2010

News briefs: U.S. Ports Dig Panama Gold, Reducing the Carton Footprint, SaaS to the Rescue, BNSF Brings Shortlines On Line, Truckers Tackle Credit Crunch

Global Economy, Asia, China, Canada, Global Logistics, Latin America

Global Logistics–July 2010

UK duties hit air freight; Prince Rupert's improved performance, Garuda Indonesia rebuilds long-haul international network, Vietnam experiences trade success, US and Switzerland Eye Open Skies pact, New Canadian coalition explores opportunities to build a replacement rail tunnel under the Detroit River; German organizations join forces to support "Cargo Needs the Night" initiative; UPS Lauds US-South Korea free trade agreement, Caterpillar constructs foothold in Brazil, China looks to consolidate air cargo carriers

Pharmaceutical Logistics, Health Care Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Latin America

UPS Opens New Healthcare Facility in Colombia

UPS opened its new healthcare-dedicated facility to serve the growing pharmaceutical, biopharma, and medical device industry in Latin America.

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