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US-Mexico tariffs and customs processing at a cross-border truck checkpoint
11 Feb

US-Mexico Tariffs: A Broker’s Guide for Logistics Managers

The logistics landscape between the United States and Mexico is dynamic, shaped by trade agreements, shifting political conditions, and—most importantly—tariffs. For logistics managers running cross-border operations, the goal is clear: stay compliant while protecting cost efficiency. In practice, the difference between smooth freight flow and costly delays often comes down to one thing—strong tariff…
Clipboard listing freight accessorial charges like detention, lumper, liftgate, and TONU, illustrating hidden fees in shipping.
30 Jan

Avoiding Hidden Fees: Understanding and Managing Accessorial Charges in Freight

Freight rates rarely cover every service involved in moving goods. Accessorial charges are extra fees added beyond the base linehaul rate, and they can quickly impact transportation budgets, as outlined in this guide to accessorial charges in freight. These charges pay carriers for services or situations that fall outside a standard pickup or delivery, including scenarios covered…
Transportation market updates
28 Jan

Notibroker #71 – Transportation market

NotiBrokers is a biweekly newsletter that summarizes U.S. freight transportation market conditions—prices, supply, demand, capacity, and rates—and explains how they respond to current business conditions in an easy, quick read. Freight markets shift fast: weather events, holiday surges, enforcement activity, port and border dynamics, and changes in consumer or industrial demand can tighten capacity…
Digital twin supply chain map showing connected warehouses and routes for predictive planning and logistics resilience.
27 Jan

Digital Twins: Virtual Supply Chains for Predictive Planning and Resilience

Digital twins are transforming logistics by creating virtual replicas of real-world supply chains. These models mirror physical systems—warehouses, vehicles, inventory flows—and feed on real-time data from sensors, GPS, and operations. As explained in Inbound Logistics’ breakdown of digital twins in logistics, this technology helps logistics managers visualize, monitor, and simulate operations without disrupting daily business.…
Warehouse team and supervisor coordinating dock operations, highlighting labor shortages in logistics and workforce planning.
22 Jan

Managing Labor Shortages in Logistics: Workforce Optimization Strategies

Staffing warehouses and distribution centers has become one of the toughest challenges for logistics managers. According to Prologis, 73% of warehouse operators struggle to source enough labor, and the shortage is aggravated by peak-season surges and the growing complexity of supply chain operations. A related survey by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals…