Originally posted on Food Logistics
Cross-border freight has become an integral aspect of today’s supply chain, offering significant advantages like reduced costs, shorter wait times and increased efficiencies.
Based on data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, $996.3 billion worth of goods was moved cross-border by trucks in 2023. In fact, in the United States, Mexico has recently been the primary target for nearshoring operations, surpassing China as the largest importer to the U.S. in 2023 with $422 billion worth of imported goods. These trends paint a positive picture for cross-border freight, but it’s essential to understand these benefits will take time to materialize and companies will need to adapt to realize them fully.
To ship freight successfully between the U.S., Canada and Mexico, shippers must start acting and planning now. A key ingredient to your success will be selecting a knowledgeable carrier with the right expertise and resources to make the process as smooth as possible. In this guide from Werner®, we’ll share insights specific to the state of cross-border freight, must-have solutions for moving freight across borders, and how to find the right cross-border carrier to navigate a dynamic truckload market.
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