Borderlands Mexico: U.S. agricultural imports from Mexico at $8B in 2024

Mexico recorded $9.06 billion in agricultural exports during the first two months of the year, according to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) and the Bank of Mexico. The total represents a 9% year-over-year increase from the same period in 2023. The U.S. accounts for almost 90% of Mexico’s export marketplace, importing…

FreightWaves vs. DAT; Great Freight Recession; Earth Day logistics – WTT

On Episode 708 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the great freight data debate between FreightWaves and DAT that’s going down at the Future of Supply Chain in Atlanta in June. The loser of the debate will make a $10,000 donation to the charity of the winner’s choice. The freight recession has now…

Sentencing of attorney in Louisiana truck accident scam delayed again

The one attorney involved in the Louisiana staged truck accident scheme who was indicted and subsequently pleaded guilty still does not know his fate. Danny Keating was to be sentenced Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, but it has been postponed. Sentencing has also been put on hold for…

Unifying middle and last mile can deliver a customer experience revolution

By Bart De Muynck The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. In the age of e-commerce dominance, customer expectations have skyrocketed. Fast, transparent and convenient delivery are no longer just perks; they have become baseline expectations. To meet these demands, businesses…