Borderlands: Lean Solutions Group making big moves in Mexico

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Lean Solutions Group making big moves in Mexico; China-based tire maker opening $240M facility in Mexico; Mexican authorities again postpone Carta Porte tax document; and new logistics park begins construction along Texas-Mexico border. Lean Solutions Group…

SoCal warehouse emissions rule, and possible impact on trucks, upheld by judge

A rule regulating emissions at Southern California warehouses, which the state’s trucking industry viewed as akin to a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, has been upheld by a federal district court. In a ruling earlier this month, Judge John Kronstadt of the Central District of California rejected claims in a lawsuit filed by the California Trucking…

The best cover designs from American Shipper’s 1990s magazine issues

FreightWaves Classics is sponsored by Old Dominion Freight Line — Helping the World Keep Promises. Learn more here. The global shipping publication American Shipper launched in 1974 with the goal to serve the needs of all players involved in international shipping, providing important information to shippers, carriers and third parties. Founded by late maritime journalist David…

Navigating the brokerage landscape in 2024

The rapid integration of technology, coupled with disruptions in the transportation market in recent years, has generated an opportunity for freight brokerages to broaden their services and offer shippers a consultative approach to logistics. In a recent interview with the leaders of remote staffing solutions provider Zelh Logistics, President Jeff Ogren and Vice President of…