


IMMEX Program in Mexico: Potential Benefits & Pitfalls
As nearshoring, friendshoring and reshoring become common, many companies are considering the IMMEX program in Mexico (also known as the maquiladora program) to mitigate the growing risk of sourcing from China. This article will review the benefits and pitfalls of...
Shipping from Vietnam to the USA
Vietnam and the US share a rich trade history, one that’s only grown stronger with the rise of the China + 1 strategy. As global manufacturers shift production to Vietnam to reduce risk and control costs, Vietnam shipping volumes to the US have surged—especially...
Global Container Shipping Today: More Complex than During COVID?
The current global container shipping landscape, viewed through the lens of freight buyers, rivals the complexity seen during the Covid era. Threats of new US tariffs, shipping and geopolitical risks spanning the Middle East and beyond, and substantial shifts in the...