Almost 12,000 workers across the automotive, food, logistics and manufacturing sectors are facing layoffs heading into the holiday season.

Authorities in the U.S. and Canada have seized more than $101 million worth of narcotics from commercial shipments over the last three weeks.

Major farmer–trucker blockades across Mexico are disrupting highways, slowing port and border operations, and forcing logistics providers to reroute freight.

Alpha Augmented Services says global logistics providers are accelerating their shift toward AI-driven automation — driven by labor shortages, data gaps and tariff volatility.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Cross-border boom collides with rising security risks; Mexico sets new quarterly FDI record with nearly $41B in Q4; and La Bonanza Avocados breaks ground on logistics hub in Pharr.

Mexico dominated U.S. trade in August as cross-border freight and goods surged to $74.4 billion.

Port Houston showed strong October cargo gains, including an 18% jump in containers and a 21% surge in breakbulk.

A flatbed truck hauling an excavator struck the South Morrill Road Bridge on Highway 75 in Osage County, Kansas, on Wednesday.

California and Texas were the nation’s top hotspots for cargo theft in the third quarter, fueled by high volumes of goods moving through major freight corridors.

Lineage is pushing ahead with expansions in Texas, Indiana and Louisiana amid tariff-driven volatility in the market.

Transflo has named Dwayne Primeau president of Assured Telematics Innovation by Transflo.

Trimble debuted a next-generation TMS, new AI agents and other tools at its tech conference on Monday

This week in Borderlands: Nearshoring spurs C.H. Robinson expansion in Texas; Safran invests $115M to expand aerospace operations in Querétaro; and $80M logistics campus takes shape in Tucson.

FreightWaves’ Craig Fuller and DAT’s Ken Adamo recently debated freight demand, CDL enforcement and whether automation will define the industry’s future.

The U.S. announced on Thursday new trade deals with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala.

Uber Freight enters the last mile delivery market through an investment in technology platform Better Trucks.

Manipulation of electronic logging devices is creating a two-tier trucking market — where some carriers follow hours-of-service rules and others bypass them to run nearly double the miles per week, experts said.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Tariffs forcing nearshoring, regional sourcing, experts say; Kuehne+Nagel boosts cross-border capacity in El Paso; and Motherson invests $50M in Mexico plant to supply Audi. 

The Houston International Maritime Conference brought together executives, carriers and freight stakeholders to discuss shifting global trade flows.

Texas employers across manufacturing, food distribution, recycling and transportation recently announced lay offs of more than 920 workers.

GXO Logistics reported record third-quarter revenue and outlined a sharpened North America growth strategy.

CEO Rob Painter said Trimble remains confident in its long-term targets heading into 2026 and 2027,

As climate volatility intensifies, Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez says a new reservoir and diversified cargo infrastructure are essential to protect the canal’s future.

Uber Freight revenue remained flat in the third-quarter as the company’s mobility and delivery units powered profits and growth.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Averitt expands San Antonio terminal to meet nearshoring demand; Blockades paralyze access to Mexico’s Port of Manzanillo; and Woojer taps Texas Logistic & Fulfillment for distribution operations.

The U.S. Senate’s bipartisan vote to roll back President Donald Trump’s global tariffs underscores mounting resistance to his trade agenda.

Werner officials said technology investments, retail alignment and industry enforcement trends are paving the way for a freight recovery.

Amazon reported third-quarter earnings of $180.2 billion in revenue, up 13% year over year.

The U.S. and China have agreed to a one-year trade truce that cuts tariffs, resumes U.S. soybean purchases and keeps rare earths exports flowing.

A wave of job cuts spanning logistics providers, packaging plants and manufacturers is impacting the supply chain entering 2026.

Transportation Secretary said on Thursday that 7,248 truck drivers have been placed out of service for failing English proficiency tests.

Jay Tomasello has been appointed chief technology officer at Transflo, where he will lead AI and innovation strategies.

A heavy-duty truck hauling rocks collided with an Amtrak passenger train carrying 129 people near San Antonio on Tuesday.

Nuvocargo’s acquisition of Mentum is aimed at benefiting shippers and carriers in the North American trade corridor.

Port Houston completed its portion of the Houston Ship Channel expansion, while residents press for offshore disposal of potentially contaminated dredge material.

The U.S. and China are poised to de-escalate their trade war through a new framework agreement, but the White House announced new tariffs on Canada.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: New customs regulation could slow cross-border trade; Daye opens $300M manufacturing plant in Nuevo León; and US eases truck tariff burden for Mexico under new trade structure.

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal’s customized $180,000 Range Rover was stolen while enroute to Louisiana.

President Donald Trump halted trade talks with Canada after Ontario aired an ad featuring Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.

The trucking industry is is seeing tightening capacity and regulatory crackdowns that will likely to set the stage for a market recovery in 2026, Covenant CEO David Parker says.

Covenant Logistics Group reported a 30% drop in third-quarter profit amid higher operating costs and weaker truckload utilization.

Experts say AI and social-media markets are transforming how thieves target freight.

A Texas trucking CEO said English language enforcement varies from state-to-state, confusing drivers and exposing flaws in how the law is applied.

Auto Hauler Exchange was recently removed from the Central Dispatch platform.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Foreign trade zones gain traction as importers seek tariff relief; Exports drive Mexico’s surprise growth, but USMCA uncertainty clouds outlook; and Port of Victoria partners with Blue Energy on $1B nuclear power project.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed five electronic logging devices from its approved list as the agency steps up compliance oversight.

The Trump administration’s pause on work visas for foreign truck drivers — combined with tighter ICE enforcement — is creating upheaval in the cross-border freight market.

The DHL Global Connectedness Tracker shows that global trade and investment remain resilient despite rising tariffs and geopolitical tensions.

Arkestro co-founder Edmund Zagorin advises companies to treat tariff disruptions as an opportunity to modernize procurement with AI.

This week in Borderlands: A. Duie Pyle expands into cross-border LTL market; Mexico’s heavy-duty truck industry braces for slowdown and Maersk opens new Dallas-Fort Worth freight hub.

President Donald Trump’s move to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports could spark a new wave of supply chain disruption.

Mexico’s tariffs on Chinese goods and new customs requirements are forcing U.S. retailers to rethink fulfillment models.

Uzbekistan’s IT Park is positioning the country as Central Asia’s new outsourcing hub to attract U.S. logistics, tech and e-commerce firms.

Uber Freight confirmed a small round of layoffs this week tied to a commercial reorganization.

The owner of a popular online sneaker resale business was arrested for allegedly buying $500,000 worth of merchandise stolen from a cargo train.

Logistics leaders say shippers are turning to data visibility, transparency and nearshoring in Mexico to navigate rising supply chain costs and uncertainty.

Coupa’s acquisition of Scoutbee signals a major shift toward data-driven sourcing across global supply chains.

National Tree Co. CEO warns that tariffs and inflation are adding millions in costs and could tighten supplies of artificial trees and holiday décor.

A new bill proposed in Congress would tighten CDL rules for foreign truck drivers and penalize noncompliant states.

President Donald Trump will impose a 25% tariff on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks starting Nov. 1.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: LPA enters Mexican logistics market with Puebla deal; Edgewell opens $110M plant in Aguascalientes, creating 1,300 jobs; and Yamaguchi MFG opens $14M auto parts plant in San Luis Potosí.

California and Oregon have suspended issuing non-domiciled CDLs following an emergency DOT order, as federal officials cite safety risks.

Derek Leathers, chairman and CEO of Werner Enterprises, said regulatory pressures and tariff uncertainty are straining the trucking industry.

The WEX OTR Summit is highlighting digital-first fueling strategies and AI-driven innovations transforming the trucking industry.

Cargo inspections will continue at ports and international bridges after Congress failed to reach a funding deal at midnight on Tuesday.

The Trump administration announced new tariffs on lumber, timber and furniture imports on Monday.

Texas has suspended the issuance of commercial driver licenses to non-citizens following a new federal directive aimed at tightening licensing rules.

Houston’s August volumes rose 1%, while Corpus Christi oil exports fell and New Orleans container traffic slid 8%.

This week in Borderlands: Cargo theft surges in Q3 as criminals adopt new tactics; LG Innotek to invest $189M in new Querétaro plant; and Watco Logistics acquires Texas-based Colossal Transport.

Imported heavy-duty trucks will face a 25% tariff under Trump’s latest trade action.

Seatrium has sold its Brownsville, Texas, shipyard to Karpower Valley LLC, for $50 million.

For companies with significant import/export volumes, drawbacks can mean millions of dollars in refunds annually.

Echo Global Logistics opens an office in Monterrey to meet rising U.S.-Mexico trade demand.

Authorities seized over $114 million in drugs from trucks in September; while a Canadian man was extradited from Mexico in a $450 million smuggling case.

Trump expands tariff powers, targeting imported metals and auto parts, while setting a 15% baseline on Japanese goods under a new trade deal.

This week in Borderlands: Uber Freight bets on cross-border growth as trade surges 21%; GE Aerospace to Invest $29M in Mexico Expansion; and Binary Container Logistics expands with major Texas lease.

Uber Freight’s Deliver 2025 conference mixed optimism about AI and autonomous logistics with warnings from economists over rising tariffs and inflation.

A Russian network has been tied to four parcel bomb attacks in Europe last year, investigators say.

LunaPath launches an AI platform built to help freight brokers and 3PLs slash routine work and save on operational costs.

Uber Freight launches Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program with Tesla, aimed at driving wider electric truck adoption.

China’s move to cut U.S. soybean purchases in favor of South America could trigger widespread job losses and strain supply chains.

This week in Borderlands: Cross-border trade rises 5% in July as new export rules take effect; EnergyX picks Texarkana for US lithium demonstration plant; and Junction Commercial breaks ground on logistics center in Houston.

C.H. Robinson launches U.S.-Mexico freight consolidation service to cut costs, enhance visibility.

The Supreme Court will hear a fast-tracked case in November on whether President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs on U.S. trading partners are legal.

The Cancún Multimodal Terminal will anchor freight operations on the Mayan Train and link to Mexico’s interoceanic trade corridor.

Border officers in the U.S. and Canada seized more than $90 million worth of narcotics concealed in commercial loads of roses, broccoli and aluminum burr.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Authorities launch $22B port overhaul to boost nearshoring; IFCO opens Dallas location to strengthen food logistics chains; and AH MANF opens $10M plant in Saltillo.

Texas is tightening enforcement of federal English-language rules for truckers under Gov. Greg Abbott’s new directive.

An immigration raid at Hyundai’s $7.6 billion electric vehicle campus in Georgia raises concerns over the state’s labor practices and supply chain stability.

Truckers at Mexico’s Lázaro Cárdenas port are protesting lack of bathrooms and rest areas, and limited food access, while waiting up to 36 hours in customs lines.

Total Quality Logistics has reportedly offered a $2,000 resignation incentive, a move aimed at keeping only employees who are “all in.”

Georgia attracts over $300 million in investments as Stellantis, JS Link America, and PermaCold expand and create hundreds of jobs.

Importers face billions in potential refunds as Trump’s global tariffs head to the Supreme Court for review.

Cross-border industry leaders urge for more investment in cleaner freight technologies.

A federal judge in Georgia has allowed major parts of a lawsuit filed by Mexico-based workers to move forward against logistics films GFA Alabama Inc. and Glovis Georgia.

This week in Borderlands: Mexican government unveils $540M industrial hub to lure investments; Mexico hits $3B in new foreign investment during Q2; and U.S. launches labor dispute against Mexican meatpacker.

A U.S. appeals court ruled that most of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration were unlawful.

Thousands of logistics-related layoffs have been announced by companies over the past week.

Mexico is proposing a 50% tariff on Chinese imports while banning shoe and small-package shipments to align with U.S. trade pressures.

Ports in Houston and New Orleans posted strong July freight gains, while Corpus Christi crude oil exports declined.