In this post, we present the Krause, Handfield &Scannell model to move from a reactive to proactive supplier development and  5 practical recommendations that a group of researchers made to a [...]

The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected the pharmaceutical industry in North America across 3 main areas: product sourcing and procurement, product launch and distribution, and acquisition and access. [...]

As the economy is starting to reopen in  Mexico, the United States and Canada,  businesses are entering in a recovery stage. Companies that understand what has changed, mobilize what they can [...]

  The role of procurement has always been essential to attain the business vision and goals.  But it is in recent times that companies have recognized proactive procurement as a component [...]

The performance of individuals and organizations must continually adjust to current conditions.  In this post, we will review what Harvard business review and Deloitte teach us about how to [...]

North America is one of the largest trade blocs in the world. Crossing borders across Canada, the U.S. And Mexico remain one of the greatest freight transportation and logistics challenges. This [...]

The new Trade Agreement between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico will enter into force on July 1st. The major changes to USMCA relate to: • Dispute settlement • Labour standards • Environmental [...]

  Content details: Review of the cross-border freight transportation process Measures implemented by the Mexican, American and Canadian Governments to face COVID-19 Impact of the COVID-19 [...]

Supply chain disruptions identified by manufacturers North American companies remain heavily reliant on Canada-US-Mexico supply chains, which have been highly disrupted during the first 2020 [...]

Ground Freight offers a wide range of transport services, each with its own cost, capacity, speed, availability and reliability characteristics. This guide will help you select the best, [...]

If you are planning to ship a load across North American borders,  it is a good idea to have a look at the height limits established on the country or state where your load will be transported.  [...]

 The Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Manufacturing Companies in North America North American companies remain heavily reliant on Canada-US-Mexico supply chains, which have been highly [...]

All necessary requirements for the entry into force of the USMCA on July 1, 2020 were completed. The United States government today notified the U.S. Congress that the governments of Mexico and [...]

In this post, we present a complication of the resources and guidance published by the Governments of  Mexico, the U.S. and Canada to protect people working in the freight transportation Industry [...]

  The three North American countries, Canada, the United States and Mexico, have taken measures to protect the health of their citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic, at the same time that [...]

    This page is UPDATED REGULARLY with information and support resources provided by Canadian, American and Mexican government officials and other key stakeholders regarding the state [...]

What is the freight transport service procurement process? The freight transport service procurement process involves all activities required for acquiring freight services from an external [...]

Oftentimes,  customers from the US and Canada ask us:  What are all costs involved in an international freight shipping service to Mexico?  To answer that question, in this post we make a [...]

What is a hazardous material? According to the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management, a hazardous material (HAZMAT) is any item or agent which has the potential to cause harm to humans, [...]

Full Truck Loads can be transported on a variety of types of trailers depending on their shape, length, height, width, weight,  and temperature. In this guide, we provide you with the most common [...]

Cabotage in North America Cabotage is the provision of transportation service between two points within a country by a company registered in another country. Although some exemptions exist,  in [...]

The current business environment has compelled large and small companies to pay close attention to the logistics components of their general strategy. Clients’ and supplier’s [...]

What is cross-border freight transport? Cross-border freight transport refers to the process, activities, and infrastructures that ensure the passage of commodities and merchandise across an [...]

What is a 3PL Request for Proposal or RFP? An effective RFP process is essential to the development and continuity of successful shipper-3PL relationships. A 3PL Request for Proposal (RFP) is a [...]

The most common classification of the logistics service providers in North America is based on the concept of logistics outsourcing upgrade from 1PL to 7PL. In this post, we include definitions [...]

In this post, we share with you key findings of the “2019 23rd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing,” C. John Langley Jr., Ph.D., and Infosys, 2019. About [...]

In winter, roads get wet, icy, and snowy. Follow these tips to keep yourself safe! Before driving: Check if windshield wipers work properly Make sure washer fluid is topped up Clear your vehicle [...]

Thanksgiving supply chains are increasingly complex. Millions of turkeys, cranberries, and pumpkins are raised, processed, transported, distributed and purchased. In this post, we share an [...]

It is important to identify metrics that really correlate to success in your specific business.  In this post, we present you 3 metrics that really matter to most companies and that help supply [...]

What is Kaizen? The term Kaizen has its roots in two Japanese words: Kai, which means change and Zen that means good.  Together, these words mean “good change”  or [...]

The holiday season is a joyful time when retailers expect to see growth in their sales. This year, eMarketer forecasts that total US holiday retail sales will increase by 3.8%, while e-commerce [...]

Where will my shipment cross the border? Most of Mexicom’s shipments  from the US to Mexico cross the border at Laredo, TX. Due to its geostrategic importance,  Laredo Texas is one of the [...]

The Mexican Alliance of Transport Organizations (AMOTAC) call for a National Strike in Mexico on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Why are the transport workers on strike? The Mexican Alliance of [...]

So you got an order from a Mexican customer! Congratulations! Now it’s time to prepare all documents and shop around to get an affordable AND reliable transportation service that will help [...]

The border-crossing process is one of the most important steps when shipping freight from the US or Canada to Mexico. Cargo can be damaged or can suffer significant delays at the border-crossing [...]

IMPORTANT NOTICE Transport Strike is expected tomorrow in Mexico     We inform our customers that there is a high probability that tomorrow, October 29, the Transportation Sector in [...]

Cross-docking is a distribution tactic that expedites the transportation of the products from a factory to the market. In North America, the use of cross-docking has increased significantly due [...]

Mexicom Logistics is pleased to announce that business is going so well that we are opening a new office in Laredo, TX, to offer more competitive prices to our current and future clients in [...]

In this post,  we start by making a review of the importance of taking action on climate change. We continue by presenting data that helps to understand the impact that the transportation sector [...]

Shippers in Canada, the US, and Mexico recognize the importance to include freight forwarders in their supply chains for various reasons, such as flexibility, versatility, simplicity,  and [...]

In this post, we prepared an infographic about Quebec exportation to Mexico, in which we include the top 5  exports to Mexico, some important figures,  as well as an overview of the export [...]

Canada and Mexico are important partners, with rich cultural connections and growing trade and investment. In fact,  Mexico is Canada’s  3rd most important trade partner. The most populous [...]

Here is a list of  what is included in an All-Inclusive Less Than Truckload freight rate: Door-to-Door transportation service. This means the transportation of the load from the pick-up address [...]

Mexicom Logistics would like to take a moment to thank one of its most appreciated customers for their trust: LABPLAS. Labplas is a Quebec company founded in 1987.  The company that specializes [...]

When receiving a quote for a Less than Truckload Shipment, have you ever asked the transportation company: What other charges may apply? Well,  you are not the only one. Many customers from [...]

LTL rates calculation might be difficult to understand because there are many factors that play a role in the Less Than Truckload Freight transportation costs. LTL rates are based on weight, [...]

In this post, we show you 4 of the benefits of shipping LTL freight. Remember the specs for the LTL loads: from 1 to 6 non-stackable pallets, with a total weight of no more than 10 000 pounds and [...]

Even if most of the logistics professionals communicate in English as a neutral language for trade business, it is always nice to establish commercial relationships with a team able to [...]

What is the  LTL class? The class is the number assigned to the LTL merchandise in the United States and Canada, according to its classification in the National Motor Freight Classification [...]

We have prepared this guide with the most essential information about the LTL transport service. If you are getting started in the world of LTL transport between the United States and Canada to [...]

The social, climatic, linguistic and economic diversity of North America frames the commercial relations that are established between the countries in the region. Of course, these differences are [...]

Among all the paperwork required to transport goods between Canada, the United States, and Mexico, one crucial document is the  Bill of Lading, which would be the equivalent of the document that [...]

The United States agreed to eliminate the tariffs imposed last year on aluminum and steel from Mexico and Canada, a move that could lead to approval for the USMCA. The new commercial agreement is [...]

The total value of the commercial exchange between Mexico and the United States in the first quarter of the year was 151 billion dollars, which places Mexico as the main trading partner of the [...]

The technological, economic and social changes of this era have catalyzed the transformation of the companies that are being capable of adapting themselves to a changing environment that is far [...]

We share with great pride the title of the book “T comme Trentenaire” (T for Thirtyish), in which a fragment of the history and work of the founder of Mexicom Logistics, Leon Jorge [...]

In recent weeks, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, has resumed threats to close the border between the US and Mexico in retaliation for migration wave. At the beginning of April [...]

What is C-TPAT? C-TPAT stands for Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. It is one of the components of the United States Customs and Border Protection’s strategy to strengthen supply [...]

If you plan to transport goods through the United States you will surely hear the term “bond” or “customs bond”. In this post, we explain what is the bond and what in-bond [...]

International regulations on foreign trade have not evolved at the same pace as electronic commerce or e-commerce. Cross-border e-commerce has grown exponentially in the last two decades, namely: [...]

In this post, you will discover the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of two transport services: Full Truckload (FTL) and Less Than Truckload (LTL). We will answer questions such as: [...]

It is not a secret that Amazon is the big giant of the eCommerce Empire. Amazon holds almost half of the $252.7 billion eCommerce market, which is more than double the market share of the next 9 [...]

If you transport freight from and/or to Mexico, it is likely that you have heard about the DODA. We have received many comments from our clients requesting more information about this document, [...]

Are you thinking about shipping freight to Mexico? Is it going to be your first time shipping freight to Mexico from the US or Canada? Do you have experience shipping freight to Mexico but you [...]

The development of autonomous vehicles promises a paradigm shift in the transport sector, predicting more comfortable, efficient and safer mobility, both for the transport of passengers and for [...]

Digital Supply Chain “Digitisation helps to bring the information out of these silos and create an integrated supply chain, where the information flows freely” – Dr. Rajiv [...]

Digital Supply Chain Digitization helps to create an integrated supply chain, where the information flows freely Digital Supply Chain is a model that captures and maximizes the utilization of [...]

Globalization 4.0 is one of the top topics on the international agenda and will be the theme of the next annual meeting of the World Economic Forum – 22-25 January 2019-. Globalization 4.0, [...]

The blockchain technology was originally designed for cryptocurrencies or bitcoins, however, its uses are already being extended to different industries such as logistics and supply chain, [...]

The tendency of companies to hire freight forwarders to take charge of their freight transport needs is growing. In North America alone, the segment receives annual revenues of more than 40 [...]

Every human being has a unique vision of the world. When it comes to interpreting reality, human brains are hard-wired to make all kinds of mental mistakes that can impact our ability to make [...]

On November 30, 2018, the last day of the mandate of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, the leaders of Mexico, the United States and Canada signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement [...]

In the context of the exchange of goods and services at a global level, the analysis of regional and national economies is essential to understand their linkage, the expansion of their industries [...]

The transit times of a load depends on different factors: the route, the driver’s driving times and rest periods, the holidays, the weather, among others. In this posts, we present the [...]

What are flatbed truck tarps? Tarps are large sheets of super strong heavy duty poly coating, flexible, water-resistant or waterproof, used to protect the loads shipped on flatbeds, step-decks or [...]

The Cannabis Act and its supporting Regulations came into force in Canada on October 17, 2018, and questions about cannabis transportation, import and export have arisen. In this post, we present [...]

The transportation of heavy, mobile machinery, such as cranes, bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, forklifts, among other equipment, is usually done in flatbeds, double-drops or step-decks. The [...]

The USMCA is the new trade agreement between Mexico, the United States, and Canada; if it is approved by the chambers of each country, it will replace NAFTA. We present key elements of this trade [...]

Recently the United States, Canada, and Mexico reached an agreement that would replace NAFTA: the UMSCA, which is awaiting ratification by the three countries. The new agreement – with [...]

Shipping freight to Mexico from the USA is a complex process. In this post, we explain every step involved in the process of shipping cargo to Mexico and we include an infographic, that we hope [...]

The Conestoga Truck is a hybrid that offers the best of two worlds: the Dry Vans and the flatbeds. We present you the Conestoga’s advantages, its disadvantages and the transport [...]

As part of our Flatbed Trucks Festival, we present the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Open Deck Trucks. If you have more questions, contact us! We will gladly answer to you. [...]

It is a great pride and at the same time an enormous responsibility to provide logistics and cargo transport services to high-tech international companies in the space and defense industries. [...]

Given the wide variety of freight transport equipment that exists in the market, it can be difficult to select the equipment that results in the best cost-benefit ratio. To help you determine if [...]

When determining which equipment is appropriate for each type of load, it is important to understand that not all cargo transport equipment has the same dimensions or characteristics. Among the [...]

The norm that regulates the number of driving hours and mandatory rest times for operators of the federal motorized transport services entered into force on August 2018 in Mexico. The new [...]

For the National Chamber of Autotransport of Cargo of Mexico (CANACAR), insecurity is the biggest challenge facing the Autotransport sector in Mexico. An example of this is the case of heavy [...]

Le Laboratoire national des systèmes de transport et de logistique (SiT-LOG Lab) crée la carte interactive des flux de véhicules de fret à partir de l’analyse de millions de données –big [...]

The National Laboratory of Transport and Logistics Systems (SiT-LOG Lab) creates the interactive map on the flows of cargo vehicles based on the analysis of millions of data –big data-. The [...]

El Laboratorio Nacional de Sistemas de Transporte y Logística (SiT-LOG Lab) crea el mapa interactivo sobre los flujos de vehículos de carga con base en el análisis de millones de datos –big [...]

The negotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement are among the most important issues on the North American International agendas. In this context, we present the most relevant points [...]

Mexico’s e-commerce market is becoming one of the most dynamic growth sectors in the country’s economy. Mexico is home of 60 million internet users. According to a study by the Mexican [...]

Forbes outlines some solutions to a problem that is not new in the transportation sector: the lack of truck drivers. In E.U.A. the deficit is estimated at around 50,000, with a tendency to worsen [...]

Friday 7 April 2017 we launched the new version of our website easy to navigate and rich in information of services we provide and an enhanced experience for the request for quotes and better [...]

  Mexicom Logistics have opened a new Branch  company in Mexico City called – Servicios De Transportacion Mexicom S.A DE C.V. –   the new operation will be taking care of the [...]

Mexicom Logistics have facilitated the way for it’s clients and prospect to request for  quotes, using  the intelligent form in the new website with minimum text entries the user can get [...]

Mexicom Logistics now offers daily services between Lardeo Texas and: Los Angeles, California Chicago, Illinois New York city area Toronto and the province of Ontario Montreal and the province of [...]

For 2017 Mexicom Logistics will be actively promoting inter-modal services after partnering with world class service provider like Canada Network (CN), Canada Pacific (CP), Union Pacific (UP) and [...]