Freight glossary in Spanish, English and French
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 [...]
Frequently asked questions about the Bill of Lading Supplement (Complemento Carta Porte) for international shipments
The Mexican government implemented the issuance of the Complemento Carta Porte or Bill of Lading Supplement as a measure to prove the legal possession of freight transported in Mexican territory, [...]
Why freight rates /fuel prices are so high? When will freight rates go down?
In this article, we analyze all the events that lead to a historic increase in fuel prices in the United States and Canada, which has caused a ripple effect that has caused a sudden [...]
Why the lack of availability of trucks for shipments to Mexico?
One of the challenges of ground transportation in the North American commercial zone is the complexity of the freight border-crossing between the United States and Mexico. In this post, we [...]
Webinar recommendation: North American Transportation Forum: North American trade and transportation: Where next?
Mexicom Academy is always providing you with new resources to increase your knowledge about the freight industry in the North American Trade Zone. This is why we would like to recommend you to [...]
[Download Calendar] When supply chains may be affected by public holidays in Mexico, the United States and Canada?
“Your shipment won’t make it on time, because it is a holiday in Mexico” Can you relate? If your business ships freight between Canada, the United States and Mexico, this [...]
[Infographics] What no one tells you about ground freight rates. Essential buyer’s guide
In this post, we go beyond what you have already read in other articles about how ground freight transport rates are calculated. We will tell you what no one else tells you about how rates are [...]
How to Fill in the complemento Carta Porte
The deadline for issuing the Complemento Carta Porte correctly, avoiding fines or penalties, is September 31st. Keep reading to find out what you need to know about filling it in. While the [...]
Quick facts on the current state of the trucking industry in North America – Rates, Market, Vaccine Mandates, Convoy
Updated: February 2, 2022 What are the new requirements for truckers entering Canada and the US? Canadian truck drivers need to be fully vaccinated if they want to avoid a two-week quarantine and [...]