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The trade relationship between the United States, Mexico, and Canada is the backbone of North American commerce, driving innovation, economic growth, and competitiveness in the global marketplace. 🌎 #TradeRelations #NorthAmerica #USMCA #SupplyChain #Economy

Global tariffs on China's technology exports reshape international trade and supply chains. 🌐 As countries seek to reduce their reliance on Chinese manufacturing, we are witnessing significant shifts: 1️⃣ Rising costs for electronics and technology products  2️⃣ Diversification of manufacturing hubs—More investment flows to markets such as India, Mexico, and Southeast Asia. 3️⃣ Geopolitical Tensions Affect Innovation From semiconductors to smartphones, tariffs are being felt across global industries, causing tech companies to rethink their sourcing and production strategies. The challenge? Navigating uncertainty while ensuring supply chain resilience. The opportunity? Adapting to new hubs and markets to sustain growth. 🚀 #TechIndustry #GlobalTrade #SupplyChainResilience #Manufacturing

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported strong annual growth in air cargo demand for October through 2024, marking the 15th consecutive month of growth! 🚀 Here are the key highlights: 📦 Demand Growth: Total demand (measured in CTKs) grew by an impressive 9.8% compared to October 2023. ✈️ Capacity Growth: Available capacity (ACTKs) increased by 5.9%, with international belly capacity increasing by 8.5%. 📊 Rising Yields: Airfreight yields, including surcharges, are up 10.6% from 2023 and 49% from 2019, reflecting continued demand for airfreight services. While 2024 was a banner year for air cargo, the industry is keeping a watchful eye on 2025 due to potential geopolitical challenges, such as tariff plans that could disrupt global supply chains. #AirCargo #GlobalTrade #SupplyChain #Logistics #AviationIndustry #AirFreight

In 2023, the air cargo industry will handle 115 million metric tons of cargo globally, with the top 20 airports accounting for 42 percent of the total. Despite recovery efforts, the industry is still five percent below pre-pandemic levels, highlighting the challenges in a turbulent global market. 🏆 Hong Kong International Airport remains the leader, handling 4.3 million tons of cargo, but is still 500,000 tons behind its 2019 performance. #AirCargo #AirFreight #Logistics #AviationIndustry #GlobalTrade

🌍 Global trade hits its Achilles' heel at congested ports. From the LA-Long Beach backlog to the Shanghai shutdown, port congestion exposes the fragility of our interconnected supply chains. What's the solution? Smarter logistics strategies and resilient planning. Dive into our latest blog to learn how logistics partners can mitigate risk and ensure smooth operations. #FreightForwarding #GlobalTrade #PortCongestion #SupplyChainResilience

Over the past two years, Mexico's air cargo sector has experienced remarkable growth, driven by global trends and regional advantages. Air cargo in Mexico continues to grow, with an increase of 6.8% from January to October this year compared to the same period in 2023. #AirCargo #Logistics #SupplyChain

The numbers speak for themselves: in 2022, China will account for 31% of global manufacturing output, with a staggering $5 trillion in value added. This dominance has been unrivaled since it overtook the United States in 2010. It surpasses the next seven largest manufacturing nations combined, reflecting its central role in the global economy. As the US's share of manufacturing shrinks to just 10% of GDP, China's sustained growth highlights the critical importance of long-term planning and prioritizing industrial development. #GlobalTrade #ChinaManufacturing #SupplyChain #Manufacturing

In just over two decades, China has become the world's largest exporter, a feat fueled by globalization, strategic investment, and favorable government policies. 📈 When China joined the WTO in 2001, it opened its doors to the global economy, and the results have been nothing short of extraordinary. #GlobalTrade #MadeInChina #Logistics #SupplyChain

Cross-border freight is the backbone of U.S.-Mexico trade-but it's not without its challenges. With customs compliance, transshipment, and IMMEX programs to consider, it pays to have a smart plan. Discover best practices and solutions to make cross-border shipping smoother than ever. Check out our blog and simplify your logistics! #FreightForwarding #USMexicoTrade #LogisticsSolutions #CrossBorderShipping

Over the past decade, exports of digital services have grown much faster than trade in goods and services, and they are likely to continue to play an important role in international trade across industries as an increasing share of transactions involve cross-border sales. #exports #ecommerce #digitalservices #trade