Why 20,000 Mexican Truckers Just Lost Their Visas
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of visa revocations for Mexican truckers and various challenges in freight and supply chain logistics.
On this episode, hosts Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent break down some of the biggest stories shaping freight, transportation, and supply chain logistics this week. Topics include: The growing impact of AI infrastructure on freight markets and why rising demand for copper could create new challenges across supply chains. A major milestone at the Port of Baltimore as the newly reconstructed Howard Street Tunnel opens for double-stack rail service, unlocking new intermodal opportunities along the East Coast. UPS invests $48 million into expanding its healthcare and pharmaceutical logistics network with 27 new temperature-controlled facilities to support growing demand for vaccines, advanced therapies, and GLP-1 medications. The U.S. revokes thousands of visas tied to Mexican truck drivers amid a cabotage enforcement crackdown. What does it mean for capacity, freight rates, and cross-border transportation? Cargo theft, World Cup logistics, and the risks major global events create for supply chains and freight security. Plus, Chris Bakes, Managing Director of Auto Solutions at Sedgwick, joins the show to discuss how fleets can prepare for the challenges of summer operations. From…
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