San Antonio, Texas, a city known for both its rich history and vibrant cultural scene, is rapidly emerging as a key player in global logistics. While tourists flock to iconic landmarks like the Alamo and the scenic River Walk, business leaders are increasingly recognizing San Antonio’s strategic importance as a crucial hub for cross-border shipping.

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) will soon implement some significant changes to LTL freight classifications, shifting to a more streamlined, density-focused model. These changes, coming in Docket 2025-1, aim to simplify processes and reduce disputes between shippers and carriers.

In today’s rapidly evolving global trade environment, the concepts of nearshoring and reshoring have become pivotal strategies for companies aiming to enhance supply chain resilience and efficiency. With the significant shift away from reliance on China, businesses are increasingly focusing on bringing manufacturing closer to home, particularly to North America.

This white paper explores the complexities, benefits, and strategic considerations of nearshoring and reshoring, offering insights into how logistics and procurement professionals can effectively transition to these models to support cross-border operations among the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike is officially underway, causing significant disruptions across the U.S. supply chain. With no resolution reached between the ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), shippers are already feeling the effects of this strike at East and Gulf Coast ports. The strike threatens to create backlogs, delays, and significant supply chain disruptions as shippers scramble to find alternative routes and solutions.

At Averitt, we live by the belief of "Always Averitt," which drives us to continually invest in our infrastructure to meet the growing needs of our customers and support our dedicated associates. Over the years, we've made significant investments in our facilities and distribution centers across key logistics hubs, increasing our capacity and expanding our range of supply chain solutions. These upgrades not only enhance our ability to serve current demands but also position us to support future growth.

In June 2024, Averitt conducted a comprehensive midyear supply chain management survey to gain insights into the challenges faced by shippers when using multiple transportation and logistics providers. The survey reached 989 respondents from small to midsized and enterprise companies across nearly every industry. These individuals primarily work in operations, specifically in logistics and supply chain management, as well as in procurement.

Discover how Averitt has become an integral part of Cracker Barrel’s supply chain success in our latest case study video. Over nearly 25 years, Averitt has provided Cracker Barrel with comprehensive logistics solutions, from global visibility to seamless transportation management.

The implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2020 significantly reshaped economic relationships across North America. This modernized trade agreement replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and aimed to facilitate cross-border trade and investment among the three countries.

Peak seasons, such as holidays or special sales events, are periods when businesses typically experience significantly higher demand than usual. These seasons are often crucial in helping companies meet their annual revenue goals, and they require an efficient and robust supply chain to manage the increased load effectively.