Container Traffic Grows; Nearshoring Demands Drives Expansions

In this week's roundup, despite an overall decline in port cargo traffic, container traffic experienced remarkable growth fueled by Chinese imports in particular. Meanwhile, Kuehne+Nagel and Emergent Cold LatAm completed significant expansions as a result of the increasing demand due to nearshoring.

In other news, Hub Group is pioneering a novel intermodal route connecting Chicago, Illinois, to Mexico's Ferrocarril y Terminal del Valle de México (Ferrovalle) facilities.

Ready for more? Here is your Week in Logistics!

Container Traffic Surges Amid Overall Cargo Decline

The General Coordination of Ports and Merchant Marine (CGPMM) reports a slight decrease in port cargo traffic between January and April 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. However, container traffic showed significant growth during this time, particularly involving Chinese imports.

Kuehne+Nagel Opens New Facility in El Paso, Texas

Global logistics company Kuehne+Nagel is opening a new, larger facility in El Paso, Texas, spanning 363,000ft2. The site consolidates four warehouses from across the border into one that is strategically positioned to support nearshoring. The company aims to assist customers in redesigning their supply chain processes, especially those involving movement of goods between Mexico and the United States.

Maersk Joins AOLM

The Mexican Association of Logistics Operators (AOLM) announced the addition of Maersk to its ranks. In a statement, the association described this as a significant milestone for strengthening the organization. Maersk's inclusion is expected to bring better practices and opportunities to enhance the competitiveness of AOLM members and the sector as a whole. 

Hub Group Prepares Intermodal Route to Mexico

Logistics operator Hub Group has initiated operational tests for a novel freight transportation route linking Chicago, Illinois, with Ferrovalle facilities in the State of Mexico. This venture aims to streamline trade between Mexico and the United States.

Uber Freight Launches Centralized Spot Freight Platform

Uber Freight has introduced “Uber Freight Exchange: Spot,” a new tool aimed at improving spot freight fulfillment. This addition to the Uber Freight Exchange suite is designed to streamline the process for carriers by offering features such as intelligent search, bidding, upfront pricing, and automated tendering.

Emergent Cold LatAm Completes Expansion in Nuevo Leon

Emergent Cold LatAm, a leading provider of temperature-controlled logistics and storage services for food, has successfully completed an expansion of its facility in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon. This expansion is part of the company's broader plans for Mexico.