Drivers to Block Highway; President Pushes Train Amendment

This week, the National Union of Federal Public Service Operators announced it would block lanes at the Mexico-Pachuca highway to protest alleged extortions. Meanwhile, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador proposes a constitutional amendment to make passenger trains a national development priority in Mexico. He plans to modernize over 3,000km of tracks by the end of his term.

In other news, in the European Union, the delay in endorsing the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive led to criticism, as some argue it could lead to human rights abuses and environmental harm. Meanwhile, Fr8App secures 24 routes through a collaboration with Envases Universales, emphasizing its commitment to providing transportation services within the USMCA region.

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Transporter Union to Close Mexico-Pachuca Highway on March 11

The National Union of Federal Public Service Operators announced that its members will stage a lane-blocking protest on the Mexico-Pachuca highway on March 11, 2024, leaving only one entry lane to Mexico City. This decision comes in response to the federal government's alleged failure to address the union's grievances, particularly concerning extortions by National Guard members. 

President Proposes Constitutional Amendment for Passenger Trains

President López Obrador proposed a constitutional amendment to Article 28 that would make passenger rail transport a priority for national development in Mexico. The initiative aims to revive passenger rail services, covering over 3,000km of tracks with modern trains by the end of his term.

EU Council Faces Criticism as Corporate Sustainability Law Stalls

The European Union Council has delayed the endorsement of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), a law aimed at addressing human rights abuses and environmental harm by large companies. The setback comes as Germany abstained from the vote, while France attempted to weaken the law by proposing the exclusion of a majority of companies. 

Fr8App to Manage 24 Routes Alongside Envases Universales

Freight Technologies has entered into a significant collaboration with global packaging company Envases Universales. The partnership, secured through Envases Universales' 2024 Request for Quotation (RFQ), emphasizes Fr8App's commitment to providing transportation services within the USMCA region.

Mexican President Inaugurates Salina Cruz Port Breakwater

López Obrador inaugurated the Salina Cruz Port Breakwater in Oaxaca, marking a crucial step in the development of Mexico's southeast and boosting international trade through the Interoceanic Corridor (CIIT). The port, a key component of CIIT's new logistical platform, connects the Pacific coast to the southern and southeastern regions of Mexico while providing access to markets in the United States, Asia, Central America, and South America. 

Bolt Express Unveils Advanced AI for Digital Freight Matching

Bolt Express, a provider of time-critical transportation solutions in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is set to launch a digital freight matching system. This system optimizes the freight matching process by seamlessly integrating with high-volume shipping accounts through API, EDI, or XML.

EELCO Expands, Opens New Warehouse in Texas

Logistics service provider EELCO inaugurated a 23,225m2 facility in North Laredo, Texas, strategically located near the IH 35 North highway for efficient warehousing and cross-docking services. The facility consolidates EELCO's two existing warehouses in Laredo, featuring 47 dock doors, four ramp doors, 247 trailer spaces, and a large area for foreign trade zone warehousing.