Postbrexit Tariffs and Supply Chain Challenges Reshape UK Trade

Postbrexit Tariffs and Supply Chain Challenges Reshape UK Trade

Brexit presents significant supply chain challenges, including double tariffs and customs clearance delays. Logistics companies need to reshape their operational networks, adjust their workforce, and upgrade their IT systems. EU businesses should accurately classify products and monitor policy changes. Future trade agreements may bring further adjustments, requiring companies to be flexible and adaptable to the evolving trade landscape. Businesses need to proactively manage these disruptions to maintain efficient and cost-effective supply chains in the post-Brexit environment.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Mexico Emerges As Top Global Manufacturing Hub Amid Nearshoring Boom

Mexico Emerges As Top Global Manufacturing Hub Amid Nearshoring Boom

Moody's Analytics Director Alfredo Coutino analyzes the nearshoring trend, highlighting cost reduction, shorter supply chains, and risk mitigation as key drivers. Mexico emerges as a prime destination due to its geographical proximity, lower labor costs, and free trade agreements. While nearshoring offers benefits to all parties involved, infrastructure limitations, labor force challenges, and regulatory hurdles pose potential risks that require effective management. The trend is reshaping global supply chains, with Mexico poised to capitalize on the shift.

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Mexico Faces Opportunities and Challenges in Nearshoring Boom

Mexico Faces Opportunities and Challenges in Nearshoring Boom

Alfredo Coutino, director at Moody's Analytics, analyzes the driving forces behind nearshoring and Mexico's advantages and challenges. He points out that Mexico is an ideal nearshoring destination, but companies need to pay attention to infrastructure, workforce skills, and policy risks, preparing themselves thoroughly. Mexico's proximity to the US, lower labor costs compared to China, and existing trade agreements make it attractive. However, businesses should carefully assess potential obstacles to ensure a successful nearshoring strategy.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Mexico Faces Challenges and Opportunities in Nearshoring Boom

Mexico Faces Challenges and Opportunities in Nearshoring Boom

Moody's Analytics Director Alfredo Coutino analyzes the drivers, advantages, beneficiaries, and potential risks of nearshoring. He emphasizes that geopolitics, cost, and resilience are the primary forces driving this trend. Mexico, with its geographical proximity and industrial base, has emerged as a popular destination. Businesses need to pay attention to risks related to labor, infrastructure, and regulations, and should continuously invest in improvements. Nearshoring offers opportunities for both companies seeking supply chain optimization and Mexico, but careful planning and risk mitigation are crucial for success.

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Mexico Emerges As Key Hub in Global Supply Chain Shift

Mexico Emerges As Key Hub in Global Supply Chain Shift

Moody's Analytics analyst Alfredo Coutino provides an in-depth analysis of the nearshoring trend, examining its driving forces, Mexico's unique advantages, and potential benefits and challenges. He emphasizes the need for companies to comprehensively assess risks, select suitable partners, establish effective communication mechanisms, and enhance employee training to capitalize on nearshoring opportunities and gain a competitive edge in the global supply chain reshaping. Coutino highlights the importance of a strategic approach to successfully navigate this evolving landscape.

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Mexicos Nearshoring Boom Alters Global Supply Chains

Mexicos Nearshoring Boom Alters Global Supply Chains

Moody's Analytics Director Alfredo Coutino discusses the nearshoring trend, highlighting Mexico's advantages as an ideal destination, including its geographic location, cost-effectiveness, and trade relationships. However, he also cautions companies to pay attention to Mexico's labor force, regulations, and potential risks in order to fully capitalize on nearshoring opportunities. Companies should carefully consider these factors to ensure a successful and beneficial nearshoring strategy in Mexico.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Mexico Gains As Nearshoring Shifts Global Supply Chains Moodys

Mexico Gains As Nearshoring Shifts Global Supply Chains Moodys

Moody's Analytics Director Alfredo Coutino analyzes the drivers behind nearshoring, highlighting Mexico's advantages as a prime destination, potential risks, and mitigation strategies. Nearshoring can enhance supply chain resilience, but requires careful consideration of infrastructure, regulatory environment, and workforce skill alignment. A comprehensive risk management plan is crucial for successful implementation, addressing potential challenges and maximizing the benefits of relocating operations closer to home.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Expert Analyzes Global Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities

Expert Analyzes Global Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities

Global trade economist Dr. Walter Keams provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing the global supply chain today. He covers key issues such as peak season outlooks, 24/7 port operations, nearshoring prospects, the impact of tariff policies, and US-China trade relations. This analysis offers valuable strategic insights for businesses navigating the global trade landscape, helping them seize opportunities and address challenges effectively.

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Uschina Trade Deal Tests Logistics Supply Chain Resilience

Uschina Trade Deal Tests Logistics Supply Chain Resilience

The US-China Phase One trade deal, while signed, hasn't ended its impact on global logistics and supply chains. Although the agreement committed China to increased purchases of US goods, tariffs remain and achieving purchase targets faces challenges. Companies need to closely monitor policy developments, assess supply chain risks, optimize structures, strengthen technological innovation, and flexibly adjust strategies to thrive in an uncertain trade environment. The lingering tariffs and unmet purchase goals necessitate a proactive approach to mitigating disruptions and ensuring supply chain resilience in the face of ongoing trade tensions.

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ISM Report Shows Split Supply Chain Trends in Manufacturing Services

ISM Report Shows Split Supply Chain Trends in Manufacturing Services

The latest report from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reveals a diverging outlook for supply chain planning in the manufacturing and service sectors in the US. Businesses need to closely monitor market changes, flexibly adjust their supply chain strategies, and actively promote digital transformation to address uncertainties and seize growth opportunities. This requires proactive adaptation to the evolving economic landscape and strategic investments in technology to enhance resilience and agility within the supply chain.

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