Cross-Border Freight Surges 19.4%, Laredo Leads
North American transborder trade hit $150.8 billion in April 2026, up 19.4%, with Laredo overtaking other major ports in volume handled across the US-Mexico and US-Canada lanes.
Surging cross-border demand means tighter capacity and longer lead times at Laredo — book early and lock in capacity on key Mexico lanes before the squeeze tightens.
Energy Costs and Tight Capacity Drive Freight Prices to Record Highs
ITS Logistics' June report attributes record transportation costs to rising energy prices and persistently tight capacity across modes.
Budget for higher rates through the back half of the year, and use flexible routing and consolidation to blunt the fuel-and-capacity hit.
$500K Bourbon Shipment Stolen in Carrier Impersonation Scheme
A high-value bourbon load was stolen after thieves allegedly impersonated a legitimate carrier, the latest in a wave of strategic cargo theft.
Impersonation fraud is rampant on high-value loads — verify carrier identity rigorously and lean on vetting tools; Lia can help screen carriers before you tender.
New CAVRA Standard Targets Carrier Vetting After Montgomery Ruling
A new CAVRA standard aims to standardize carrier vetting processes following the Supreme Court's Montgomery ruling on broker liability.
Tighter vetting standards raise the bar for compliance — make sure your brokerage documents diligence to protect against liability and fraud.
Freight Distress: Warehouse Cuts and Trucking Bankruptcies Continue
A distress report flags mounting warehouse layoffs and ongoing trucking carrier bankruptcies even as broader market indicators tick upward.
Carrier failures mid-contract can leave loads stranded — diversify your carrier base and watch financial health, not just price.