The American Trucking Associations (ATA) estimates that there is a severe shortage of truck drivers in the United States, with a need for about 51,000 more drivers to meet demand. At the same time, the Coalition of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) has identified the driver shortage as
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) reported that U.S. shippers have converted reefer containers to dry containers. Currently, container shortages and spatial mismatches have not been limited to dry containers. U.S. importers and shippers have also experienced a shortage of refrigerated shipping containers, commonly known as reefers. Reefer
Mexico‘s Coca-Cola FEMSA reduced the proportion of low-calorie or no-calorie beverages in 2021 compared to 2020. In order to respond to consumers’ different lifestyles, the company has developed new products, and expanded its low-calorie and no-calorie beverage offerings by reformulating its existing products to reduce added sugar in
GMexico Transportes (GMXT) reported that it operated 1,440 chassis in its subsidiary Intermodal Mexico (IMEX) at the end of the first half of 2022, 10.9% more year-on-year. IMEX provides complementary services to rail operations, such as intermodal services, Cross Dock, transshipment services, pre-trip, rail car maintenance and switching
Becle, the world’s largest tequila producer, is focused on developing the premium and ultra-premium tequila segments. Building on its leadership in the tequila category, the company aims to continue the development and expansion of tequila consumption worldwide. Becle is focused on continuing to penetrate existing markets where tequila
Cemex Ventures invested in 18 startups based in eight countries in 2021 and has focused on developing certain target areas within the construction industry. Also in 2021, the company invested in six startups and three follow-on investments in its portfolio companies. In addition, Cemex Ventures unveiled its «Top