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Shippers Can’t Resist the Lure of China-Mexico Routes
Rising tensions between Washington and Beijing are shifting global transport hubs.
A back door to the US.
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Mexico’s replacement of China as the largest exporter to the US is having a ripple effect through global supply chains and logistics. Shipping companies are the latest to join the fray, spurred by increased demand and booming activity at Mexican ports.
At least three carriers this month added to the already burgeoning trans-Pacific sea lanes that deliver machinery, auto parts, and electronics to the Latin American nation.