October 2, 2024
As global supply chains continue to evolve, businesses across North America are turning to nearshoring – the practice of relocating operations to nearby countries instead of far-flung regions. This trend has gained momentum, largely driven by the aftereffects of the pandemic and incentives offered through trade agreements like USMCA, CUSMA, and TMEC. But what does this shift mean for the trucking industry?
The upcoming North American Transportation Forum webinar, hosted by IRU, will dive into this very question, exploring both the challenges and opportunities that nearshoring brings to trucking. If you’ve been wondering about the impact of these changes on the industry, this free event promises to provide invaluable insights.
Key Topics of Discussion:
- What is Nearshoring? Gain a comprehensive understanding of this growing trend and why it's reshaping the business landscape.
- Impact on Trucking: How will the shift of operations closer to home affect logistics and transportation? Learn how trucking companies can adjust and thrive in this new environment.
- Opportunities for Trucking: Discover how nearshoring could lead to increased demand for trucking services and what this could mean for industry growth.
- Challenges and Mitigation: Every opportunity comes with its own set of challenges. The webinar will discuss potential hurdles and strategies to overcome them.
- Role of Trade Agreements: Understand how trade agreements across North America are influencing the movement toward nearshoring and what benefits the trucking industry might see.
The session will feature a panel of experts, including Bob Costello, Chief Economist and Senior VP of International Trade & Security Policy at the American Trucking Associations, Lak Shoan, Director of Policy and Industry Awareness Programs at the Canadian Trucking Alliance, and Kenneth Smith Ramos, Partner at AGON Economia/Derecho/Estrategia.
Event Details:
- Date: October 8, 2024
- Time: 8:00–9:00 AM PST
- Format: Online
- Language: English (with simultaneous Spanish interpretation)
- Cost: Free
Don’t miss this chance to hear from industry leaders about how nearshoring could shape the future of trucking. Register today to secure your spot for this timely discussion!
Courtesy of the IRU*
