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Digitalizar documentos para VUCEM no se trata solo de escanear y subir archivos: un PDF borroso, mal nombrado o con el formato equivocado puede hacer que la plataforma rechace tu trámite justo cuando menos lo esperas. Preparar cada documento con el formato, la calidad y los datos correctos te ahorra errores y dolores de cabeza más adelante.

Jose Luis Sabau
- August 18, 2026 |
- Macro
Starting December 9th, all companies importing into Mexico will be required to submit an Electronic Value Declaration (MVE). In preparation for this regulatory change, we have prepared the following guide.

Jose Luis Sabau
- August 18, 2026 |
- Macro
Desteia vs Zoé 360 (Zoé IT Customs): ¿qué software de comercio exterior se ajusta a tu operación?
En comercio exterior hay que tener buena tecnología en donde pueden cometerse la mayoría de errores, por ejemplo, dentro de...
Desteia vs Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Global Trade IMMEX: ¿qué software de comercio exterior se ajusta a tu operación?
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Desteia vs Siimmex: dos formas de blindar tu programa IMMEX
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Desteia vs Pedimento Empresarial: MVE y expediente electrónico
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Desteia vs IMEX-NET: cuando el cumplimiento y la visibilidad dejan de ser el mismo problema
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Desteia vs I-Xport: ¿qué software de comercio exterior se ajusta a tu operación?
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Desteia vs Célere Commerce (CAMPA): ¿qué software de comercio exterior se ajusta a tu operación?
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Anexo 24 de las RGCE: qué es y qué información contiene
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Modalidades del Programa IMMEX: Cuál Le Conviene a Tu Empresa y Cómo Elegirla
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¿Cuánto gana un agente aduanal en México?
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¿Qué es un agente aduanal y qué funciones tiene en México?
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Anexo 24 y Anexo 30 de las RGCE: Guía Completa de Cumplimiento Aduanero
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Agente Aduanal en México: Qué Hace, Cómo Elegirlo y Cuánto Cuesta su servicio
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Requisitos Para Obtener el Registro IMMEX: Guía Esencial
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Programa IMMEX: guía completa de requisitos, modalidades y beneficios
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¿Qué es la Carta Porte y para qué sirve?
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Carta Porte y su Complemento: Guía Completa para Cumplir con el SAT
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Complemento Carta Porte: qué es y por qué el SAT lo exige
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¿Qué son los Incoterms y por qué son clave en el comercio exterior?
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Incoterms 2026: Guía Completa Con Tabla Comparativa De Todos Los Términos
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Tipos de Incoterms: La Tabla Comparativa Completa
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¿Qué es el programa IMMEX y para qué sirve?
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¿Qué es VUCEM y para qué sirve en el comercio exterior mexicano?
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Cómo digitalizar tus documentos para VUCEM sin errores
Digitalizar documentos para VUCEM no se trata solo de escanear y subir archivos: un PDF borroso, mal nombrado o con...
¿Qué significa Incoterms y de dónde viene el término?
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Qué es VUCEM y cómo funciona la ventanilla única de comercio exterior en México: Guía complet
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Incoterms marítimos vs Incoterms aéreos: diferencias clave
Cuando eliges entre transporte marítimo y aéreo, no solo comparas tarifas o tiempos: también necesitas un Incoterm que encaje con...
Cómo Usar VUCEM Paso a Paso: Guía Práctica Para Trámites De Comercio Exterior
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Cómo digitalizar tus documentos para VUCEM sin errores
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Carta Porte 3.0 vs 3.1: qué cambió y cómo migrar
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Cómo llenar el Aviso Automático de Importación de Productos de Aluminio
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Todo lo que debes saber del Aviso Automático de Importación de Productos de Aluminio (AAIPA)
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How to create official stamps for VUCEM: A practical guide
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Manifestación de Valor: Everything you need to know
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The State of the Border Report
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Chaos in Manzanillo
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Chinese Shipbuilding: The Dominant Force
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What Port Efficiency Says About Mexico
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Trump Auto Tariffs: Everything You Need to Know
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How Shipping Surcharges and Fees Work
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Inbound Vs Outbound Logistics: Main Differences Explained
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What Is a Sustainable Supply Chain and Why Is It Important?
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9 Key Supply Chain KPIs to Measure and Track
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Asia to Mexico Shipping Rates: Finding the Best Prices
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Trump Tariffs Come Into Effect
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Supply Chain Bottlenecks: Causes, Solutions and Pro Tips
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Desteia is SOC2 Compliant
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Maritime Accidents and Incidents: Number, Types and Location
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Customs Rules and Regulations for Shipping to Mexico
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The Mexican Auto Industry: Everything You Need to Know
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Freight Forwarders: Everything You Need to Know
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The Economics of the US-Mexico Border
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What Is Transshipment? Ultimate Guide
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Demurrage: Charges and Meaning Explained
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Ocean Carrier Orderbook: Top Carriers and Capacity
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Port Congestion in Shipping: What You Should Know
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Port Performance Freight Tracking Across the World
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What a Trump Presidency Means for Global Trade
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What Is Risk Mitigation? Importance and Strategies
In today's fast-moving world, understanding and putting in place effective risk mitigation strategies is an important component in the success...
Top Shipping Carrier Reliability Explained
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What Is Trade Compliance? Explained
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The Cost of Disruptions in 2024: A Review of Impacts
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Resilient Supply Chain in Business: Future and Benefits
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10 Most Common Types of Containers: Sizes and Purposes
ew products are as important to the logistics industry as shipping containers. It is estimated that, across the entire global...
Key Supply Chain Challenges and How to Master Them
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Mexico Port Congestion: The Busiest Weeks of the Year
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What Is Supply Chain Risk Management? SCRM Explained
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Hurricanes Impact Causing Supply Chain Disruptions
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Train Robberies in Mexico: Everything You Need to Know
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Rio Grande City: Everything you Need to Know
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DP World Set on Mexico
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Nuevo Laredo International Trade
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Manufacturing in Mexico vs China: How to Choose Between the Two?
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East Coast Port Strike: What you Need to Know
Upcoming labor strikes in the US East Coasts could stop the flow of nearly 80,000 containers per day. Here's everything...
Nautical Miles to Land Miles Conversion
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Fighting Supply Chain Slavery
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Air Shipping Routes: Freight Rates and Top Providers Routes
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Jacksonville Port: TEUs and Destinations
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Cargo Theft in North America: 3 Things You Need to Know
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Port of Savannah: TEUs, Imports and Exports
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Mexican Semi Truck Fleet: Value, Top Providers and Unit Numbers
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Environmental Impact of Shipping Explained
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Tonnage Calculator
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True Impact of Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Explained
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China’s Interest in Mexico as a New Nearshoring Hub
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Boat Calls at Risk in Most Efficient Ports
Using the most recent data we were able to estimate that almost two thirds of all port calls might be...
Bill of Lading: Meaning and Types
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When Is It Cheaper to Buy a New Tanker?
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What Is a Proforma Invoice? How and When to Use It?
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Modern Day Pirates: Attack Numbers and Types
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What Is a Shipping Surcharge?
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What We Learned from the New Mexico Shipping Routes
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The State of Ports in North America by Desteia
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What Is a Purchase Order? Explained
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Cargo Ship Weight – What It Is, Ship Speed and Types
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Shipping Containers History, Price and FAQ
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Hurricanes: The Greatest Rival to North American Trade
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Mexico Nearshoring Advantages
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¿Qué es el programa IMMEX y para qué sirve?
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Tipos de Incoterms: La Tabla Comparativa Completa
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The State of the Border Report
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Chaos in Manzanillo
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Chinese Shipbuilding: The Dominant Force
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Trump Auto Tariffs: Everything You Need to Know
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How Shipping Surcharges and Fees Work
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Supply Chain Bottlenecks: Causes, Solutions and Pro Tips
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Warehouse vs Distribution Center Explained
Warehouses and distribution centers are crucial elements of modern supply chains. These terms, however, are often a subject of confusion....
Desteia is SOC2 Compliant
Desteia now has SOC2 verification, certifying its best practices when it comes to cybersecurity and data management.
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Mexico is the largest trade partner to the US. We looked at just how much the country influences the US...
Maritime Accidents and Incidents: Number, Types and Location
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Customs Rules and Regulations for Shipping to Mexico
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Globally, supply chain trends have undergone significant revolutions. This is due to modern technologies such as AI, data analysis, and...
Suez Canal Disruptions to End and Stabilize
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The Mexican Auto Industry: Everything You Need to Know
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Supply Chain Analytics and Why It Matters
Supply chain analytics are likely the most important component to modern logistics operations. You see, our world runs on supply...
What Is End to End Supply Chain? Key Benefits
In the present day and age, everyone is pressing for higher efficiency. To achieve this, every link in the supply...
Freight Forwarders: Everything You Need to Know
Freight forwarders are a crucial part of the logistics industry. We looked at their relevance and size using data.
The Economics of the US-Mexico Border
The US-Mexico border is one of the most important trade regions in the world. We looked at data to better...
Demurrage: Charges and Meaning Explained
Demurrages are some of the most common costs incurred by logistics professionals. They are outlined in most carrier contracts and,...
What Is Transshipment? Ultimate Guide
Transhipments are a crucial element of international commerce. We looked at data to understand how connectivity impacts transhipments.
Ocean Carrier Orderbook: Top Carriers and Capacity
We looked at existing data from the world orderbook of vessels from ocean carriers to give a better idea of...
Port Congestion in Shipping: What You Should Know
Port congestion is likely the single most important cause for disruptions in ocean trade. Yet, despite its prominence as a...
Port Performance Freight Tracking Across the World
Port Performance is a key metric for logistics operators. That is why we plotted all relevant metrics on the matter...
What a Trump Presidency Means for Global Trade
Donald Trump is set to become the next president of the U.S. We looked at the likely impact his policies...
What Is Risk Mitigation? Importance and Strategies
In today's fast-moving world, understanding and putting in place effective risk mitigation strategies is an important component in the success...
Top Shipping Carrier Reliability Explained
Carrier reliability continues to struggle with a number of major disruptions. Here's what recent data shows.
What Is Trade Compliance? Explained
The concept of trade compliance is truly a cornerstone to development in today's world of strong interdependence, more so for...
The Cost of Disruptions in 2024: A Review of Impacts
Disruptions to trade are one of the biggest impacts to the global economy. We estimated how much they cost in...
10 Most Common Types of Containers: Sizes and Purposes
ew products are as important to the logistics industry as shipping containers. It is estimated that, across the entire global...
Resilient Supply Chain in Business: Future and Benefits
Supply chain resilience is perhaps one of the most important hallmarks of a truly strong logistics process. Generally speaking, it...
Key Supply Chain Challenges and How to Master Them
Supply chain challenges are everywhere. We put together a guide to help you identify them with ease.
Mexico Port Congestion: The Busiest Weeks of the Year
As Mexico becomes a global manufacturing hub, we looked at saturation at top ports in the country to help logistics...
What Is Supply Chain Risk Management? SCRM Explained
Effective supply chain risk management forms the backbone of any contemporary venture that relies on the sourcing of goods through...
Hurricanes Impact Causing Supply Chain Disruptions
We found evidence that over a quarter of all ports have suffered disruptions over the last five years do to...
Train Robberies in Mexico: Everything You Need to Know
Recently, train theft has grown significantly in Mexico. We looked at the data to better understand this trend.
Rio Grande City: Everything you Need to Know
Rio Grande City is a crucial crossing for the US Mexico border. We looked closer at its relevance for transnational...
DP World Set on Mexico
DP World just announced its intention to invest in Mexico. We looked closely at the logic behind this historic decision.
Manufacturing in Mexico vs China: How to Choose Between the Two?
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Nuevo Laredo International Trade
Nuevo Laredo is the most important border crossing between Mexico and the US. We put together all relevant information in...
East Coast Port Strike: What you Need to Know
Upcoming labor strikes in the US East Coasts could stop the flow of nearly 80,000 containers per day. Here's everything...
Nautical Miles to Land Miles Conversion
Nautical miles are a crucial unit but are often hard to understand. So, we put together a tool to easily...
Fighting Supply Chain Slavery
Picture by Tim Mossholder for UnsplashModern trade has a complicated secret to tell: the prevalence of supply chain slavery. Yes,...
Air Shipping Routes: Freight Rates and Top Providers Routes
Image by John CARTER for UnsplashAir Freight Routes are some of the most important structures in modern day logistics. In...
Jacksonville Port: TEUs and Destinations
The Port of Jacksonville is a crucial point for US logistics. We looked at the data and figures that help...
Cargo Theft in North America: 3 Things You Need to Know
Cargo theft might be one of the most important threats to North American trade. We looked at data to better...
Port of Savannah: TEUs, Imports and Exports
The port of Savannah is a crucial player in US trade. We looked at the data to better understand its...
Mexican Semi Truck Fleet: Value, Top Providers and Unit Numbers
This week, we looked at the role of trucks play in Mexico's recent rise as a global manufacturing powerhouse.
Port of Virginia: TEUs, Imports and Cargo Exports
The Port of Virginia is one of the most efficient in the U.S. We looked at important metrics to understand...
Progreso Mexico Port: Mexico’s Great Missed Opportunity
Given its strategic location, the port of Progreso might be Mexico's greatest opportunity. We looked at the data to back...
What Does EX Works (EXW) Mean? Easily Explained
Ex works are crucial to international commerce. But what are they and how are they negotiated? We took a deep...
Maritime Chokepoints: Global Trade and Disruptions
Maritime trade is crucial to our modern economy. That's why we put together a list of the most important choke...
Port of Charleston: Location, TEUs and Top Imports
Image by Bobby Kalman for UnsplashThe Port of Charleston might not be an immediate guess when it comes to international...
Mexican Trains: Routes, Train Cargo and Industries
Mexican trains play a crucial role in commerce. We looked more closely at data to understand where rail fits into...
Long Tons to Pounds and Kilograms Convertor
Our convertor allows you to turn long tons into pounds, metric tons, and kilograms with ease. Just insert the quantity...
Environmental Impact of Shipping Explained
The maritime shipping industry accounts for 3% of all emissions of CO2. We looked closely at these emissions and their...
Tonnage Calculator
Tonnage is a crucial term in shipping logistics. That is why we put together a calculator to help you find...
Shipping Alliances Changing As Consolidation Stays
Shipping alliances are crucial to international commerce. We looked at data to understand how they consolidate the carrier market
New Orleans Port: TEUs and Importance Explained
The Port of New Orleans is a crucial trade artery for the US as a whole. We looked at the...
Shipping Carriers: Reliability and All You Should Know to Choose
Despite the fact that most of global trade happens by sea, we found that most prominent carriers still miss their...
Port of Oakland: Location, TEU and Efficiency
The Port of Oakland is one of the most important in the US. At Desteia, we took a closer look...
Import Cycle for Mexico Explained
Mexico's imports don't follow general trends. We gathered data on the largest companies in the country to prove it.
What Is Supply Chain Optimization?
Supply chains optimization is crucial for modern companies. We looked at the importance of the term and how it can...
True Impact of Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Explained
Donald Trump has proposed raising tariffs to 10% for all imports. We calculated the impact from such measures in the...
Palm Beach Port: TEUs and Exports
The port of Palm Beach is the life line to many Caribbean nations. We took a closer look at its...
Drought and Manufacturing in Mexico: Explained
Droughts in Mexico have steadily increased over the last year. We looked at their spread to determine their total impact...
Port of Houston: Location, TEU, and Top Imports
The port of Houston is one of the largest in North America. We aggregated all the important facts on it...
China’s Interest in Mexico as a New Nearshoring Hub
China has set its eyes on Mexico as a means to avoid existing US sanctions. We looked at the rising...
Port of Seattle: TEU, Imports and Efficiency
The Port of Seattle is a crucial artery for trans-pacific trade. We looked at the importance of the port for...
Boat Calls at Risk in Most Efficient Ports
Using the most recent data we were able to estimate that almost two thirds of all port calls might be...
Bill of Lading: Meaning and Types
few documents are as important to the shipping industry as a bill of lading. But why is this document used...
When Is It Cheaper to Buy a New Tanker?
Its currently cheaper to buy a new oil tanker than a five year old one. We looked into the phenomonon...
What Is a Proforma Invoice? How and When to Use It?
Proforma invoices are a key element in building trust in the supply chain industry. But what are they and how...
Modern Day Pirates: Attack Numbers and Types
Pirates are not an ancient phenomenon. We mapped all pirate attacks between 1993 and 2024 to understand their impact to...
What Is a Shipping Surcharge?
If you are dealing with transportation companies, you night encounter costs known as "surcharge" in your invoice. But how do...
What We Learned from the New Mexico Shipping Routes
How do new shipping routes impact Mexico? We looked at the maritime routes connecting Mexico to the world to find...
The State of Ports in North America by Desteia
This is the most holistic report on the state of ports in North America, considering 276 ports for Mexico, the...
What Is a Purchase Order? Explained
Purchase orders are crucial to supply chains around the world. We tell you everything you need to know about them.
Cargo Ship Weight – What It Is, Ship Speed and Types
Container ships are the backbone to modern trade. But how did they become so important and how large are they...
Mexican Tariffs to China: Increases Explained
Exactly two weeks ago, Mexico put a sudden—and very strategic—break to its trade relationship with China. That, at least, has...
Shipping Containers History, Price and FAQ
Every year, trillions of goods make their way from factories to consumers. None of this would be possible without shipping...
What Laredo and El Paso Teach Us About Immigration
We looked at two cities in the US-Mexico Border to discover what is the true impact of immigration on commercial...
What Is Reshoring? Offshoring vs Reshoring Explained
In recent months, the word "reshoring" has become increasingly common in political discussions. But what does it mean and why...
Hurricanes: The Greatest Rival to North American Trade
Hurricanes might soon become the largest threat to North American trade. We ran the numbers and found just how large...
Mexico Nearshoring Advantages
Mexico is riding on a wave that could yield enormous growth and better living conditions for millions. Let us tell...
Panama Canal Traffic, Revenue and Wait Time
There is a paradox in the Panama Canal. Despite recording low transit in 2023, the canal authority recorded record revenues...
Manufacturing in Mexico: Benefits Explained
Now, more than ever Mexico’s manufacturing industry is drawing attention from global experts. We share all you need to know...
Port of Baltimore: Importance in the Auto Industry Reviewed
You've likely heard about the collapse of Baltimore's main bridge. But did you know the city's port is the most...
What Is Offshoring? Top Leading Countries
Few practices have reshaped the global economy as offshoring and its close cousin outsourcing. But what is it and why...
Who Is the US Biggest Trading Partner?
Earlier this year, a historic event took place: Mexico became the largest exporter to the US. But how did this...
What Is TEU in Shipping? Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit Explained
If you work in the world of logistics or are generally interested in news about trade, you might’ve encountered the...
What Is an Import? Definition and Examples
Every day, millions of goods are transported across the world. And, in such a process, there is no concept as...
What Is Nearshoring? Definition, Benefits and Examples
In recent months, you’ve probably heard the term “nearshoring” being thrown left and right. But what does this mean for...
What Does ETA Mean? Definition and Meaning
ETA is a term shared by a great variety of industries—some niche, and others part of our daily routine. But...
What Is Logistics? Importance and Types
The term “logistics” has become ubiquitous in recent years. Be it thrown around in reports or hinted at in news...
Desteia Uses AI and Graph Theory to Help Tackle U.S.-Mexico Supply Chain Disruptions
Startup Secures $11.5M to Advance SaaS Technology for Global Cross-Border TradeNEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2025 - Now, more than ever,...