--- title: Powering Performance | AIAG | Supply Chain Management (13) description: Supply Chain Management | Stay up to date on the latest automotive industry trends, along with AIAG initiatives, events, trainings, publications, products and more. (13) --- [![White AIAG Logo - Uniting Minds.Elevating Standards.](https://blog.aiag.org/hs-fs/hubfs/White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png?width=254&height=76&name=White%20AIAG%20Logo%20-%20Uniting%20Minds.Elevating%20Standards..png)](http://www.aiag.org/) ## [Drug Seizures Rise at Mexico Ports Amid Fight With Cartels Over Shipping Hubs](https://blog.aiag.org/drug-seizures-rise-at-mexico-ports-amid-fight-with-cartels-over-shipping-hubs?hsLang=en-us) Aug 07, 2024 [![Mexico's Port of Manzanillo](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/Mexico%20Port%20of%20Manzanillo%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/drug-seizures-rise-at-mexico-ports-amid-fight-with-cartels-over-shipping-hubs?hsLang=en-us) Drug seizures have increased at ports up and down Mexico's West Coast, as enforcement agencies fight for control of shipping hubs under the sway of violent cartels. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/drug-seizures-rise-at-mexico-ports-amid-fight-with-cartels-over-shipping-hubs?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Save Now on Early Registration for AIAG’s First Live Customs and Trade Town Hall in 4 Years](https://blog.aiag.org/save-now-on-early-registration-for-aiags-first-live-customs-and-trade-town-hall-in-4-years?hsLang=en-us) Jul 16, 2024 [![2024 North American Customs and Trade Town Hall](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/Canva%20images/2024%20North%20American%20Customs%20and%20Trade%20Town%20Hall-1.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/save-now-on-early-registration-for-aiags-first-live-customs-and-trade-town-hall-in-4-years?hsLang=en-us) AIAG has opened early registration at a significant cost savings for its first live North American Customs and Trade Town Hall in four years. Scheduled for November 7, 2024, at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan, the [early registration savings](https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E24CUSTOM) are available until September 13, 2024.  [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/save-now-on-early-registration-for-aiags-first-live-customs-and-trade-town-hall-in-4-years?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [USMCA Auto Rules of Origin Still a Concern, Report Finds](https://blog.aiag.org/usmca-auto-rules-of-origin-still-a-concern-report-finds?hsLang=en-us) Jul 16, 2024 [![USMCA](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/usmca%20acronym%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/usmca-auto-rules-of-origin-still-a-concern-report-finds?hsLang=en-us) A [biennial report](https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/2024%20USMCA%20Autos%20Report%20to%20Congress_0.pdf) from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative concludes that in the four years since its entry into force the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement “has had significantly positive economic impact on the U.S. and North American auto industry, benefitting producers, suppliers, and workers.” The industry “has largely rebounded from the critical input shortages and supply chain challenges” of the past few years, the report states, and “vehicle and parts producers continue to make significant investments in North American sourcing and production.” [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/usmca-auto-rules-of-origin-still-a-concern-report-finds?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Two Trends We’re Watching in Automotive](https://blog.aiag.org/two-trends-were-watching-in-automotive?hsLang=en-us) Jul 16, 2024 [![Hybrid](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/hybrid%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/two-trends-were-watching-in-automotive?hsLang=en-us) The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation. Environmental pressures and rapid technological advancements are reshaping the landscape, challenging traditional car ownership and usage models. To stay ahead of the curve, it's critical to understand these changes and their long-term implications. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/two-trends-were-watching-in-automotive?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [‘It’s All Happening Again.’ The Supply Chain Is Under Strain.](https://blog.aiag.org/its-all-happening-again.-the-supply-chain-is-under-strain?hsLang=en-us) Jul 10, 2024 [![Supply Chain Issues](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/supply%20chain%20issues%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/its-all-happening-again.-the-supply-chain-is-under-strain?hsLang=en-us) As Houthi rebels intensify strikes on vessels headed for the Suez Canal, global shipping prices are soaring, raising fears of product shortages and delays. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/its-all-happening-again.-the-supply-chain-is-under-strain?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Discover EV Risks & Solutions: Register Now for $99!](https://blog.aiag.org/new-low-99-price-for-our-ev-focused-supply-chain-conference?hsLang=en-us) Jun 13, 2024 [![Supply Chain Conference](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/SCC%20Price%20Reduction%20-%20F500x300-px.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-low-99-price-for-our-ev-focused-supply-chain-conference?hsLang=en-us) You spoke, we listened…our annual [2024 Supply Chain Conference](https://go.aiag.org/supply-chain-conference?hsLang=en-us) is now just $99 per person for AIAG members and $125 per person for non-members! [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-low-99-price-for-our-ev-focused-supply-chain-conference?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [New shipping routes highlight growing Asia-to-Mexico trade](https://blog.aiag.org/new-shipping-routes-highlight-growing-asia-to-mexico-trade?hsLang=en-us) Jun 13, 2024 [![Cosco Shipper](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/cosco%20shipping%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/new-shipping-routes-highlight-growing-asia-to-mexico-trade?hsLang=en-us) A new sea route from Cosco Shipping Lines became operational on Monday, as several global ocean carriers have initiated services targeting Asia-to-Mexico trade. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/new-shipping-routes-highlight-growing-asia-to-mexico-trade?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [More than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency workers begin job action Friday if agreement not reached](https://blog.aiag.org/more-than-9000-canada-border-services-agency-workers-begin-job-action-friday-if-agreement-not-reached?hsLang=en-us) Jun 13, 2024 [![Canada Port of Entry](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/canada%20port%20of%20entry%20-%20blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/more-than-9000-canada-border-services-agency-workers-begin-job-action-friday-if-agreement-not-reached?hsLang=en-us) The clock is ticking to avoid a nationwide strike at Canada’s borders by more than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) employees. Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) will begin job action across the country starting June 7 at 4 p.m. ET if an agreement is not reached at the table with CBSA and Treasury Board this week. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/more-than-9000-canada-border-services-agency-workers-begin-job-action-friday-if-agreement-not-reached?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Biden slaps new tariffs on Chinese imports, ratcheting trade war](https://blog.aiag.org/biden-slaps-new-tariffs-on-chinese-imports-ratcheting-trade-war?hsLang=en-us) Jun 13, 2024 [![Tariffs](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/BLOG/tariffs-blog.jpg)](https://blog.aiag.org/biden-slaps-new-tariffs-on-chinese-imports-ratcheting-trade-war?hsLang=en-us) President Joe Biden has slapped major new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminium and medical equipment, taking potshots at Donald Trump along the way as he embraced a strategy that’s increasing friction between the world’s two largest economies. [Read More](https://blog.aiag.org/biden-slaps-new-tariffs-on-chinese-imports-ratcheting-trade-war?hsLang=en-us) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Less Than Two Months To Go...Register for our EV-Focused Supply Chain Conference Today!](https://blog.aiag.org/less-than-two-months-to-go...register-for-our-ev-focused-supply-chain-conference-today?hsLang=en-us) May 09, 2024 [![Supply Chain Conference](https://blog.aiag.org/hubfs/Canva%20images/2024%20Supply%20Chain%20Conference-1-1.png)](https://blog.aiag.org/less-than-two-months-to-go...register-for-our-ev-focused-supply-chain-conference-today?hsLang=en-us) This year's June 20th event on “Charging Ahead — Managing EV Battery Risks for a Sustainable Future" is just around the corner...have you reserved your spot yet? 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