Mexico Borderlands

CBP halts commercial truck cargo processing at Texas port of entry

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Cargo truck operations at an El Paso, Texas, port of entry have been temporarily suspended as West...

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Borderlands: Mexico remains top US trade partner in July, Laredo No. 1 gateway

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico remained the top U.S. trade partner in July and Laredo was the No. 1 gateway; production and exports of Mexican-built trucks slipped in August; Maersk has teamed up with Fabric to open a Dallas e-commerce center; and a cargo checkpoint opens at a Texas border port of entry.

Mexico remains top US trade partner in July, Laredo No. 1 gateway

The partnership between...

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CH Robinson expands border footprint with major facility in Texas

As nearshoring expansion in Mexico continues to create booming demand for border logistics facilities, brokerage giant C.H. Robinson has opened a 400,000-square-foot cross-border facility in Laredo, Texas.

The facility includes 154 dock doors and room for 700 trailers, while expanding the company’s footprint along the U.S.-Mexico border to 1.5 million square feet of logistics space.

Mike Burkhart, C.H. Robinson’s vice president of North America surface transportation, said Mexico’s value...

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Borderlands: Mexico averages 58 cargo thefts a day in Q2

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico averaged 58 cargo thefts a day in the second quarter; APM Terminals invests $140 million to expand a facility at a Mexico seaport; XPO adds capacity at a Texas facility; and Jaguar Transport Holdings will operate a Dallas transload facility.

Mexico averages 58 cargo thefts a day in Q2

Trucks haulings food and beverage products and building materials topped the...

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Taiwan-based electronics maker investing $500M in Mexico

Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, said Tuesday that it’s partnering with the Chihuahua state government in Mexico to advance nearshoring, workforce training and energy solutions.

The $500 million investment is aimed at expanding the company’s manufacturing capabilities in Mexico, Foxconn officials said.

“This partnership reflects a shared vision between Foxconn and Chihuahua to elevate the [state’s] industrial capabilities, empower its workforce and contribute to...

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Could Mexico help Texas become the US’ largest economy?

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Watch out California. Texas is coming for you.

That was the thrust of a panel discussion recently at...

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Borderlands: Solar panel maker to build $1B factory in New Mexico

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Solar panel maker building $1B factory in New Mexico; McMaster-Carr to open $360M distribution center in Fort Worth; Startup Aircon raises $3.3M in seed funding; and Texas-based Ever.Ag acquires logistics platform.

Solar panel maker building $1B factory in New Mexico

Singapore-based Maxeon Solar Technologies recently announced an investment of $1 billion to build a...

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Mexico truck driver strike delayed after officials, carriers reach deal

The threat of a nationwide strike and protests by cargo truck drivers in Mexico has been postponed after federal authorities showed a willingness to listen to the truckers’ demands, according to officials from the Mexican Alliance of Carrier Organizations (AMOTAC).

AMOTAC had scheduled demonstrations across the country for Tuesday and Wednesday, aiming to spotlight issues affecting truck drivers: cargo theft and violence, higher operating costs, complicated vehicle registration, excessive toll...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mexico-truck-driver-strike-delayed-after-officials-carriers-reach-deal

Borderlands: Mexico’s truckers plan nationwide strike, blockades

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico’s truckers plan nationwide strike, blockades; $142B announced for Texas transportation infrastructure; Del Monte Foods moving to Port Freeport; and border airport adds commercial cargo operations.

Mexico’s truckers plan nationwide strike, blockades

A massive strike and protests by cargo truck drivers on roads across Mexico are planned for Tuesday and Wednesday,...

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Borderlands: US-Mexico cross-border trade may hit $1 trillion by 2028

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: US-Mexico cross-border trade may hit $1 trillion by 2028; Railway expands freight capacity with new bridge in North Texas; Toms taps Texas logistics software provider as U.S. fulfillment partner; and CBP discovers 1st-in-nation pest in Southern California.

US-Mexico cross-border trade may hit $1 trillion by 2028

International trade between the U.S. and Mexico could top...

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