Port Freeport, Texas, marked a milestone March 4 with the inaugural visit of the Höegh Aurora, the world’s largest vehicle carrier.
The Höegh Aurora has a capacity of 9,100 autos, and is one of a series of multifuel pure car and truck carrier vessels in the German operator’s fleet.
The vessel’s arrival was made possible by the Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project, which has enhanced the port’s capabilities by deepening and widening the channel. This infrastructure upgrade has improved...
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Toyota pumping $1.45B into Mexico to boost Tacoma production; Union Pacific to serve Volkswagen hub at Texas seaport; South Korean freight transporter to open subsidiary in Mexico; and Nefab expands in Arizona with warehousing and logistics facility.
Toyota pumping $1.45B into Mexico to boost Tacoma production
Japanese automaker Toyota plans to strengthen its...
WWL Vehicle Services Americas is permanently closing a Houston logistics operation and laying off dozens of employees, according to a filing with the Texas Workforce Commission.
WWL Vehicle Services Americas is a subsidiary of global shipping and logistics giant Wallenius Wilhelmsen. The Norwegian company specializes in receiving new cars shipped from overseas and preparing them for distribution throughout the U.S.
The layoffs will begin March 14 at the facility at 131 East Loop North and be...
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Three Texas seaports are awarded a combined $37 million in federal upgrade grants; Arcadia Cold Storage opens a Phoenix-area facility; an investment firm acquires California-based Source Logistics; and Fictiv opens a facility in Monterrey.
3 Texas seaports awarded combined $37M in federal upgrade grants
Three major seaports across Texas will receive almost $38 million...
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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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McCarthy Building Companies has completed construction of Berth Eight at Port Freeport, Texas. Part of the Velasco Terminal, Berth Eight features over 925 feet (281.9 met ..
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European automaker Volkswagen announced Tuesday that Port Freeport will be its new Gulf Coast hub for annual imports of 140,000 vehicles for delivery to over 300 dealers across the U.S.
Volkswagen said it has signed a 20-year lease agreement and will construct new logistics facilities at the port located in South Texas, according to a news release. The new facilities are scheduled to be operational in 2024.
Volkswagen port operations in Houston and Midlothian, Texas, will be consolidated into the...
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Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Are the U.S. and Mexico winning globalization? Fleetmaster Express received its first two Volvo VNR electric trucks; a Texas seaport announces a new ro-ro service from Asia; and a Houston multimodal park signs two tenants.
Are the US and Mexico winning globalization?The era of globalization could be slowing as companies continue to battle supply chain challenges and...
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FREEPORT, Texas — Located in southeast Texas where the Brazos River empties into the Gulf of Mexico, Port Freeport is one of the ports best poised to accommodate bigger ships crossing the enlarged Panama Canal, officials say.
It is one of several ports that have embarked on massive expansion projects in recent years, anticipating more traffic and larger vessels coming through the canal.
“The canal’s expansion is a big part of our growth,” Cecil Booth, project engineer at Port Freeport, told...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gulf-ports-expanding-their-way-to-big-profits
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: DHL Express launches Hong Kong to Mexico service; new candy factory opening on the border; Texas port sending liquid C02 to Mexico; CBP seizes $4 million in drugs at Texas port.
DHL Express Mexico begins new international cargo flight
DHL Express Mexico (OTCMKTS: DPSGY) recently launched a Hong Kong-Los Angeles-Guadalajara-Mexico City route.
DHL officials said the...