Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: $44 million expansion begins at Pharr international bridge; China-based tire maker to build $500 million factory in northern Mexico; RK Logistics acquires warehouse in Arizona to support clients; and new distribution and logistics center planned for Austin, Texas.
$44M expansion begins at Pharr international bridge
The city of Pharr, Texas, recently kicked off...
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Developers bullish on Texas logistics real estate; Waabi opens autonomous trucking terminal near Dallas; New Zealand logistics company invests in Texas facility; and Tier 1 automotive supplier expands in northern Mexico.
Developers bullish on Texas logistics real estate
Nick Dyer, principal at Ocotillo Capital Partners, sees nearshoring continuing to drive more growth...
Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers Inc. recently announced it is closing after 51 years in business, citing dwindling water for irrigation and an ongoing dispute with Mexico over water supplies.
The closure will result in layoffs of 435 employees, including 101 company truck drivers, for the sugar-growing operation and mill based in Santa Rosa, Texas. The mill’s closure will be finalized by April 29.
“This is to advise Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers Inc., will permanently close its plant … due to...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/closing-of-texas-last-sugar-mill-will-affect-101-company-drivers
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Winter freeze devastates Texas produce industry; $100 million industrial park to be built near U.S.-Mexico border; USITC determines blueberry imports don’t harm U.S. growers; and CBP seizes marijuana worth $1.1 million.
Winter freeze could devastate Texas produce industry
The arctic blast that barreled through Texas last week dealt the Rio Grande Valley produce industry...
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Hurricane Hanna’s aftermath will slow the U.S.-Mexico border trucking industry temporarily, as some key freight lanes were closed as of Monday, July 27, according to trade officials
“The challenge today will be for trucks circumventing surface roads with standing water between the warehouses and freeways. Expect transportation-related delays as a result for the next few days as the region dries up,” said Dante Galeazzi, the president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association...
https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/hurricane-hanna-disrupts-freight-flow-in-south-texas