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U.S.-Mexico trade jumped 27.5% year over year in July to a monthly record of $94.8 billion.

The Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway project aims to expand short rail access for cross-border cargo between the U.S. and Mexico.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: Cross-border trade tops $84B in March as USMCA talks heat up; United Foods International opens facility in Phoenix; and Chinese manufacturer to open electronics factory in Torreón.

Six people were found dead inside a cargo boxcar at a Union Pacific rail yard in Laredo, Texas, as authorities launched an investigation into the incident.

Strong cross-border volumes kept Mexico in the top U.S. trade position in February.

Redwood Logistics is expanding its Mexico freight platform with the acquisition of Laredo-based EELCO as companies seek more integrated solutions.

Two-way trade between the U.S. and Mexico climbed to a record $872.83 billion in 2025, reinforcing Mexico’s position as America’s largest trading partner.

Laredo secured the biggest share of Texas’ inaugural rail crossing separation grants, positioning the border hub to boost freight velocity.

This week in Borderlands Mexico: As I-35 traffic worsens, SH 130 courts cross-border trucks; Nestlé Purina plans $100M factory expansion in Guanajuato; and Ryder adds major warehouse, yard capacity in northern Mexico.

Mexico dominated U.S. trade in August as cross-border freight and goods surged to $74.4 billion.

Mexico tops Canada and China as the No. 1 U.S. trade partner during February with more than $68 billion in trade.

Rejection rates that surged over 6% just before Christmas for loads out of Laredo, Texas, have unexpectedly remained elevated.

Intermodal volumes are robust, even past peak retail season. What does it mean for 2025?

A newly completed CPKC rail bridge linking the U.S. and Mexico is expected to double capacity for cross-border trade.

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A severe storm on Saturday night forced authorities to temporarily close the busiest U.S.-Mexico commercial trade bridge in Laredo, Texas.

Retired rail workers in Mexico created blockades at border crossings in Arizona and Texas on Wednesday, seeking severance pay and benefits from Mexican authorities.

The cross-border trucking industry is recovering from a migrant surge and Texas inspections, trade officials said.

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