Texas
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Economics
New Texas highway project could be a boon for Dallas’ inland port and freight trucks (with video)
After decades of planning and discussion, freight traffic could finally have an alternative highway loop around Dallas that saves them…
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Markets
Pentagon sends 2,100 more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to assist migrants and ports
The United States is sending an additional deployment of 1,100 active-duty troops and 1,000 Texas National Guard soldiers to the…
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Business
Laredo mayor discusses Mexico cross-border trade upgrades at international freight conference
Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz recently highlighted plans to remodel and expand the World Trade International Bridge, speeding up wait times…
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Business
Texas border bill aims to stop produce imports from wilting at international ports-of-entry
Texas Gov. Greg Abott recently signed a bill aiming to speed up the inspection process for trucks carrying fresh produce…
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Economics
Texas border ports-of-entry continue to confront spillover from international migration crisis
A week after several international border bridges between the United States and Mexico had to be closed because of the…
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Driver issues
Lack of qualified truck drivers being felt across U.S.-Mexico border region
Drivers of 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, freight trucks and tanker trucks hauled more than $671 billion in goods across the…
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Business
Charger Logistics expands cross-border network with new 119,000 square-foot Laredo facility
Charger Logistics’ new state-of-the-art facility in Laredo is up and running. The company aims to double its business in Mexico…
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Driver issues
Two truck drivers killed in separate bridge accidents this week on Houston highways
The driver of a tractor-trailer died during a deadly accident on July 3 after his truck was cut off by…
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Business
Texas’ Port Corpus Christi poised to become top U.S. crude oil exporter along Gulf of Mexico
Port Corpus Christi could emerge as the United States’ top crude oil export hub over the next decade, thanks to…
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Business
Aluminum tariffs lifted – Mexico-based Riisa to ramp up cross-border shipping to the U.S.
It may have gotten lost in the United States’ trade war with China and immigration battle with Mexico, but President…
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