US-Mexico trade

The import suspension comes after record avocado prices in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl.

In December, Mexico’s commercial truck industry produced 19,739 tractor-trailers

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: KlearNow aims to solve cross-border customs challenges using AI; Link EV Electric Vehicles will build a $265 million factory in Mexico; Loup Logistics acquires a Phoenix transload facility; and a new cold storage facility is set for San Antonio.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexican fishing vessels will be barred from US Gulf ports; Mexico drops to third place among U.S. trade partners; Canada joins Mexico in a USMCA automotive dispute; and FedEx will open a distribution center in central Texas.

A U.S. trade agency said lower cucumber and squash import volumes would have led to higher import prices and a shift toward consumption of domestic varieties.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: CBP terminates its lease with the Port of Brownsville; Mexico extends the deadline for new customs requirements; Mexico is the seventh-largest agricultural product exporter in the world; and Holt Truck Centers expands into Oklahoma.

Mexico is the largest avocado producer in the world, with a volume that exceeded 2.3 million tons in 2020

The Mexico-based startup aims to provide working capital to small and midsized trucking companies across Latin America.

Nuvocargo offers an all-in-one services platform, including freight forwarding, customs brokerage, cargo insurance and trade financing.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Could Austin-San Antonio region be the next Freight Alley?; Texas industrial […]

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico’s automotive production hits 9-year low; Amazon begins hiring for El Paso fulfillment center; Port Houston appoints first chief business equity officer; and new Arizona distribution center to support e-commerce growth.

Germany-based Rhenus Logistics is acquiring Global Net Logistics, an international freight forwarding company based in Dallas.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Texas lawmakers criticize effort to restrict energy sales to Mexico; US blocks tomato imports from Mexican farm; Nuvocargo boosts team with hires from Uber, McKinsey; and Hutchison Port Holdings breaks container delivery record at Mexican port.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico reports 5,000-plus cargo thefts in first half of 2021; automotive supplier relocates to Texas, bringing 315 jobs; Mexico City-based last-mile logistics provider raises $7 million; and international customs broker expands near US-Mexico border.

Premar Global Warehouse Logistics employed 16 Mexican nationals to work as merchandise checkers in San Diego for the equivalent of $3.38 to $5.61 per hour in pesos.

The Port of Del Rio has been closed since Friday night, with both commercial and passenger traffic being diverted 57 miles east to the Eagle Pass port of entry.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mundi launches a finance tool aimed at Mexico-based freight forwarders; more manufacturing jobs are headed for Mexico; Dachser Mexico is providing cross-border services for a tuna shipper; and CBP releases a cross-border trade operational update.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Chip shortage sinks Mexican auto exports in July; Bennett Motors acquires American Eagle Logistics; Yokohama opens new distribution center near Dallas; and meth, fentanyl worth $13M seized at Otay Mesa port of entry.

Manufacturing is increasing in Mexico as nearshoring has caught the attention of many U.S. companies.

AskWaves recounts the history of the eight-lane, $128 million World Trade Bridge, and its importance to commercial truck traffic between Mexico and the United States.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Trade experts take stock on USMCA’s first anniversary; more factories and jobs for Mexico; Quiet 3PF opens distribution center in Dallas; and border officials see uptick in migrants hiding in trains.

The land borders between the United States, Canada and Mexico will remain closed to nonessential travelers for at least another 30 days.

Mexican authorities said they have recovered 5 million rounds of ammo stolen earlier this month from two US-bound trucks.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico exports of commercial trucks jump 277%; Eastek International opens a plant in Mexico; West Pak Avocado will open a Laredo distribution facility; and FMCSA bans a Mexico-based driver from operating in the U.S.

Mexico Remains Top US Trade Partner, Canada No. 2

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico remains top US trade partner; second USMCA labor complaint lodged at Mexican factory; Hyliion expands Texas headquarters; and avocado imports from Mexico up 26%.

The Alpharetta, Georgia-based peanut and tree nut processing company “will be closing entirely and permanently ceasing operations” in El Paso, Texas.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Embracing tech standards before pandemic benefited manufacturers; eBay opens platform to millions of sellers in Latin America; Bull Moose Tube announces Texas mill; and CBP seizes $4 million in fake items at Port Houston.

The Modernization of Cross Border Trade event will be Thursday in Laredo, Texas.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Driver shortage affecting cross-border trucking; auto parts maker opens plant in Mexico; Laredo International Airport partners with UPS; and UPS hiring 450 in Dallas-Fort Worth.

China is the second-largest international trading partner for the three largest land border crossings in the Lone Star State.

Some global manufacturers could be feeling a cost crunch. Mexico may be the solution they’re looking for.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: El Paso border crossing looks to rebound in 2021; logistics firm expands with Dallas shipping hub; Suddath acquires Texas-based Daryl Flood Inc.; and $2 million of meth hidden in shipment of rugs.

Mexico is again the top trading partner of the United States for February, followed by Canada and China.

Cross-border platform Nuvocargo raised $12 million in a Series A round led by QED Investors.

A global semiconductor chip shortage continues to affect auo factories on both sides of the United States-Mexico border.

China was the top U.S. trading partner for the 10th consecutive month in January and was the most important trading partner in 2020.

There are a couple of trends shaking up the automotive industry in the years ahead. Outside of digitization and electrification, one trend often gets left out: the growing reliance on Mexico and cross-border trade. As OEMs relocate manufacturing down in the South, suppliers are starting to follow in their footsteps.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Laredo’s bridge master plan aims to boost Mexico trade; German automaker invests $72 million in San Luis Potosí; Transmontes orders 75 Freightliner trucks; El Paso opens route for trucks headed to Mexico.

CFI’s facility in Laredo, Texas, has 6,000 square feet of office space on a 40-acre lot, including a staging and transloading area for cross-border Mexico freight.

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.

Reliance Partners announced Wednesday it has acquired Borderless Coverage, an insurance agency focused on the U.S.-Mexico commercial transportation and logistics industries.

Port Laredo finished on top of the rankings for U.S. exports for the second straight year, totaling $80 billion during 2020.

DHL Global Forwarding recently launched a new bulk liquid transporter system of flexitanks called DHL Reefertanks.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Tecma acquires cross-border trucking firm; Mexican carrier achieves CTPAT certification; Boyd Corp. opens factory in Juárez, Mexico; and massive new industrial/logistics park set for Arizona.

Nissan Mexicana is upgrading the Aguascalientes factory where it rolls out Kicks and March vehicles.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently launched a weekly data report on current market trends for key imported crops from Mexico and Canada.

Cross-border trade is strong but could be affected by everything from driver shortages to the freight imbalance to the Mexican peso in 2021. FreightWaves recently caught up with Troy Ryley […]

With factories across Mexico getting back to full capacity in 2021, the cross-border freight market is already impacting truckload capacity, supply chains and trade strategy.

David Henry, regional manager for Mexico at GlobalTranz, makes his predictions for cross-border trade.

Everything from shipments of tomatoes, avocados, jalapenos and broccoli, to loads of electronic equipment were used in attempted smuggling cases at the Mexico border.

The Timken Co. and Envases Group recently announced plans for cross-border factories in Texas and Mexico.

The cross-border transportation and logistics industry faced unprecedented disruption this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HighCom Armor said the value of products to be exported to Mexico City over the next 10 years could be up to $50 million.

Three Taiwan-based manufacturers are bringing 400 jobs to Santa Teresa, New Mexico, in 2021.

Uber’s (NYSE: UBER) acquisition of Mexican grocery delivery startup Cornershop was approved on Monday by Mexico’s Federal Commission of Economic Competition (COFECE). The approval from COFECE was the last part […]

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Automotive manufacturers are building in Mexico; FedEx Express expands in Querétaro; Dunavant Distribution expands in Houston; and agents stop over 200 people being smuggled in commercial trailers.

The United States stands to prosper with more supply chain collaborations between Canada and Mexico, according to trade experts.

Volvo said Monday it has discontinued the sale of Class 8 trucks in Mexico, citing disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The South Texas border crossings in Laredo and Pharr led the United States in imports of avocados and tomatoes from January through Wednesday.

Nuvocargo’s meteoric growth continues with four new hires aimed at expanding the company’s global reach.

The city of San Angelo, Texas, approved a deal with South Plains Lamesa Railroad to create a rail port connecting to Mexico.

FedEx Express will hire more than 6,500 employees across Mexico by the end of the year.

Truck retail sales in Mexico fell 21% for the month; exports declined 16%.

The United States is the largest steel importer in the world, buying $23.9 billion worth of raw steel in 2019.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Record-breaking Mexican blockade costs $81M; A&R Logistics expands in Houston; Mexican export bank seals $600M loan; and TA Services acquires Top Gun Freight.

Logistics professionals said to expect U.S.-Mexico border capacity to be tight the rest of the year and into 2021.

Trucks moved $33 billion worth of freight between the U.S. and Mexico in August, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

With less than a week to go before Election Day, analysts and CEOs weighed in on what the future may hold for trade with Mexico.

Separate protests in Mexico have been disrupting railways and highways in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Michoacán since mid-August.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: DHL Express invests $53 million in Mexico fleet expansion; $7M in cocaine seized in Laredo; Mexico authorizes new commercial seaport in Sinaloa; Transmute raises $2 million in seed funding.

The Port of Brownsville recently received a $14.5 million grant to expand and upgrade the port’s 3 million-bushel grain elevator, including rail and road improvements.

FedEx Express will open a $12M, 193,000-square-foot logistics center in the Mexican city of León, creating 150 jobs.

The USMCA Corridor would connect rail from the Pacific Ocean in Mexico through the United States all the way to Canada.

Audi said it will allow Mexican officials to audit its Puebla plant following a dispute over tax payments.

Two-way trade at Port Laredo fell 19% to $126.49 billion through the first eight months of the year, dropping the port to No. 4 for border crossings in 2020.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: CFI expands cross-border services; Prent Corp. picks New Mexico for expansion; $2.7 million worth of marijuana found in toilet shipment; Texas DPS opens new truck inspection facility.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced 39 infrastructure projects, including highways, ports, bridges and water treatment plants.

Railway blockades reportedly are costing the Mexican economy more than $18 million a day.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Seko Logistics to open new hub in Dallas; China firm opens $10 million auto parts plant in Mexico; medical device firm expands in Reynosa; Nippon Express opens new facility in Guanajuato.

Officials in the Mexican city of Reynosa announced a ban on trucks using city bridges starting Sept. 24.

Mexico registered its third consecutive monthly trade surplus in August, led by exports of cattle, tomatoes and automotive products.

Longer truck wait times at Otay Mesa were reportedly caused by changes to customs requirements by Mexican officials.

“Forager: Manically focused on cross-border with tech” was the topic of a virtual fireside chat at American Shipper’s Global Trade Tech summit.

CBP’s expansion project at the Pharr Port of Entry in South Texas is aimed at speeding up commercial agriculture processing.

Some U.S. importers worry the Trump administration’s actions could lead to new tariffs or other restrictions.

CBP’s Virtual Trade Week symposium kicked off Tuesday with a panel on the advantages of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Illinois-based hardware giant joins The Home Depot and Walmart as U.S. retail companies betting big on Mexico’s home improvement market.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: FedEx Logistics expands in El Paso, Texas; Stanley Black and Decker picks Mexico for new plant; Grupo TMM appoints new CEO; CBP officers seize $4 million worth of narcotics.

The ongoing US-China trade spat and subsequent US tariffs on $500 billion of Chinese goods has catapulted Mexico back to No. 1.

The new factories from Boston-based Creation Technologies, Austria-based Pollmann International and El Paso, Texas-based MFG Solutions, Luxembourg-based Ikano Industries, and Milwaukee Tools will create more than 3,400 new jobs in Mexico.

Five companies recently announced big plans in Mexico, including two new factories and several major expansion projects.

Kyungshin Cable makes wire harnesses used in the automotive industry for companies in Mexico, the United States and Canada.

Imports of auto parts, passenger cars and commercial trucks into Texas ports declined 23% through the first six months of the year.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Concern for China’s supply dominance of rare earth metals; CEVA Logistics to operate a warehouse for IKEA in Mexico; Coca-Cola FEMSA acquires 45 Kenworth trucks; Nikola’s new factory to rely on cross-border supply chain.

The export plant employs 2,000 workers and makes electronic parts used in vehicles manufactured by Chrysler, General Motors, Ford and others.

Volvo Cars is facing supply chain issues from factories in Mexico, according to CEO Hakan Samuelsson. Samuelsson said supplier issues in Mexico and lower demand for its S60 sedans were […]

As part of a new nationwide anti-corruption initiative, Mexico’s land, air and seaports will be operated and monitored by the Mexican military.

Safran Group unveiled plans to open a new airplane-seat factory in northern Mexico, near the U.S.-Mexico border.

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade pact goes into effect Wednesday during one of the worst economic crises since the Great Depression.