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North American Transborder Freight Surges 16.1% YoY in May 2026

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The signal

North American transborder freight volumes experienced robust double-digit growth of 16.1% in May 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, reflecting strengthening demand across cross-border trade lanes.

This significant year-over-year increase underscores sustained economic activity and supply chain recovery momentum in the region, particularly as companies rebuild inventory levels and consumer demand remains resilient.

The growth trajectory suggests tightening capacity conditions on major land routes, with implications for transportation costs, carrier utilization, and network congestion management throughout the US-Mexico and US-Canada corridors.

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