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Risk & Disruption
High ImpactNov 13, 2026

Mexico Border Freight: Why Standard Insurance Leaves Shippers Exposed

Freight brokers and shippers moving goods across the U.S.-Mexico border are operating with significant insurance blind spots that standard domestic and contingent coverage policies fail to address. Wi

FreightWaves#mexico-border-logistics#freight-insurance#cargo-coverage
Labor & Workforce
High ImpactOct 26, 2026

Mexican Trucking Strike Threatens U.S.-Mexico Border Supply Chains

Mexican trucking organizations led by CANACAR launched an indefinite nationwide strike Monday, with demonstrations planned across major freight hubs including Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa, Monterrey, Tijuana

FreightWaves#mexico-trucking-strike#border-disruption#supply-chain-risk
Risk & Disruption
ModerateOct 19, 2026

CBP Seizes $30.4M Meth in Salt Shipment at Laredo

On October 12, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered nearly $30.4 million in suspected methamphetamine concealed within 76 bags inside a commercial salt shipment at Laredo's World Tra

FreightWaves#border-security#drug-smuggling#cargo-screening
Technology & Innovation
High ImpactOct 10, 2026

Kodiak AI launches autonomous freight on Dallas-Laredo lane

Kodiak AI and Charger Logistics have launched commercial autonomous freight service on a 435-mile lane connecting Dallas and Laredo, Texas, beginning September 8. The service currently operates with a

FreightWaves#autonomous-trucking#driverless-freight#supply-chain-automation
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactAug 13, 2026

Laredo Border Gateway Faces Capacity Strain as Mexico Trade Surges

Mexico maintains its position as America's largest trading partner with $89.2 billion in June commerce, significantly outpacing Canada and China. Laredo, Texas continues to serve as the nation's prima

FreightWaves#us-mexico-trade#laredo-port#cross-border-logistics