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Warehousing & Distribution
ModerateOct 26, 2026

DSV Opens 853,000 Sq Ft Laredo Hub for US-Mexico Trade

DSV has opened an 853,000-square-foot integrated logistics facility in Laredo, Texas, marking a significant infrastructure investment in cross-border North American supply chains. The facility consoli

FleetOwner#cross-border-logistics#laredo-facility#mexico-us-trade
Shipping & Freight
ModerateOct 25, 2026

Avocado imports drive $641M in US trucking and warehousing revenue

Mexican avocado imports are generating significant economic activity within the US trucking and warehousing sectors, contributing $641 million in combined revenue. This data illustrates the substantia

FreightWaves#avocado-imports#mexico-us-trade#trucking-revenue
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactOct 21, 2026

Coahuila and Eagle Pass Expand Key Mexico-US Freight Bridge

The State Government of Coahuila and Eagle Pass municipal authorities have formalized a contract to design and execute technical expansion of International Bridge 2, the critical cargo corridor linkin

Mexico Business News#border-infrastructure#mexico-us-trade#cross-border-logistics
Shipping & Freight
ModerateOct 5, 2026

RH Shipping Expands Mexico-US Project Cargo Corridor

RH Shipping is positioning itself to capture growing project cargo volumes moving between Mexico and the United States, reflecting increased demand for heavy equipment and specialized freight services

The Energy Year#project-cargo#mexico-us-trade#shipping-logistics
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactOct 4, 2026

Identity Thieves Target Mexico-US Cross-Border Customs Payments

Mexican trade officials are sounding the alarm over a surge in identity theft and digital fraud targeting cross-border freight operations, with criminals impersonating companies and customs brokers to

FreightWaves#identity-theft#customs-fraud#cross-border-trade
Labor & Workforce
High ImpactSep 24, 2026

45 Mexican Truck Drivers Sue US Carriers Over Forced Labor Scheme

A expanding federal lawsuit now names 45 Mexican commercial drivers alleging coordinated forced-labor and trafficking schemes involving a California staffing firm and multiple US trucking companies. T

FreightWaves#forced-labor#human-trafficking#trucking-industry
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactSep 16, 2026

Mexican Cartel Logistics Operator Arrested Over Fentanyl Distribution

Mexican authorities have arrested Ángel Guerrero Carrillo, a logistics operator allegedly responsible for coordinating fentanyl and synthetic drug distribution into Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. The

FreightWaves#drug-trafficking#supply-chain-security#cross-border-logistics
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactSep 6, 2026

B-1 Visa Crackdown Triggers Mexican Trucker Protests, Supply Chain Concerns

Mexican trucking industry leaders are escalating their response to a wave of B-1 visa revocations affecting cross-border drivers, with protests shutting down the Mexicali-Calexico East border crossing

FreightWaves#mexico-us-trade#b1-visa-dispute#cross-border-trucking
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactAug 31, 2026

North America Must Deepen Regional Integration to Compete Globally

At the 2026 NADBank Summit in San Antonio, prominent economic leaders including former Bank of Mexico Governor Agustín Carstens emphasized that North American competitiveness depends on deeper regiona

FreightWaves#nafta-integration#north-american-trade#border-infrastructure
Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 30, 2026

UPS Invests $50M in Automotive Logistics, Expands Mexico Air Ops

UPS announced a significant $50 million investment in automotive logistics infrastructure and expanded air freight capacity serving Mexico, signaling confidence in cross-border trade and the automotiv

Logistics Management#ups-investment#automotive-logistics#mexico-air-freight
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactAug 25, 2026

Mexican Truckers Face B-1 Visa Revocations Amid Cabotage Rule Confusion

Mexican trucking industry leaders are escalating pressure on U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish clearer standards for B-1 visa revocations, which have eliminated approximately 25,000 Mexi

FreightWaves#mexico-us-trade#cabotage-enforcement#b1-visa-revocation
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactAug 16, 2026

Mexico Truck Exports Surge But Tariffs Threaten Cross-Border Trade

Mexico's heavy-duty vehicle sector delivered strong July performance with production climbing 51.8% year-over-year and exports surging 66.7%, signaling robust demand in North American trucking markets

FreightWaves#mexico-tariffs#trucking-exports#usmca-trade
Labor & Workforce
High ImpactAug 10, 2026

FMCSA Codifies English Proficiency Rule, Sidelining 26K Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moving to codify English-language proficiency (ELP) requirements as a permanent federal regulation, making it structurally harder for future administ

FreightWaves#english-proficiency-mandate#fmcsa-regulations#cross-border-trucking
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 7, 2026

Mexico Expands World Trade Bridge to 18 Lanes, Doubling Capacity

Mexico's Tamaulipas state is pursuing a major infrastructure upgrade at the World Trade Bridge in Nuevo Laredo, one of North America's most critical freight corridors. The expansion project will incre

FreightWaves#border-infrastructure#mexico-us-trade#truck-capacity
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 26, 2026

US Sanctions 50+ Mexican Firms Tied to Cartels, Supply Chain Risk Soars

The Trump administration has escalated its financial warfare against organized crime by imposing sanctions on more than 50 Mexican individuals and companies allegedly connected to the Cartel Jalisco N

FreightWaves#sanctions#cjng#mexico-us-trade
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 17, 2026

Mexico Rail Freight Surges as Intermodal Traffic Accelerates

Mexico's rail freight sector is experiencing robust growth, with intermodal traffic, the combination of rail, truck, and container movements, accelerating notably. This development signals strengtheni

Mexico Business News#mexico-rail-freight#intermodal-transport#supply-chain-mexico
Trade Policy & Tariffs
ModerateJul 14, 2026

RFA and SAFLA Unite on Border Reform Initiative

The Road Freight Association (RFA) and the South American Freight Logistics Association (SAFLA) have announced a collaborative effort to push forward reforms at international borders, specifically tar

Freight News#border-reform#cross-border-freight#rfa-safla
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 7, 2026

USMCA Uncertainty Threatens North American Trucking Operations

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) faces mounting uncertainty that is creating operational headwinds for the trucking industry, one of North America's most critical supply chain arteries. This r

Transport Topics#usmca-uncertainty#trucking-industry#cross-border-logistics