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(13 articles)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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 strengthening
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
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
Laredo Toll Hike Faces Freight Industry Opposition
The Laredo border crossing has announced toll rate increases that are generating significant resistance from the freight and logistics sector. This development is noteworthy because Laredo is one of t
Mexico Leads US Trade as USMCA Renewal Faces Uncertainty
Mexico has solidified its position as the largest U.S. trading partner, extending a lead that began in 2023 and generating $86.04 billion in two-way commerce during April 2026—the highest monthly tota