International trade

One year after opening, Puerto del Norte shows more maritime activity in Matamoros

September 24, 2026 • 5 min read

Barges supporting offshore operations, an upcoming Orbia export to Brazil and continued dredging are adding activity to the port as... Read more »

Rio Grande Valley gas and diesel prices climb yet again – topping $4 per gallon for commuters, near $7 for truckers

September 23, 2026 • 4 min read

The price of diesel gasoline at the pump across the Rio Grande Valley is up roughly 75% over the year,... Read more »

Who is investing in Tamaulipas? The new map of industrial capital

September 23, 2026 • 5 min read

U.S. companies account for the largest share of Tamaulipas’ confirmed investment projects, while Asia represents the largest regional share of... Read more »

Selling Matamoros: Business Groups Push Cross-Border Economic Opportunities

September 22, 2026 • 6 min read

CODEM has big plans for the Matamoros-Brownsville community.... Read more »

Reynosa Raises the Bar for Electronics Manufacturing

September 21, 2026 • 7 min read

Smaller components and tougher quality requirements are driving demand for greater precision, traceability and efficiency as the city strengthens its... Read more »

Australian company plans to build a $607M lithium refinery at the Port of Brownsville. It’s a big bet on America’s battery future

September 20, 2026 • 8 min read

The proposed facility could create up to 200 permanent jobs while producing lithium carbonate for the growing North American battery... Read more »

5 things to know about manufacturing along the South Texas-Mexico border

September 20, 2026 • 7 min read

From $40 billion in potential Cameron County investment to AI and advanced manufacturing suppliers, here are five takeaways from a... Read more »

Brownsville takes water, space and trade priorities to Washington in search of federal support

September 16, 2026 • 3 min read

City and business leaders are meeting with federal agencies and lawmakers as Brownsville looks for funding for infrastructure and economic... Read more »

Matamoros says push to join Mexico’s multibillion-dollar trade corridor is gaining ground

September 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Matamoros business leaders say state and federal officials are working to connect the city to the Gulf North Corridor after... Read more »

Mexico car sales are growing, but its factories are making fewer vehicles

September 14, 2026 • 3 min read

Mexico sold more than 1 million vehicles through August, while production slipped and exports stayed flat. More than 76% of... Read more »

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