Your tomatoes are getting expensive — and fewer are crossing through Pharr
Roma tomato crossings through Pharr are down nearly 45% as weather, tariffs, and transportation costs squeeze one of the region’s... Read more »
International trade
Gateway International Bridge breaks ground on $300M expansion — the first major overhaul in decades
The project will double inspection capacity, replace aging infrastructure dating back decades, and reshape one of the Valley’s busiest international... Read more »
Matamoros escalates fight to avoid being cut out of Mexico’s $2.7B trade corridor
Business organizations say the proposal has evolved beyond one highway connection into a broader strategy tied to trade and investment.... Read more »
Mexico aims to keep diesel prices low, but freight carriers say it’s not enough as costs rise
Even as Mexico aims to hold diesel at 27 pesos, higher fuel, labor, and cross-border costs are forcing carriers to... Read more »
New cold storage facility to add 70K square feet to Pharr’s industrial pipeline
The Lamar Warehouse project brings a $4.2M investment as demand for temperature-controlled logistics space continues to grow.... Read more »
Cameron County warns rising border wait times could disrupt trade, regional economy
County leaders point to intensified inspections at ports of entry as the cause of longer delays affecting commerce and cross-border... Read more »
Reynosa wants its supply chain closer to home
Companies are shifting toward local suppliers to manage rising costs, avoid global disruptions, and keep more business in Reynosa.... Read more »
Río Bravo looks to grow by supporting, not competing with, its industrial neighbors
Officials say Río Bravo will focus on new industry, better infrastructure, and stronger ties to nearby border crossings as part... Read more »
Freight demand is rising in Mexico, but the trucking sector is struggling to keep up
Rising costs, security risks, and a shortage of trained drivers are making it harder for trucking companies to keep pace... Read more »
Mexico is investing $2.7B for a new trade route — but Matamoros isn’t on it
Business leaders say the latest route map could reshape freight flows, raise logistics costs, and test Matamoros’ position in the... Read more »
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