Matamoros port moves closer to cargo operations, but customs hurdles remain
Puerto del Norte is working toward an independent customs office, but restrictions affecting 48 local customs brokers and questions over... Read more »
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Pharr doubles bridge capacity as data centers and produce drive new trade demand
The opening of a second bridge structure adds four lanes for cross-border trade as business leaders look to data centers,... Read more »
Tariffs soared in 2025, but U.S. imports still grew. The AI boom and Mexico help explain why
A Dallas Fed analysis found surging imports of AI-related equipment, much of it through Mexico, helped offset the effects of... Read more »
Foreign-Trade Zone No. 12 expands into Willacy County
The federal approval extends McAllen-based Foreign-Trade Zone No. 12’s service area beyond Hidalgo County, opening the program to eligible businesses... Read more »
One year after opening, Puerto del Norte shows more maritime activity in Matamoros
Barges supporting offshore operations, an upcoming Orbia export to Brazil and continued dredging are adding activity to the port as... Read more »
Selling Matamoros: Business Groups Push Cross-Border Economic Opportunities
CODEM has big plans for the Matamoros-Brownsville community.... Read more »
Tamaulipas wants to put more of its products on Texas shelves
The state is training 60 businesses to meet U.S. export requirements as it targets 100 products for the Texas market.... Read more »
Donna International Bridge upgrades tech ahead of commercial truck expansion as officials wait on Mexico
The bridge is expected to break ground on its southbound commercial truck facility in October and has invested in new... Read more »
Pharr launches new forum focused on cross-border trade, logistics and investment
The inaugural Gateway Forum will bring industry leaders to Pharr in October to discuss international trade, logistics, and economic development... Read more »
RioPlex takes South Texas, Northern Tamaulipas investment pitch to Mexico City
Regional leaders will meet with international business and government representatives to attract new investment, particularly in advanced manufacturing.... Read more »
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