Reynosa’s trucking industry shifts into survival mode
Freight companies in Reynosa are cutting fleets and tightening operations as falling rates, rising costs, and a U.S. downturn squeeze... Read more »
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SpaceX wants a 50-year lease at the Port of Brownsville. Here’s what we know
The long-term deal could generate more than $32 million for the port while supporting new infrastructure tied to SpaceX’s expanding... Read more »
Harlingen blocks ethanol project over safety, traffic concerns
City leaders signaled the operation may be better suited for port infrastructure, though current rail limitations complicate that path.... 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 »
Amazon powers up Brownsville hub to speed up deliveries
The 62,000-square-foot facility strengthens regional logistics capacity and speeds up final delivery routes.... Read more »
One of Reynosa’s largest logistics facilities shuts down as tariffs in U.S. and Mexico raise costs
XB Fulfillment workers say operations are reportedly shifting to McAllen as layoffs came early, severance fell short, and tensions rose... Read more »
Iran war hits border trucking companies where it hurts most: the fuel tank
Diesel can account for up to half of a trucking company’s operating costs, leaving carriers — especially owner-operators — exposed.... Read more »
One Border Patrol checkpoint goes quiet near SpaceX. Two new checkpoints are popping up in Starr County.
The cities sit on opposite ends of the Rio Grande Valley, pointing to shifting enforcement patterns for the Rio Grande... Read more »
New Border Patrol checkpoints in Starr County raise questions for cross-border trade
CBP has not said whether the new checkpoints could affect freight movement or a planned highway aimed at easing northbound... Read more »
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