Mexico Aims for Locally Made EVs to Rival Imports
Sheinbaum, a former energy researcher who made the small car part of her pledges in her Oct. 1 inauguration address, said the goal is for all components to be made locally.
Femsa Offloads Logistics Operations to Grupo Traxion
Mexican behemoth Fomento Economico Mexicano has agreed to sell logistics operations to Mexican trucking firm Grupo Traxion for $205 million as the conglomerate continues to shed assets.
Hub Group: Easo Deal Forms Largest US-Mexico Intermodal Firm
Hub Group will team up with Mexico City-based Easo in a cross-border and intermodal joint venture, the companies said Oct. 8.
Startup Cargado Unveils Load Board for US-Mexico Freight
The startup firm, which quietly launched its load board on April 1, publicly announced the product on Sept. 23 with more than 50 logistics customers actively using the platform.
Truckers With Dogs Returning From Outside US Need New Form
Truckers who take their dogs back and forth between the United States and either Canada or Mexico will soon be required to complete a federal form that asserts their pets are at low risk of carrying rabies back into the country.
US Cites Threat of Chinese EVs Made in Mexico as Trade Worry
The Biden administration is keeping an eye on attempts by Chinese companies to export cars from Mexico into the United States.
Cargo Processing in Texas Improved at Del Rio Land Port
Better processing of commercial vehicles by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Texas at the Del Rio Port of Entry is resulting from a small donated infrastructure project.
New Truck Lanes Opened at Calexico Border With Mexico
Two new northbound truck lanes opened Nov. 15 at the Calexico East Land Port of Entry, where 453,000 commercial trucks cross into the U.S. from Mexico each year.
Utah Seeks to Boost Trade With Mexico, Pushes Port Plan
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox unveiled the state’s agreement with Mexico to improve trade as Utah’s developing inland port marches ahead with a plan to become a global logistics connector.
Nearshoring Boom Faces Growing Pains
The escalation of nearshoring this year has brought an increased need to bolster infrastructure investments and supply chain operations, according to experts.