US Cancels 20,000 Visas for Mexican Truck Drivers
The US has revoked some 20,000 visas held by Mexican truck drivers, a move that could tighten cross-border driver availability and disrupt carrier networks at southern ports of entry.
Expect cross-border capacity to tighten and transit times to wobble at the Laredo/Otay corridors—build buffer time and lock in committed capacity early; our team and Lia can help re-route around pinch points.
Laredo Toll Hike Sparks Freight-Sector Pushback
A toll increase at Laredo—the busiest US-Mexico land port—has drawn opposition from freight stakeholders worried about added costs on an already strained corridor.
Higher tolls feed straight into landed costs on cross-border lanes; review accessorial and lane pricing now so the increase doesn't surprise you on invoices.
Echo Bets on Mexico Growth with Intra-Mexico Domestic Offering
Echo Global Logistics is launching domestic transportation services within Mexico, expanding beyond cross-border brokerage as nearshoring demand grows.
More domestic Mexico capacity options are emerging—worth comparing on intra-Mexico legs, but vet carrier vetting and theft controls closely on the southbound side.
ITS Freight Index Warns of Downstream Drayage and Intermodal Price Surges
ITS Logistics' June index flags looming price pressure in drayage and intermodal markets, signaling cost increases that could ripple downstream to shippers.
If you move containers inland, model higher drayage costs into Q3 budgets now and consider locking intermodal pricing before the surge hits.
TRAFFIX Launches NAX Index for North American Cross-Border Freight
TRAFFIX introduced the NAX Index to track cross-border freight conditions across North America, giving shippers a new benchmark for capacity and rate trends.
A dedicated cross-border index is a useful new data point—pair it with your own lane history to time bids and spot capacity shifts before they bite.